Blackpool boss Neil Critchley gives his verdict on 'Project Big Picture' after proposals are rejected by Premier League clubs

Premier League clubs unanimously agreed not to “endorse” or “pursue” the proposals following a meeting on Wednesday.

The plans, proposed by Liverpool and Manchester United, were rejected at a meeting of the 20 clubs in England's top flight, who instead agreed to "work together" on a new "strategic plan" for the "financing of English football".

They also decided on a £50m rescue package for League One and League Two clubs at the meeting.

The proposals, first revealed on Sunday, suggested the Premier League be cut from 20 teams to 18 while the League Cup and Community Shield would also be scrapped.

In return for a £250m rescue package, nine Premier League clubs would be given "special voting rights" on certain issues, giving them more power.

While the plans have been rejected, further initiatives have since been suggested with a pressing need for financial support amid the ongoing uncertainty caused by Covid-19.

When asked for his views on the proposals, Critchley said he hoped it would prompt “some good” off the back of the bombshell revelations.

“It’s changed a little bit because the Premier League clubs quashed it following a meeting on Wednesday. It’s sort of out of the window now, it’s sort of irrelevant,” he told The Gazette.

“Saying that, I believe there’s another meeting today so we’ll probably know more after that.

“What I think it has done, in a good way, is promote some debate. Whether you agree or disagree, I think it’s quite clear there needs to be a solution.

“Is it going to please everybody? Probably not. It’s like the season being curtailed last season, was it right for everyone? No.

“When you have change you can’t keep 92 football clubs happy, it’s not going to happen. But it’s promoted some debate, it’s brought it into the public domain and that can only be a good thing.

“Hopefully off the back of this some good can come from it.”