Premier League players don't want to be guinea pigs - PFA chief Taylor
Oct 19, 2021
Several footballers have expressed concerns over their safety as the English top flight eyes a return next month
Gordon Taylor, chief executive of the Professional Football Association, said Premier League players did not want to be considered a guinea pig in the restart plan.
The British government confirmed on Monday that as the country hopes to gradually return to normal after the coronavirus pandemic, the country's professional sports will be able to resume on June 1.
The Premier League has been stagnant since March and is said to be working hard to resume the game by June 12.
However, Manchester City's Rahim Stirling and Danny Rose and other players have loaned Newcastle United from Tottenham, and these plans have been questioned.
Speaking of the government ’s hope that football would return to improve national morale, Rose said, “I disdain the morale of the country. People ’s lives are in danger.”
In an interview with Sky Sports, Taylor said: "When we were told to stay indoors for more than six weeks, this was no easy task, and in the next few minutes, this was the beginning of people relaxing these restrictions.
"Players don't want to be regarded as guinea pigs, and this will apply to everyone in professional sports.
"This is to ensure a safe balance while also trying to return to normal as much as possible."
Data released in the UK shows that people from black, Asian and ethnic minority (BAME) backgrounds are disproportionately affected by coronavirus.
When asked about protecting BAME players, Taylor said: "We need to ensure that our BAME players are properly protected if these players have a higher interest rate.
"We need to give everyone confidence and every security measure is taken on their behalf." #aclotzone
Gordon Taylor, chief executive of the Professional Football Association, said Premier League players did not want to be considered a guinea pig in the restart plan.
The British government confirmed on Monday that as the country hopes to gradually return to normal after the coronavirus pandemic, the country's professional sports will be able to resume on June 1.
The Premier League has been stagnant since March and is said to be working hard to resume the game by June 12.
However, Manchester City's Rahim Stirling and Danny Rose and other players have loaned Newcastle United from Tottenham, and these plans have been questioned.
Speaking of the government ’s hope that football would return to improve national morale, Rose said, “I disdain the morale of the country. People ’s lives are in danger.”
In an interview with Sky Sports, Taylor said: "When we were told to stay indoors for more than six weeks, this was no easy task, and in the next few minutes, this was the beginning of people relaxing these restrictions.
"Players don't want to be regarded as guinea pigs, and this will apply to everyone in professional sports.
"This is to ensure a safe balance while also trying to return to normal as much as possible."
Data released in the UK shows that people from black, Asian and ethnic minority (BAME) backgrounds are disproportionately affected by coronavirus.
When asked about protecting BAME players, Taylor said: "We need to ensure that our BAME players are properly protected if these players have a higher interest rate.
"We need to give everyone confidence and every security measure is taken on their behalf." #aclotzone
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