Football’s back but it will be weird without fans The English Premier League matches start on Wednesday in empty grounds, although little-known Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden appeared to know little about the beautiful game when he spoke about it.
He appealed to fans not to head to stadia which will echo of silence when the games are played. Dowden said: “There is nothing to be gained from congregating outside a stadium.”He didn’t read all the fixtures but raised hopes that fans could “start” to return to stadiums at the beginning of next season.That may be easier at outdoor venues where the virus does not so easily transmit.