Of all the things that the Covid pandemic has affected, sport seems to be the least important. Despite what Bill Shankly said, it’s not more important than life or death – that reality has been brought into sharp focus over the past year.
But still, it remains a fact that for many, watching, following, crying over and loving sport is a crucial part of their life. It acts as a distraction, a joyful break in the routine of daily life.
It’s a chance to bond with other likeminded people, to be part of a tribe and something bigger than the individual. And when much of our freedoms have been removed in the face of the pandemic, the snatching away of that regular respite has been tough on many.
