Hopefully it can set the standard of a way that supporters can return to football in a safe manner sooner rather than later.“There has been a lot of diligence and work going on behind the scenes to make sure it is as safe as possible for everybody, if it goes well this evening, I don’t see any reason why supporters can start coming back because without supporters football clubs can’t operate and it as simple as that.”The Mid and East Antrim councillor said there was “no atmosphere at all” without the supporters.“Sometimes I think players feed off the energy that is generated by a crowd,” he said
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