cambridgeshire canary 6,833 Posted December 22, 2020 (edited) Well, for at least a month. Sorry, title limits and all. https://fanbanter.co.uk/heavy-rain-postpones-a-number-of-efl-and-non-league-fixtures/?fbclid=IwAR2McWFbKME1yEKEwrZpiM_4FkHBsiaM_7IRK5HfKyhuAuM62u3Hk-UfmJc Take with a small pinch of salt. Edited December 22, 2020 by cambridgeshire canary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chicken 2,654 Posted December 22, 2020 I don't think that is any great conjecture. Talks are afoot in government about a proper full lockdown like the first one we saw back in March. It doesn't surprise me that this would include football as well. Especially considering the concern around this new strain. They are already saying schools may not reopen at the beginning of term. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,284 Posted December 22, 2020 First time I have had sympathy for PL for a while, but he sums it up quite well, including a football circuit breaker. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55413489 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted December 22, 2020 The number of sports people now catching it is increasing and I don't think testing alone is reason enough to cancel football. If we end up in lockdown, then make it one. Not half measures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ELYOUKAYEE 37 Posted December 22, 2020 Vote in a tinpot government.. become a tinpot country. 7 1 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iwans Big Toe 312 Posted December 23, 2020 #makeorwellfictionagain 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 5,015 Posted December 23, 2020 Reports on the BBC this morning of a likely national lockdown starting on Boxing Day. There is no indication at the moment how long such a lockdown would last but a month seems likely. At the moment our season ends on 8 May and of course there are play off matches as well. Bearing in mind that the Euros start on 11 June it's difficult to see how it could be done. We can hardly expect the rest of Europe to cancel the competition just because of our problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,347 Posted December 23, 2020 49 minutes ago, dylanisabaddog said: Reports on the BBC this morning of a likely national lockdown starting on Boxing Day. There is no indication at the moment how long such a lockdown would last but a month seems likely. At the moment our season ends on 8 May and of course there are play off matches as well. Bearing in mind that the Euros start on 11 June it's difficult to see how it could be done. We can hardly expect the rest of Europe to cancel the competition just because of our problems. Lisening to Irish radio this morning, France, Germany and Spain have their own Christmas / New Year lockdowns. Its not just mainland UK having a resurgence. Locally our figure is 5 infections per 100,000 people, I dont think theres even 100,000 people in co cork, excluding the city.....so although no immediate danger here, we too are subject to National regulation. The policy of localised distrct lockdown was abandoned here a while ago as the imaginary borders were impossible to police. One in, all in. If that has to include elite sport, sad, but so be it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 5,015 Posted December 23, 2020 3 minutes ago, wcorkcanary said: Lisening to Irish radio this morning, France, Germany and Spain have their own Christmas / New Year lockdowns. Its not just mainland UK having a resurgence. Locally our figure is 5 infections per 100,000 people, I dont think theres even 100,000 people in co cork, excluding the city.....so although no immediate danger here, we too are subject to National regulation. The policy of localised distrct lockdown was abandoned here a while ago as the imaginary borders were impossible to police. One in, all in. If that has to include elite sport, sad, but so be it. I'm afraid that I'm stuck in Little Britain and as such don't get to hear what is happening in civilised countries. Please keep us informed. You are ours eyes and ears to the rest of the world 😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,347 Posted December 23, 2020 3 minutes ago, dylanisabaddog said: I'm afraid that I'm stuck in Little Britain and as such don't get to hear what is happening in civilised countries. Please keep us informed. You are ours eyes and ears to the rest of the world 😂 Well given the inward looking self obsessed narrative in the uk press/tv I consider it my duty to inform those living under Tory censorship/spin/lies/ corruption ,as to what Europe( remember them) are up to. My point was that the Euros dont really figure in the grand scheme of things but thanks anyway. Who knows ,,they may even go ahead with the Euros without England unless it sorts its shoite out, now that would be amusing. Cue some serious tubthumping. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,587 Posted December 23, 2020 18 minutes ago, wcorkcanary said: Lisening to Irish radio this morning, France, Germany and Spain have their own Christmas / New Year lockdowns. Its not just mainland UK having a resurgence. Locally our figure is 5 infections per 100,000 people, I dont think theres even 100,000 people in co cork, excluding the city.....so although no immediate danger here, we too are subject to National regulation. The policy of localised distrct lockdown was abandoned here a while ago as the imaginary borders were impossible to police. One in, all in. If that has to include elite sport, sad, but so be it. As I read it there is a night curfew in France but no lockdown. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,347 Posted December 23, 2020 Just now, PurpleCanary said: As I read it there is a night curfew in France but no lockdown. Coming in on boxing day is what I heard, France are doing fairly well atm, their big celebraton is new year and they are acting ahead of time....despite it not being very popular. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Smith 2,345 Posted December 23, 2020 It would be the most typical and annoying thing ever if this season got abandoned with us clear at the top of the league. Especially as last season when we were bottom of the league they were adamant that the season had to be concluded at all costs! worryingly I’m fairly sure the premier changed their rules to allow them to abandon the season if a certain percentage of the fixtures have not been played. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted December 23, 2020 9 minutes ago, Jim Smith said: It would be the most typical and annoying thing ever if this season got abandoned with us clear at the top of the league. Especially as last season when we were bottom of the league they were adamant that the season had to be concluded at all costs! worryingly I’m fairly sure the premier changed their rules to allow them to abandon the season if a certain percentage of the fixtures have not been played. I'm sure this far gone, they would complete the season the year after. Over half the league is within two wins of the play offs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Bristol Nest 518 Posted December 23, 2020 If we lock down again it just means that I have a sh1te day at work, no pub to go to, no cafe to visit and no sport on the box. Yet again my kids will wander around the empty schools wondering why they can't be at home. At least the roads will be quiet.Happy Xmas.😴 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 5,015 Posted December 23, 2020 1 hour ago, wcorkcanary said: Well given the inward looking self obsessed narrative in the uk press/tv I consider it my duty to inform those living under Tory censorship/spin/lies/ corruption ,as to what Europe( remember them) are up to. My point was that the Euros dont really figure in the grand scheme of things but thanks anyway. Who knows ,,they may even go ahead with the Euros without England unless it sorts its shoite out, now that would be amusing. Cue some serious tubthumping. I'm not certain that England would get past the group stage and almost certainly wouldn't get further than the last 8. So it may be a blessing in disguise. Feel free to tubthump a little bit more.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 5,015 Posted December 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Jim Smith said: It would be the most typical and annoying thing ever if this season got abandoned with us clear at the top of the league. Especially as last season when we were bottom of the league they were adamant that the season had to be concluded at all costs! worryingly I’m fairly sure the premier changed their rules to allow them to abandon the season if a certain percentage of the fixtures have not been played. The change of EPL rules said that points per game would be used in the event of the season being abandoned. Not sure about the EFL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
How I Wrote Elastic Man 1,198 Posted December 23, 2020 Regarding the EFL, I suppose that there's the possibility of completing the season from mid July and delaying the start of the following season? I guess would need to be done in conjunction with the PL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JF 694 Posted December 23, 2020 The players are tested weekly, just stop the fans attending. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
How I Wrote Elastic Man 1,198 Posted December 23, 2020 33 minutes ago, JF said: The players are tested weekly, just stop the fans attending. But some players are testing positive and clubs having their games postponed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted December 23, 2020 30 minutes ago, JF said: The players are tested weekly, just stop the fans attending. But there are more being infected. They have to stop associating and that means playing. Cricket managed because everyone isolated from the rest of humanity. Super League played in just a few grounds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 5,541 Posted December 23, 2020 Rotherham match now cancelled for Covid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete 320 Posted December 23, 2020 Football will not be curtailed. Gov't love the PL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Starr 522 Posted December 23, 2020 Football in this country plays a huge role in maintaining morale for the masses. It's escapism and actually I think the government would need to really think hard about locking it down again. Fans may be back to being locked out. They may offer greater flex around positive coronavirus testing and re-fixturing, but on the whole i don't see why they need to shut down the sport. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crabbycanary3 994 Posted December 23, 2020 Norfolk in Tier 4 from the 27th Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 5,015 Posted December 23, 2020 Football is exempt from Tier 4 so back to behind closed doors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crabbycanary3 994 Posted December 23, 2020 6 minutes ago, dylanisabaddog said: Football is exempt from Tier 4 so back to behind closed doors. I was thinking of the fans tbh. 😞 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,833 Posted December 23, 2020 15 minutes ago, Crabbycanary3 said: Norfolk in Tier 4 from the 27th To be fair at the rate it's going and with two new strains being found recently I really would not be surprised if all of the UK is placed in Tier4 by the end of the year/start of new year 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
City fan 78 Posted December 23, 2020 Sadly, I can see the season being ended, yet again. The premiership and EFL would have learnt from last season. There will be no lingering this time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
City fan 78 Posted December 23, 2020 5 hours ago, JF said: The players are tested weekly, just stop the fans attending. And the players don't live in the same community as fans? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
