In following government advice on coronavirus, football in this country first tried to carry on as normal before acknowledging the need for action and now finds itself shut down until who knows when.
April 30 at the earliest is the most recent date given for a return, but that looks extremely unlikely in the circumstances and more meetings between the Premier League and clubs this week could see either a new date or an indefinite pause, as has already been announced in Spain.
That doesn't mean people stop looking at ways to complete the season - as remains the priority. However much some supporters may say that football doesn't matter at this time, it does.