Gary Neville, Shearer cast doubt on Premier League return post PM Boris Johnson's comments

Premier League legends Gary Neville and Alan Shearer have warned that Premier League meeting that is scheduled to take place on Monday could merely agree to delay Project Restart after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's comments.  Project Restart is a five-point framework that focuses on issues to ensure an early and safe Premier League return. While a tentative Premier League return has reportedly been scheduled for early in June, Neville and Shearer believe Project Restart will be delayed furr.

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Project Restart: Boris Johnson avoids Premier League return issue

Premier League chiefs have been looking up to British PM Boris Johnson for future course of action on resumption of competition. However, PM, in his latest speech, failed to explicitly mention his plans on resuming sporting activities in country. However, he laid emphasis on urging people to exercise outdoors. 

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Gary Neville tweets on Project Restart

Boris Johnson claimed that people could w visit parks and play, move from one place to ar, but only with ir own family members. w, Manchester United legend Gary Neville has claimed that Prime Minister's comments aren't a good sign for Premier League. In a tweet, he claimed that he would be surprised if Premier League meeting didn't resolve to delay plans for Project Restart. 

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Alan Shearer's comments on Project Restart

Gary Neville slammed Premier League chiefs claiming that y were hanging ir hats on government's guidance. Meanwhile, Premier League's all-time top scorer Alan Shearer urged Premier League officials to consult with players before going ahead with Project Restart. He made this statement after three Brighton players tested positive for coronavirus last week. According to Shearer, re might be some players who wouldn't want to play in Premier League until situation is rmalised completely. 

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