Police tell the Premier League that they CAN host games at clubs’ home grounds when games resume… but want key high-profile fixtures moved to neutral venues over fears of fans gathering outside Project Restart has been handed a further boost by police inovlved in matchdays They say that for the most part, they are happy … Read more
Those who watched Bayern Munich beat Borussia Dortmund live on BT Sport will have heard the players shouting, the sound of the ball being struck and Owen Hargreaves. Those who later caught BT’s highlights will have heard so much more – cheering for goals, clapping for saves, boos for the opposition and all the oohs … Read more
Premier League clubs have approved a return to contact training in a significant step forward for Project Restart. Talks were held between clubs on Tuesday, overseen by new chairman Gary Hoffman, and it is believed that no major issues were raised over the protocol. The decision was unanimous and 14 clubs were needed to approve … Read more
Coronavirus is more common among Premier League footballers and staff than it is across England as a whole, data revealed today. Six players and members of staff from three separate top-flight clubs tested positive for COVID-19 – a rate of 0.8 per cent from 748 people swabbed. But that figure is almost three times higher than … Read more
Premier League clubs have voted for a return to training this week in a much-needed boost to Project Restart following weeks of talks. Players at a number of top-flight clubs are already back training individually, but they will now be allowed to work together in groups of five from Tuesday as long as social distancing … Read more
‘People are dying… So why are we rushing to start an unnecessary sport?’: Glenn Murray urges the Premier League to slam the brakes on Project Restart as he reveals players are split over safety fears By Harry Slavin For Mailonline Published: 09:43 BST, 14 May 2020 | Updated: 10:15 BST, 14 May 2020 Brighton striker … Read more
‘We need a rescue package’: Premier League told to help lower league clubs out of £200m financial black hole as EFL chief Rick Parry calls parachute payments ‘an evil that needs to be eradicated’ EFL chairman Rick Parry was speaking to DCMS committee on Tuesday morning He addressed the problems the football league are facing … Read more
Premier League games set to be shown on YouTube for FREE as football bosses want all 92 remaining games to be shown live when season resumes after coronavirus lockdown Football chiefs want fans to be able to watch the remaining 92 games Under the plans, most games will be shown on Sky Sports and BT … Read more
A care worker has revealed she was denied entry into a convenience store because she was wearing her uniform. Emily Challinor, 20, from Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, who had stopped to purchase a snack during her shift, described feeling ‘appalled’ and ‘so upset’ when she was told by staff at the Premier in Staffordshire, that she could not … Read more
REVEALED: Wembley could host Premier League games again with national stadium back on the table as one of neutral venues as clubs try to re-start the season Wembley Stadium could be a neutral ground to host Premier League matches The national stadium was not thought to be under consideration in restart plans But the 90,000 … Read more