Gary Neville has revealed that he does not support the idea of playing matches behind-closed-doors as the threat of coronavirus continues to grow.

A number of sporting events around the world have been rearranged, postponed or even cancelled as the threat of infection continues to build.

There's been plenty of talk about the UK following in the footsteps of countries around Europe by closing stadiums to supporters in a bid to restrict the spread of the virus - something which has been widely done across Italy and Spain to name a few.

But according to the Salford City co-owner, it's not something that is viable for clubs at the lower end of the professional pyramid due to their reliance on matchday income.

Taking to Twitter, Neville said: "I do not support matches played behind closed doors.

"If it’s necessary to shut down stadiums the associations must find a way of delaying the season and playing the games when it is safe to do so to protect the revenues for clubs that require this income to survive."

The verdict

The threat of coronavirus is certainly taking the world by storm.

While football fans may be frustrated by the talk of cancelled events and playing matches behind-closed-doors, it's worth remembering that some things are more important than a football match.

The health and wellbeing of those in attendance has to be of the utmost importance as this vicious virus has the potential to cause serious harm if it's not contained.

Of course football clubs need to do what is best for themselves from a business point of view, but surely common sense will prevail with a matter such as this.