Ian Evatt says Bolton Wanderers will prepare as normal for this weekend's game against Peterborough United which he believes will go ahead but says training will be amended to enable Queen Elizabeth II's funeral to be watched and respects paid.
Her Majesty died last Thursday at Balmoral in Scotland at the age of 96. She has been succeeded by her son who has become King Charles III and the weekend's football was postponed as a mark of respect.
However, the midweek round of fixtures will all go ahead and means Bolton Wanderers' trip to MK Dons will proceed. The EFL have confirmed that a minute's silence will be held before each game, black armbands will be worn and the National Anthem will be played before kick-off, while all flags will be flown at half-mast too. READ MORE:Free agents still available to Bolton Wanderers, Sheffield Wednesday, Derby County & Portsmouth Though Wanderers still have a game tomorrow against the Dons, there is a slight eye on the action due to take place at the weekend.
The Whites are poised to welcome Posh to the University of Bolton Stadium. The Queen's funeral will take place on Monday and there are question marks over if football this weekend might take place in light of the police resources needed for the event, especially in London.
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