[Football] Premier League / Football League attempts to finish the season

[Is it PotG?]

Tony Bloom?

My point is that resumption should be down to a medical thumbs up, not when the PL bods deem it hot to trot.

 

[LamieRobertson]

That's ok then, you don't like then, so they should potentially risk their or someone else's life for that very valid reason!

Maybe the whine on here is a majority view, I don't know, but everyone has a right to be heard...

But then Rose is saying it shouldn’t even be talked about? Opposite of what you are saying (which I agree with)..it’s also kinda rich coming from someone who moaned a heck of a lot about not being paid enough dosh when at Tottenham....thought he was on a fair whack myself...but hark at me judging

 

[LamieRobertson]

My point is that resumption should be down to a medical thumbs up, not when the PL bods deem it hot to trot.

Yes fair enough ..but TB come is to the category of owner ..money man.....and hasn’t PB for one said only to come back when safe? Of course this definition of safe is going is going to be interesting..but that’s the same for every other industry

 

[Weststander]

Tony Bloom?

In that now famous PB interview of Monday last week, he admitted it is about the money, they’re a business. Who of us could argue against TB? It’s not fans who’ll have to make staff redundant, cut business with very dependent local suppliers and require that TB has to subsidise the club to an even greater extent.

 

[darkwolf666]

But then Rose is saying it shouldn’t even be talked about? Opposite of what you are saying (which I agree with)..it’s also kinda rich coming from someone who moaned a heck of a lot about not being paid enough dosh when at Tottenham....thought he was on a fair whack myself...but hark at me judging

I totally agree that some, not ALL footballers are detached from reality, we could all name a few, I'm sure...

However, this does not give anyone the right to expect them to entertain us during a time of national emergency, possibly putting their or others lives at risk.

It's not exactly Christian's versus Lions*, but it's heading that way!


* Pools panel says Away win.

 

[LamieRobertson]

I totally agree that some, not ALL footballers are detached from reality, we could all name a few, I'm sure...

However, this does not give anyone the right to expect them to entertain us during a time if national emergency.

It's not exactly Christian's versus Lions*, but it's heading that way!


* Pools panel says Away win.

I never heard much complaint when we involved in war against Iraq...etc.....should comedians stop work because we shouldn’t be entertained?
......when is it ok? ....down to zero deaths....just putting it out there

 

[darkwolf666]

I never heard much complaint when we invoked in war against Iraq...etc.....should comedians stop work because we shouldn’t be entertained?
......when is it ok? ....down to zero deaths....just putting it out there

Now you're being silly and you know you are

And if you're going that route, football was stopped, professionally, during WWII...

 

[LamieRobertson]

Now you're being silly and you know you are

.

 

[LamieRobertson]

Now you're being silly and you know you are

You are right I am.

The serious bit is the definition of safe.....totally? I wonder when ...it will be a judgement call....just like most of life to a degree

 

[darkwolf666]

You are right I am.

The serious bit is the definition of safe.....totally? I wonder when ...it will be a judgement call....just like most of life to a degree

I really don't know the answer to that question. And know it won't be at zero deaths, it just seems at the moment there is an indecent haste to resume.

The discussion had been had that football clubs are just businesses, but couldn't the same be said about every theatre, cinema or other entertainment venue, all of which could go up the swanny...

It's just that football can be played without the audience I guess, because of the obscene amounts of money pumped into it...!

I have long said the likes of Sky aren't interested in fans, hence the often ridiculous kick off times (Newcastle, Sunday 5pm), so what if the fans can't get home, they can stay at home and pay to watch it... All they are interested in is the EPL product, and the revenue it brings them... And the EPL have become TV's lapdogs.

 

[swindonseagull]

My company are registered as key workers, when we were told about the possibility of lockdown, we were asked if we were prepared to work, we all said yes to start with, when lockdown started 6 were advised not to work due to underlying health problems. We were asked again about being prepared to work, we all said yes, since lockdown we have had a total of 14 staff furloughed, due to not being needed, and 7 sent home at different periods due to having symptoms. The reason I'm putting this in is that I believe that my job role is that of a key worker, but a footballer definitely not. Some of the places that I go to should not be open but they still are though.

Same here I have been classed as a key worker doing H&S / insurance inspections, I would rather not go to certain places and would rather be safe and sound at home.

Many companies are open because of very tenuous links, apparently they can stay open if they supply MOD or NHS, one place I was at the other day were working because they supplied kitchen worktops to the MOD for married quarters!!!!! ( a very small amount of worktops of the total produced but MOD nevertheless.)

The country should have had a proper shutdown not the half arsed attempt we had.

 

[ForestRowSeagull]

BBC reporting that training, in the loosest sense, hoping to begin Monday.

 

[essbee1]

BBC reporting that training, in the loosest sense, hoping to begin Monday.

It really is quite sad and tragic to watch the idea being dragged to its logical, ludicrous conclusion.

 

[swindonseagull]

BBC reporting that training, in the loosest sense, hoping to begin Monday.

That's if any players turn up

 

[jessiejames]

Same here I have been classed as a key worker doing H&S / insurance inspections, I would rather not go to certain places and would rather be safe and sound at home.

Many companies are open because of very tenuous links, apparently they can stay open if they supply MOD or NHS, one place I was at the other day were working because they supplied kitchen worktops to the MOD for married quarters!!!!! ( a very small amount of worktops of the total produced but MOD nevertheless.)

The country should have had a proper shutdown not the half arsed attempt we had.

Yes I agree with the proper shutdown, also it may have been easier to get people back to work by saying what can open, instead we have work from home still, but it you can't work from home go to work.

 

[Pavilionaire]

But the best players would then go where the money is, and who can blame them. So the attraction of the EPL is diminished to broadcasters and they will look elsewhere at other leagues.

I get that, hence the 'dreamland' observation but the reality in football across the world is that unfettered player wages at the top level has had a disastrous trickle-down effect in leagues of all the major footballing-player nations.

Champions League money guarantees the same elite clubs dominate the European Leagues, so it's all fairly predictable. A key ingredient for the Premier League is the relegation dogfight; Liverpool will have this title wrapped up within the first couple of matches, leaving 7 rounds with 6 clubs scrapping for 3 places. This 2019/20 circus will continue until 3 go down because the Prem needs relegation.

The Saudis will take over Newcastle and not only will that lock down another top half position next season but it will raise the transfer and wages stakes even higher, and the madness with continue.

 

[swindonseagull]

Now players are to be told 'turn your face away when tackled'
FFS whatever next?
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[WilburySeagull]

Rose is no doubt conscious of the established fact that BAME people are in more danger from the virus. I hope the PL money men have taken account of that. Whatever happens the absolute bottom line must be that no player is penalised for refusing to play in these circumstances.

 

[lawros left foot]

I never heard much complaint when we involved in war against Iraq...etc.....should comedians stop work because we shouldn’t be entertained?
......when is it ok? ....down to zero deaths....just putting it out there

The BBC radio did stop playing any song that could be in anyway connected to war or killing during the first Gulf War

Song Artist Year
"(I Just) Died in Your Arms" Cutting Crew 1986
"Act of War" Elton John and Millie Jackson 1985
"Armed and Extremely Dangerous" First Choice 1973
"Army Dreamers" Kate Bush 1980
"Atomic" Blondie 1979
"Back in the U.S.S.R" The Beatles 1968
"Ball of Confusion (That's What the World Is Today)" The Temptations 1970
"Bang Bang" B. A. Robertson 1979
"Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)" Cher 1966
"Billy Don't Be a Hero" Paper Lace 1974
"Boom Bang-a-Bang" Lulu 1969
"Brothers in Arms" Dire Straits 1985
"Buffalo Soldier" Bob Marley and the Wailers 1983
"Burning Bridges" Status Quo 1988
"The End of the World" Skeeter Davis 1962
"Everybody Wants to Rule the World" Tears for Fears 1985
"Fields of Fire" Big Country 1982
"Fire" The Crazy World of Arthur Brown 1968
"Flash" Queen 1980
"Fools Rush In" Ricky Nelson 1963
"Forget Me Not" Martha and the Vandellas 1968
"Ghost Town" The Specials 1981
"Gimme Hope Jo'anna" Eddy Grant 1988
"Give Peace a Chance" Plastic Ono Band 1969
"Heaven Help Us All" Stevie Wonder 1979
"Hunting High and Low" A-ha 1985
"I Don't Like Mondays" The Boomtown Rats 1979
"I Don't Want to Be a Hero" Johnny Hates Jazz 1987
"I Shot the Sheriff" Eric Clapton 1974
"I Will Survive" Arrival 1980
"I'll Fly for You" Spandau Ballet 1984
"I'm Gonna Get Me a Gun" Cat Stevens 1967
"I'm on Fire" Bruce Springsteen 1984
"Imagine" John Lennon 1971
"In the Air Tonight" Phil Collins 1981
"In the Army Now" Status Quo 1986
"Israelites" Desmond Dekker and the Aces 1968
"Killer Queen" Queen 1974
"Killing Me Softly with His Song" Roberta Flack 1973
"Light My Fire" José Feliciano 1968
"A Little Peace" Nicole 1982
"Living on the Front Line" Eddy Grant 1979
"Love Is a Battlefield" Pat Benatar 1983
"Midnight at the Oasis" Maria Muldaur 1974
"The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" Joan Baez 1971
"Oliver's Army" Elvis Costello 1979
"Rubber Bullets" 10cc 1973
"Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town" Kenny Rogers and The First Edition 1969
"Sailing" Rod Stewart 1972
"Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting" Elton John 1973
"Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground)" Mike + The Mechanics 1985
"Sixty Eight Guns" The Alarm 1983
"Soldier of Love" Donny Osmond 1989
"State of Independence" Donna Summer 1982
"Stop the Cavalry" Jona Lewie 1980
"Suicide Is Painless" M*A*S*H 1970
"Two Tribes" Frankie Goes to Hollywood 1984
"Under Attack" ABBA 1982
"A View to a Kill" Duran Duran 1985
"Walk Like an Egyptian" The Bangles 1986
"War" Edwin Starr 1970
"War Baby" Tom Robinson 1982
"Warpaint" The Brook Brothers 1961
"Waterloo" ABBA 1974
"We Gotta Get Out of This Place" The Animals 1965
"When I'm Dead and Gone" McGuinness Flint 1970
"When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going" Billy Ocean

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

Now players are to be told 'turn your face away when tackled'
FFS whatever next?
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Utterly ludicrous.