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Old 11-08-2011, 17:37   #933
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Re: Riots

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Originally Posted by wwe View Post
is the spurs vs everton the only game that been called off? due to the riots
Yes it is:

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Premier League statement
The remaining nine Barclays Premier League fixtures are expected to go ahead as planned.


Following on-going discussions with the Metropolitan Police, statutory authorities and clubs in London, The Premier League can confirm that, aside from the postponed Tottenham Hotspur v Everton match, all League games in the capital will go ahead as scheduled this weekend.

The Premier League has worked closely with the authorities and London-based clubs throughout the recent civil unrest to ensure matches are staged in accordance with supporter safety.
CURRENT INFORMATION
While all efforts were made to try and facilitate the Tottenham Hotspur v Everton match by the Metropolitan Police and the local authority, the situation on the Tottenham High Road proved too difficult to overcome.

The Premier League would like to thank the Metropolitan Police and all the other relevant police forces for their efforts and on-going communication during this difficult time.

Acting on current information from the authorities there is no reason to believe that matches outside of London
http://www.premierleague.com/page/He...417110,00.html
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