Mr Angry 1,545 Posted May 28, 2020 June 17th according to BBC. I’d be very surprised if this actually happens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,934 Posted May 28, 2020 We were told on here the season was definitely over so I agree with you. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 5,491 Posted May 28, 2020 I'm looking forward to some kind of football. Far better than all this stuff about PPG discussions on here. Can't wait to be discussing a Pukki or even better, a Buendia goal. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,578 Posted May 28, 2020 18 minutes ago, Mr Angry said: June 17th according to BBC. I’d be very surprised if this actually happens. Why? Germany have shown it is doable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,618 Posted May 28, 2020 19 minutes ago, king canary said: Why? Germany have shown it is doable. I imagine the only thing that could possibly cause a problem would be if the now-allowed contact training saw a large increase in positive tests. I reckon itll start now but less sure itll finish. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted May 28, 2020 So what happens if one team is missing 7 players due to coronavirus, and another is missing 0? Also, what happens if a player tests positive after full contact training... does the whole squad have to self-isolate for 14 days? Then after that 14 days they have to play a match after training in their back gardens, against a team that is doing real training at their training ground? Can't fully wrap my head around it really. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crafty Canary 495 Posted May 28, 2020 I am surprised T hasn’t posted to tell us how wonderful the Bundesliga is at getting the season back up and running compared to the EPL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,545 Posted May 28, 2020 27 minutes ago, king canary said: Why? Germany have shown it is doable. Because players are still catching coronavirus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,777 Posted May 28, 2020 24 minutes ago, king canary said: Why? Germany have shown it is doable. At the risk of sounding like T, I have more faith in the Germans to organise something and get it done without much fuss than the British, especially when their problem was less severe to start with. Personally, I think England will be okay though. The situation appears to be getting better, so hopefully it continues to do so without another outbreak... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,578 Posted May 28, 2020 1 minute ago, Mr Angry said: Because players are still catching coronavirus. At a very small number. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Making Plans 936 Posted May 28, 2020 6 minutes ago, TeemuVanBasten said: So what happens if one team is missing 7 players due to coronavirus, and another is missing 0 No different to normal injuries, bugs or illnesses really, you just get on with it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,578 Posted May 28, 2020 2 minutes ago, Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man said: At the risk of sounding like T, I have more faith in the Germans to organise something and get it done without much fuss than the British, especially when their problem was less severe to start with. Personally, I think England will be okay though. The situation appears to be getting better, so hopefully it continues to do so without another outbreak... I'd agree about not being sure in the authorities ability to organise but barring some large scale outbreak this is happening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,578 Posted May 28, 2020 1 minute ago, Making Plans said: No different to normal injuries, bugs or illnesses really, you just get on with it Pretty much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,545 Posted May 28, 2020 1 minute ago, king canary said: At a very small number. Which is likely to increase once they start playing-plus players who have refused to train will presumably refuse to play if they think they are at risk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ncfcstar 287 Posted May 28, 2020 I got slammed by Norwich fans on Twitter back in March, when I suggested we'd resume in May and finish in June. A month out, but I don't really know why anyone is surprised by the PL trying to get this season finished. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,578 Posted May 28, 2020 2 minutes ago, Mr Angry said: Which is likely to increase once they start playing-plus players who have refused to train will presumably refuse to play if they think they are at risk. Why though? Has there been any increase in Germany? This is happening- if players refuse to play that is up to them but at some point you have to work if you expect to get paid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,722 Posted May 28, 2020 I suspect the only people really looking forward to watching sanitised football are the armchair plastics. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,456 Posted May 28, 2020 Will be interesting to see if they are free to view. My guess is the first two fixtures will just be on Sky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,578 Posted May 28, 2020 1 minute ago, FenwayFrank said: Will be interesting to see if they are free to view. My guess is the first two fixtures will just be on Sky Will be tough to strike a balance. The government will clearly want some free to air but I wonder if they'll cover the rebate due to Sky/BT when that happens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daly 500 Posted May 28, 2020 13 minutes ago, Making Plans said: No different to normal injuries, bugs or illnesses really, you just get on with it 40000 to 60000 deaths and still rising 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,509 Posted May 28, 2020 Yeah but Pukki played for weeks with a toe injury... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,578 Posted May 28, 2020 7 minutes ago, daly said: 40000 to 60000 deaths and still rising So at what number of deaths does playing football again become OK? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted May 28, 2020 21 minutes ago, Making Plans said: No different to normal injuries, bugs or illnesses really, you just get on with it But if several players from a side get coronavirus, won't the whole squad have to self-isolate? So that's minimum 14 days for every player with no proper training, then jumping back into a game. Will massively heighten the injury risk for a start. But can you imagine Norwich self-isolating for 14 days then jumping into a game away at Man City who have had two weeks of full training. What if that game is the relegation decider? I can't see how they can justify relegating teams with these inevitable variables, and I'm not just saying that as a supporter of the team in 20th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiScot 1,436 Posted May 28, 2020 Sunny weather + less match fitness. An advantage or disavantage? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,735 Posted May 28, 2020 20th June Norwich v Southampton at Carrow Rd ...only the 4th home league game I will have missed at Carrow Rd in 40 years ...a dark day...and not one I'll look forward to. As as I'm concerned these games/results don't even register. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,554 Posted May 28, 2020 29 minutes ago, Making Plans said: No different to normal injuries, bugs or illnesses really, you just get on with it Absolutely different. Catching the virus in the middle of a pandemic is entirely predictable and nothing like the same as getting injured in a game or training in the normal way. Added to one person can then pass it on to team mates or opponents, whereas getting a broken leg is not infectious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted May 28, 2020 16 minutes ago, nutty nigel said: Yeah but Pukki played for weeks with a toe injury... He did and I hope he's now fit, it affected his game.......bloomin' painful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bomber 48 Posted May 28, 2020 At least we will be able to confirm our relegation on the pitch rather than a points per game etc if it was curtailed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted May 28, 2020 Never thought we would reach this stage. I still can't believe that testing makes it all OK. It will be the best way to decide our fate but it must really annoy all you people who look forward to going to the match. As one of those who had to watch on some sort of stream it will be a better picture but the atmosphere will be worse than watching the U23's on the internet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,456 Posted May 28, 2020 Will Saints have to fly up and play on the day or will they be allowed a night at Dunston Hall ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
