Einglish football Heads have been criticized for Postpone all matches This weekend after death of Queen Elizabeth II, with The decision Described as a “missed opportunity” to pay tribute To the country’s longest-serving monarch.
After the death of the Queen at the age of 96 on Thursday, the Premier League chose to cancel this weekend fixtures in Consultation with British government.
Football chiefs have been informed by management for Digital, Culture, Media and Sports on Friday that there is no obligation to cancel or postpone the sport fixtures during the national mourning period.
But the Premier League felt it was right move To honor the Queen for Her “extraordinary life and contributions to the nation”.
The second- The League Championship, as well as the first and second leagues, followed by the Premier League in Postpone this weekend matches.
has not been just Professionals football Like all Saturday and Sunday amateur leagues across the UK, including youth footballthey were summoned off.
However, the England and Wales Cricket Board started the third England Test against South Africa on Saturday after first days play it rained off and the second postponed because of the queen death.
critical test of The series will be organized over Three days in the oval, with Be silent for a minute in memory of Queen and first Delivery in sports event of “God save the king” – Britain has changed now national Anthem given to Charles III is new monarch.
else sports You have also resumed this weekend, with Excellent rugby union fixturesSuper League gamesPGA Golf Championship tournament The Great North Run on Sundays are all scheduled.
Horse racing, the sport most closely associated with the Queen withwill also Sunday resume with Saint Leger, one of The Five English Classics whose horse was Dunfermline won in 1977, feature race in Doncaster.
Former Liverpool and England striker Peter Crouch questioned football’s temporary closure, tweeting: “I know It’s only game And some things are much bigger but imagine all we have games Go ahead this weekend.
Black armbands, silence is observed, national Royal band anthem playing and so on millions about world Watch? Isn’t that the best sending? off? “
‘silly decision”
Manchester United, West Ham and Arsenal have all paid tribute to the queen wearing black arm bands and hold a minute of silence in Europeans matches Thursday evening.
West Ham fans He even sang “God Save the Queen” all their lives match against FCSB at the London Stadium.
the opportunity for similar show of Respect from the rest of Einglish football It was rejected by postponements.
It was written by TV personality Piers Morgan, a prominent Arsenal fan on social media: “silly decision. Sporting events should go ahead. a) the queen loved sports and b) she will be great to see/hear huge crowds Singing the national anthem in tribute To Her Majesty, like West Ham fans He did it nicely last night.”
Former Manchester United and England defender Gary Neville responded: “I agree with Pierce. Sport can show better than most of the respect that the Queen deserves.”
Fans were equally frustrated at being denied the opportunity to pay tribute to the queen.
A statement from the Football Supporters’ Union said: “We believe football At its best when you bring it people together in times of leaked national Significance – Be those moments of joy or moments of Smith.
We own the view we shared with The football The authorities, is that most of the supporters were willing to go to games this weekend and pay their respects to the Queen along with their colleagues fans.
Not everyone would agree, so there was no ideal decision for The football authorities, but many supporters will feel this was a missed opportunity for football to pay for it special greeting. “
Football Association President, Debbie Hewitt, who was involved in Friday meetings with The government, defended decision.
“This is the great Example of football a job in lonliness. We all totally agree 100% that this is the right thing to do to pay our respects.”
Einglish football Heads have been criticized for Postpone all matches This weekend after death of Queen Elizabeth II, with The decision Described as a “missed opportunity” to pay tribute To the country’s longest-serving monarch.
After the death of the Queen at the age of 96 on Thursday, the Premier League chose to cancel this weekend fixtures in Consultation with British government.
Football chiefs have been informed by management for Digital, Culture, Media and Sports on Friday that there is no obligation to cancel or postpone the sport fixtures during the national mourning period.
But the Premier League felt it was right move To honor the Queen for Her “extraordinary life and contributions to the nation”.
The second- The League Championship, as well as the first and second leagues, followed by the Premier League in Postpone this weekend matches.
has not been just Professionals football Like all Saturday and Sunday amateur leagues across the UK, including youth footballthey were summoned off.
However, the England and Wales Cricket Board started the third England Test against South Africa on Saturday after first days play it rained off and the second postponed because of the queen death.
critical test of The series will be organized over Three days in the oval, with Be silent for a minute in memory of Queen and first Delivery in sports event of “God save the king” – Britain has changed now national Anthem given to Charles III is new monarch.
else sports You have also resumed this weekend, with Excellent rugby union fixturesSuper League gamesPGA Golf Championship tournament The Great North Run on Sundays are all scheduled.
Horse racing, the sport most closely associated with the Queen withwill also Sunday resume with Saint Leger, one of The Five English Classics whose horse was Dunfermline won in 1977, feature race in Doncaster.
Former Liverpool and England striker Peter Crouch questioned football’s temporary closure, tweeting: “I know It’s only game And some things are much bigger but imagine all we have games Go ahead this weekend.
Black armbands, silence is observed, national Royal band anthem playing and so on millions about world Watch? Isn’t that the best sending? off? “
‘silly decision”
Manchester United, West Ham and Arsenal have all paid tribute to the queen wearing black arm bands and hold a minute of silence in Europeans matches Thursday evening.
West Ham fans He even sang “God Save the Queen” all their lives match against FCSB at the London Stadium.
the opportunity for similar show of Respect from the rest of Einglish football It was rejected by postponements.
It was written by TV personality Piers Morgan, a prominent Arsenal fan on social media: “silly decision. Sporting events should go ahead. a) the queen loved sports and b) she will be great to see/hear huge crowds Singing the national anthem in tribute To Her Majesty, like West Ham fans He did it nicely last night.”
Former Manchester United and England defender Gary Neville responded: “I agree with Pierce. Sport can show better than most of the respect that the Queen deserves.”
Fans were equally frustrated at being denied the opportunity to pay tribute to the queen.
A statement from the Football Supporters’ Union said: “We believe football At its best when you bring it people together in times of leaked national Significance – Be those moments of joy or moments of Smith.
We own the view we shared with The football The authorities, is that most of the supporters were willing to go to games this weekend and pay their respects to the Queen along with their colleagues fans.
Not everyone would agree, so there was no ideal decision for The football authorities, but many supporters will feel this was a missed opportunity for football to pay for it special greeting. “
Football Association President, Debbie Hewitt, who was involved in Friday meetings with The government, defended decision.
“This is the great Example of football a job in lonliness. We all totally agree 100% that this is the right thing to do to pay our respects.”