I read with interest that the York City manager is concerned that certain players are opposed to the Covid jab. According to your columns, he feels there is nothing to be done if the individual is reticent (York City boss Steve Watson urges players to get vaccinated, September 16).

Surely, first and foremost, someone who is in close contact with fellow team mates on a daily basis and socially active outside the stadium is not being a team player if negligent in this respect?

Should that player have a poor game it is likely he would leave the field feeling he has failed his team. How much more would he be regretful, should he bring down several of his colleagues due to his own neglect?

The matter is not an issue for legislation or personal freedom, but simply one of caring for your fellows.

Players are constantly in the spotlight with the supporters and good or bad actions will bring reactions from the terraces.

Professional players must be aware that in the final analysis their actions will be measured by the supporters, who themselves have shown an overwhelming reaction of caring for one another by taking the jab.

Bruce Gowthorpe, High Catton, York