Forest Green chairman Dale Vince says he can see “no real reason" not to try to complete the current English Football League season.

It was reported on Wednesday that clubs in League One and Two would hold conference calls next week to vote on ending the season amid the coronavirus pandemic, although it is understood no decision on holding such a vote has yet been taken.

Vince believes continuing when it is ruled safe to do so would serve as "a useful dress rehearsal" for how next season could be carried out.

He wrote on Twitter: "We want the football season to be completed, and see no real reason not to – yes there are operational issues, but these will exist for the start of the next season, so it’s a useful dress rehearsal."

Right then, you've read the papers, watched Cash in the Attic, ate a sausage roll and that's all been boxed off before midday.

Well done one and all.

As we tackle the coronavirus lockdown as one, it's time to work out.

Why not put yourself through 20 minutes with our new series below...

New Zealand Rugby has announced plans for a Super Rugby mini-series, with the country potentially lowering its Covid-19 alert level on Monday.

The government has said professional sport would be able to resume behind closed doors when the alert level was changed from three to two, with a decision due on 11 May.

"The five teams will play each other home and away over 10 weeks, with two matches every weekend," said New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson.

"All matches will be played in closed stadiums."

For more on the story click here.

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"I got involved with alcohol and drugs. I was trying to cushion the blows. I had low self esteem and was trying to find that thing that boxing gave me. I couldn't find that, it was all within me. I was lost man, lost."

This is just one of the powerful quotes in episode one of the new BBC Sounds podcast - 'Greatest Fights'.

Mike Costello and Steve Bunce sit with Sugar Ray Leonard and watch back his 1981 fight with Tommy Hearns, billed as 'The Showdown'. You can listen to it by clicking here and the rest of the series will see a different big fight covered in every new episode. They land on Thursdays!

While football's mood seems to be improving a touch given the hope of a return to action, some sobering news for Welsh rugby.

The Welsh Rugby Union could lose £50m of revenue if it does not host autumn internationals and Six Nations games, chief executive Martyn Phillips says.

You can read more here.

And finally from the back pages The Times tell us of a plan that will allow fans to watch every single Premier League game on television if and when play resumes.

How much football is too much football? That's not possible when we've gone without the beautiful game is it?

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And the Daily Mirror also point to the Bundesliga return on their back page. It must be big news.

You can read about it by clicking here.

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The Daily Express leads on the big news out of Germany - football's return.

Might we see a similar move from the Premier League next week? The Express says the Bundesliga move is a "huge boost" for hopes England's top tier will soon restart too.

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The Daily Star says that Manchester United will be holding off on signing Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund for 12 months.

You can read more on football transfers in our gossip column if you like. Just click here.

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So you can go and vote on our live page or stick with us here for the latest coronavirus updates. With this in mind, because we think you've had a lazy morning relaxing in the sun, we're going to show you what the back pages are saying.

That's next...

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You may have noticed that there's a big awards event kicking off on our football page.

BBC Sport will be revealing how you voted for a host of titles including:

• Premier League Manager of the Season
• WSL Manager of the Season
• Premier League Moment of the Season
• Premier League's Surprise Package of the Season
• WSL Young Player of the Season
• Premier League Young Player of the season
• Premier League Signing of the Season
• Premier League Goal of the Season
• WSL Player of the Season
• Premier League Player of the Season
• WSL Team of the Season
• Premier League Team of the Season

You can follow it all here.

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Heather Rabbatts, the former FA director, has been speaking to BBC Radio 4 on the effect of the pandemic on women’s sport.

"For women's sports, because many of them are at an earlier stage of evolution, than men's sport of course, they don't have necessarily the same amount of financial strength behind them, which is why I think it's really important that they are safeguarded.

"I think the more that those major governing bodies can instil confidence into women's sport and into the market. I'm sure that will be very positive and add further security."

Tennis' governing bodies have confirmed the creation of a Player Relief programme to support players affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

The fund, which is already worth at least $6m (£4.8m), will target around 800 singles and doubles players from the ATP and WTA Tours.

You can read more from tennis correspondent Russell Fuller here.

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There's only one place to start and that's with the news that filtered through yesterday that football can return in Germany.

It would appear the Bundesliga will be back in action on 15 May and you can read more on the move here.

Good morning and welcome to Thursday.

Throughout the day, we will bring you updates on how the ongoing coronavirus crisis continues to affect the world of sport.

Football in Germany is nearing its resumption and we will be sure to let you know the moment any other nations take a step closer to normality.

Let's do this.