[Albion] A maximum of 4,000 fans to be allowed at outdoor sports events

[Horton's halftime iceberg]

Max Rushden said it about 3pm from 'Talksport sources' - but the announcement afterwards seems to suggest that was false, so ignore

Yes quoted from their own website (the United game would only happen of Manchester Tier gets downgraded on Thursday)

Elite football clubs – who have continued to play behind closed doors – have protocols in place to reopen stadiums once the green light is given.

Manchester United could host the first football match with fans on December 2 when PSG visit in the Champions League.

Arsenal play at home to Rapid Vienna the following day and will also hope to return supporters to the Emirates for their Europa League tie.

https://talksport.com/football/793301/fans-back-stadiums-boris-johnson-spectators/

 

[Official Old Man]

Am I the only one who doesn't see how it will work at some grounds.
Understand the Amex will use all available car parking spaces but clubs that have no parking will have supporters using public transport, 100 fans crammed into a bus.

 

[mwrpoole]

Worrying about any advantage gained from some teams having 4000 crowds would be cutting off noses to spite faces. Clubs needs fans back in grounds and the only way this is going to happen is by accepting Government restrictions. I don’t see them deciding to reject the offer and keep all fans out.
What interests me is whether fans will be allowed to travel from tier 3 to tier 1/2 areas to attend games.

I did wonder whether clubs might exclude fans from any ballot process if you live in Tier 3 area or over x miles away from ground. No doubt devil will be in the detail.

 

[grubbyhands]

We'll see

Hah! I doubt if you will.

 

[A mex eyecan]

I doubt the whole South East will be Tier 3. West Sussex is 141/149 local authorities in terms of infection rate.

Hopefully the club give priority to those that left their money in with the club

so you think those who may have been absolutely desperate for money should be treated less favourable than those comfortably off?

 

[Springal]

so you think those who may have been absolutely desperate for money should be treated less favourable than those comfortably off?

Calm down was only a joke

 

[A mex eyecan]

Calm down was only a joke

oh good, and i’m calm, just read it as being potentially bit unsympathetic

 

[Gazwag]

Looking forward to the ballot binfest - hope you all have your ballot grouping set up

 

[darkwolf666]

A lot of uni students went home at the start of 2nd lockdown so cases in Brighton have gone right down. Reckon we'd be in Tier 1 when lockdown ends.

Currently Brighton sits at 283rd out of 315 Local Authorities, and should without doubt be in Tier 1.

 

[mwrpoole]

Max Rushden said it about 3pm from 'Talksport sources' - but the announcement afterwards seems to suggest that was false, so ignore

Indeed it was. On page 26 of attached Govt document:

https://assets.publishing.service.g...ent_data/file/937529/COVID-19_Winter_Plan.pdf

It specifically says elite sport & 50%/4000 for Tier 1 etc.

In terms of travelling, if you’re in Tier 3 travel should be avoided - unless for work/education/medical.

 

[Sheebo]

So, I’m only bothered about the Amex and us. Are we likely to see 4,000 fans in for Southampton home game?

 

[Skaville]

#prayforSolly

 

[Sheebo]

Looking forward to the ballot binfest - hope you all have your ballot grouping set up

Could be more chance without it set up? I still think at 4K if you want to go to every game you will. Just got to know how to use the ticket exchange and have patience...

 

[WilburySeagull]

As others have said we already have a ballot process in place which just needs the permitted numbers added. It might need tweking if there are travel restrictions but if you are successful in ballot but prevented from coming you could sell on the ticket exchange.

 

[Napper]

So, I’m only bothered about the Amex and us. Are we likely to see 4,000 fans in for Southampton home game?

If Brighton is in tier one then we will have 4k v Saints.

 

[Is it PotG?]

Could be more chance without it set up? I still think at 4K if you want to go to every game you will. Just got to know how to use the ticket exchange and have patience...

That's how I see it.

I have no wish to go until it gets back to normal, mine will be on the exchange if I'm unlucky enough to be selected.

 

[Sorrel]

It will be home fans only - I assume. Otherwise a greater risk of cross-infection... hopefully, if this happens, it will start to make home matches count for something again.

 

[Neville's Breakfast]

As others have said we already have a ballot process in place which just needs the permitted numbers added. It might need tweking if there are travel restrictions but if you are successful in ballot but prevented from coming you could sell on the ticket exchange.

Perhaps the club could incorporate travel restrictions into the ballot. Doesn’t seem quite right that you could end up buying a ticket you are not allowed to use. Obviously there would be a higher chance of resale when only 4000 allowed in the ground nevertheless the possibility remains that people are incentivized to travel from higher tier areas.

 

[Sorrel]

Currently Brighton sits at 283rd out of 315 Local Authorities, and should without doubt be in Tier 1.

You don't think they might put everywhere in tier 2 or higher to start with? They might think that's a safer option as we approach Christmas.

 

[virtual22]

That's how I see it.

I have no wish to go until it gets back to normal, mine will be on the exchange if I'm unlucky enough to be selected.

Same - have no desire at all to go to a football stadium with circa 88% of it empty