Just Dan 10 Posted April 21, 2020 No games before 1sr September. Others will follow no doubt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drazen Muzinic 1,444 Posted April 21, 2020 That's good - one down. Fingers crossed the others follow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JF 694 Posted April 21, 2020 By government order on the advice of its science advisors. No professional matches at all until September 1st. Clubs are meeting Friday to decide how they will conclude the season, ridiculously tight with Ajax and Az level at the top with only goal difference separating them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Just Dan 10 Posted April 21, 2020 Even one country doing it sends a very big signal to both UEFA and other countries. Lives are more important. Well done the Dutch. This allows clubs to plan for the future with a little more certainty. It the indecision that will send many clubs to the wall over here. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,186 Posted April 21, 2020 Unless they really play behind closed doors really can’t see any football until there is a vaccine or at least a proven treatment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JF 694 Posted April 21, 2020 Just now, Just Dan said: Even one country doing it sends a very big signal to both UEFA and other countries. Lives are more important. Well done the Dutch. This allows clubs to plan for the future with a little more certainty. It the indecision that will send many clubs to the wall over here. Wouldn’t get your hopes up as this is the advice of their chief science advisors. Ours were quite happy to allow 250,000 turn up to Cheltenham...🙄 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,186 Posted April 21, 2020 This is moving fast, Ireland, based on scientific advice have just announced a ban on large gatherings till at least September. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JF 694 Posted April 21, 2020 Inevitable that ours will follow suit, they have taken the flak and won’t want to risk more coming their way. All that’s left to decide is how it finishes and if we’re going to get attempted to be pushed out of the league on points per game. Several hundred millions of pounds of law suits coming the PL’s way from the bottom 3 if they try that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,339 Posted April 21, 2020 Premier gradually becoming isolated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,329 Posted April 21, 2020 12 minutes ago, Well b back said: This is moving fast, Ireland, based on scientific advice have just announced a ban on large gatherings till at least September. Yep, gatherings of more than 5000 out of the question until end of Aug,. This destroys the GAA Football and Hurling seasons.... a very big move by the unformed govt. May not have happened had a single party been in charge...too unpopular, but I feel necessary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aggy 752 Posted April 21, 2020 Just to make sure I’m not missing something, there isn’t actually anything that says the “Eridivisie won’t finish” yet? This season could still finish but only after 1st September? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,339 Posted April 21, 2020 4 minutes ago, Aggy said: Just to make sure I’m not missing something, there isn’t actually anything that says the “Eridivisie won’t finish” yet? This season could still finish but only after 1st September? It says " intends not to continue 2019/20 season" Seems clear enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JF 694 Posted April 21, 2020 https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/football-netherlands-league-season-effectively-over-says-dutch-fa 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aggy 752 Posted April 21, 2020 14 minutes ago, ricardo said: It says " intends not to continue 2019/20 season" Seems clear enough. What does? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aggy 752 Posted April 21, 2020 15 minutes ago, JF said: https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/football-netherlands-league-season-effectively-over-says-dutch-fa Thanks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Making Plans 936 Posted April 22, 2020 8 hours ago, wcorkcanary said: Yep, gatherings of more than 5000 out of the question until end of Aug,. So if The Scum played in Holland they could at least play their home games then 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Essjayess 307 Posted April 22, 2020 2 hours ago, Making Plans said: So if The Scum played in Holland they could at least play their home games then Not even that MP, it clearly says the Dutch football association says matches cannot be played even without an audience..so with the Dutch having to follow Belgium its clear that the snowball effect will gather pace now. I always thought that the football organisations in charge, threatening any nations not finishing the season to not be allowed into European tournaments next year was so stupid..they seemed blinded by the financial aspects maybe than open their eyes to see that this virus will have long term implications not to just the current season but next season to. From weeks ago it was clear to me that football, like most other sports, is done for this year and i cant see any prospect of it starting at least until Aug / Sept 2021 at the earliest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted April 22, 2020 There will still be a few fantasists who recon we will complete this season, it’s never been a realistic prospect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,531 Posted April 22, 2020 50 minutes ago, Essjayess said: From weeks ago it was clear to me that football, like most other sports, is done for this year and i cant see any prospect of it starting at least until Aug / Sept 2021 at the earliest. 39 minutes ago, Van wink said: There will still be a few fantasists who recon we will complete this season, it’s never been a realistic prospect. Looking at the above two posts, given Essjayess premise which I think is fair that football probably won't start until August 21 - there could though - if conditions allow it - be a window of opportunity to play football earlier perhaps in March/April. If so, it could be a sensible solution to finish this season almost exactly a year late, in March/April 21. I get that it will be problematic in many ways but I still think it ought to be an option. What better than using the time to settle key promotion/relegation issues which would allow for a smoother transition into the next season? It is uncertain what the timescale would be so why is there a need to take out of the equation something that could work and that would make good logical sense? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,329 Posted April 22, 2020 3 hours ago, Making Plans said: So if The Scum played in Holland they could at least play their home games then I'm in Ireland Planso. League of ireland play summer footy. So that's fecked. Mind you, not many teams get above 5000 regularly. But when you think that the Gaelic footy and hurling often get 80,000 to a semi final, theres serious disruption to the national sports here. Big commitment by the non Gov't. I'm still incredulous that Cheltenham went ahead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,186 Posted April 22, 2020 12 hours ago, ricardo said: Premier gradually becoming isolated. You are right this is snow balling. Germany have now announced no mass gatherings till near November And this September’s Berlin Marathon has been called off after Germanyextended its ban on large public gatherings until 24 October Why is our scientific evidence so far behind ? Reckon the next thing they will need to back track on is Masks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duke63 541 Posted April 22, 2020 The only way this PL season will finish is if next season doesn't happen at all. That would be more costly that abandoning this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T 190 Posted April 22, 2020 Minister president of Bavaria who makes the decisions as Germany is a federal state and is generally conservative about lifting restrictions is positive about closed door games happening in Germany. so likely to happen there depending on how virus develops. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,554 Posted April 22, 2020 Uefa on the verge of withdraing its ill-thought-out threat to ban leagues that cancel from next season's (???????) European club competitions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,339 Posted April 22, 2020 (edited) 1 minute ago, PurpleCanary said: Uefa on the verge of withdraing its ill-thought-out threat to ban leagues that cancel from next season's (???????) European club competitions. Colour me shocked and stunned. Edited April 22, 2020 by ricardo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Just Dan 10 Posted April 22, 2020 25 minutes ago, ricardo said: Colour me shocked and stunned. 😂😂😂😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JF 694 Posted April 22, 2020 Daily star so take it with a bucket of salt!! https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/who-urge-uefa-cancel-football-21905706 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigFish 1,986 Posted April 22, 2020 2 hours ago, lake district canary said: If so, it could be a sensible solution to finish this season almost exactly a year late, in March/April 21. I get that it will be problematic in many ways but I still think it ought to be an option. What better than using the time to settle key promotion/relegation issues which would allow for a smoother transition into the next season? It is uncertain what the timescale would be so why is there a need to take out of the equation something that could work and that would make good logical sense? 59 minutes ago, duke63 said: The only way this PL season will finish is if next season doesn't happen at all. That would be more costly that abandoning this season. Thought for sometime this was a possible outcome, and certainly not worth discounting until such time as we know where the virus has left us. Completing by June 30 always looked a non-starter but does anyone really think next season can kick-off in August/September and complete in time to play the postponed Euros. For me, whatever happens 2020/2021 is unlikely to be a "normal" season either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sgncfc 1,221 Posted April 22, 2020 Bundesliga is still planning to restart in mid-May and complete all games behind closed doors by June 30 - if one of the big 4 leagues does it then the others will follow. If I was a betting man, my £1 would still be on completing the season, as it always has been. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JF 694 Posted April 22, 2020 12 minutes ago, sgncfc said: Bundesliga is still planning to restart in mid-May and complete all games behind closed doors by June 30 - if one of the big 4 leagues does it then the others will follow. If I was a betting man, my £1 would still be on completing the season, as it always has been. Don’t see that making any difference. Different countries are at different positions and it will come down to what the measures in place from government are Share this post Link to post Share on other sites