Morally wrong to keep playing amid pandemic, says Steve Bruce - Football News - Sportstar
4 years ago

Morally wrong to keep playing amid pandemic, says Steve Bruce - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce believes it is "morally wrong" for English football to continue as COVID-19 cases continue to surge in the country and disrupt the fixtures list. Shrewsbury's third-round FA Cup tie with Southampton was postponed after a significant number of cases reported within its club, while several other fixtures are in jeopardy. COVID-19 outbreaks have led to four Premier League matches being postponed and more than 50 games in the lower divisions of the Football League being called off this season. "Even though we are doing everything possible to stick to the protocols, how do you stop Manchester City celebrating together because they have reached another Cup final like they did the other night?"

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Newcastle-Sale clash called off due to Covid outbreak at Sharks
3 years ago

Newcastle-Sale clash called off due to Covid outbreak at Sharks

The Independent  

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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 …

Some players may have legitimate vaccine concerns: PFA chief
3 years ago

Some players may have legitimate vaccine concerns: PFA chief

The Hindu  

Professional Footballers' Association Chief Executive Maheta Molango said some players may have "legitimate concerns" in deciding not to take a COVID-19 vaccine but the PFA is trying to help them make the "right choice". The English Football League said last week that 25% of its players from 72 clubs did not intend to get vaccinated even as outbreaks forced fixtures …

'Absurd' to play twice in four days given COVID, says Liverpool's Lijnders
3 years ago

'Absurd' to play twice in four days given COVID, says Liverpool's Lijnders

The Hindu  

Liverpool assistant manager Pepijn Lijnders said on Tuesday that it was "absurd" that Liverpool has to play two games in four days given the number of COVID-19 cases and injuries at the club. Both the Premier League and English Football League announced on Monday that fixtures during the busy festive period will go ahead as planned despite the surge in …

Premier League: Managers to meet over worsening COVID-19 concerns
3 years ago

Premier League: Managers to meet over worsening COVID-19 concerns

Firstpost  

Manchester City Pep Guardiola may join the growing list of those in isolation after he returned an inconclusive COVID-19 test that forced the cancellation of his press conference on Friday London: Premier League managers will meet on Monday to discuss the worsening COVID-19 situation, which has already wiped out half of the weekend games and sidelined star players. Manchester City …

Premier League on 'knife edge' as COVID cases rise, says Newcastle's Eddie Howe
3 years ago

Premier League on 'knife edge' as COVID cases rise, says Newcastle's Eddie Howe

The Hindu  

The Premier League finds itself in a precarious situation due to COVID-19 outbreaks at several clubs and the competition's integrity is at stake when several players who test positive miss games, Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe said on Friday. The Premier League has postponed five games that were scheduled for the weekend due to COVID-19 outbreaks at various clubs. Newcastle …

Man United's league game at Brentford postponed due to COVID-19
3 years ago

Man United's league game at Brentford postponed due to COVID-19

The Hindu  

Manchester United's Premier League match at Brentford on Tuesday has been postponed due to an outburst of COVID-19 cases at the Old Trafford club, the league announced on Monday. United had reported a "small number" of cases discovered among first-team staff and players on Sunday, with the squad who travelled to Norwich City for their Premier League clash on Saturday …

Newcastle to take action after Joelinton’s COVID-19 breach - Football News - Sportstar
3 years, 11 months ago

Newcastle to take action after Joelinton’s COVID-19 breach - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Newcastle United’s record signing Joelinton faces disciplinary action after he appeared to breach COVID-19 regulations by getting a haircut. Britain, which has Europe’s highest COVID-19 death toll, has been under national lockdown since January 5 as it battles a highly contagious new coronavirus variant, with salons and other non-essential businesses shut. The club will be taking appropriate action internally.” Newcastle …

Premier League: England's top-flight records 36 positive cases of COVID-19 among players and staff
3 years, 11 months ago

Premier League: England's top-flight records 36 positive cases of COVID-19 among players and staff

Firstpost  

London: The Premier League revealed on Monday that 36 players and staff tested positive for coronavirus over the past week, a slight fall from the record number of 40 cases in the previous seven days. “The Premier League can today confirm that between Monday 4 January and Sunday 10 January, across two rounds of testing, 2,593 players and club staff …

Newcastle United Say Allan Saint-Maximin Did Not Break Quarantine Rules
4 years ago

Newcastle United Say Allan Saint-Maximin Did Not Break Quarantine Rules

News 18  

Newcastle United denied that French winger Allan Saint-Maximin breached COVID-19 quarantine regulations after he was pictured with a fan in a supermarket this week. “Following a request from the media, Newcastle United can confirm that Saint-Maximin did not contravene any UK quarantine rules during a visit to a supermarket in Newcastle on Thursday evening,” the club said in a statement. …

West Ham v Man City is POSTPONED as the Women's Super League faces Covid chaos
4 years ago

West Ham v Man City is POSTPONED as the Women's Super League faces Covid chaos

Daily Mail  

Manchester City's match at West Ham in the Women's Super League has been called off after four players tested positive for coronavirus following a Christmas break in Dubai. Manchester City's game at West Ham has been postponed in the Women's Super League after four players tested positive for coronavirus - it is not known who among the team travelled to …

Championship games off after COVID-19 outbreaks - Football News -S Sportstar
4 years ago

Championship games off after COVID-19 outbreaks - Football News -S Sportstar

The Hindu  

Two Championship matches scheduled for Saturday have been postponed after Bristol City and Luton Town reported COVID-19 outbreaks in their squads on Friday. City said its players showed COVID-19 symptoms but could not test the entire squad and staff as the testing laboratory was closed with Friday being a New Year bank holiday. This is City’s second major brush with …

Frank Lampard confirms game against Manchester City is on for now
4 years ago

Frank Lampard confirms game against Manchester City is on for now

Daily Mail  

Frank Lampard has revealed that a couple of non-playing Chelsea staff have tested positive for coronavirus but he believes Sunday's clash with Manchester City is still going ahead despite a mini-outbreak among Pep Guardiola's squad too. Frank Lampard has revealed some of Chelsea's staff have tested positive for Covid-19 They await more results on Friday after an emergency round of …

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: …

Newcastle 'will have no money to spend in January'
4 years ago

Newcastle 'will have no money to spend in January'

Daily Mail  

Newcastle manager Steve Bruce has been told that the club have no money to buy players in January due to financial pressures created by Covid-19. Newcastle won't buy any players in January having endured a difficult December on the pitch Allan Saint-Maximin might not play in January as he is still suffering with Covid-19 symptoms Ryan Fraser has struggled to …

Everton's home game against Man City postponed due to COVID-19 cases
4 years ago

Everton's home game against Man City postponed due to COVID-19 cases

The Hindu  

More coronavirus cases at Manchester City have led to the Premier League game against Everton being called off. Pep Guardiola’s side had previously announced on Friday that striker Gabriel Jesus and defender Kyle Walker had tested positive for COVID-19 along with two staff members. But hours before kickoff was due at Goodison Park on Monday, City announced that more coronavirus …

Newcastle still short of players after COVID-19 outbreak - Steve Bruce - football news - sportstar
4 years ago

Newcastle still short of players after COVID-19 outbreak - Steve Bruce - football news - sportstar

The Hindu  

Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce said on Friday that it is still without some of the players who tested positive for COVID-19 but he was relieved to have "two or three" back in the matchday squad. Newcastle's training ground was closed last week after several members of the squad and staff tested positive for the novel coronavirus, forcing the league …

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 …

Steve Bruce not expecting Premier League return before end of June
4 years, 7 months ago

Steve Bruce not expecting Premier League return before end of June

The Hindu  

Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce does not expect the Premier League season to resume until the end of June despite the Magpies planning to return to training on Tuesday. But even with Newcastle set to be back in training on Tuesday, Bruce thinks the end of June would be a more realistic goal. "We need a good stretch of time …

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 …

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: …

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 …

Newcastle's owners in waiting must heed warnings of Manchester City's plight
4 years, 8 months ago

Newcastle's owners in waiting must heed warnings of Manchester City's plight

Daily Mail  

For Newcastle United supporters, after 13 long years, there is finally light at the end of the tunnel after crawling through the muck of the Mike Ashley regime. The prospective new owners - a consortium backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund – are on the cusp of tying up a £300million deal that would rocket the club to the …

Coronavirus Outbreak: England Football League aiming to broadcast all games in event of league resuming 'behind closed doors'
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: England Football League aiming to broadcast all games in event of league resuming 'behind closed doors'

Firstpost  

Clubs from England’s Football League, the three divisions below the Premier League, have been told that when the action does return it is likely to be without fans present but that all games should be broadcast live. “Unfortunately, I cannot tell you today when football will resume, though whenever we do return matches are likely to be played without crowds,” …

English football chiefs set for 'difficult' coronavirus decisions
4 years, 9 months ago

English football chiefs set for 'difficult' coronavirus decisions

Deccan Chronicle  

London: England's Premier League, Professional Footballers' Association and Football League are steadying themselves for some "difficult decisions" amid the coronavirus outbreak as they try to see if there is a way of restarting the season. "The Premier League, EFL and PFA met today and discussed the growing seriousness of the Covid19 pandemic," they said in a joint statement. "The Premier …

Coronavirus: Bruce wants matches every day to finish PL season
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Bruce wants matches every day to finish PL season

The Hindu  

Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce suggested on Thursday playing games every day in a bid to get the Premier League season finished when it is safe for the campaign to resume following the coronavirus pandemic. “We have to try and get this season finished, whatever that takes, everybody wants that,” Bruce said in an interview with UK newspaper the Daily …

Coronavirus: English footballers' union seeks talks to protect salaries
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: English footballers' union seeks talks to protect salaries

The Hindu  

The Professional Footballers' Association called on Wednesday for urgent talks with the Premier League and the English Football League over the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic on players and clubs. The loss of match-day revenue has hit clubs hard, particularly in the three divisions below the Premier League, and raised the prospect of clubs asking players to accept wage …

Coronavirus(Covid-19): Gary Neville calls for festival of football
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus(Covid-19): Gary Neville calls for festival of football

The Hindu  

Gary Neville has no problem with the top competitions squeezing in as many matches as possible after the coronavirus pandemic and feels it would create a joyous "festival of football". But a packed stint of fixtures could ensure 2019-20 is wrapped up promptly and former Manchester United captain Neville feels a period of constant matches would bring people together. "If …

Covid-19 pandemic: Manchester United to pay casual workers if games are cancelled
4 years, 9 months ago

Covid-19 pandemic: Manchester United to pay casual workers if games are cancelled

India Today  

Manchester United will keep paying their casual staff even if the season's remaining Premier League games are cancelled or played in empty stadiums because of the coronavirus pandemic, the club said on Thursday. United said the payment would reduce the financial uncertainty facing its casual workforce and would be made to all matchday and non-matchday casual workers who have worked …

Coronavirus: Premier League extends shutdown till April 30
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Premier League extends shutdown till April 30

The Hindu  

The Football Association has agreed to extend the 2019-2020 season indefinitely, while prolonging the suspension of all its leagues until at least April 30. Last week, the FA halted the Premier League, the English Football League, domestic cup competitions and the women's professional game in response to the coronavirus pandemic wreaking havoc on the sporting world. A statement read: "The …

Coronavirus outbreak: English Premier League suspended until at least April 30, season extended indefinitely
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus outbreak: English Premier League suspended until at least April 30, season extended indefinitely

India Today  

England's Premier League and Football League's current season has been postponed until at least April 30 due to the coronavirus crisis, following a video conference meeting on Thursday. The Football Association, Premier League, EFL and women's professional game bodies, along with players and managers associations, agreed to extend the formal end-date for the 2019/2020 season "indefinitely" in a bid to …

AFL looking at cramming matches in case coronavirus outbreak postpones 2020 season
4 years, 9 months ago

AFL looking at cramming matches in case coronavirus outbreak postpones 2020 season

ABC  

The AFL is considering playing as many premiership matches as possible in the first weeks of the season in case the coronavirus outbreak forces the competition to shut down. Key points: The AFL has informed clubs they may introduce a five-day turnaround between matches The league is also considering shortening the length of matches and raising or removing the interchange …

Coronavirus: Jurgen Klopp backs Premier League postponement
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Jurgen Klopp backs Premier League postponement

The Hindu  

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has backed the Premier League's decision to postpone fixtures amid the spread of coronavirus. On Friday, all Premier League and English Football League matches were postponed until April 3 at the earliest, in an attempt to combat the global pandemic. The decision came after meetings involving league officials and club representatives, which followed on from news …

Coronavirus pandemic: Premier League suspended until April 3
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus pandemic: Premier League suspended until April 3

The Hindu  

All top-flight football in England has been suspended until at least 3 April as a result of the spread of coronavirus. Earlier, the Premier League was thrown into chaos on Thursday as Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi both contracted the new coronavirus, leaving at least one game postponed and other fixtures in doubt. Chelsea said it …

Premier League hit by decision to postpone all English football
4 years, 9 months ago

Premier League hit by decision to postpone all English football

CNN  

CNN — The English Premier League – the world’s richest top-flight division – has been hit by the decision to postpone all professional football in England until early April due to the coronavirus outbreak. “This action, which will be kept under constant review, has been taken due to the increasing numbers of clubs taking steps to isolate their players and …

Premier League hit by decision to postpone all English football
4 years, 9 months ago

Premier League hit by decision to postpone all English football

CNN  

CNN — The English Premier League – the world’s richest top-flight division – has been hit by the decision to postpone all professional football in England until early April due to the coronavirus outbreak. “This action, which will be kept under constant review, has been taken due to the increasing numbers of clubs taking steps to isolate their players and …

Coronavirus: How is COVID-19 affecting European football leagues?
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: How is COVID-19 affecting European football leagues?

The Hindu  

As the coronavirus crisis deepens, European football is continuing to deal with its consequences. Die Roten's Champions League meeting with Chelsea next Wednesday will take place in an empty Allianz Arena, though its away match against Union Berlin this weekend is set to go ahead as normal. France Ligue 1, Ligue 2 – BEHIND CLOSED DOORS After a previous government …

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