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Coronavirus: Premier League Ditches Pre-Match Fair-Play Handshakes by MANNABBQGRILLS(op): 8:16pm On Mar 05, 2020

The Premier League has announced that the pre-match handshakes between both teams and officials will take not place until further notice because of fears over the spread of coronavirus.

The measure comes the day after the government asked the league "to step up its contingency planning".

The teams will still line up as usual but the home team will walk past the away side without shaking hands.

There have been more than 90,000 cases of the virus in 87 countries.

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A statement on the Premier League's website said: "The Premier League fair-play handshake will not take place between players and match officials from this weekend until further notice based on medical advice.

"Coronavirus is spread via droplets from the nose and mouth and can be transmitted on to the hands and passed on via a handshake."

Premier League leaders Liverpool announced on Thursday that they would not be having mascots at Anfield.

They have also cancelled staff travelling to any high-risk countries and "reminded everyone of good hygiene practices".

The club also said there will be "hand sanitisers and/or antibacterial handwash in all the washrooms at Anfield" as well as hygiene information posters.

Last week Newcastle manager Steve Bruce said the club had stopped their morning handshake ritualwhile West Ham boss David Moyes said the players would be fist bumping instead of shaking hands.

Southampton also banned players from signing autographs or taking selfies with fans.

League One club Sunderland have also told their players to not go abroad during their upcoming break.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/51760339

Re: Coronavirus: Premier League Ditches Pre-Match Fair-Play Handshakes by MANNABBQGRILLS(op): 8:16pm On Mar 05, 2020*

The Fear of Coronavirus is the beginning of wisdom!
May God protect us and our families from this deadly virus.

And one important thing : We should all endeavour to make PERSONAL HYGIENE A PRIORITY.
Make sure you wash your hands with soap and water as much as possible and HAND SANITIZERS should be a must have in every homes.
Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.
Be extra vigilant when you are out there among the crowd.
STAY SAFE EVERYONE.

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Re: Coronavirus: Premier League Ditches Pre-Match Fair-Play Handshakes by Lawgod247: 8:18pm On Mar 05, 2020*

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Re: Coronavirus: Premier League Ditches Pre-Match Fair-Play Handshakes by Witcher(f): 8:22pm On Mar 05, 2020

Since u are back tell them we're different people....

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Re: Coronavirus: Premier League Ditches Pre-Match Fair-Play Handshakes by NextD18: 8:23pm On Mar 05, 2020

This is almost useless because there will still be body contact during play.

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Re: Coronavirus: Premier League Ditches Pre-Match Fair-Play Handshakes by MANNABBQGRILLS(op): 8:41pm On Mar 05, 2020

NextD18:
This is almost useless because there will still be body contact during play.

No little amount of precaution is useless we believe.

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Re: Coronavirus: Premier League Ditches Pre-Match Fair-Play Handshakes by Mykel51(m): 9:54pm On Mar 05, 2020

This stuff is really serious oo

Re: Coronavirus: Premier League Ditches Pre-Match Fair-Play Handshakes by Gallagher01: 11:21pm On Mar 05, 2020

[s][quote author= post=87197708]The Fear of Coronavirus is the beginning of wisdom!
May God protect us and our families from this deadly virus.

And one important thing : We should all endeavour to make PERSONAL HYGIENE A PRIORITY.
Make sure you wash your hands with soap and water as much as possible and HAND SANITIZERS should be a must have in every homes.
Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.
Be extra vigilant when you are out there among the crowd.
STAY SAFE EVERYONE.[/quote][/s]

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Re: Coronavirus: Premier League Ditches Pre-Match Fair-Play Handshakes by Gallagher01: 11:33pm On Mar 05, 2020

[s][left][quote author= post=87198288]No little amount of precaution is useless we believe. [/quote][/s]

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Re: Coronavirus: Premier League Ditches Pre-Match Fair-Play Handshakes by Iwanttoto: 2:06am On Mar 06, 2020*

[quote author=[s]post=87198288]
No little amount of precaution is useless we believe.[/s] [/quote]Quoted

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Re: Coronavirus: Premier League Ditches Pre-Match Fair-Play Handshakes by MANNABBQGRILLS(op): 2:41am On Mar 06, 2020*

Still on Coronavirus....on a lighter mood......
We are sure this meme about Coronavirus from the house of @[color=#006600][/color] we go viral in recent weeks to come on Nairaland and environs.....as usual.
Being the very first to use it on the forum.

Keep passing it around guys, may Coronavirus neva see us ooo..........

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Re: Coronavirus: Premier League Ditches Pre-Match Fair-Play Handshakes by Gallagher01: 4:56am On Mar 06, 2020

[s][quote author= post=87203624]Still on Coronavirus....on a lighter mood......
We are sure this meme about Coronavirus from the house of @[color=#006600][/color] we go viral in recent weeks to come on Nairaland and environs.....as usual.
Being the very first to use it on the forum.

Keep passing it around guys, may Coronavirus neva see us ooo..........[/quote][/s]

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Re: Coronavirus: Premier League Ditches Pre-Match Fair-Play Handshakes by femi4: 5:26am On Mar 06, 2020

People that will still exchange jerseys after the match

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Re: Coronavirus: Premier League Ditches Pre-Match Fair-Play Handshakes by Ebenezer2021(m): 5:36am On Mar 06, 2020

They should even cancel the league.

Re: Coronavirus: Premier League Ditches Pre-Match Fair-Play Handshakes by WandaNara: 5:39am On Mar 06, 2020

Dullardinhó's Chief Asslicker is back.

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Re: Coronavirus: Premier League Ditches Pre-Match Fair-Play Handshakes by Nobody: 5:43am On Mar 06, 2020

Ebenezer2021:
They should even cancel the league.

LOL

Re: Coronavirus: Premier League Ditches Pre-Match Fair-Play Handshakes by etebefia: 5:54am On Mar 06, 2020

But during game time the players will jam bodies and exchange sweats? Some will even spit on the field and others will fall on the spot. grin

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Re: Coronavirus: Premier League Ditches Pre-Match Fair-Play Handshakes by lightheart(m): 5:57am On Mar 06, 2020

Will there be no jam-body during the match?

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Re: Coronavirus: Premier League Ditches Pre-Match Fair-Play Handshakes by chiemmanuel(m): 5:58am On Mar 06, 2020

It seems somebody returned from ban, and he is doing what he knows how to do best...... Posting rubbish comments

Re: Coronavirus: Premier League Ditches Pre-Match Fair-Play Handshakes by englishmart(m): 6:02am On Mar 06, 2020

Rubbish handshakes. I shake hands with no one these days

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Re: Coronavirus: Premier League Ditches Pre-Match Fair-Play Handshakes by Akpaamunsi: 6:03am On Mar 06, 2020

[quote author=[s]post=87203624]Still on Coronavirus....on a lighter mood......
We are sure this meme about Coronavirus from the house of @[color=#006600][/color] we go viral in recent weeks to come on Nairaland and environs.....as usual.
Being the very first to use it on the forum.

Keep passing it around guys, may Coronavirus neva see us ooo..........[/s][/quote]

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Re: Coronavirus: Premier League Ditches Pre-Match Fair-Play Handshakes by tophumble(m): 6:07am On Mar 06, 2020

Abi

Who wan die

They will just say shaking hands is not by force

Re: Coronavirus: Premier League Ditches Pre-Match Fair-Play Handshakes by Nobody: 6:26am On Mar 06, 2020

WandaNara:
Dullardinhó's Chief Asslicker is back.

He has been around all the while but with different moniker.

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Re: Coronavirus: Premier League Ditches Pre-Match Fair-Play Handshakes by Queseda: 6:46am On Mar 06, 2020

[quote author= post=87197708]The Fear of Coronavirus is the beginning of wisdom!
May God protect us and our families from this deadly virus.

And one important thing : We should all endeavour to make PERSONAL HYGIENE A PRIORITY.
Make sure you wash your hands with soap and water as much as possible and HAND SANITIZERS should be a must have in every homes.
Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.
Be extra vigilant when you are out there among the crowd.
STAY SAFE EVERYONE.[/quote]Where have you been bro, I missed your comments. Those two-time losers were already celebrating your absence grin

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Re: Coronavirus: Premier League Ditches Pre-Match Fair-Play Handshakes by lyriclekidd(m): 6:49am On Mar 06, 2020

Okay

Re: Coronavirus: Premier League Ditches Pre-Match Fair-Play Handshakes by NaijadrivaCars: 6:55am On Mar 06, 2020

I don't need a handshake to eat ~~dead~~ meat sha grin

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