LONDON: West Ham United supervisor David Moyes stated the foundations for suspending Premier League matches will not be being adhered to after as many as 16 video games had been known as off this month resulting from accidents and COVID-19 associated points.
The Premier League solely grants a postponement if a membership has fewer than 14 gamers — 13 outfield and one goalkeeper — obtainable, with the board inspecting requests on a case-by-case foundation.
West Ham had their house recreation towards Norwich City on Dec. 18 postponed resulting from accidents, COVID-19 circumstances and sickness reported amongst gamers and employees within the guests’ camp.
“We now have 5 – 6 accidents so feeling it from there. I do not agree accidents ought to play part of it but when you do not have sufficient to area a crew is it proper?” Moyes stated on Thursday.
“There’s so much I do not agree with however it’s very onerous to work out. I’ve no concept for the time being what constitutes a recreation being known as off or not. These guidelines have not been completely adhered to,” he informed reporters.
Regardless of a number of fixtures being postponed resulting from a surge in COVID-19 circumstances, Premier League golf equipment have agreed to proceed enjoying nL1N2T51GI video games scheduled over the festive interval.
West Ham have misplaced two of their final three video games in all competitions performed inside six days, together with a League Cup quarter-final defeat at Tottenham Hotspur. They’re resulting from journey to Crystal Palace for Saturday’s league recreation.
“I do not converse for anybody however myself. I’ve labored and lived right here. I’ve additionally labored in Spain,” Moyes stated. “Right here we play video games on Christmas, there was one further recreation put on this yr. We had a quarter-final put in a couple of days earlier than.
“I do perceive groups who’ve been profitable have a stage of criticism however I come from a rustic the place we play the video games. I am a bit extra hardened than some.”
West Ham are fifth on 31 factors after 19 matches, 4 factors exterior the highest 4. Palace are eleventh on 23 factors.
The Premier League solely grants a postponement if a membership has fewer than 14 gamers — 13 outfield and one goalkeeper — obtainable, with the board inspecting requests on a case-by-case foundation.
West Ham had their house recreation towards Norwich City on Dec. 18 postponed resulting from accidents, COVID-19 circumstances and sickness reported amongst gamers and employees within the guests’ camp.
“We now have 5 – 6 accidents so feeling it from there. I do not agree accidents ought to play part of it but when you do not have sufficient to area a crew is it proper?” Moyes stated on Thursday.
“There’s so much I do not agree with however it’s very onerous to work out. I’ve no concept for the time being what constitutes a recreation being known as off or not. These guidelines have not been completely adhered to,” he informed reporters.
Regardless of a number of fixtures being postponed resulting from a surge in COVID-19 circumstances, Premier League golf equipment have agreed to proceed enjoying nL1N2T51GI video games scheduled over the festive interval.
West Ham have misplaced two of their final three video games in all competitions performed inside six days, together with a League Cup quarter-final defeat at Tottenham Hotspur. They’re resulting from journey to Crystal Palace for Saturday’s league recreation.
“I do not converse for anybody however myself. I’ve labored and lived right here. I’ve additionally labored in Spain,” Moyes stated. “Right here we play video games on Christmas, there was one further recreation put on this yr. We had a quarter-final put in a couple of days earlier than.
“I do perceive groups who’ve been profitable have a stage of criticism however I come from a rustic the place we play the video games. I am a bit extra hardened than some.”
West Ham are fifth on 31 factors after 19 matches, 4 factors exterior the highest 4. Palace are eleventh on 23 factors.