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Charlotte Coates

FSA claim Premier League postponement represents 'opportunity missed' following death of Queen

The Football Supporters Association have responded to all football, from Premier League to grassroots, in England being postponed this weekend after the death of the Queen on Thursday.

An announcement was made on Friday morning to postpone all football action in England after the Government gave all sporting events the go ahead to continue over the weekend.

The FSA believes football is at its "finest when bringing people together at times of huge national significance." Manchester United and West Ham's Europa League matches took place on Thursday night with a minutes silence observed before kick off and black armbands being worn.

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The statement released by the FSA goes as follows: "We believe football is at its finest when bringing people together at times of huge national significance – be those moments of joy or moments of mourning.

“Our view, which we shared with the football authorities, is that most supporters would have liked to go to games this weekend and pay their respect to the Queen alongside their fellow fans.

“Not everyone will agree, so there was no perfect decision for the football authorities, but many supporters will feel this was an opportunity missed for football to pay its own special tributes.

“As usual, the Football Supporters’ Association will be collating advice about supporters’ entitlements regarding expenses incurred relating to postponed games this weekend.”

Fans could lose money as travel and hotels have already been purchased, but national rail are allowing people to claim a fee-free e-voucher for the cost of their ticket by 6pm tonight.

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