Premier League players don’t want to be guinea pigs – PFA chief Taylor
Premier League players do not want to be seen as guinea pigs in the Project Restart plan, says Professional Footballers’ Association chief executive Gordon Taylor.
Premier League players do not want to be seen as guinea pigs in the Project Restart plan, says Professional Footballers’ Association chief executive Gordon Taylor.
The English government has published a 50-page document for lifting the coronavirus-enforced lockdown in England, which could have the Premier League restarting on 1 June.
Playing football behind closed doors is normally a punishment, but thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, it is now considered a requirement if the sport is to be resurrected.
League Managers Association chief executive Richard Bevan says the Premier League season will be cancelled if clubs do not agree to play at neutral grounds.
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.
Manchester City defender John Stones is eager for the season to resume, but only when it is ‘safe for everyone’.
Manchester United players who went overseas to isolate at home have been told they must come back to England in the next seven days ahead of a potential return to training.
The Premier League could be set for a legal battle if they decide to scrap relegation for this season, according to English Football League chief Rick Parry.
The Premier League has reiterated its desire to complete the 2019-20 season, which has been suspended since March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Chelsea have asked their players to return to the United Kingdom by May 3 with the Premier League stepping up plans to complete the season from June 8.