SOCCER

30 April 2020

Coronavirus: Premier League and EFL restart rethink needed if crowds turn up for games, says police chief

Government targeting a June restart for the Premier League; Police warn if supporters show up for behind-closed-doors games then season restart needs reconsidering

 

The UK's most senior police officer for football has told Sky Sports Newsthat if restarting the football season saw officers having to disperse crowds from stadiums, it would mean a rethink of playing football was needed.

Deputy Chief Constable Mark Roberts confirmed there has been "really good and responsible dialogue" with the Premier League, EFL, FA and Government over proposals to restarting the season.