Football will come under extreme Government pressure to stop if clubs “continue to flout the rules” on limiting the spread of coronavirus, EFL chief executive Trevor Birch has warned. Extract from a letter sent by EFL chief executive Trevor Birch to league clubs (PA)Birch says all EFL clubs and their staff must bear this in mind. There were high-profile instances of Covid protocols being breached by EFL clubs over the FA Cup third round weekend. From this week, players and staff at EFL clubs will be tested twice a week. The results from this week’s tests are expected to be announced by the EFL on January 19.

Source: Express January 12, 2021 10:18 UTC