Project Restart heads into a key week - everything you need to know
4 years, 7 months ago

Project Restart heads into a key week - everything you need to know

Daily Mail  

English football hopes to take another step towards returning to action this week, with further meetings scheduled among Premier League bosses to try to move forward with Project Restart. Harry Kane in action in Tottenham's first training session under strict social distancing rules Declan Rice being tested for COVID-19 at West Ham's Rush Green base on their return Ruben Neves arrives for Wolves training, bringing his own ball as outlined under the guidelines And what happens next? Watford skipper Troy Deeney spoke on Monday of the reception players might receive from the public, if they had access to tests for coronavirus twice a week while front-line workers could not be checked. Watford skipper Troy Deeney has been one of the most vocal stars against Project Restart Yet despite the unease, many players are keen to get back to work.

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What next for Premier League's 'Project Restart'?
4 years, 7 months ago

What next for Premier League's 'Project Restart'?

The Hindu  

The Premier League's return is just two weeks away but there are plenty of details for the 20 clubs in the English top-flight to work out before competitive action resumes on June 17. Neutral venues Premier League clubs appear to have won their battle to have games played in their own grounds rather than on neutral sites. However, the UK's …

Race against time for Premier League clubs to get grounds ready for return to action
4 years, 7 months ago

Race against time for Premier League clubs to get grounds ready for return to action

Daily Mail  

A number of Premier League clubs face a race against time to ensure their stadiums comply with new biosecure regulations being considered by top-flight officials. Grounds such as Goodison Park could face a race against time to modify ahead of a restart The Premier League is slated to return on June 17 and all grounds, including Crystal Palace's Selhurst Park, …

English Football League agree Championship restart date
4 years, 7 months ago

English Football League agree Championship restart date

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. In a statement, the EFL said: “Following Saturday’s announcement by the government …

Premier League: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says resuming contact training has made 'massive difference'
4 years, 7 months ago

Premier League: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says resuming contact training has made 'massive difference'

Firstpost  

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has said resuming contact training has made a “massive difference” for the Premier League leaders as they step up preparations for the restart of the season on June 17 following the COVID-19 disruption. The league was suspended on 13 March due to the pandemic, with teams returning to training in small groups before voting last week …

Premier League agree to restart the season in THREE WEEKS
4 years, 7 months ago

Premier League agree to restart the season in THREE WEEKS

Daily Mail  

Premier League clubs have agreed to restart the season in just three weeks' time in what is a huge breakthrough for their Project Restart plans. The weekend of June 20 has been lined up as the first full round of fixtures following the Premier League's resumption although Manchester City vs Arsenal and Aston Villa vs Sheffield United are set to …

Premier League: Club heads approve contact training as season nears restart but fear lingers among certain players
4 years, 7 months ago

Premier League: Club heads approve contact training as season nears restart but fear lingers among certain players

Firstpost  

Some players still have reservations about playing — particularly at Watford, which is a place above the relegation zone. Manchester: The Premier League is on course to restart next month after clubs approved plans on Wednesday to resume contact training even as some players are concerned about taking to the field again during the coronavirus pandemic. After working in smaller …

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 …

Premier League to vote on return of contact training
4 years, 7 months ago

Premier League to vote on return of contact training

The Hindu  

Premier League clubs will vote on proposals for a return to contact training on Wednesday as the English top-flight seeks to take another step closer to resuming the season next month. New UK government guidelines issued on Sunday allow for the return of “close contact” training, including tackling, to help players step up their match fitness ahead of a return …

Premier League set to return in UK
4 years, 7 months ago

Premier League set to return in UK

The Hindu  

Professional sport in Britain moved closer to a resumption when the government published 'stage two' of its guidance allowing for close-contact and competitive training. The advice is the next step in a process set to culminate with 'stage three' that should see the likes of English football's Premier League returning, albeit behind closed doors, next month after the coronavirus saw …

Watford’s Kabasele calls June 12 Premier League return ‘impossible’
4 years, 7 months ago

Watford’s Kabasele calls June 12 Premier League return ‘impossible’

The Hindu  

Watford defender Christian Kabasele says restarting the Premier League on June 12 would be “impossible” because it would put players at risk of injury. Like this you have at least four weeks to train with the team if it’s possible.” Premier League chief executive Richard Masters this week described the June 12 date as a “staging post” and said there …

Premier League clubs near contact-training approval, mid-June return
4 years, 7 months ago

Premier League clubs near contact-training approval, mid-June return

The Hindu  

Premier League clubs could receive approval to resume contact training as early as this week before restarting the season in mid-June. Teams returned to training in small groups from Tuesday as the Premier League, which has been suspended since March, looks to get back underway amid the coronavirus pandemic. With matches set to be played behind closed doors due to …

Liverpool stars arrive for final individual sessions before a return to group training
4 years, 7 months ago

Liverpool stars arrive for final individual sessions before a return to group training

Daily Mail  

Premier League players have arrived for their final individual sessions before returning to group training after Premier League clubs gave Project Restart a major boost on Monday. Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson arrives at the club's Melwood training base on Tuesday Virgil van Dijk was pictured driving in for his final solo session before a return to group training Tottenham forward …

Premier League clubs to return to training from Tuesday
4 years, 7 months ago

Premier League clubs to return to training from Tuesday

The Hindu  

Premier League clubs have unanimously voted to return to training in small groups on Tuesday – marking a significant step in the efforts of England's top flight to return to action amid the coronavirus pandemic. "Premier League Shareholders today voted unanimously to return to small group training from tomorrow afternoon – the first step towards restarting the Premier League, when …

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 …

Serie A clubs to resume group training from 18 May after government's green signal; restart date unclear
4 years, 7 months ago

Serie A clubs to resume group training from 18 May after government's green signal; restart date unclear

Firstpost  

Serie A players are currently allowed to do individual training while respecting social distancing rules. Football clubs in Italy’s top-flight can resume full training from 18 May, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said on Saturday, as part of a further easing of restrictions of one of the world’s strictest coronavirus lockdowns. Serie A has been suspended since 9 March and a …

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 …

Premier League managers 'raise concerns over June 12 Project Restart date'
4 years, 7 months ago

Premier League managers 'raise concerns over June 12 Project Restart date'

Daily Mail  

The Premier League's Project Restart date of June 12 is at risk after managers reportedly asked for more time to prepare and train their players. Managers have reportedly asked for more time to prepare their players ahead of the restart Managers are concerned that their players have been on the sidelines for over two months Managers were joined on the …

Championship assessing feasibility of restarting season BEFORE the Premier League
4 years, 7 months ago

Championship assessing feasibility of restarting season BEFORE the Premier League

Daily Mail  

The Championship is reportedly assessing the potential of a return to action before the Premier League with the EFL 'close to finalising plans to restart the season' on June 6, according to ESPN. The Championship is 'weighing up a return on June 6' with the EFL close to finalising plans That could mean the second-tier will resume before the Premier …

'They need to start thinking on a July start': Neville warns PL faces Project Restart delay
4 years, 7 months ago

'They need to start thinking on a July start': Neville warns PL faces Project Restart delay

Daily Mail  

Gary Neville has called for the Premier League to delay their proposed Project Restart to July, in the wake of expected player unrest. The Premier League is looking to restart next month in the wake of Boris Johnson's announcement on Sunday night on the gradual lifting of lockdown restrictions in England, when the Government gave the green light for elite …

Who is saying what about Premier League return from COVID-19 shutdown
4 years, 7 months ago

Who is saying what about Premier League return from COVID-19 shutdown

The Hindu  

Premier League clubs received a boost to their hopes of completing the season as the government published a “roadmap” that could see the return of elite sport in England from June 1. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he believed the return of sport on TV would “provide a much-needed boost to national morale.” READ: Supporters face a long wait to …

June 1 earliest possible return for Premier League
4 years, 7 months ago

June 1 earliest possible return for Premier League

The Hindu  

Elite sport in England could start behind closed doors from June 1, according to government guidelines published on Monday, boosting Premier League clubs' hopes of completing their season. Step two of the process, which cannot begin any earlier than June 1, includes “permitting cultural and sporting events to take place behind closed doors for broadcast, while avoiding the risk of …

Bundesliga’s clearance to restart offers hope across Europe
4 years, 8 months ago

Bundesliga’s clearance to restart offers hope across Europe

Associated Press  

Germany’s decision that soccer can return this month provided encouragement for players and teams across Europe on Wednesday that the shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic could soon be coming to an end. Croatia also announced plans Wednesday to bring back soccer on May 30 and Turkey said it was aiming for June 12 and still hopes to host the …

The five MAJOR obstacles facing the Premier League's Project Restart
4 years, 8 months ago

The five MAJOR obstacles facing the Premier League's Project Restart

Daily Mail  

Next Monday, the fate of the Premier League season will finally be decided when all 20 clubs vote on plans to press ahead with Project Restart. If a sizeable group of players were to refuse to take part in the remainder of the season on safety grounds, it would cause a major problem for the Premier League. Defender Cesar Azpilicueta …

Germany plans to start Bundesliga in May
4 years, 8 months ago

Germany plans to start Bundesliga in May

The Hindu  

The German government and state leaders are set on Wednesday to give the Bundesliga the green light to restart behind closed doors in May after weeks of shutdown imposed to control the spread of the coronavirus, according to a draft government agreement seen by AFP. More than a dozen of the 36 teams in the two divisions are on the …

New blow to Project Restart as Premier League clubs delay training
4 years, 8 months ago

New blow to Project Restart as Premier League clubs delay training

Daily Mail  

Premier League chiefs are lobbying the rebels and there is increasing optimism can reveal a number of teams have delayed their returns until May 18 Some top-flight clubs were due to return to their training grounds next Monday Premier League clubs have delayed their highly-anticipated return to training by a week as Project Restart hit another roadblock on Tuesday. Some …

Coronavirus: La Liga to restart training, aims June end to season
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: La Liga to restart training, aims June end to season

The Hindu  

Professional soccer players in Spain will be tested this week so they can start training again for the first time in nearly two months. Spanish league players are expected to get back on the field by the end of week, after they are tested for COVID-19 and after the clubs’ training facilities are properly prepared and disinfected. READ| All players, …

Players hold the key to Project Restart amid the coronavirus crisis
4 years, 8 months ago

Players hold the key to Project Restart amid the coronavirus crisis

Daily Mail  

Almost buried beneath the fall-out from Friday’s Premier League meeting was the most salient fact of the day. Cologne's players are continuing to train despite the three positive tests for coronavirus For example, I imagine the players of Liverpool will want to get this done if possible. Liverpool's players are likely to want to get the Premier League over and …

Premier League clubs plan talks with reluctant stars
4 years, 8 months ago

Premier League clubs plan talks with reluctant stars

Daily Mail  

Premier League clubs will hold urgent talks with their players this week amid major concerns from footballers over proposals to restart the season. Clubs will share their players’ views at the next Premier League meeting — pencilled in for the end of the week — which will be pivotal to existing plans for a restart. Premier League clubs will urge …

German interior minister backs Bundesliga restart
4 years, 8 months ago

German interior minister backs Bundesliga restart

The Hindu  

Germany's minister for the interior and sport said on Sunday he supports a resumption of the country's football season this month despite the coronavirus epidemic. “I find the schedule proposed by the German league plausible and I support the restart in May,” Horst Seehofer told Bild newspaper, three days before a meeting of German authorities to discuss the issue. The …

Premier League clubs 'to vote next week on Project Restart' and government may keep venues secret
4 years, 8 months ago

Premier League clubs 'to vote next week on Project Restart' and government may keep venues secret

Daily Mail  

Premier League clubs are set to hold a vote at a meeting next week regarding Project Restart and plans to resume the season on June 8. On Friday clubs will discuss the possibility of using neutral grounds to complete the remaining 92 Premier League fixtures, with a further meeting set for next Thursday. Premier League clubs are set to hold …

La Liga players to restart individual training from May 4
4 years, 8 months ago

La Liga players to restart individual training from May 4

India TV News  

The Spanish Government on Wednesday announced athletes, including La Liga players, can get back to individual training from May 4. The country's Prime Minister stated that steps are being taken to end lockdown measures slowly as Spain enters the 'de-escalation' phase with respect to the effect of the virus. "The first phase, or phase 0, is the preparation to transition …

Coronavirus: Players cleared to return to training in Spain but no word on LaLiga resumption
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: Players cleared to return to training in Spain but no word on LaLiga resumption

The Hindu  

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says footballers will be able to return to individual training with their clubs from next Monday. The Prime Minister added group training sessions would not be allowed until May 18. There was no word on when the season might be able to resume, with a potential June return talked of despite warnings from the likes …

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. …

Four Premier League teams reopen training ground for players
4 years, 8 months ago

Four Premier League teams reopen training ground for players

The Hindu  

Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United and Brighton have opened their training grounds to players on Monday as Premier League clubs took steps towards a potential re-start. “Project Restart” could see the 20 Premier League clubs resume full training by May 18, allowing players a three-week “pre-season”. Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said he has spoken to clubs about restarting the …

Spanish players against closed training camps when matches return
4 years, 8 months ago

Spanish players against closed training camps when matches return

The Hindu  

Players from Spain's leading clubs have expressed concern about returning to work while the coronavirus is still a threat and are against La Liga's plans to hold closed training camps, the association of Spanish footballers' has said. La Liga chief Javier Tebas has said Spanish clubs would lose around one billion euros if the campaign cannot be finished. The league …

Premier League clubs discuss June restart and completing season
4 years, 8 months ago

Premier League clubs discuss June restart and completing season

India TV News  

English Premier League clubs on Friday discussed the coronavirus testing required and scenarios that could allow the season to resume from June at the earliest, with the aim of completing all fixtures. Clubs in the three professional leagues below the Premier League have been told by the English Football League that May 16 is the earliest training sessions are recommended …

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