Meadowhall sales shoppers slam unmasked, coughing customers despite Omicron Covid warning

Boxing Day bargain hunters' anger at customers ignoring shopping centre's coronavirus rules
YORKSHIRELIVE Dec 26, 2021

Wolves' trip to Arsenal off due to Covid-19 and injuries

Wolves' game away to Arsenal on Tuesday has been postponed due to a number of coronavirus cases and injuries in Bruno Lage's squad.
SKYSPORTS Dec 26, 2021

Arsenal v Wolves game postponed because of Covid-19

Wolves have their game at Arsenal on 28 December postponed because of coronavirus cases in the Midlands club's camp.
BBC.COM Dec 26, 2021

Breaking: Birmingham City vs Peterborough United postponed due to player shortage

Latest Birmingham City news from BirminghamLive brings confirmation of the postponement of the Championship gam scheduled for December 29 because...
BIRMINGHAM LIVE Dec 26, 2021

Chelsea verdict: Blues fans’ Christmas wishes granted as Romelu Lukaku returns to form and fitness to end shaky run

If Chelsea fans asked for anything from Santa Claus this Christmas you can guarantee that many would have asked for the return to form of Romelu...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Dec 26, 2021

Championship chaos as Blackburn fans fume after Hull game is called off just two hours before kick-off due to Covid

BLACKBURN fans were left fuming after their game at Hull was called off just two hours before kick-off due to Covid. The Tigers had suffered a...
THE SUN Dec 26, 2021

Rio Ferdinand 'baffled' by Crystal Palace attempt to call off Tottenham game after strong lineup

Palace have named a strong starting XI for their Boxing Day clash against Spurs, despite attempting to get the game called off due to a coronavirus...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Dec 26, 2021

14 pictures from Hartlepool's 2021 Boxing Day Dip

Hartlepool’s annual Boxing Day Dip made a triumphant return following 2020's coronavirus-enforced break.
HARTLEPOOLMAIL.CO.UK Dec 26, 2021

Arsenal trio test positive for coronavirus

Arsenal confirm that Takehiro Tomiyasu, Cedric Soares and Ainsley Maitland-Niles have tested positive for COVID-19.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Dec 26, 2021

10 pictures from Hartlepool's 2021 Boxing Day Dip

Hartlepool’s annual Boxing Day Dip made a triumphant return following 2020's coronavirus-enforced break.
HARTLEPOOLMAIL.CO.UK Dec 26, 2021

Edinburgh Christmas: Christmas market still open despite coronavirus restrictions coming in from Boxing Day

The organisers of Edinburgh’s Christmas market has confirmed that visitors will be welcome at the site until January 4.
EDINBURGHNEWS.SCOTSMAN.COM Dec 26, 2021

Leeds clash with Aston Villa latest Premier League fixture called OFF over huge covid outbreak in Marcelo Bielsa’s squad

LEEDS UNITED’S clash with Aston Villa has become the latest Premier League fixture to be postponed due to coronavirus. The two sides were due to go...
THE SUN Dec 26, 2021

Boxing Day sales LIVE: Shoppers expected to head to stores despite Omicron coronavirus cases

Shoppers are expected to head out this Boxing Day hoping to grab some bargains in the sales
CHRONICLELIVE Dec 26, 2021

Pep urges fans to wear masks in stadiums

Pep Guardiola has urged supporters to wear masks in stadiums to limit the spread of coronavirus.
SKYSPORTS Dec 26, 2021

Tough Covid restrictions from today in parts of the UK - but not in others

New rules come into effect this Boxing Day following a surge in coronavirus cases
MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS Dec 26, 2021

Key Portsmouth figure details current playing squad issues

Portsmouth have been forced to postpone three consecutive games due to coronavirus cases in their squad.  This has led to CEO Andrew Cullen opening...
FOOTBALLLEAGUEWORLD.CO.UK Dec 26, 2021

Covid Scotland: New restrictions start on Boxing Day as large events banned

New coronavirus restrictions have come into force in Scotland as the country’s leaders try to combat rising Covid cases but politicians in England...
SCOTSMAN.COM Dec 26, 2021

League One latest: Portsmouth rivals set to land £700,000 Championship striker as Sunderland face being plundered by Premier League outfit for top talent - plus Covid news

There’s plenty of news breaking around League One as we head into the Boxing Day fixtures which have beat coronavirus. Here’s the latest...
PORTSMOUTH NEWS Dec 26, 2021

Cambridge United boss speaks out ahead of Portsmouth fixture amid coronavirus issues

Cambridge United are due to be Portsmouth's first opponents in League One in 2022 and their manager is hopeful that the game will go ahead despite...
HAMPSHIRELIVE.NEWS Dec 26, 2021

Leeds United Christmas Day activity reveals players who have escaped COVID isolation

Leeds United's Boxing Day fixture with Liverpool at Anfield has been called off due to asymptomatic coronavirus cases in the Whites' squad
LEEDSLIVE Dec 26, 2021

Fans still set for festive feast on Boxing Day with Arsenal and Chelsea two of 12 teams in action despite fixture chaos

THERE’S a real football feast for Premier League fans to tuck into on Boxing Day this year. Three games may have been postponed due to coronavirus...
THE SUN Dec 25, 2021

Cristiano Ronaldo trolled by teammates Bruno Fernandes and Nemanja Matic after losing in Man Utd training game

BRUNO FERNANDES and Nemanja Matic poked fun at Manchester United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo after coming out on top in a training game. The Red...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Dec 25, 2021

Get boosted now! Government to send texts to millions of Britons on Boxing Day

Millions will get a text from the Government encouraging them to get a coronavirus booster jab this Boxing Day. The message is a part of the Get...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Dec 24, 2021

Phone users to get Boxing Day coronavirus text urging adults to ‘get boosted’

More than 32 million booster and third doses have already been administered.
EVENING STANDARD Dec 24, 2021

Marcus Rashford: 'Manchester United almost back to full strength'

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford reveals that the squad is almost back to full strength following a coronavirus outbreak which cause two...
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Dec 24, 2021

‘We had a couple’ - Patrick Vieira still hopeful of fulfilling Christmas fixtures despite Covid cases at Palace

Patrick Vieira is hopeful Crystal Palace will be able to play Sunday’s fixture at Tottenham, but revealed they have experienced “a couple of cases”...
INDEPENDENT.IE Dec 24, 2021

Tottenham vs Crystal Palace selected by BT Sport as late Boxing Day replacement after Liverpool vs Leeds axed

TOTTENHAM’S Boxing Day clash at home to Crystal Palace will now be show live on BT Sport. The broadcaster has plugged a hole after losing the Leeds...
THE SUN Dec 24, 2021

Burnley vs Everton postponed as Covid continues to wreak havoc on St Stephen's Day schedule

Burnley’s St Stephen's Day clash with Everton has been postponed due to the number of coronavirus cases in the Toffees’ squad.
INDEPENDENT.IE Dec 24, 2021

ARSENAL PREVIEW: All we want for Christmas is a goal (or two)

Somehow, City are playing on Boxing Day. After 12 days of Covid mayhem with a cancelled trip to London in the middle, the Canaries return to the...
MYFOOTBALLWRITER.COM Dec 24, 2021

What Mark Drakeford has to say about Christmas as Boxing Day restrictions loom

The First Minister spoke as the spread of the Omicron variant leaves the festivities in the 'shadow of coronavirus' once again
DAILYPOST.CO.UK Dec 24, 2021

Norwich boss Dean Smith attacks 'LUNACY' of two games in 48 hours amid Covid outbreaks

Norwich head coach Dean Smith feels it is 'lunacy' to expect teams to play two games in 48 hours as clubs continue to be hit by coronavirus...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Dec 24, 2021

SPFL clubs ‘immune’ to Covid crunch compared to English clubs as number of teams ‘in distress’ FALLS from nine to eight

THE CORONAVIRUS pandemic has hit the pockets of businesses, the NHS and the general population hard. Football clubs have also found it extremely...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Dec 24, 2021

Antonio Conte blasts 'pointless' Premier League meeting despite Jurgen Klopp agreement

Tottenham manager Antonio Conte has taken aim at his Premier League colleagues following a frustrating round of talks in the wake of rising...
MIRROR Dec 24, 2021

Premier League meeting a waste of time – Conte

SOCCERNEWS.COM Dec 24, 2021

Burnley vs. Everton postponed due to COVID outbreak

The Premier League confirm that the Boxing Day match between Burnley and Everton is postponed due to a coronavirus outbreak in the Everton squad.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Dec 24, 2021

Everton Boxing Day match at Burnley postponed after COVID outbreak

Everton have confirmed their trip to Turf Moor has been called off after their squad was decimated by injury and positive coronavirus cases
LIVERPOOL ECHO Dec 24, 2021

Burnley-Everton postponed because of Covid cases

The Premier League postpones Everton's match at Burnley on Sunday because of coronavirus and injuries.
BBC.COM Dec 24, 2021

Burnley vs Everton OFF as it becomes third Boxing Day match postponed due to Covid outbreak in Benitez’s side

BURNLEY’S home clash with Everton on Boxing Day has become the latest fixture to be postponed due to Covid. The match is the third casualty so far...
THE SUN Dec 24, 2021

Two Boxing Day matches called off by Premier League and maybe more to come

LONDON: The Premier League has postponed two Boxing Day matches – Liverpool’s game against Leeds United and the match between Wolves and Watford –...
KEIRRADNEDGE.COM Dec 23, 2021

Portsmouth chief's transfer fears as he warns Danny Cowley's recruitment plans impacted by coronavirus

Andy Cullen admits Pompey’s recruitment plans have been affected by the fresh coronavirus outbreak.
PORTSMOUTH NEWS Dec 23, 2021

Stirling Hogmanay fireworks to go ahead despite tighter coronavirus restrictions

Stirling’s Hogmanay fireworks display will go ahead despite tougher coronavirus restrictions being introduced from Boxing Day.
DAILY RECORD Dec 23, 2021

Leeds United fans react to Boxing Day postponement after Premier League clash with Liverpool is called off due to new coronavirus cases

Leeds United's Boxing Day trip to Anfield has been postponed following five new cases of coronavirus at Elland Road. Here's what fans had to say:
YORKSHIRE EVENING POST Dec 23, 2021

Haverfordwest AFC's Cymru Premier season suspended due to fan limits

DOMESTIC football's top three leagues in Wales are back on hold following the latest Welsh Government announcement on the spread of coronavirus.
WESTERNTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Dec 23, 2021

Man Utd stars back in training after Covid outbreak and Lindelof looks to have finished Xmas shopping with Amazon boxes

MANCHESTER UNITED are back in numbers as their squad returned to training after their recent Covid outbreak. The Premier League side had been hit...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Dec 23, 2021

Liverpool v Leeds and Wolves v Watford postponed because of coronavirus

The Premier League postpones Liverpool's game against Leeds United and the match between Wolves and Watford because of coronavirus.
BBC.COM Dec 23, 2021

Liverpool’s clash with Leeds among two St Stephen’s Day Premier League matches postponed due to Covid

Liverpool’s game against Leeds and Wolves’ match against Watford on St Stephen’s Day have been called off due to coronavirus infections, the...
INDEPENDENT.IE Dec 23, 2021

Premier League Boxing Day games postponed

CORONAVIRUS has accounted for two Premier League games on Boxing Day as the football schedule continues to be affected by the pandemic.
THE NORTHERN ECHO Dec 23, 2021

Liverpool v Leeds; Wolves v Watford postponed

TRIBALFOOTBALL.COM Dec 23, 2021

Liverpool confirm postponement of Boxing Day clash with Leeds United

Liverpool will not host Leeds United on Boxing Day due to a coronavirus breakout in the opposing camp
LIVERPOOL ECHO Dec 23, 2021

Premier League COVID crisis: Graham Potter's latest 'disturbing' response amid two Boxing Day call-offs

Coronavirus has accounted for two Premier League games on Boxing Day as the football schedule continues to be affected by the pandemic.
BRIGHTON AN DHOVE INDEPENDENT Dec 23, 2021

Premier League REJECT Everton's request to postpone Burnley game over 5 Covid cases and six injuries

Everton are being made to play Burnley despite having six players out injured and five in isolation after catching coronavirus. Rafa Benitez could...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Dec 23, 2021

COVID:19 Liverpool-Leeds Boxing Day clash off

Liverpool's clash against Leeds United on Sunday has been postponed due to a coronavirus outbreak in the visitors' squad, the clubs have announced.
ESPN Dec 23, 2021

‘We have no choice, if we don’t do this then you won’t have crowds inside Fratton Park': Andy Cullen on how Portsmouth will implement coronavirus certification

Pompey’s implementation of coronavirus certification on match days has suffered a delay.
PORTSMOUTH NEWS Dec 23, 2021

Aberdeen chair calls on Nicola Sturgeon to let more fans into Boxing Day matches

The Government has announced new measures in a bid to slow down the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant.
THE INDEPENDENT Dec 23, 2021

Livingston manager David Martindale fears Covid disruption

DAVID MARTINDALE insists ‘football has to take a back seat’ to the pandemic after repeating his calls for Scottish football to shut down early in...
HERALD SCOTLAND Dec 22, 2021

Work goes on at Sheffield Wednesday despite coronavirus postponement of Burton Albion League One fixture

Sheffield Wednesday players and staff have been subject to the strictest possible safety restrictions this week as the club continues to battle the...
THE STAR Dec 22, 2021

Northern Ireland sport avoids new Covid restrictions ahead of festive fixtures

The Northern Ireland Executive met on Wednesday to discuss a new series of measures to combat the spread of coronavirus
BELFASTLIVE Dec 22, 2021

Why Bolton Wanderers are not in favour of a circuit breaker in games amid Covid outbreak

Bolton have had two games called off owing to a coronavirus outbreak at the club
MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS Dec 22, 2021

Danny Cowley outlines concern over how coronavirus could impact transfer business for Portsmouth, Sunderland, Ipswich Town, Bolton Wanderers and League One rivals

Danny Cowley admitted watching live games is key to Pompey’s recruitment as coronavirus rips through the fixture programme.
PORTSMOUTH NEWS Dec 22, 2021

West Ham United's Michail Antonio tests positive for COVID-19

West Ham United striker Michail Antonio is ruled out of Wednesday's EFL Cup quarter-final tie with Tottenham Hotspur after testing positive for...
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Dec 22, 2021

Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Man Utd training as Marcus Rashford reveals almost whole squad back after Covid-19 closure

CRISTIANO RONALDO led his team-mates back into Manchester United training after their Carrington complex re-opened. The Premier League side have...
THE SUN Dec 22, 2021

Chelsea duo Hudson-Odoi, Lukaku 'record negative coronavirus tests'

Head coach Thomas Tuchel suggests that Callum Hudson-Odoi and Romelu Lukaku could feature against Aston Villa on Boxing Day after registering...
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Dec 22, 2021

Premier League blamed for Aston Villa fixture controversy

Former Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor has called for the Premier League to make major improvements in how they deal with the postponing of...
BIRMINGHAM LIVE Dec 22, 2021

Liverpool star Jordan Henderson reveals footballers are getting ‘caught up’ in COVID vaccine misinformation, but urges players to have faith in experts

Jordan Henderson said it was easy for players to get ‘caught up’ in vaccine misinformation on social media and urged others to listen to medical...
TALKSPORT Dec 22, 2021

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson responds to Jurgen Klopp’s forthright views on Covid-19 vaccine pleas and explains his position

Jordan Henderson says it is easy for people to get ‘caught up’ in vaccine misinformation on social media and insists he and his fellow Liverpool...
TALKSPORT Dec 22, 2021

James Rowberry: Newport County youngsters need to be ready

NEWPORT County AFC's young prospects have been told to be ready to make the big step up to League Two action by manager James Rowberry because of...
SOUTH WALES ARGUS Dec 22, 2021

‘I am worried’ - Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson concerned player welfare not being taken seriously as Covid-19 intensifies festive fixture programme

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has spoken out over the demands on players in the wake of Premier League clubs deciding to push on with the full...
LIVERPOOL ECHO Dec 22, 2021
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