The last word...

CLUBS should twist arms, cajole and lay down a strong message to players who shun Covid vaccines.

Well done to Steve Bruce and Neil Warnock for taking a strong stance on stars needing to get the jab to protect team-mates and families.

Karl Darlow is the latest Toon player to suffer badly after catching Covid, needing four days in hospital.

Clubs should be taking a lead in debunking conspiracy-theory crackpots. If the double jab is good enough for Team GB in Tokyo, it’s good enough for footballers.