Troy got it right, but ‘bubble’ is looking safer now
him and he had every right to make it. I agree 100 per cent.
But, beyond that, the evidence suggests players are safer, because they are all being protected in the bubble. And the regular testing means that if anyone has the virus without knowing, they can get medical assistance and isolate immediately.
Which is safer for their families.
The stats bear that out. The very first round of testing found six people had asymptomatic Covid-19. They didn’t know and so the testing helped their families.
The next round found only two and the third zero. Since then, I think there has been only one more case, out of almost 2,000 people.
Which proves not only that it is working, but also that anyone infected is being isolated quickly enough to ensure there is no spread of infection.
It was always right to come back. If it is safe – and now we know it is – then I believe football has a duty to give something to people.
We are not doctors, we are not frontline workers, but we can provide entertainment and relief during what has been a horrific time.
For me, that is something players can be proud of. They are often criticised for being out of touch with reality, for being millionaires who are totally disconnected from the fans who pay their wages. Well, this shows they are not. No players complained about doing their job. A few like Deeney had legitimate questions and were right to ask
ALL those Liverpool fans moaning bitterly about them not signing players and I can’t help but laugh.
They haven’t even finished this season yet. They are on the verge of a first title in 30 years – THIRTY YEARS! And all fans can think about is the players they don’t have.
Well, let’s have a think about the players they do have. I reckon there are maybe five or six members of this current squad who could make a case for them. But Troy will be back next week with the rest of the players.
I believe they showed their mettle. They stood up and accepted a responsibility.
Again, I’m not saying for a second they are heroes. But if most players had resisted while still claiming their wages, then the public would rightly have been able to point fingers.
Many are also playing after voluntarily accepting wage cuts and more are showing they are in tune with what is going on.
I believe the players supporting the Black Lives Matter movement is important and vital. Many millions around the world admire footballers, so by taking a stand they are helping to make a difference.
And by playing, they will make a difference too. Not an earth shattering difference, but a difference none the less.
It is a little bit of light at the end of a long, dark tunnel. being included in an all-time Liverpool team. That’s how good the current players are. And they didn’t do badly this season did they, without making any major signings in the past two transfer windows? World club champions, Super Cup winners, Premier League champions. So, relax. Show faith. And, given the way they’ve progressed over the past few years, I wouldn’t be surprised if they do find the right players at the right price.