The decision to postpone all football in the UK this weekend was motivated by concerns that fans would disrespect the Queen.
On Friday, the Premier League, EFL, WSL and even mainstream football were suspended in a show of respect for the Queen, but the move was inconsistent with other major sports.
Events such as cricket, rugby, golf and horse racing took place over the weekend, with the football decision being very well received by the likes of Gary Neville and Piers Morgan.
According to the Daily Mail, the possibility of staging a Premier League match with appropriate gestures and messages was discussed, but ultimately rejected.
Part of the reason for this decision was due to the fact that some supporters did not honor the tribute, which could cause a “global embarrassment” for the league and the football community in general.
Top-tier clubs have feared scenes like Shamrock Rovers’ European Conference League match against Sweden’s Yule Gardens on Thursday.
This could be attributed to republican sentiment in Ireland, but some British clubs also have a political component to their fan base.
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Postponing the weekend’s games was a unanimous recommendation from the Premier League Board of Directors, and while it was under consideration, the decision was made by all 20 clubs.
They plan to resume programming next weekend, but with the Queen’s funeral scheduled for Monday 18 September, there are concerns that police logistics could affect the arrangements.
The Metropolitan Police are expected to need to increase their presence in London next weekend for those heading to the capital ahead of funerals.
However, the match will be played in London, with Tottenham hosting Leicester on Saturday, Arsenal traveling to Brentford on Sunday at 2pm and Chelsea hosting Liverpool on the same day.
There is a perception that losing two rounds of matches would be a nightmare given how packed the schedule is with the World Cup, according to The Guardian.
As such, the Premier League prefers partially completed round matches and tries to hold as many matches as possible.
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Source: Metro
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