Coronovirus - Page 16

StanleyJosh · 16-04-2020, 19:11

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Originally Posted by andyd

Seeing as the lockdown has been extended for another 3 weeks and estimates of a vaccine 12 to 18 months away can anyone on here see the resumption of crowds at football or any sport being allowed this calendar year?

Yes

cashman · 17-04-2020, 07:38

Mr T · 17-04-2020, 09:00

Open letter from Rick Parry at EFL going "live" very soon.

We might be a bit behind as they've given everybody around 10 mins notice!!

andyd · 17-04-2020, 09:07

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Originally Posted by Mr T

Open letter from Rick Parry at EFL going "live" very soon.

We might be a bit behind as they've given everybody around 10 mins notice!!

Read it very interesting does mention football will probably start without spectators working on how to fund it and how to stream it to the public.

Poinsterity · 17-04-2020, 09:13

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Originally Posted by andyd

Seeing as the lockdown has been extended for another 3 weeks and estimates of a vaccine 12 to 18 months away can anyone on here see the resumption of crowds at football or any sport being allowed this calendar year?

No. Hate to say it, but pandemic's getting worse.

andyd · 17-04-2020, 09:35

The problem has I see it is when government relaxes lockdown we all know it's going to be gradual the EFL stating that the season must be finished ok then fund it because believe me without a clear funding message clubs won't co-operate fearing going bust with the expenditure behind closed doors brings. Going back to large gatherings with or without government approval without a vaccine people will be wary and change their habits which all of us are currently doing, football needs supporters otherwise it is useless let's all hope EFL for once get it right.

monkey hanger · 17-04-2020, 09:38

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Originally Posted by Poinsterity

No. Hate to say it, but pandemic's getting worse.

thats the point. think all this haste there seems to be around to kick start football again is so misguided at the moment. its like cashy said earlier, no one knows anything but are basically guessing stuff. when things have never happened before its impossible to find an answer.

VALAIRIAN · 17-04-2020, 10:07

Not wishing any doom and gloom with this, but this just goes to show that this virus shows ZERO respect.....

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52246007

On a more positive note, this chap has my utmost respect..............

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraisi...swalkforthenhs

Take care people

VALAIRIAN · 17-04-2020, 10:20

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Originally Posted by Mr T

Open letter from Rick Parry at EFL going "live" very soon.

We might be a bit behind as they've given everybody around 10 mins notice!!

Link here

Cheers for the heads up my friend

https://www.accringtonstanley.co.uk/...-parry-letter/

Accertivity · 17-04-2020, 11:24

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Originally Posted by VALAIRIAN

Not wishing any doom and gloom with this, but this just goes to show that this virus shows ZERO respect.....

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52246007

On a more positive note, this chap has my utmost respect..............

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraisi...swalkforthenhs

Take care people

This is just sad. Sometimes I want to question our scientists if they really are doing their job to find a cure. I just want this to end...

MikeA · 17-04-2020, 11:35

Good to see that Andy's making lots of visors:
https://www.whatmoreuk.com/supporting-our-nation/

VALAIRIAN · 17-04-2020, 12:08

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Originally Posted by andyd

Seeing as the lockdown has been extended for another 3 weeks and estimates of a vaccine 12 to 18 months away can anyone on here see the resumption of crowds at football or any sport being allowed this calendar year?

After reading the Rick Parry thing, even more I think no.............

andyd · 17-04-2020, 12:25

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Originally Posted by VALAIRIAN

After reading the Rick Parry thing, even more I think no.............

It's a good read but what annoys me is they are still talking about future dates when to finish the season and still falling out about players wages, it's becoming increasingly obvious that social distancing and every thing that brings to the table that football in this country isn't going to resume any time soon. IMHO they should be doing everything in their power to protect every member club some who are already saying they will struggle to meet April,s wages never mind May and June and beyond. A decision about June 30th contract end dates should be a priority because the lower end earners out of contract with financial obligations could face severe hardship.

StanleyJosh · 17-04-2020, 13:07

Be interesting to see what happens in Spain and Italy, who seem to be ‘re-opening’ partially.

Exile on Spencer St · 17-04-2020, 13:47

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Originally Posted by andyd

It's a good read.....

Wow, would hate to read something you thought was bad!
To me it read more like platitudinous BS that anyone in an administrative job could have written and basically says little that most people don’t already know.