Boss reveals full extent of player crisis after Cardiff City vs Coventry City match postponed

The Boxing Day match between Cardiff City and Coventry City has been postponed due to a coronavirus outbreak within the Bluebirds' camp
COVENTRYTELEGRAPH.NET Dec 22, 2021

The full list of new coronavirus rules coming into force on Boxing Day in Wales

The announcement has been made by First Minister Mark Drakeford
DAILYPOST.CO.UK Dec 22, 2021

More Covid restrictions to come for Wales on Boxing Day

ADDITIONAL coronavirus restrictions are to be introduced in Wales from 6am on Boxing Day.
SOUTH WALES ARGUS Dec 22, 2021

Coronavirus rule change hands Liverpool triple boost ahead of Premier League clash with Leeds United

Three Liverpool players will be released from self-isolation in time to play Leeds United at Anfield as the government announce changes to...
YORKSHIRE EVENING POST Dec 22, 2021

New Covid isolation rules could hand Liverpool major boost for festive fixtures

Liverpool are currently without four players who have tested positive for coronavirus but new rules over self-isolation mean they could yet be...
LIVERPOOL ECHO Dec 22, 2021

This is the extent to which coronavirus has decimated Portsmouth, Sunderland, Ipswich Town, Charlton Athletic & Co's League One rivals

Bolton Wanderers have closed their training ground as they deal with a massive Covid outbreak.
PORTSMOUTH NEWS Dec 22, 2021

This is the extent to which coronavirus has decimated Portsmouth, Sunderland, Ipswich Town, Charlton Athletic and Co's League One rivals

Bolton Wanderers have closed their training ground as they deal with a massive Covid outbreak.
PORTSMOUTH NEWS Dec 22, 2021

Juventus win to take advantage of Atalanta's slip in Serie A

Juventus took advantage of Atalanta's goalless draw at Genoa with a 2-0 win over Cagliari which inched them closer to Serie A's Champions League...
INDIATIMES.COM Dec 22, 2021

Tuchel: I will not join the ‘hunt’ for non-vaccinated players

Thomas Tuchel, the Chelsea head coach, has insisted that he will not join the “hunt” for unvaccinated footballers, as he continues to wrestle with...
INDEPENDENT.IE Dec 22, 2021

Juve Take Advantage Of Atalanta Slip, Salernitana In Covid Cancellation

Juventus took advantage of Atalanta's goalless draw at Genoa with a 2-0 win over Cagliari which inched them closer to Serie A's Champions League...
IBTIMES.COM Dec 22, 2021

UFC heavyweight champ Francis Ngannou slams Fifa’s ‘bull***t’ attempts to cancel African Cup of Nations amid Prem row

UFC superstar Francis Ngannou lambasted FIFA’s “b******t” excuses amid the ongoing African Cup of Nations crisis. Plans to host the Copa Africa are...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Dec 21, 2021

Breaking: Portsmouth make Oxford United fixture decision as coronavirus issues continue

Portsmouth have been forced to call off their Boxing Day clash in League One with Oxford United following a number of a positive coronavirus cases...
HAMPSHIRELIVE.NEWS Dec 21, 2021

Why Covid-ravaged Portsmouth are backing Football League decision not to halt season for Sunderland, Ipswich, Sheffield Wednesday, Charlton & Co

Pompey have already suffered two fixture casualties at the hands of coronavirus during the festive period, with a third game under considerable doubt.
PORTSMOUTH NEWS Dec 21, 2021

Cristiano Ronaldo absent as Manchester United players return to training

Manchester United players begin to return to training following their coronavirus outbreak, but the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Paul Pogba and...
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Dec 21, 2021

Old Firm derby limited to 500 fans after Scottish government announcement

The Old Firm derby between Celtic and Rangers on January 2 will be played in front of just 500 supporters, following an announcement from the...
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Dec 21, 2021

Nicola Sturgeon covid update RECAP: Hogmanay cancelled | Football crowd cap | Rishi Sunak hospitality funding

Nicola Sturgeon has made an announcement updating coronavirus guidance as Omicron becomes the dominant strain in Scotland.
SCOTSMAN.COM Dec 21, 2021

Aberdeen venues to close and P&J Live shows cancelled in wake of coronavirus restrictions

Aberdeen Performing Arts will shut all three of its venues - His Majesty's Theatre, the Music Hall and the Lemon Tree -  for three weeks from...
PRESSANDJOURNAL.CO.UK Dec 21, 2021

Leeds United: Players and staff got vaccinated after Covid loss suffered by on of their number Elland Road, reports

Leeds United match-day staff and players were have all been vaccinated against coronavirus, following a family tragedy suffered by one of their...
YORKSHIRE POST Dec 21, 2021

Covid: 11 Scottish areas with the highest coronavirus rates including West Lothian and Edinburgh as Nicola Sturgeon announces more restrictions

Here are the 11 areas in Scotland with the highest coronavirus rates as Nicola Sturgeon announces three weeks of restrictions from Boxing Day.
EDINBURGHNEWS.SCOTSMAN.COM Dec 21, 2021

Aberdeen say limit on crowds at sports events over festive period will cost them £500,000

Aberdeen FC have said new coronavirus restrictions announced today are likely to cost them £500,000 in festive revenue.
PRESSANDJOURNAL.CO.UK Dec 21, 2021

Premier League blasted for putting Boxing Day football ahead of players’ safety

EXCLUSIVE: ex-Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre believes the Premier League should enforce a winter break due to rising cases of the...
DAILY STAR Dec 21, 2021

Welsh spectator shut-out is a major blow, says Cardiff chief Mehmet Dalman

Sporting events will be held behind closed doors from Boxing Day under new coronavirus regulations in Wales.
JERSEYEVENINGPOST.COM Dec 21, 2021

Southampton fans suffer blow ahead of Swansea City clash after Welsh government decision

Southampton are due to travel to Swansea City in the third round of the FA Cup on Saturday, January 8 but the game could be played behind closed...
HAMPSHIRELIVE.NEWS Dec 21, 2021

'Who cares?' Simon Jordan sends brutal message to Leicester City players amid Covid chaos

Leicester City were one of a number of clubs to have games postponed last week as a result of coronavirus outbreaks
LEICESTERSHIRE LIVE Dec 21, 2021

Coronavirus rules for sport and gatherings as Christmas looms

WITH the news that, from Boxing Day, sport will have to be played behind closed doors once more - here is a round-up of the current coronavirus...
SOUTH WALES ARGUS Dec 21, 2021

Man Utd players return to training after Covid outbreak

Manchester United's players have begun a "staggered" return to training following a coronavirus outbreak at their Carrington training ground which...
SKYSPORTS Dec 21, 2021

Chevin Chase Boxing Day race will go ahead despite uncertainty over Covid restrictions

THE CHEVIN Chase Boxing Day race will go ahead as planned despite ongoing uncertainty caused by coronavirus restrictions.
ILKLEYGAZETTE.CO.UK Dec 21, 2021

Tottenham seeking legal advice after UEFA boot them out of Europa Conference League

Tottenham suffered an early exit from the Europa Conference League after UEFA ruled they must forfeit their final group-stage fixture following a...
MIRROR Dec 21, 2021

Football matches in Scotland to be limited to 500 fans in bid to control Omicron

EXCLUSIVE: The First Minister will provide an update on coronavirus restrictions to MSPs at a session of the Scottish Parliament.
DAILY RECORD Dec 21, 2021

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel: 'Lewis Baker positive shows added risk'

Head coach Thomas Tuchel reveals that Under-23s midfielder Lewis Baker is the latest Chelsea player to test positive for coronavirus.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Dec 21, 2021

Man Utd reopen Carrington training ground after Covid-19 closure

Manchester United reopen their Carrington training ground after it was closed because of a rise in coronavirus cases.
BBC.COM Dec 21, 2021

Chelsea: Jorginho hands Thomas Tuchel boost with false positive Covid test

The Blues reported seven coronavirus cases ahead of their Premier League clash with Wolves on Sunday and the club wanted the match to be postponed...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Dec 21, 2021

Nicola Sturgeon covid update LIVE: Hogmanay cancelled | Football crowd cap | Rishi Sunak hospitality funding

Nicola Sturgeon has made an announcement updating coronavirus guidance as Omicron becomes the dominant strain in Scotland.
EDINBURGHNEWS.SCOTSMAN.COM Dec 21, 2021

Covid Scotland: 11 Scottish areas with the highest coronavirus rates as Nicola Sturgeon announces more restrictions from Boxing Day

Here are the 11 areas in Scotland with the highest coronavirus rates as Nicola Sturgeon announces three weeks of restrictions from Boxing Day.
SCOTSMAN.COM Dec 21, 2021

Covid Scotland: Hogmanay events cancelled as Nicola Sturgeon announces new restrictions

New rules will be imposed from Boxing Day, including cancelling large events, in a bid to slow the spread of coronavirus.
PRESSANDJOURNAL.CO.UK Dec 21, 2021

Manchester United reopen training ground after Covid outbreak

Manchester United on Tuesday reopened their Carrington training ground following a coronavirus outbreak that forced the postponement of two Premier...
INDIATIMES.COM Dec 21, 2021

‘They aren’t happy’ – players and managers fume as festive firebreak is rejected

Managers and players have been left angry with their clubs and the Premier League for rejecting a ‘festive firebreak’ amid the upsurge in...
INDEPENDENT.IE Dec 21, 2021

All sporting events in Wales to be held behind closed doors from Boxing Day because of coronavirus

Economy Minister Vaughan Gething announced the new measures for indoor and outdoor sporting events in a bid to slow the spread of the Omicron variant.
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Dec 20, 2021

No crowds at Welsh sport events from Boxing Day due to Covid

SPORTS events in Wales will once again be played behind closed doors from Boxing Day to help control the spread of the omicron coronavirus variant.
SOUTH WALES ARGUS Dec 20, 2021

Premier League bosses double down on Covid cancellations after refusing Chelsea request

An emergency meeting was called on Monday, after six Premier League games were postponed over the weekend, with coronavirus cases rising up and...
MIRROR Dec 20, 2021

Premier League COVID crisis: Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter wish ignored as latest fixture decision impacts Brighton and Chelsea

Premier League clubs have decided against any suspension of the season as a means of bringing the coronavirus crisis under control.
BRIGHTON AN DHOVE INDEPENDENT Dec 20, 2021

Football Association make key FA Cup decision that will affect Coventry City

The rising number of cases of coronavirus has caused concern among the league and governing bodies
COVENTRYTELEGRAPH.NET Dec 20, 2021

FA Cup third-round replays SCRAPPED to ease fixture logjam due to Covid with games going straight to extra-time and pens

FA CUP third and fourth-round replays have been SCRAPPED to ease the fixture logjam created by Covid. The FA confirmed their decision on the same...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Dec 20, 2021

Premier League make decision on Brighton's upcoming games vs Brentford, Chelsea and Everton

Premier League clubs have reportedly rejected the idea of postponing matches over the Christmas period despite the ongoing coronavirus crisis and...
SUSSEXLIVE.CO.UK Dec 20, 2021

Cardiff City headlines as coronavirus outbreak wreaks fixture havoc and ex-player finds new club

All the latest Bluebirds headlines from Cardiff City Stadium
WALESONLINE.CO.UK Dec 20, 2021

Liverpool spread Christmas cheer with Alder Hey virtual visit

The Liverpool players have not let the coronavirus pandemic stand in the way of their annual Christmas visit to Alder Hey
LIVERPOOL ECHO Dec 20, 2021

Premier League make call on Christmas games as Reading FC await decision on Peterborough clash

Reading FC are due to travel to Peterborough United on Sunday (Boxing Day) in the Championship but the game is in doubt due to an outbreak of...
BERKSHIRE LIVE Dec 20, 2021

Thomas Tuchel is right over player safety after an increase of coronavirus cases at Chelsea 

Chelsea are not the only team with COVID cases in their squad but fans are unhappy about the Premier League's approach to the growing number of...
FOOTBALL LONDON Dec 20, 2021

Majority of Premier League clubs want season to continue despite rising Covid-19 cases

The majority of Premier League clubs wants to continue playing through the festive period, despite the recent spike of coronavirus cases.
90MIN.COM Dec 20, 2021

Premier League make decision on Southampton's fixtures vs West Ham, Tottenham and Newcastle

Premier League clubs have reportedly rejected the idea of postponing matches over the Christmas period despite the ongoing coronavirus crisis and...
HAMPSHIRELIVE.NEWS Dec 20, 2021

Premier League clubs choose to fulfil festive fixtures despite COVID concerns

Premier League clubs choose to fulfil the festive fixture schedule as best they can, despite growing concerns over the rising number of coronavirus...
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Dec 20, 2021

Rotherham boss Paul Warne cancels Millers’ Christmas party amid Covid-19 concerns

Rotherham boss Paul Warne has cancelled his side’s Christmas party in wake of the worsening coronavirus situation.
THE STAR Dec 20, 2021

Boxing Day fixtures in EFL hit by further coronavirus postponements

A host of EFL games have been postponed during the past week.
EXPRESS AND STAR Dec 20, 2021

FA Cup scrap third-round and fourth-round replays this season as Covid continues to cause chaos

There will be no FA Cup third round and fourth round replays this season to help alleviate fixture congestion as coronavirus continues to disrupt...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Dec 20, 2021

Leeds United part of Premier League clubs to hold Covid 'crisis' talks after raft of postponements

Premier League clubs will hold talks on Monday amid the coronavirus crisis.
YORKSHIRE EVENING POST Dec 20, 2021

Premier League set for crunch meeting over Covid

A special Premier League shareholders meeting will take place at 1pm on Monday to discuss the impact that rising numbers of coronavirus cases are...
SKYSPORTS Dec 20, 2021

Premier League COVID crisis: Chelsea vs Brighton in jeopardy after Thomas Tuchel plea ahead of crunch meeting

Brighton and Hove Albion and all Premier League clubs will hold talks on Monday amid the coronavirus crisis.
BRIGHTON AN DHOVE INDEPENDENT Dec 20, 2021

Tottenham forfeit postponed Rennes game & crash out of Europa Conference League

UEFA have deemed that Tottenham forfeited their Europa Conference League tie against Rennes, which was suspended due to a coronavirus outbreak at...
90MIN.COM Dec 20, 2021

‘Disappointed’: Spurs spokesman responds to club’s Europa Conference League exit – report

Tottenham have effectively been kicked out of the Europa Conference League by UEFA after failing to go forward with their final group game against...
TOTTENHAMBLOG.COM Dec 20, 2021

Thomas Tuchel 'ignored' advice to only play N'Golo Kante for a half against Wolves due to weak squad

The Blues could only draw 0-0 at Molineux on Sunday, with their squad ravaged by a coronavirus outbreak which ripped through the squad, and several...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Dec 20, 2021

Premier League clubs meet to tackle Covid chaos

Premier League chiefs will meet on Monday to discuss a potential festive "firebreaker" as a result of the escalating coronavirus crisis, with...
INDIATIMES.COM Dec 20, 2021

Newcastle v Manchester City still on as another Premier League game falls victim to Covid-19

Aston Villa v Burnley became the latest game to be called off due to coronavirus concerns
CHRONICLELIVE Dec 18, 2021

AFC Fylde boss hopes it isn't third time unlucky amid Covid-19 disruption

AFC Fylde manager Jim Bentley is concerned history is repeating itself as another wave of the coronavirus pandemic threatens the football season.
BLACKPOOL GAZETTE Dec 18, 2021

Aston Villa latest injury and Covid news vs Burnley as six players ruled out

Latest Aston Villa news from BirminghamLive looks at the current state of the injury and coronavirus situation at Steven Gerrard's side ahead of...
BIRMINGHAM LIVE Dec 18, 2021

Aston Villa vs Burnley postponed to make it SIX Premier League games called off this weekend, with Steven Gerrard unable to field team due to positive COVID cases

Saturday’s Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Burnley is the latest game to be postponed due to COVID-19. The game at Villa Park has been...
TALKSPORT Dec 18, 2021

Blackburn Rovers manager Tony Mowbray reveals January player concern

Blackburn Rovers manager Tony Mowbray has admitted his concern over Premier League clubs recalling loan players to stockpile amidst squad shortages...
FOOTBALLLEAGUEWORLD.CO.UK Dec 18, 2021

Aston Villa’s match against Burnley postponed as Premier League’s Covid crisis continues

The game is the sixth top-flight match to be called off this weekend due to coronavirus
INEWS.CO.UK Dec 18, 2021

English football battles on with reduced fixture list amid coronavirus crisis

Just over half the games in the top four divisions have been postponed this weekend.
SHROPSHIRESTAR.COM Dec 18, 2021

Aston Villa vs Burnley Preview: Probable Lineups, Prediction, Tactics, Team News & Key Stats

In the midst of the Premier League's coronavirus crisis, Aston Villa welcome Burnley at Villa Park on Saturday, with the match set to go ahead as...
THE HARD TACKLE Dec 17, 2021

Unvaccinated footballers urged to get jabs as game faces Christmas Covid crisis

Half of this weekend’s Premier League games have been called off so far and insiders warn many stars have tested positive because they refuse to be...
MIRROR Dec 17, 2021

Pep Guardiola returns negative PCR test and will manage Man City at Newcastle

Guardiola was unable to take City training on Friday after returning an “inconclusive” coronavirus test and was required to take a follow-up PCR...
MIRROR Dec 17, 2021

Pep Guardiola WILL be in charge for Manchester City's trip to Newcastle following Covid-19 scare

Pep Guardiola had a coronavirus scare on Friday - but will be in charge for Manchester City's trip to Newcastle United.
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Dec 17, 2021

Hull City takeover developments as Tigers face Nottingham Forest - your questions answered

The Tigers are set to play their final game before Christmas amid a chaotic coronavirus scene with games falling all over the country
HULL LIVE Dec 17, 2021

Premier League and Football League have to help clubs navigate Covid crisis - Crawley Town boss John Yems

Crawley Town manager John Yems has called on the Premier League and the Football League to help clubs navigate through the recent surge of positive...
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY TIMES Dec 17, 2021

Serie A announces that 98 per cent of all its footballers are double-vaccinated from coronavirus

Serie A has announced that 98 per cent of its players have received two vaccinations for COVID-19, which has helped the division stay relatively...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Dec 17, 2021
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