Sweep Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 11 minutes ago, radcliffewhite1 said: thing is it’s so fucking boring now all these wacky suggestions etc that if does kick back in nobody will be arsed The World Cup in Qatar is in December 2020, and people were worried about how that would affect domestic seasons in Europe -doesn't have to now. Cancel this season totally Start new season March 2021, finish November 2021, season after the same, start March 2022, finish November 2022 - works out perfectly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted May 5, 2020 Members Share Posted May 5, 2020 Might as well play it on the moon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Just now, Sweep said: The World Cup in Qatar is in December 2020, and people were worried about how that would affect domestic seasons in Europe -doesn't have to now. Cancel this season totally Start new season March 2021, finish November 2021, season after the same, start March 2022, finish November 2022 - works out perfectly Euros? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweep Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Just now, radcliffewhite1 said: Euros? Forgot about them... Play them December 2021😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted May 5, 2020 Members Share Posted May 5, 2020 Monkey Tennis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 1 minute ago, Sweep said: Forgot about them... Play them December 2021😀 Fuck that I want a nice hot day in London on the piss in June not freezing my tits off😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmjhb Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 All of these suggestions they are coming up with are woeful. Just fucking knock it on the head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted May 5, 2020 Members Share Posted May 5, 2020 Arm wrestling with Chas & Dave? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 So media reports bunesliga to return on May 15th government given green light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted May 5, 2020 Moderators Share Posted May 5, 2020 22 minutes ago, radcliffewhite1 said: So media reports bunesliga to return on May 15th government given green light https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/sportsnews/article-8287775/Bundesliga-return-15-German-government-gives-green-light.html Former Chelsea forward Salomon Kalou was later suspended by Hertha Berlin after shaking hands with team-mates and appearing to make light of the pandemic live on social media. The Ivory Coast international also filmed himself interrupting a team-mate's test while screening it live on Facebook in an act that was branded 'absolutely unacceptable' by the German league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, ZicoKelly said: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/sportsnews/article-8287775/Bundesliga-return-15-German-government-gives-green-light.html Former Chelsea forward Salomon Kalou was later suspended by Hertha Berlin after shaking hands with team-mates and appearing to make light of the pandemic live on social media. The Ivory Coast international also filmed himself interrupting a team-mate's test while screening it live on Facebook in an act that was branded 'absolutely unacceptable' by the German league. Needed a big league like this to knock it on the head, if this goes ahead ours will follow Edited May 5, 2020 by radcliffe white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted May 5, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted May 5, 2020 Just now, radcliffewhite1 said: Needed a big league like this to knock it on the head, if this goes ahead ours will follow Yes, unfortunately plenty of footballers seem several drops short of a good piss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 10 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: Yes, unfortunately plenty of footballers seem several drops short of a good piss. Money talks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mounts Kipper Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 25 minutes ago, radcliffewhite1 said: Needed a big league like this to knock it on the head, if this goes ahead ours will follow I am not sure ours will follow, the Virus scenario in Germany is completely different to U.K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomRepWanderer Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Rudy’s Message said: Arm wrestling with Chas & Dave? Inner City Sumo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 16 minutes ago, Mounts Kipper said: I am not sure ours will follow, the Virus scenario in Germany is completely different to U.K. Yeah different scenarios but I think they will push for June myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birch-chorley Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, Ani said: So explain how you go about playing professional football without a massive increase in risk ? Just listen to the options. Play the games in Oz ? Players in face masks ? Football is a contact sport unlike schools and other industries. Do you really think that a game of football presents the same risk as a school re opening ? If yes why is not workable further down the pyramid ? I am not arguing for schools to reopen anyway. Why is it so important for the EPL to re start so soon ? The only honest answer is money. We already know there will be rules going forward about keeping a safe distance from each other and some people are struggling with rules now. If you allow football to restart totally ignoring the rules we want people to obey it is a terrible example. I’m saying that professional football starting up doesn’t pose a significant risk for the country, you have 22 players on a pitch at 10 grounds across the country playing, so 220 in total (rest of the staff can keep distance) - that will have no negative impact on the countries R value. Sending tens of thousands of kids back to school, whilst also lower risk than some things, would be significantly higher risk for the countries R value. Individual risk for the footballers yes, no more so than many other workers like shop workers etc. At the end of the day if the players don’t want to play then fair enough, however they shouldn’t expect to be paid as per their contract. I don’t think the biggest issue that the PL has is risk, I think it’s a vastly inferior product that people won’t want to pay for (certainly the rest of this season). Sky and BT won’t want to be paying the same rate if they can’t sell the product onto an audience at the same rate, that will have the biggest impact here IMO Why won’t it work down the pyramid? Finances, the smaller clubs rely on gate receipts to stay afloat, the PL can operate without that money - what’s the point playing behind closed doors if it sends you under? might as well hibernate with a vastly reduced squad to pay (50% of league 1 & 2 players contracts are up next month) then get going when the turnstiles are open Edited May 5, 2020 by birch-chorley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatanGreavsie Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 52 minutes ago, radcliffewhite1 said: Needed a big league like this to knock it on the head, if this goes ahead ours will follow If the PL does start in any form, then they must have relegation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 18 minutes ago, SatanGreavsie said: If the PL does start in any form, then they must have relegation Yes all or nothing 6 minutes ago, Mr Grey said: Dirty cash Tune Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted May 5, 2020 Moderators Share Posted May 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Mounts Kipper said: I am not sure ours will follow, the Virus scenario in Germany is completely different to U.K. it may not follow, but if Germany start again, those who want us back and running aren't going to let it go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ani Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, birch-chorley said: I’m saying that professional football starting up doesn’t pose a significant risk for the country, you have 22 players on a pitch at 10 grounds across the country playing, so 220 in total (rest of the staff can keep distance) - that will have no negative impact on the countries R value. Sending tens of thousands of kids back to school, whilst also lower risk than some things, would be significantly higher risk for the countries R value. Individual risk for the footballers yes, no more so than many other workers like shop workers etc. At the end of the day if the players don’t want to play then fair enough, however they shouldn’t expect to be paid as per their contract. I don’t think the biggest issue that the PL has is risk, I think it’s a vastly inferior product that people won’t want to pay for (certainly the rest of this season). Sky and BT won’t want to be paying the same rate if they can’t sell the product onto an audience at the same rate, that will have the biggest impact here IMO Why won’t it work down the pyramid? Finances, the smaller clubs rely on gate receipts to stay afloat, the PL can operate without that money - what’s the point playing behind closed doors if it sends you under? might as well hibernate with a vastly reduced squad to pay (50% of league 1 & 2 players contracts are up next month) then get going when the turnstiles are open What message does it send on social distancing if you allow football to restart ? People will get together to watch games as if the games are on it can not be that bad can it ? Lads will start playing parks etc etc It is not about 22 players, how about coaches ? Physios ? Do you think under the circumstances and with the various restrictions mentioned the league should restart ? You say it will be a vastly inferior product. Let’s assume no relegation what is the point ? Edited May 5, 2020 by Ani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 I assume that under the 2 metre social distancing rule means no tackling, perhaps players can shout "Tackle" when they are near the opposing player? Man marking won't be allowed as well.....you just know this whole restart cannot work, whatever the distance they agree, it won't work. The virus can live for up to 3hours on a surface, so if one player heads it, it could be contaminated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatanGreavsie Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 1 hour ago, radcliffewhite1 said: Yes all or nothing une Thing is, this must be the broadcaster's wish as well. I mean if it's last but one game, West Ham v Villa with both still in the shit, then even though it's behind closed doors and played at Reading, people will still watch out of morbid curiosity or a chance to gloat at rivals; there will be genuine tension even with no fans that will make for good viewing, with full squads going hell for leather. If there's no relegation it becomes a meaningless game at a random ground, with two teams putting out their reserves to protect the stars. Nobody will watch. Nobody who bought rights will make anything from it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted May 5, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted May 5, 2020 Make no mistake, Liverpool will be shouting the loudest and pushing for a conclusion. Given the amount of the cunts that crept out of the woodwork this last year or 2, broadcasters will just charge advertisers 100 times more than usual to be front and centre for the scouse parade. Meaningless matches will probably get just enough viewers to make it worthwhile based on the fact there's fuck all else to do and the audience is at home. I can honestly see it happening, and it really shouldn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatanGreavsie Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Then again, if they do start everything up - with relegation on the cards as well - how long before a team in the shit announces that one of their backroom staff has "tested positive" and gone home to self isolate. And if you do have relegation from the PL, that requires promotion to be sorted from the Championship... Scrap the lot, start again - with us on zero. Use the tv slots for "Celebrity Battlenips" hosted by Basil Brush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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