One Christmas Wish Granted...

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Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce believes the Premier League is putting players' long-term welfare at risk by refusing to grant a winter break.
The Magpies were held to a 0-0 FA Cup third-round draw against Stoke on Sunday, their fifth game since the start of the Christmas period.

"It is a ludicrous situation," he said. It is an over-demand on high-performing athletes. That is very dangerous.

"You would not ask a racehorse to do what we do."

Enjoy your break Sam......