The weekend rounds of English football have been postponed following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
A decision is now being questioned.
“Many fans feel this has been a missed opportunity for football to honor in its own way,” the British Fans Association wrote in a statement.
The announcement came Thursday evening from the British Royal House. Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96.
This declaration prompted Britain to declare ten days of national mourning.
At the same time choose Premier League And the Women’s Premier League to postpone this weekend’s matches.
“The Queen has been an inspiration and has left behind an incredible legacy after a lifetime of dedication,” Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said in a press release at the time.
However, the decision to postpone this weekend’s matches has been criticized in several quarters.
On Friday, the British Supporters Association issued a statement saying that matches should be held in honor of the Queen.
“Football is at its best when it brings people together in times of immense national importance – joy and sorrow. Our view, which we share with the football associations, is that most fans were happy to go to the match to show their respect for the Queen.”
The formations agree
Former Liverpool and Tottenham player Peter Crouch is on the same path.
“I know it’s just a game and some things are bigger. But imagine if matches were played this weekend. Black bracelets, minutes of silence, national anthems and bands playing in front of millions of fans around the world. Wouldn’t that be a better honor?” he wrote on Twitter .
England legend and now expert Gary Lineker has Crouch’s back.
“It is a shame that football was not played this weekend. To miss the opportunity to show respect.”
Characters like Piers Morgan and Gary Neville agree with their fellow countrymen that matches should be played this weekend.
What will happen to football next weekend is still unclear due to the fact that it has not yet been decided what will happen to the Queen’s funeral.
