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'Sport can demonstrate the respect she deserves': Piers Morgan and Gary Neville leads angry football fans criticising the Premier League's 'ridiculous' postponement of matches after the Queen's death

Gary Neville and Piers Morgan have criticised the Premier League's decision to postpone this weekend's fixtures following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

The Premier League announced their decision to postpone after taking part in a call with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport on Friday morning.

The UK Government said there was no obligation to cancel or postpone events and sporting fixtures during the National Mourning period.

Neville said football fans could show the Queen the respect she deserves
Morgan said it was a 'ridiculous decision' to postpone this weekend's fixtures

Gary Neville and Piers Morgan have criticised the Premier League's decision to postpone this weekend's fixtures following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday evening

However, the Premier League released a statement saying they felt it was the right course of action to honour the Queen's 'extraordinary life and contribution to the nation'.