Premier League Casual Staff
Posted in2021-2022-Season Daily News

#PLStories- EFL chief executive’s stern message to supporters after recent pitch invasions #EPL

May 31, 2022
EFL CHIEF executive Trevor Birch has warned that tougher sanctions for pitch invasions are on the way following a series of incidents. Earlier this month, a Nottingham Forest fan was jailed for 24 weeks after he attacked Sheffield United’s Billy Sharp during the play-off semi-finals. Police investigations are also ongoing in relation to incidents at Northampton’s clash with Mansfield and Port Vale’s fixture against Swindon. “There can be no blurring of the lines or ambiguity with this matter. Simply put, the pitch is for participants and the stands for spectators,” Birch said in an open letter to fans. “The EFL will be working with the various authorities on a series of measures during the close season to help reinforce that message and address the challenge that is being presented to the game. “As part of this work the introduction of tougher but proportionate sanctions will now also have to be considered with your respective club in the early part of next month. “For our part, we will need to discuss what further measures could be introduced for the new season, including the potential use of capacity reductions, financial penalties, or other similar mitigations. “The quickest and most straightforward solution to the problem is for all fans to think before they act and leave the pitch for the teams to play the game. That way there will be no requirement for authorities to get involved and everything can be settled on the field as it should be.” The EFL board is due to meet on June 8, with their annual general meeting taking place two days later. Birch added: “In the opening months of the season, you dealt with the uncertainty of Covid protocols, Covid passes and Covid postponements through the winter, yet despite those challenges, you have returned to show up for your clubs in huge numbers once again,” he said. “Together you have been through the turnstiles almost 20 million times across our competitions and your support has been crucial to clubs as they continue to rebuild their finances following a difficult couple of years.” Keep up to date with our Burnley coverage on social media by joining us on Facebook and Twitter
Richard Masters Premier League
Posted in2021-2022-Season Daily News

#PLStories- Premier League teams agree to continue fixtures amid Covid concerns #PL

December 21, 2021
PREM Clubs today agreed to fulfil their upcoming fixtures, after discussing potential postponements to matchweeks. All 20 Premier League sides attended the meeting, althought no vote was held, despite some calls from managers to postpone matches. It had been believed that gameweek 20, starting on 28 December, would be postponed. Saints are due to host Tottenham Hotspur on 28 December, with the game to be shown live on Amazon Prime. The Premier League's deal with Amazon was believed to be a sticking point for any potential postponements. In a statement, the Premier League said: "It was confirmed at a Premier League club meeting today that while recognising a number of clubs are experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks and challenges, it is the League’s collective intention to continue the current fixture schedule where safely possible. "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. "A range of issues were discussed at this afternoon’s meeting, including the adaption of the Premier League COVID-19 postponement process in response to the impact of the Omicron variant." Clubs are now being advised if they have 13 fit players, plus a goalkeeper, they will have to play games. Previously the Premier League had been operating on a case-by-case basis. The League also confirmed that 92 per cent of players and club staff have received at least one vaccination dose, with 84 per cent of players on the 'vaccination journey'. The FA have scrapped replays in the next two rounds of the FA Cup in a bid to reduce fixtures. This now means that when Saints visit Swansea in the third round, the match will be decided on the day - meaning we could see extra time and even penalties.
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#PLStories- Ralph Hasenhuttl feels he was ‘misunderstood’ over FA charge #SAINTSFC

October 18, 2021
SAINTS manager Ralph Hasenhuttl feels he may have been “misunderstood” after being charged by the Football Association over his comments about video assistant referee Mike Dean. Hasenhuttl was unhappy following the dismissal of captain James Ward-Prowse during Saints' 3-1 defeat to Chelsea earlier this month. Midfielder Ward-Prowse was initially shown a yellow card by referee Martin Atkinson for a late tackle on Jorginho at Stamford Bridge, but it was upgraded to red after Dean told his colleague to review the incident on the pitchside monitor. Hasenhuttl was charged on Thursday and has until Tuesday to respond. Asked if he plans to appeal the charge, Hasenhuttl said: "We have a personal hearing next week. "Maybe they misunderstood me, or the media misunderstood me. We will talk about that. "What can I say? In general I am a manager that is very respectful to the referees all the time. "The way I wanted to argue about it was not a negative way, because we accept the red card. "We did not decline the red card. I was not speaking bad about Mike Dean. But let us discuss this internally and then we will see." Ward-Prowse’s red card came in the 77th minute of the match on October 2, with the score at 1-1, before Chelsea scored twice against 10 men to seal victory. An FA statement read: “It is alleged that comments made by the manager during two post-match interviews constitute improper conduct in that they questioned the integrity of the VAR match official and/or implied bias and/or bring the game into disrepute.”
christian eriksen
Posted in2020-2021-Season Daily News

#PLStories- Southampton send well wishes as football world unites around #ChristianEriksen #SAINTSFC

June 14, 2021
SAINTS sent their well wishes to Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen, who was awake and in a stable condition on Saturday night after collapsing during a Euro 2020 match with Finland. Parken Stadium fell silent soon before half-time when the former Tottenham playmaker dropped to the ground when running to collect a throw-in. English referee Anthony Taylor immediately called medics on to the pitch and Eriksen underwent prolonged treatment, with compressions performed on his chest before he was taken to hospital. It was later confirmed the Inter Milan player was stable. His team-mates continued their fixture in Copenhagen, with Finland claiming a 1-0 win thanks to Joel Pohjanpalo’s 59th-minute goal. “Christian Eriksen is awake and his condition remains stable. He remains hospitalised at Rigshospitalet for further examinations,” a statement from the Danish Football Association read. A statement on Saints’ website read: “Everyone at Southampton Football Club will continue to keep Eriksen and his family firmly in their thoughts and prayers.” UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said: “Moments like this put everything in life into perspective. I wish Christian a full and speedy recovery and pray his family has strength and faith. “At these times, the unity of the football family is so strong and he and his family carry with them the good wishes and prayers of everyone. “I heard of fans of both teams chanting his name. Football is beautiful and Christian plays it beautifully.” Saints defender Jannik Vestergaard played the final 27 minutes of the Group B contest, in which former St Mary’s skipper Pierre-Emile Højbjerg missed a penalty in the second half for the Danes.
Richard Masters Premier League
Posted in2020-2021-Season Daily News

#PLStories- Rebel Super League clubs have apologised to Premier League rivals and will pay out £22m #MUFC #MCFC #CHELSEAFC #LFC #TOTFC #ARSENALFC

June 10, 2021
ENGLAND'S six Super League rebel clubs are set to pay out a combined £22million and have apologised to other Premier League clubs, it has been revealed. Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham announced themselves as founder members of the competition on April 18, but had withdrawn within 72 hours amid fan protests and opposition from the Premier League, UEFA, FIFA and even the British Government. The clubs indicated their intention to remain in the Premier League, but their involvement in the Super League would have had a hugely negative competitive and commercial effect on the English top flight. Sky News reported the settlement on Wednesday afternoon and sources within one of the clubs have subsequently told PA that agreement has been reached, with clubs facing a £25million fine and 30-point deduction if there are further attempts to break away. The Premier League and the FA later released a statement confirming the news. “The six clubs involved in proposals to form a European Super League have today acknowledged once again that their actions were a mistake, and have reconfirmed their commitment to the Premier League and the future of the English game,” the statement began. “They have wholeheartedly apologised to their fans, fellow clubs, the Premier League and The FA. “As a gesture of goodwill, the clubs have collectively agreed to make a contribution of £22million which will go towards the good of the game, including new investment in support for fans, grassroots football and community programmes. “Furthermore, the clubs have agreed to support rule changes so that any similar actions in the future would lead to a 30-point deduction. Each of the six clubs, in that event, would also be subject to an additional £25 million fine. “The Premier League and The FA have worked closely together throughout this process and this agreement brings both investigations into the matter to a conclusion.”