![]() Premier League clubs have been paying tribute to the sacrifices made by the Armed Forces community, past and present, ahead of Remembrance Day, showing their respect in Matchweek 7 and 8's fixtures. The Legion’s work is entirely dependent on the public’s generous support, and this year we need that support more than ever, so we can ensure that those who have served and sacrificed on our behalf are looked after. See how Premier League teams have been showing their respect over the last two weekends. “We are extremely grateful for the support that Premier League clubs and the football community show the Poppy Appeal every year. The Premier League’s Poppy Appeal support has seen more than £2.3million raised for the Legion since the partnership began in 2012.Ĭlaire Rowcliffe, Director of Fundraising at The Royal British Legion said: “The pandemic has had an overwhelming impact on people’s livelihoods and way of life, leaving some in the Armed Forces community in dire need of urgent help and support. The 2020 Poppy Appeal marks 75 years since the end of World War II and supporters can support the Legion’s work, which faces additional challenges owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, by purchasing a dual-branded pin badge for £4.99. In place of the regular bucket collection, supporters are invited to donate to the RBL online, here. There will be a reading of For the Fallen and both sides will wear poppy-adorned shirts, which will be auctioned in aid of the Royal British Legion.Įach club’s captain will also lay a wreath - which will later be delivered to the remembrance garden at The Hawthorns – as they enter the pitch.Ī representative of the Royal British Legion will also be in attendance as a guest of the club. The Baggies will pause to remember the fallen during a period of silence, which will also incorporate the playing of The Last Post, before kick-off. The annual tournament involving Under-12 teams from Premier League academies was fittingly held on Remembrance Sunday and forms part of the Premier Leagues ‘Football Remembers’ initiative. ![]() Worn on Armistice Day, now Remembrance Sunday. Albion will honour the service and sacrifice of our Armed Forces at the Premier League fixture against Tottenham Hotspur on Remembrance Sunday (ko 12noon). Players from our Academy Under-12s and Under-13s have been involved in a variety of activities over the past week to mark Remembrance, culminating in victory in the Premier League's Truce Tournament national qualifiers. Clubs to pay tribute for Remembrance Weekend Fans can register for special auctions of club shirts with poppies to raise funds for Royal British Legion The Premier League and its clubs are proud to be supporting The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal 2020 as we mark 75 years since the end of World War II. The White Poppy was first introduced by the Womens Co-operative Guild in 1933 and was intended as a lasting symbol for peace and an end to all wars.
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