The Football Supporters' Association (FSA) believes an opportunity has been missed for fans as a collective to pay their respects to the Queen after games across the country were postponed.
The government and the sporting bodies had a meeting on Friday morning to determine whether matches should go ahead following the Queen's death on Thursday evening.
It was then confirmed the government advised against the games going ahead but suggested it was down to the sporting bodies to make the final decision. At around lunchtime, it was confirmed matches will be rescheduled "as a mark of respect by the National Sport to the passing of HRH Queen Elizabeth II."
The decision has largely been met with disappointment from fans across the country who suggest the unity of bringing people together through sport is a powerful motive and way to celebrate the Queen's 96 years of life.
Those thoughts were referenced by the FSA in a statement which read: "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."
City confirmed that tickets purchased for their home game with Preston will still be valid for the rescheduled date. They also said they will apply refunds if supporters are unable to make the fixture once the new dates are released.
City's game with Norwich is likely to go ahead on Wednesday night but the trip to Burnley next Saturday remains in doubt. The Queen's state funeral is due to be held on Monday, September 19 but there are logistical problems including the prospect of policing resources being too stretched to cope with a full fixture schedule of matches.
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