Covid test roll-out for Irish League
Irish Premiership clubs and match officials are to receive covid tests ahead of the league's return on January 23.
Testing will take place on an initial rolling period of four weeks with a review after three.
Clubs will now be able to avail of new covid testing kits following a joint project between the NI Football League and the Irish FA.
NIFL Interim Manging Director Steven Mills, said:
“We are delighted to announce the introduction of testing to reaffirm our commitment to the welfare of our players, coaches and match officials.
“We have considered what other leagues have introduced and we will be using the same company and test as the EFL clubs in England.
“Coupled with the robust protocols the Premiership clubs have successfully implemented to date, we can look forward to the remainder of the campaign with renewed comfort and excitement.”
IFA Chief Executive, Patrick Nelson, added:
“Through working collaboratively with NIFL we continue to respond to the pandemic to ensure football in Northern Ireland is supported and protected.”
The last Danske Bank Premiership game to be played for a halt was called to fixtures, was Cliftonville's 2-2 draw with Crusaders (main pic)