The wait goes on for football to return to our lives, as the relevant authorities continue to monitor the off-the-field crisis that has gripped the nation. 

It means that Leeds United's bid to make a long-awaited return to the Premier League has been put on hold, with no scheduled return date being set as of yet.

The Whites are currently sat top of the Championship table and are seven points clear of third-placed Fulham with nine matches remaining in this year's campaign.

At the other end of the Championship, Charlton Athletic currently occupy one of the spots in the relegation zone, and will be hoping they can find some much-needed points when they return to action.

The Addicks are managed by former Leeds midfielder Lee Bowyer, who will be hoping that his side can survive in the second tier this term.

Speaking in an interview with Sky Sports, Bowyer admitted that he feels sorry for former club Leeds, and claimed that they're reliant on promotion this term, before also revealing that other managers have stated it would be wrong for the Addicks to be relegated on a points per game basis.

"I'd feel sorry for the teams at the top, Leeds and West Brom. It's a difficult situation. Leeds have worked hard and put a lot of money into it, they are reliant on promotion this season.

"Our league is so tight. QPR are only six points off the play-offs and could easily make that up. It'll be interesting to hear everyone's views on this call later in the week.

"I have heard other managers saying 'It would be wrong for us to be relegated'."

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The Verdict: 

You have to feel sorry for them at this moment in time.

Leeds have been absolutely brilliant for much of this season under the management of Marcelo Bielsa, and they thoroughly deserve promotion back into the Premier League.

Even if they are to achieve that, their plans for next year's campaign will have already been disrupted by this year's campaign being called to an abrupt halt.