EFL launch new covid measures

[Jonny_Rondos_Disco_pants]

Min of 14 players have to be available inc goalie to fulfil a fixture

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[Randy]

Not looking likely that all league fixtures will be called off then?

 

[the_holgate_roof]

Interesting that 1 in 4 players have no intention of getting vaccinated?

 

[Sheriff_John_Bunnell_ret]

They should only allow vaccinated players to play. Simple.

 

[TeaCider]

Interesting that 1 in 4 players have no intention of getting vaccinated?

Depressing, more like.

 

[Jonny_Rondos_Disco_pants]

I think Newcastle are only looking to sign fully vaccinated players. Most clubs probably are. Could bite a few on the bum financially

 

[TheYorkshireTerrier]

Should go back to kit numbers being 1-11 during this.

 

[Zoophonic]

A quarter of all EFL players unvaccinated ? Yes its depressing

Quarter of EFL players 'do not want jab'

The EFL says a quarter of players at its member clubs do not intend to get vaccinated as tighter Covid-19 protocols are enforced.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Erimus74]

If theyre talking about sacking people who refuse to be vaccinated I hope it applies to footballers too

 

[norfolkngood]

They should certainly not be allowed to play
Would you be happy for half our squad to be quarantined because infected players elsewhere have breathed all over them, leaving us with 14 players and a goalkeeper?

 

[Oooo]

maybe make the unvaccinated wear masks during the game

 

[Erimus74]

They should certainly not be allowed to play
Would you be happy for half our squad to be quarantined because infected players elsewhere have breathed all over them, leaving us with 14 players and a goalkeeper?

They should be told to get vaccinated & if they refuse then they dont play, simple as that & are told to stay away from the club until they get vaccinated

 

[Erimus74]

I think sacking people is extreme, but if thats whats been mentioned regarding Joe Public could potentially lose their jobs if they refuse to be vaccinated then that should apply to footballers too, no matter who they are, or how important they see themselves, or the club think of them

Rules should apply to everyone right across the board, we're all equal

 

[Cogeur_le_Conq]

Surely they are contravening any contracts they have with the EFL for registration.

I suggest all clubs suspend any anti-vax players' wages until they comply.

 

[S7DiscoDown]

16% intend to get vaccinated? It's a pretty pointless stat. It means they don't even have one yet (nevermind 2 or booster). Also takes a few weeks to kick in.

I'm glad they 'intend' after 18 months of it being available

 

[Expat Smoggie]

I'm sure that the players union would support the unvaccinated -- then we'll have strikes and lawsuits.

 

[the_holgate_roof]

I'm sure that the players union would support the unvaccinated -- then we'll have strikes and lawsuits.

Maybe the fans won’t be so supportive.