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Coventry City fixture news and what has been said on postponements

Coventry Live logo Coventry Live 12.09.2022 08:36:35 Chris Watson

Coventry City are waiting to find out if their next Championship fixtures will be able to go ahead as planned.

All football fixtures in the UK were postponed over the weekend, as a mark of respect following the Queen's death last week. That included Coventry's home match against West Bromwich Albion on Saturday (September 10).

Mark Robins' side are due to be back in action at Luton Town on Wednesday night (September 14). That game is expected to be played as things stand. However, some doubts remain over next weekend's round of fixtures in the lead-up to the Queen's funeral next Monday (September 19), with the Sky Blues scheduled to travel to Birmingham City on Saturday (September 17).

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The PA news agency reports that there maybe resourcing issues, particularly in respect of policing, associated with some fixtures which will need to be discussed on a fixture-by-fixture basis over the period ahead, in line with each local authority's Safety Advisory Group protocols.

We will bring you all the latest developments as they unfold. Here's a round-up of what has been said on the matter up to now...

"Coventry City Football Club is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II," said the club in a statement.

"We join the nation in mourning, and our condolences are with the Royal Family."

The Premier League issued a statement, which read: "At a meeting on Friday (Sept 9), Premier League clubs paid tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

"To honour her extraordinary life and contribution to the nation, and as a mark of respect, this weekend's Premier League match round will be postponed, including Monday evening's game.

"This is aligned with the approach that The FA and EFL will take with their competitions this weekend.

"Further updates regarding Premier League fixtures during the period of mourning will be provided in due course."

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said: "We and our clubs would like to pay tribute to Her Majesty's long and unwavering service to our country.

"As our longest-serving monarch, she has been an inspiration and leaves behind an incredible legacy following a life of dedication.

"This is a tremendously sad time for not just the nation, but also for the millions of people around the world who admired her, and we join together with all those in mourning her passing."

The English Football League said in a statement: "Further to discussions on Friday morning it has been determined that all EFL fixtures from 9-10 September will be postponed as a mark of respect by the National Sport to the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

"This is aligned with the approach that the Premier League and the FA will take with their competitions this weekend.

"Further information, in respect of how football, Clubs and their supporters will commemorate Her Majesty's reign will be confirmed at an appropriate point.

"Details regarding rearranged games will be announced in due course."

"Her Majesty the Queen was a long-standing Patron of The Football Association and has left a lasting and indelible legacy on our national game," the FA said in a statement on Friday.

"As a mark of respect, following the passing of Her Majesty the Queen, English football has united to postpone all football fixtures between 9-11 September.

"The FA can confirm that all football fixtures across the Barclays Women's Super League, Barclays Women's Championship, the Vitality Women's FA Cup, and the Isuzu FA Trophy, will be postponed this weekend.

"We can also confirm that all football fixtures across the National League System [NLS], Steps 1-6, including the Vanarama National Leagues, the Women's Football Pyramid [WFP], Tiers 3-7, and matches across grassroots football in England will be postponed.

"The Premier League and the EFL have all confirmed that their fixtures this weekend will be rescheduled for a later date.

"All flags at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park will continue to fly at half-mast over the weekend.

"Our thoughts remain with our president, HRH The Duke of Cambridge, and the whole of the Royal Family during this time."

The National League said in a statement on Sunday (Sept 11): "Following the postponement of fixtures on Saturday 10 September - The National League would like to issue the following update.

"The League can confirm that further to the announcement that the funeral for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be held on Monday 19 September, National League fixtures for week commencing Monday 12 September will go ahead as scheduled.

"Clubs, for all fixtures up until the funeral, will observe a one-minute silence prior to the game and will wear black armbands as a mark of respect to Her Majesty."

Rangers' Champions League tie with Napoli has been rescheduled for Wednesday (September 14), UEFA has announced.

The tie, originally scheduled to be played on Tuesday (September 13), has been moved back due to "severe limitations on police resources and organisational issues" following The Queen's death and away fans will not be permitted for both legs, UEFA said.

A UEFA statement read: "UEFA today announced that the UEFA Champions League tie between Rangers FC and SSC Napoli, originally to be played on Tuesday 13 September, has been rescheduled for Wednesday 14 September at 21.00CET.

"This is due to the severe limitations on police resources and organisational issues related to the ongoing events surrounding the national mourning for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

"In addition, it was agreed to also postpone the UEFA Youth League game between both teams from Tuesday 13 September to Wednesday 14 September at 15.00CET.

"Away fans will not be authorised at the games, and as a matter of sporting fairness, Rangers' fans will not be authorised for the return legs in Naples. UEFA urges fans not to travel and to respect this extraordinary situation."

The Government's stance remains the same as it was previously, with no obligation for sporting organisations to postpone events.

The Department of Culture, Media, and Sport said: "Our guidance will stay the same. There's no obligation to cancel as far as the government is concerned. But it's ultimately up to the Premier League and EFL to make those decisions."

The National Police Chief's Council said in a statement that a national policing operation had been activated and that UK Policing was working closely with other organisations to ensure events are held "safely and with the appropriate security".

The NPCC added: "Following the decisions of the Premier League and English Football League to cancel this weekend's matches, we will work with football clubs to try and ensure that, where possible, football fixtures can take place safely when balanced against the requirement to support national events and deliver day to day policing.

"This is a unique situation and we are working closely with everyone involved."

The Football Supporters' Association said in a statement on Friday: "We believe football is at its finest when bringing people together at times of huge national significance - be those moments of joy or moments of mourning.

"Our view, which we shared with the football authorities, is that most supporters would have liked to go to games this weekend and pay their respects to the Queen alongside their fellow fans."

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