Coronavirus: PL clubs must stick together over wage cuts - Foster
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: PL clubs must stick together over wage cuts - Foster

The Hindu  

Ben Foster believes Premier League clubs must commit to a blanket policy on pay cuts during the coronavirus pandemic, or else it could "get a bit messy". The Premier League called for players to take a 30 per cent pay cut in a statement released on Friday, though the Professional Footballers' Association responded by pointing out such a move would lead to a loss in important revenue via tax contributions. READ | Watford goalkeeper Foster revealed there is an "understanding" from players that something needs to be done during these unprecedented times, but said any action - whether through salary cuts or wage deferrals - should come as a united front. When you start getting teams doing their own individual wage cuts or deferrals, that's when it starts to get a bit messy.

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Premier League FINALLY change Covid rules so clubs must show FOUR positive cases to call games off
2 years, 11 months ago

Premier League FINALLY change Covid rules so clubs must show FOUR positive cases to call games off

Daily Mail  

Premier League clubs will now have to show proof of four positive tests in their squads in order to have a fixture postponed, following a Covid summit on Wednesday. The top divisions in Germany, Spain, Italy and France have seen relatively few postponements Premier League chief executive Richard Masters, stung by criticism and the outbreak of hostility among top-flight sides, …

Premier League: Liverpool-Leeds United among two more games postponed
3 years ago

Premier League: Liverpool-Leeds United among two more games postponed

Firstpost  

A total of 12 matches have now been called off in the past two weeks as Britain battles record numbers of positive Covid cases due to the Omicron variant of the virus. London: Liverpool’s clash with Leeds and Watford’s trip to Wolves, scheduled for 26 December, became the latest Premier League games to be postponed due to coronavirus outbreaks on …

EPL: Aston Villa's game with Burnley postponed due to more Covid-19 cases
3 years ago

EPL: Aston Villa's game with Burnley postponed due to more Covid-19 cases

Hindustan Times  

Aston Villa's Premier League game at home to Burnley on Saturday has been postponed due to more Covid-19 cases in the Villa squad, the league announced about two hours before kickoff. EPL: Aston Villa's game with Burnley postponed due to more Covid-19 cases "After reviewing all the new information provided by Aston Villa this morning and receiving separate medical advice, …

Covid crisis deepens in PL as Burnley v Watford becomes third postponed match
3 years ago

Covid crisis deepens in PL as Burnley v Watford becomes third postponed match

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Premier League’s Covid-19 crisis deepened on Wednesday …

Premier League fear rise in Covid-19 cases could force top-flight into another lockdown
3 years ago

Premier League fear rise in Covid-19 cases could force top-flight into another lockdown

Daily Mail  

Premier League clubs are fearful of mass postponements and the potential need for another shutdown due to the rapid spread of Omicron and their slow progress in vaccinating players. Premier League clubs are fearful the rise in Covid-19 cases could force mass postponements Worries have been exacerbated by the slow pace of vaccination programmes at clubs Sportsmail has learned that …

Premier League: Clubs must set right example by adhering to COVID-19 protocols, says chief-executive Richard Masters
3 years, 11 months ago

Premier League: Clubs must set right example by adhering to COVID-19 protocols, says chief-executive Richard Masters

Firstpost  

London: Premier League clubs must set an example in adhering to coronavirus protocols or risk sanctions, the league’s chief executive has warned. The Premier League sent out new directives last week including demands that players tone down celebrations such as hugging after goals are scored and avoid handshakes and swapping shirts. “This brings justified additional scrutiny and the Premier League …

Thousands of players and staff will be furloughed at public expense if the football is shutdown
3 years, 11 months ago

Thousands of players and staff will be furloughed at public expense if the football is shutdown

Daily Mail  

Shutting down elite football would result in thousands of players and staff being furloughed from the Premier League all the way down to the National League at public expense, say experts and club officials. If football shuts down Manchester United could use the furlough scheme to claim £2,500 per month from the Government to contribute towards Paul Pogba's £1.2m a …

Premier League insists the show must go on amid growing Covid rates
3 years, 11 months ago

Premier League insists the show must go on amid growing Covid rates

Daily Mail  

The Premier League are not contemplating a short-term season break despite several clubs being in favour of a hiatus amid rising Covid rates. Aston Villa are a team that have been hit hard by a spate of recent coronavirus cases But a small number of clubs are supporting the idea of a ‘circuit breaker’, with Newcastle and Aston Villa — …

Premier League clubs set to impose partial closures to their academies amid third national lockdown
4 years ago

Premier League clubs set to impose partial closures to their academies amid third national lockdown

Daily Mail  

Premier League clubs are set to enforce partial academy closures after the government's decision to impose a third national lockdown. Clubs are seeking to clarify the short-term futures of their academies amid the third lockdown But Under-18s football and above will be given the green light to continue as normal, as per the proposals which are still to be ratified. …

High in COVID-19 cases sparks call to suspend Premier League
4 years ago

High in COVID-19 cases sparks call to suspend Premier League

India TV News  

Coronavirus outbreaks at English soccer clubs have raised concerns about games continuing, with the highest number of positive tests across Premier League clubs in a single week — reflecting a sharp rise in infections across the country. There were 18 positives after 1,479 tests on players and club staff from Dec. 21-27, the Premier League said Tuesday, sparking calls to …

Premier League clubs could halt the season for TWO WEEKS in January after surge in Covid-19 cases
4 years ago

Premier League clubs could halt the season for TWO WEEKS in January after surge in Covid-19 cases

Daily Mail  

Premier League clubs have discussed the possibility of stopping the season for two weeks in January to prevent a spread in coronavirus cases, Sportsmail understands. Premier League chiefs are discussing stopping the season for two weeks in January after an outbreak that has seen Man City's game against Everton postponed PREMIER LEAGUE COVID-19 TEST RESULTS FOR 2020-21 SEASON Round 1: …

Premier League yet to agree bailout for lower league clubs - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 3 months ago

Premier League yet to agree bailout for lower league clubs - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Premier League clubs are yet to agree to a financial bailout for England’s lower-division clubs, who are struggling to cope with games being played without fans. The 20 topflight clubs held a virtual meeting on Tuesday, two days after the government asked the world’s richest league to play its part with support for the English Football League. The Premier League …

Premier League clubs to vote on coronavirus crisis plan
4 years, 3 months ago

Premier League clubs to vote on coronavirus crisis plan

Daily Mail  

Premier League clubs will on Tuesday vote on whether to give the Board authority to curtail the season if it is deemed impossible to complete the campaign due to Covid-19. As Sportsmail revealed last month the Board's proposal includes a provision for 'automatic curtailment' if the Premier League has not finished 80 days after the last scheduled day of the …

UEFA eases club finance rules for one year due to COVID-19 pandemic
4 years, 6 months ago

UEFA eases club finance rules for one year due to COVID-19 pandemic

The Hindu  

UEFA has eased its rules for monitoring spending by Europe's top soccer clubs due to financial instability caused by the coronavirus pandemic. UEFA announced changes on Thursday effectively combining two accounting years for clubs into one that will be assessed next year in the Financial Fair Play program. READ: "The adverse impact of the pandemic is neutralized by averaging the …

English Premier League set to return after coronavirus break
4 years, 6 months ago

English Premier League set to return after coronavirus break

Al Jazeera  

Liverpool poised to end 30-year title drought as season resumes behind closed doors after a 100-day suspension. The English Premier League is set to kick off behind closed doors and under strict restrictions exactly 100 days after its season was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Premier League was suspended after Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta tested positive for the …

Premier League clubs agree matchday protocols
4 years, 6 months ago

Premier League clubs agree matchday protocols

The Hindu  

All 20 Premier League clubs have approved a range of matchday protocols for next week’s resumption of action after a three-month stoppage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest shareholders meeting on Thursday discussed the details of medical and operational measures, including how many backroom staff will be allowed to attend away games. The Premier League’s Project Restart kicks off …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Premier League cleared by government to pursue 17 June restart in closed stadiums
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Premier League cleared by government to pursue 17 June restart in closed stadiums

Firstpost  

The Premier League season is now due to end on the weekend of 25-26 July, more than two months after originally scheduled. Manchester: The Premier League was given government approval on Saturday to press ahead with its 17 June restart although players will have to stay apart during goal celebrations and disputes to maintain social distancing. “There is still much …

No new positive cases in Premier League from latest tests
4 years, 7 months ago

No new positive cases in Premier League from latest tests

The Hindu  

The Premier League has announced the fourth round of coronavirus testing revealed no further cases of COVID-19. RELATED| Premier League clubs this week returned to contact training and top-flight action is provisionally scheduled to restart on June 17. "The Premier League can today confirm that on Thursday 28 May and Friday 29 May, 1,130 players and club staff were tested …

Premier League is back: Previously, in the Premier League...
4 years, 7 months ago

Premier League is back: Previously, in the Premier League...

The Hindu  

Over three months after the ball was last kicked, the Premier League is set to restart on June 17. Fifth place will be good enough for Champions League qualification if City fails to overturn a ban from the competition and several sides are in the hunt to play in Europe's premier club competition. Third-placed Leicester City look to be heading …

Premier League to restart season on June 17
4 years, 7 months ago

Premier League to restart season on June 17

The Hindu  

Premier League clubs on Thursday agreed to restart the 2019-20 season on June 17, provided that all safety requirements are in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The last Premier League match before the shutdown was Leicester versus Aston Villa on March 9, with all English professional football suspended four days later. “Today we have provisionally agreed to …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Premier League clubs unanimously vote for return to contact training in bid to resume season
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Premier League clubs unanimously vote for return to contact training in bid to resume season

Firstpost  

Premier League soccer clubs on Wednesday voted unanimously to return to contact training, including tackling, as the English top flight moved a step closer to a resumption after the shutdown caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic. Premier League football clubs on Wednesday voted unanimously to return to contact training, including tackling, as the English top flight moved a step closer …

Coronavirus: Group training among Premier League clubs will now be allowed to include tackling.
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus: Group training among Premier League clubs will now be allowed to include tackling.

The Hindu  

Premier League soccer clubs on Wednesday voted unanimously to return to contact training, including tackling, as the English top flight moved a step closer to a resumption after the shutdown caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic. The Premier League's priority is the health and wellbeing of all participants.” Clubs last week began the first phase of 'Project Restart' after agreeing …

Coronavirus: Neville believes more Premier League players will drop out
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus: Neville believes more Premier League players will drop out

The Hindu  

Gary Neville is optimistic the Premier League will vote to restart the season in the near future, but he expects more players to drop out. The United Kingdom government has given Premier League teams the green light for "close-contact" and "competitive" training amid the coronavirus pandemic. "I think the clubs will unanimously vote to restart the season in the next …

Coronavirus: Watford's Christian Kabasele hits out at Twitter user
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus: Watford's Christian Kabasele hits out at Twitter user

The Hindu  

Christian Kabasele joked Watford are "injecting" COVID-19 into players and staff members in a sarcastic response to the club being accused of trying to avoid relegation. Watford spent much of the Premier League season in the bottom three but sat 17th when the coronavirus pandemic resulted in the suspension of play in England's top flight in March. READ | Kabasele …

Coronavirus: Two more positive Premier League Covid-19 tests
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus: Two more positive Premier League Covid-19 tests

The Hindu  

Two individuals returned positive results in the latest round of coronavirus testing in the Premier League, it has been confirmed. READ| A Premier League statement read: "The Premier League can today confirm that on Tuesday May 19, Thursday May 21 and Friday May 22, 996 players and club staff were tested for COVID-19. "Previously, 748 players and club staff were …

Coronavirus outbreak: Udinese and Watford owner wary of football leagues restarting
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus outbreak: Udinese and Watford owner wary of football leagues restarting

Firstpost  

Rome: After nearly 35 years of club ownership — more than anyone else in Serie A — Udinese’s Gianpaolo Pozzo is drawing on his decades of experience to confront the crisis brought on by the coronavirus. “Whereas we’re being super cautious about the virus, then we’re going to be totally careless about everything else?” Last week, Pozzo angered Serie A …

FIFPro chief warns against punishing players who refuse to train over virus fears
4 years, 7 months ago

FIFPro chief warns against punishing players who refuse to train over virus fears

The Hindu  

The head of global players' union FIFPro has given his backing to footballers who do no want to return to training because of coronavirus fears and cautioned that it would be “inhumane and unacceptable” if they were to be punished for taking such a stance. Jonas Baer-Hoffmann's comments come after Troy Deeney of English Premier League side Watford refused to …

Danny Rose warns Premier League stars are being used as COVID-19 era 'lab rats'
4 years, 7 months ago

Danny Rose warns Premier League stars are being used as COVID-19 era 'lab rats'

The Hindu  

Danny Rose has claimed Premier League footballers are being treated like "lab rats" for the sake of providing entertainment during the coronavirus pandemic. "But just off the fact people are suggesting we should go back to football, it's basically like we're guinea pigs or lab rats, that we're going to go back to this phase and see if it works …

EPL players face a year of coronavirus restrictions
4 years, 7 months ago

EPL players face a year of coronavirus restrictions

The Hindu  

The Premier League has been told by government experts that coronavirus restrictions could endure for at least a year across English football, with players allowed to resume only non-contact training from Tuesday. "We have to be flexible about it," Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said in a media call on Monday. READ | "That will enable us to give …

Coronavirus: British government eyes mid-June Premier League return
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus: British government eyes mid-June Premier League return

The Hindu  

Britain's Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden is hopeful the Premier League can resume by mid-June despite concerns raised by players and coaches over the need for an extended period of training before matches restart. Premier League clubs are meeting on Monday to sign off on protocols that will allow a return to training this week, whilst maintaining social distancing guidelines. We're …

Premier League: Clubs to hold emergency meeting on Monday, vote on return to group training amid coronavirus pandemic
4 years, 7 months ago

Premier League: Clubs to hold emergency meeting on Monday, vote on return to group training amid coronavirus pandemic

Firstpost  

Should at least 14 of the 20 clubs agree that safety protocols are sufficient, players are likely to return to a limited first phase of group training on Tuesday London: The Premier League hopes “Project Restart” will move a step closer to becoming reality on Monday when clubs hold an emergency meeting to vote on a return to group training …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Rushed Premier League return could put lives at risk, fears Watford manager Nigel Pearson
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Rushed Premier League return could put lives at risk, fears Watford manager Nigel Pearson

Firstpost  

Watford manager Nigel Pearson has warned that players lives could be in danger if the Premier League returns too soon during the COVID-19 pandemic. London: Watford manager Nigel Pearson has warned that players lives could be in danger if the Premier League returns too soon during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We have to try to believe advice that we’re being given …

Pearson fearful of fatality if Premier League season resumes
4 years, 7 months ago

Pearson fearful of fatality if Premier League season resumes

The Hindu  

Watford manager Nigel Pearson has raised the possibility of a coronavirus-related death should the Premier League season resume amid the pandemic. It’s about safeguarding people’s health.” Pearson, whose Watford side are presently above the relegation zone on goal difference alone, added: “We have to try to believe advice that we’re being given that we’ve reached the peak but there’s still …

Coronavirus Outbreak: British government keen on Premier League resuming in June
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: British government keen on Premier League resuming in June

Firstpost  

In a statement, Dowden says football authorities need to finalize their plans before government approval will be given for the Premier League to start up again. The British government says it is helping the Premier League resume in June but it wants the finances to flow throughout English football and more fans to be able to watch games on television. …

Premier League clubs agree to allow end-of-season extensions for out-of-contract players
4 years, 7 months ago

Premier League clubs agree to allow end-of-season extensions for out-of-contract players

The Hindu  

Premier League clubs have agreed to allow short-term contract extensions until the end of the season for players whose deals are set to finish on June 30, 2020. The English football season usually finishes at the end of June and player contracts are aligned to this, therefore some clubs were set to be in a position whereby they would lose …

Coronavirus: Danny Rose slams Premier League restart plans
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus: Danny Rose slams Premier League restart plans

The Hindu  

Danny Rose has launched a furious tirade against plans to bring back Premier League football, insisting it should be far from a priority. The United Kingdom's government confirmed on Monday that professional sport cannot resume until at least June 1 even behind closed doors as it laid out its "roadmap" to recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Premier League clubs held …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Third Brighton player tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of 'Project Restart' conference call
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Third Brighton player tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of 'Project Restart' conference call

Firstpost  

A Brighton player has tested positive for the coronavirus as the Premier League pushes ahead with plans to resume during the pandemic. A Brighton player tested positive for the coronavirus as Premier League clubs prepare for talks on Monday about how to resume the competition during the pandemic. “Despite all of the measures that we’ve been taking over the past …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Watford becomes latest Premier League club to oppose resumption of season
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Watford becomes latest Premier League club to oppose resumption of season

Firstpost  

Scott Duxbury, CEO of Watford, says at least six clubs are against the plans — 14 of the 20 need to vote in favour for the proposals to be agreed Manchester: The chief executive of Premier League club Watford has said that plans to resume the season at neutral venues are unfair and that there could be enough clubs in …

Premier League is 'nowhere near having found a formula to complete season', says Christian Purslow
4 years, 8 months ago

Premier League is 'nowhere near having found a formula to complete season', says Christian Purslow

Daily Mail  

Christian Purslow believes the issues surrounding players contracting coronavirus are yet to be resolved, as the Premier League works towards a return to action. The Aston Villa chief executive added that he believed the Premier League was 'nowhere near having found the formula to complete the season', despite the prospect of 'Project Restart' reigniting action on June 12. Aston Villa …

Premier League clubs yet to settle on protocols
4 years, 8 months ago

Premier League clubs yet to settle on protocols

The Hindu  

Aston Villa chief executive Christian Purslow says Premier League clubs have yet to settle on protocols to ensure a safe return to playing during the coronavirus pandemic. Purslow says, “We’ve got six home games left to play and I think any Villa fan would agree that giving up that advantage is a massive decision for somebody running Aston Villa and …

COVID-19: EPL return subject to 'constructive meetings' - UK govt
4 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19: EPL return subject to 'constructive meetings' - UK govt

The Hindu  

Discussions relating to the return of Premier League football have been held in "constructive meetings", according to the United Kingdom government's foreign secretary Dominic Raab. According to reports, numerous ideas are being considered, such as playing the remaining matches behind closed doors at neutral venues, while Professional Footballers' Association chief Gordon Taylor has suggested matches could even be shortened. Read: …

Coronavirus: Brazilian footballers reject restart, pay cuts amid pandemic
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: Brazilian footballers reject restart, pay cuts amid pandemic

The Hindu  

Brazilian footballers are protesting lawmakers’ attempts to cut their pay, and some say they will play again only after they are reassured by health authorities. The players’ actions on Monday came as some Brazilian clubs push to restart the season despite the still-spreading coronavirus, which has caused more than 7,000 known deaths. A group of 16 first division players, including …

Coronavirus UK: Premier League faces £880m hit in matchday income next season
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus UK: Premier League faces £880m hit in matchday income next season

Daily Mail  

Arsenal would be the Premier League club hardest hit financially by playing next season behind closed doors with potential losses across the division reaching a staggering £880million, according to research. Arsenal stand to lose almost a quarter of their revenue if matches have to be played behind closed doors next season Manchester United will lose the largest sum of money …

Coronavirus: English football chief expects long wait for fans
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: English football chief expects long wait for fans

The Hindu  

The head of English soccer says he does not expect crowds to be allowed back into matches “any time soon.” The Premier League and other soccer competitions in England have been suspended two months during the coronavirus pandemic. The English Football Association, which owns Wembley Stadium and runs the national teams, is cutting its annual budget by 75 million pounds …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Premier League divided over plans on resuming season in empty or neutral venues
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Premier League divided over plans on resuming season in empty or neutral venues

Firstpost  

English Premier League clubs opposed to resuming the season in empty, neutral stadiums were urged by the Crystal Palace chairman on Sunday to accept the plans or the “game might never fully recover.” English Premier League clubs opposed to resuming the season in empty, neutral stadiums were urged by the Crystal Palace chairman on Sunday to accept the plans or …

Coronavirus: Palace chairman supports Premier League restart
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: Palace chairman supports Premier League restart

The Hindu  

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish thinks the measures proposed to allow Premier League games to resume amid the coronavirus pandemic would make them "one of the safest places". That was highlighted earlier this week when Bundesliga club Cologne reported three positive coronavirus tests, while Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero claimed some players would be "scared" to return for fear of …

Premier League clubs remain keen to finish season
4 years, 8 months ago

Premier League clubs remain keen to finish season

The Hindu  

Premier League clubs on Friday reconfirmed their commitment to finish the 2019/20 season subject to coronavirus restrictions being lifted in Britain despite fears expressed by players. “The league and clubs are considering the first tentative moves forward and will only return to training and playing with government guidance, under expert medical advice and after consultation with players and managers,” the …

Coronavirus: EPL should consider completing season, says Neville
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: EPL should consider completing season, says Neville

The Hindu  

Gary Neville has suggested the Premier League should consider playing games in European "hotspots" without coronavirus concerns, if the plan remains to finish the season. "If the Premier League are really serious about delivering the matches that remain in a safe environment, they would move it to the two or three spots that are within three or four hours of …

COVID-19: FIFA medical chief sorry to be the bearer of bad news
4 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19: FIFA medical chief sorry to be the bearer of bad news

The Hindu  

FIFA's top medical officer takes little satisfaction from being the man appealing for restraint from leagues that are desperate to get playing again. Michel D'Hooghe, formerly head of the Belgian football federation and president of Club Brugge, is chair of FIFA's medical committee and has said there should be no return to action before September. "In my opinion, football has …

Premier League's 'Project Restart' gathers pace
4 years, 8 months ago

Premier League's 'Project Restart' gathers pace

Deccan Chronicle  

London: Tottenham became the latest Premier League club to open their doors to players on Tuesday as part of the 'Project Restart' plan to finish the English top-flight season. That would require full training to begin by May 18 and Premier League clubs are starting to work towards that date by giving players the option of using their training grounds. …

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