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Local backing grows for bold plan to bring Premier League to Perth

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English player agent Gary Williams is ramping up local support for his audacious proposal to stage the remainder of the Premier League season in Perth.


After meeting with Western Australia’s Sports Minister Mick Murray, Williams will convene with Venues West officials later today over securing the availability of Optus Stadium as one of four mooted match venues including the WACA and HBF Stadium.

It’s understood the government-sanctioned body are supportive of the idea, which would involve transplanting all 20 Premier League teams to Perth to finish the season, starting on June 16 and finishing on August 2.

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