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We need to think about cutting games…

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The LeaguePaper Team
22 October 2023

CHRIS HARGREAVES

As well as criticism of increased added time, the recent PFA player survey also covered other issues such as post-season recovery time and player pitch safety.
On the lack of a sufficient summer break, the finding was that: “Three quarters of EFL players surveyed by the PFA survey said they felt players were not given a proper break between seasons.”
I know, it’s not a surprise that players want more holiday time, but there are genuine reasons behind it.
The leagues in this country are long and arduous, and if you reach the play-offs it’s even worse. I did six times in my ca...

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