Today’s meetings between the EFL and interested parties has declared a run out, but only if possible, that is if you can. Things pending of course. The EPL have stated if you have sufficient players to field a team ( that’s thirteen ) and a sub you also have to crack on.

The Amazon Prime money will not have had anything to do with the Premier League’s decision to kick in with new rules for squads over the festive period. Instead, clubs have been advised if they have 13 fit players, plus a goalkeeper, they should fulfil their games. "The health and wellbeing of all concerned remains our priority and the league will continue to monitor and reflect public health guidance, always proceeding with caution," the Premier League said.

EFL Statement
The EFL can confirm that its programme of games in the League, Carabao Cup and Papa John's Trophy will continue with fixtures to be played where it is safe to do so, and the set squad criteria can be fulfilled by Clubs. While the League acknowledges there will likely be future postponements to navigate where Covid-19 cases are identified, there is optimism that disruption can be minimised following implementation of RED protocols, a daily testing regime and ongoing vaccination rollout.

Commenting, EFL Chief Executive Trevor Birch said:

“Throughout the pandemic, our two priorities have been ensuring the welfare of those involved in EFL competitions and ensuring the fixture schedule can continue where it is safe to do so. We will continue to work with clubs, authorities and other agencies to monitor the Covid-19 case rate and be prepared to respond accordingly, yet for now the view remains that we can continue to deliver games safely where clubs have sufficient healthy personnel in place, on and off the pitch. With club mitigation measures, the mass adoption of booster jabs and Covid certification now required for larger crowds, we are sure many fans will continue to feel confident in attending matches over the Christmas period and we look forward to welcoming them.”

Hopefully a little bit more consideration will be given now to those supporters WHO WANT to attend games over this Christmas. It isn’t hard.

Artwork Swansea Independent