Morgan leading EPL’s BLM movement

When the English Premier League (EPL) returns tomorrow after a three-month hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the clubs will be united in support of black civil rights because of the work of former Jamaica international defender Wes Morgan.

The Leicester City defender and Watford striker Troy Deeney spearheaded an initiative for EPL players to show solidarity with the calls for racial equality. The Premier League confirmed on Friday that for the first 12 matches after resumption, the players names will be replaced with ‘Black Lives Matter’

(BLM). Additionally, a Black Lives Matter logo will be on display for the rest of the season, as well a badge thanking the National Health Service for their work during the pandemic.

Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright congratulated

Morgan and Deeney on Twitter for leading the initiative.

“The leadership from Troy [Deeney] and Wes

Morgan in driving this forward with the support of their fellow players and the Premier League’s