Should football really be cancelled?
With 24 hours to go until the final round of fixtures kicks off, the Premier League announced that this weekend’s matches had been postponed “out of respect” for the Queen, who died on Thursday. This includes Liverpool’s game against Wolves, which was due to be played at 3pm on Saturday, as well as the academy games scheduled for earlier in the day. Some fans have questioned the decision to cancel matches at such short notice, pointing to the impact it has on hundreds of thousands of people who spent money to organize travel and tickets during a financial crisis. According to the Telegraph’s Ben Rumsby, there are four reasons why football has been suspended this weekend, with sports such as golf, cricket and rugby continuing as normal.
- Elizabeth II was a patron of the FA 2. Her grandson is the chairman of the FA 3. Football is the national sport 4. The original tributes had already been paid to the games
Are these reasons really enough to justify canceling the games, considering the negative impact the postponements will have on so many people? Not so sure. However, we will have to find other ways to occupy ourselves this weekend.
3 things today: Will Ajax and Chelsea games continue?
Liverpool they are set to play Ajax next Tuesday before traveling to Chelsea for their final game before the September international break. Here’s what we know so far about whether these games are likely to continue.
The latest Liverpool FC news
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The Football Supporters’ Association described the decision to postpone matches across the country this weekend as “a missed opportunity for football”.
Small businesses in the Liverpool and Anfield area have explained the negative impact the Premier League’s decision to cancel this weekend’s matches will have on their companies.
Was any other sport postponed this weekend?
All English, Welsh and Northern Irish football and professional Scottish football have been suspended.
In cricket, play resumes in England’s Test match against South Africa on Saturday.
The PGA Golf Championship, British horse racing and the rugby union Premiership season will also go ahead as planned over the weekend.
The tweet of the day
Nail. On. O. Head. KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON (going to work and paying your bills, but obviously not doing things you like like watching or watching sports. That would be ridiculous!) — Daniel Austin (@_Dan_Austin) September 9, 2022 We’re not expecting much football tonight as it will be for the whole weekend in the UK. No Liverpool match but enjoy your weekends Reds.
