Burndens Bogs Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 I’m sure the Queen herself would want Sport to continue this weekend. Lets crack on & let each venue show it’s own mark of respect. What better way of unifying the nation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ani Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 45 minutes ago, Casino said: Would it be virtue signalling to call off the games? Fwiw, and tbh, i dont have a horse in this race, i think they should be off Im damn sure fixture congestion shouldnt be coming into it Hmmm virtue signalling. FWIW I do not think it is but a lot of people who accuse others of virtue signalling over other issues are close on this one. For me the West Ham game has set a precedent for how we can show respect but get in with life. Mourning is not about sitting at home in the dark. When I have had deaths in the family the normality of going the game has helped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc505 Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Public mourning guidance as just been released on gov.uk, no obligation to cancel events. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted September 9, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted September 9, 2022 40 minutes ago, radcliffe white said: Easy to say call off for those not going money down down the drain I get that the train ticket purchasing rules state no refunds but this would be an exceptional circumstance and football fans throughout the country would be expecting either a refund or at least a credit note. I’d be happy either way. But it’d cause a bit of a stink if they blocked all attempts to claim refunds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted September 9, 2022 Moderators Share Posted September 9, 2022 Fuck all reason to cancel It's sad, but it's not a shock The country will come to a stand still and pay their respects when she's buried Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyther_Matt Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 I’d be very surprised if clubs stuck their neck out and played, personally. And yet rugby league seems to be cracking on so you never know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Just now, Leyther_Matt said: I’d be very surprised if clubs stuck their neck out and played, personally. And yet rugby league seems to be cracking on so you never know! RL isn't a sport that cancels willy-nilly, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazBob Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 8 minutes ago, Traf said: RL isn't a sport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 I agree that fancelling seems unnecessary. I understand the national mourning thing but cancelling allsorts, where instead respects could have been shown, seems counter productive and also affects businesses and incomes. Still, it is what it is. Not like it happens every year. Unless Meggsie & her Village Idiot husband pop over to Paris for a spin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 So all morning and no confirmation Not good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 1 minute ago, radcliffe white said: So all morning and no confirmation Not good EFL still awaiting Doncaster's decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomski Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 All cancelled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green genie Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1103597/The_demise_of_Her_Majesty_Queen_Elizabeth_II-_National_Mourning_Guidance_.pdf official guidance allows for events on day of the funeral let alone tomorrow. Only people to benefit from cancellation would be publicans before the police have to deal with aftermath of loads of pissed up re enactments of Cabaliers and Roundheads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted September 9, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted September 9, 2022 They’ve planned everything to the most minute detail Shy are large scale sporting events not part of that? Mentle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members burnden Posted September 9, 2022 Author Members Share Posted September 9, 2022 https://www.efl.com/news/2022/september/efl-statement-weekend-fixtures-postponed/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomski Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Poor do for those who have paid out to go in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyther_Matt Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Not unexpected as per my previous posts, but massive sympathies for those who have already booked trains and hotels. Given it was their decision en masse rather than leaving to the individual clubs, let's hope the Premier League and EFL have got a pot set aside for refunding folk. Won't hold my breath though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Biggish Dave Posted September 9, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted September 9, 2022 I'm not going to any more aways this season. Been messed about now at all 3 i've have/will have been to and i'm sick of it. Mgiht just make an exception for Accrington as that's nearer than a home game but the rest can do one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tshape Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Wonder if Colls will be off too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Day on the piss, then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazBob Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Gutted for those who have forked out for trains, hotels, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc505 Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 16 minutes ago, tomski said: Poor do for those who have paid out to go in my opinion. And for those who might have been relying on working some of these events this weekend to make ends meet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc505 Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 (edited) So, potentially we're now looking at new dates for: Cheltenham (A) MK (A) if it goes Peterborough (H) if funeral is Saturday Portsmouth (A) depending on internationals Ah, MK will be on then Edited September 9, 2022 by Marc505 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Just another no fucks given for sporting fans who fork out week in week out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolli Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 6 minutes ago, radcliffe white said: Just another no fucks given for sporting fans who fork out week in week out Its not every day the Queen dies. Show some fuckin respect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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