Spurs game only casualty

by Sean Nolan , 11 August 2011

Saturday's Premier League game between Tottenham and Everton is the only one not to go ahead this weekend.


The rioting began in Tottenham on Saturday night and there have been concerns over whether the Spurs v Everton clash White Hart Lane could go ahead as planned on Saturday afternoon.

Following talks with the Met Police, Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore confirmed the decision has been taken to call off the match.

"The very latest situation is that Tottenham and Everton has gone. The police have done a fantastic job, but it's been a crime scene all week and the council have not had enough time to do what they need," Scudamore said at the Premier League launch.

However it was confirmed on Thursday afternoon that the nine other games scheduled to kick-off the 2011-12 season will go ahead. 

A statement on the Tottenham website added: "Following ongoing discussions with the necessary authorities regarding this weekend's Premier League home match against Everton, it has now been confirmed that this fixture will be postponed due to safety concerns relating to infrastructure of the High Road and access to the stadium caused by last Saturday's riots.

"We apologise for any inconvenience caused to supporters due to matters outside of the control of the Club. We shall update fans on when this fixture will be rearranged in due course."

Everton forward Tim Cahill said on Wednesday that he would understand a postponement, stating: "We could only play for the right reasons. The main thing is, you have to think about the police who are working day in, day out. "

"The ambulance, the firemen - they are human beings. We need to reward them, people need to help them.

"I know it's not up to us, but that is important."

 

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