PFA urge players to keep to goal celebration protocols following Covid-19 surg

The Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) chief executive Gordon Taylor told The Times: "We've sent a message to all our members saying: You have done a great job, you've kept the game going and you deserve a lot of credit, but it's important you keep to the protocols.

"Always abide by what you're being told by doctors and medical staff with regard to the protocols about keeping your distance and the hygiene that's required.'

"I understand with the celebration of a goal it's difficult to just put the ball in the back of the net and act as though nothing has happened.

"It's that adrenaline rush... that's what the game is all about, but that's part and parcel of the process, so they'll be reminded."

While it’s understandable for the PFA chief to warn players not to risk the spread of Covid-19, it’s difficult for footballers to not celebrate clutch goals.

That being said, considering that 40 players tested positive in the Premier League's latest round of testing and the fact that England is undergoing its 3rd national lockdown, the players are better off accepting such rules so that we continue to hold matches.