EFL clubs to pay tribute to NHS workers with shirts including 'Thank You' message

EFL clubs will pay tribute to the NHS for the remainder of the 2019-20 season
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Joe Krishnan12 June 2020

English Football League (EFL) clubs will recognise the efforts of NHS workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

The EFL have revealed that, for the remainder of the 2019-20 season, Championship clubs and those competing in the respective League One and League Two play-offs will pay tribute with a message embroidered on shirts reading: ‘NHS Rainbow – Thank You’.

The gesture is part of the EFL's efforts to highlight the bravery and impact of NHS workers on communities during the Covid-19 pandemic.

A period of applause will also take place prior to all matches from June 18-21 as part of the collective display of gratitude to health workers on the frontline.

“As all eyes turn to the return of football on the pitch, it is important that the League pays fitting tribute to the thousands of NHS key workers that continue to work on the frontline, supporting the country throughout the COVID-19 crisis," said EFL chairman Rick Parry.

“We know that many fans of EFL Clubs are also NHS key workers and we’re proud of the commitment they, and our Clubs, have shown to help the service over the past few months.

"By coming together across all remaining fixtures taking place, we hope we are able to show our gratitude and appreciation for their continued work and I’d like to ask all fans to join us in doing so.”

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