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Daily Mirror
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Simon Bird

Football League clubs urged to "be brave" and scrap 3pm TV blackout

EFL clubs have been urged to “be brave” and scrap their 3pm TV streaming blackout for good.

Bolton chief exec Neil Hart has insisted showing EFL games on a Saturday afternoon is a huge opportunity, and would not reduce attendances. The EFL leagues are set to take centre stage domestically during the World Cup.

Fans who can’t get to a match can stream their team’s game on a Saturday afternoon with the rule that protects the 3pm slot not applying during the tournament.

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