Making Plans 929 Posted April 30, 2020 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52493894 Interesting and doesn't sound like the players are busting a gut to resume anytime soon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted April 30, 2020 "There will be ambulances at training and games. Is it fair to take those from the NHS? I don’t know. Well they will have to be private ones because the NHS will not be giving them any. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted April 30, 2020 1 minute ago, Making Plans said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52493894 Interesting and doesn't sound like the players are busting a gut to resume anytime soon shame there wasn't another thread about football resuming - but at least this one is from a player who has spoken to ALL the other players Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted April 30, 2020 Its sick that anyone should be contemplating playing EPL football atm. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hairy Canary 628 Posted April 30, 2020 (edited) I understand the public is desperate to get football back," said Murray. I’m sorry but I just don’t think that’s true or fair. It’s the EPL and Sky that are desperate. Edited April 30, 2020 by Hairy Canary 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Buh 3,365 Posted April 30, 2020 4 minutes ago, Hairy Canary said: I understand the public is desperate to get football back," said Murray. I’m sorry but I just don’t think that’s true or fair. It’s the EPL and Sky that are desperate. Literally just a few scousers. I don’t think there’s an appetite for it at all. It’s showing up these companies for what they are big time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JF 694 Posted April 30, 2020 12 minutes ago, Bill said: shame there wasn't another thread about football resuming - but at least this one is from a player who has spoken to ALL the other players Eh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted April 30, 2020 (edited) 12 minutes ago, The Real Buh said: Literally just a few scousers. I don’t think there’s an appetite for it at all. It’s showing up these companies for what they are big time. as opposed to the glorious time when they weren't as to playing football these poor lambs have to be protected unlike those who are currently in supermarkets, delivery, factories, medical care and umpteen other places where 'necessary' is a highly subjective word still, if you have to constantly have a dig then it will be the bottom of the barrel you scrape at Edited April 30, 2020 by Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Buh 3,365 Posted April 30, 2020 Just now, Bill said: as opposed to to glorious time when they weren't as to playing football these poor lambs have to be protected unlike those who are currently in supermarkets, delivery, factories, medical care and umpteen other places where 'necessary' is a highly subjective word still, if you have to constantly have a dig then it will be the bottom of the barrel you scrape at Are you purposefully dense or have you suffered a head injury? How in the hell did you feel my comment required that response? Did you believe I was defending sky and diminishing the work of key workers during a virus pandemic? u ok hun? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,583 Posted April 30, 2020 20 minutes ago, Hairy Canary said: I understand the public is desperate to get football back," said Murray. I’m sorry but I just don’t think that’s true or fair. It’s the EPL and Sky that are desperate. I know I am coming from a very biased outlook but a relegation battle during/after one of the most stressful times in anyone's history is not very appealing to say the least. I am sure there are many club's fans that will feel the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
South Sider 114 Posted April 30, 2020 Is revolt not a little strong? Hardly accurate. Perfectly understandable that players are concerned about the return to me. Sexing up an otherwise standard thread maybe? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,703 Posted April 30, 2020 3 minutes ago, South Sider said: Is revolt not a little strong? Hardly accurate. Perfectly understandable that players are concerned about the return to me. Sexing up an otherwise standard thread maybe? Revolting: adjective. causing revulsion; nauseating, disgusting, or repulsive. informal unpleasant or nastyt. 'that dress is revolting.' Given the behaviour of some players recently, I think I'd be inclined to say that they are indeed revolting. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
South Sider 114 Posted April 30, 2020 1 minute ago, Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man said: Revolting: adjective. causing revulsion; nauseating, disgusting, or repulsive. informal unpleasant or nastyt. 'that dress is revolting.' Given the behaviour of some players recently, I think I'd be inclined to say that they are indeed revolting. Touché. My original point still stands, despite the amusement you provide Wacky 😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Fred 526 Posted April 30, 2020 This season and next should be postponed until we can get back to normal It isn’t a difficult decision 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duke63 537 Posted April 30, 2020 2 hours ago, keelansgrandad said: "There will be ambulances at training and games. Is it fair to take those from the NHS? I don’t know. Well they will have to be private ones because the NHS will not be giving them any. I doubt there will be any private ones available to hire either. You would hope NHS and care homes have first dibs on those. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,314 Posted April 30, 2020 43 minutes ago, Uncle Fred said: This season and next should be postponed until we can get back to normal It isn’t a difficult decision If we ever meet, I will buy you a platter of crustacean treats, coated in golden breadcrumb. This is the first time I've ever agreed with you. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,655 Posted April 30, 2020 Televised games being played out on the open training pitches at St.Georges park would be the most pitiful,appalling souless footvalling spectacle imaginable. Any 'novelty' that football is back would evaporate after 20 mins of the first game...and theres 90 of them left in the league 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted April 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Uncle Fred said: This season and next should be postponed until we can get back to normal It isn’t a difficult decision oh dear oh dearie dear me there won't be any pro football when we get back to normal (whatever that is) unless you have a spare £800m or so knocking about thankfully your sort of thinking was not around in 1940 'tell Jerry he cannot attack until we are ready' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,737 Posted May 1, 2020 I'm surprised that the players union hasn't sought reassurance about the long term effects of Covid 19 on footballers. We know that it only kills a tiny proportion of young fit people but it is a lung disease. There was only one small study into the long term effects of SARS and that showed that 15% of survivors suffered long term effects in lung capacity. Just a tiny effect on lung performance would probably end a Premier League career. If I was a player I would be saying no. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,090 Posted May 1, 2020 The players and clubs would need to sign a disclaimer relinquishing any claim for loss should a player die, suffer a career ending bout of the virus etc. No lawyer would recommend that with a deadly virus still virulent. It's over. Get used to it and move on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yellow_belly 226 Posted May 1, 2020 Players revolting? Some, yes 😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Fred 526 Posted May 1, 2020 Ipswich town players and fans are revolting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,139 Posted May 1, 2020 5 hours ago, dylanisabaddog said: I'm surprised that the players union hasn't sought reassurance about the long term effects of Covid 19 on footballers. We know that it only kills a tiny proportion of young fit people but it is a lung disease. There was only one small study into the long term effects of SARS and that showed that 15% of survivors suffered long term effects in lung capacity. Just a tiny effect on lung performance would probably end a Premier League career. If I was a player I would be saying no. It’s not just players, it’s coaches, managers, kit men, families, to name but a few. At least one player will refuse, what then ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted May 1, 2020 Surely the players aren't insured for this type of football? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JF 694 Posted May 1, 2020 15 minutes ago, keelansgrandad said: Surely the players aren't insured for this type of football? Bearing in mind that the PL itself failed to have insurance against something like this and also has no rules in place on what happens if a season is curtailed then no I can’t imagine they are Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daly 497 Posted May 1, 2020 I for one how things are and the uncertainty of long term damage to health will not be using my season ticket at CR, going to pubs, restaurants etc till their is 100% more proof that this virus is under control and at the moment it seems no one really has a clue in what direction to take. Doctors, Scientists and Researchers all coming up with different thoughts does not give one a lot of confidence for the future Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted May 1, 2020 Of course, it appears that any BAME players could be more than three times more likely to catch the virus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,314 Posted May 1, 2020 2 hours ago, Well b back said: It’s not just players, it’s coaches, managers, kit men, families, to name but a few. At least one player will refuse, what then ? Odds on it being Mesut Ozil.? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lappinitup 629 Posted May 1, 2020 3 hours ago, Uncle Fred said: Ipswich town players and fans are revolting But they do have a Messiah...... 🤣 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites