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REVEALED: Why Premier League clubs are desperate to plough on despite the Covid crisis… fixture congestion, loss of TV money and a shortened summer due to the World Cup mean top-flight executives think it would be foolish to shut down again
- Broad consensus among 20 Premier League clubs that the show must go on
- Many top-flight executives still bear the scars of the suspension last year
- The first lockdown due to Covid in March 2020 created a football crisis
There is a broad consensus among the 20 Premier League clubs that the show must go on despite the Omicron wave spreading through the country.
There has been the odd complaint from clubs about unfair treatment from the Premier League regarding cancellations and private moans about poor vaccination rates at other clubs.
But many of the top-flight executives who signed off the league’s emergency protocols on Tuesday still bear the scars of the suspension last year.
Fans are checked before Liverpool’s match against Newcastle at Anfield on Thursday night
That was imposed on them and most think it would be foolish to shut down again unless it becomes impossible to stage any matches.
The first lockdown in March 2020 created a football crisis, triggering bitter rows on rescheduling matches, curtailment, points-per-game, neutral grounds, broadcast rebates, medical protocols and financial aid for the lower leagues.
So there are good reasons why most of those involved want to avoid a repeat . . .
Fixture congestion
The best argument for shutting down, which some regard as a pragmatic step required to equalise a fixture list that has already seen Tottenham fall three games behind some of their rivals, can also be used to…
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