A number of Liverpool fans have voiced their displeasure at the possibility of their team being presented with the Premier League trophy behind closed doors and the planned celebratory parade being cancelled following an update from James Pearce (via @JamesPearceLFC).
He wrote in The Athletic that there is a “real threat” of the title being won and/or the trophy being presented without any fans present due to fears over a further spread of coronavirus, with the Reds poised to win the Premier League given their 25-point lead at this stage of the season.
ICYMI: The coronavirus measures being taken at #LFC and the 'real threat' of the PL title being won/trophy presentation happening behind closed doors. https://t.co/OudXjo41Uf
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) March 10, 2020
Assuming Liverpool go on to claim their first league title in 30 years, Pearce also mooted the possibility of the trophy presentation being brought forward from the final home game of the season, against Chelsea on 10 May, to maximise the possibility of it taking place with supporters present, with Chronicle Live reporting that Premier League clubs are putting contingency plans in place for the possibility of matches being played behind closed doors.
If as expected the title is wrapped up in the next week or two then surely the Premier League will need to bring forward the trophy presentation rather than wait for Chelsea at home in May. #LFC
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) March 10, 2020
According to Goal.com, a victory parade for the Reds’ impending title triumph would place on Monday 18 May, the day after the league season ends. However, this could be under threat if the British government decides to implement a blanket ban on mass gatherings, a topic that was tabled for debate at a meeting between the Department of Culture, Media and Sport and sport governing bodies on Monday (as per BBC).
These Liverpool fans aren’t happy at the prospect of potential celebrations being affected by coronavirus-related measures:
This is depressing me James
— MagicMané (@MagicManeLFC) March 10, 2020
I can’t take no more of this man why always us
— ray william (@ray789101) March 10, 2020
If they move the parade, we riot. Had accomodation booked since October and it will be unaffordable carnage if they move it. Coronavirus will have long subsided by mid-May.
— Matthew Smith?????? (@mattbensmith) March 10, 2020
James. I have hospitality booked the Chelsea game so I’d appreciate it if you’d keep your idea’s quiet for the time being
— Pendejo (@KopBlock205) March 10, 2020
Let me know when the parade is cancelled… so I can cry about the fortune I paid and never see again ?
— Piia ?? (@PiiaMay) March 10, 2020
No way mate. It has to be the last game at home
— jim costello (@jimcostello6) March 10, 2020
Liverpool fans, would you be angry if the Premier League trophy was presented behind closed doors or if the planned victory parade was cancelled due to coronavirus-related circumstances? Share your views in the comments section below!
