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

[Tim Over Whelmed]

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

Or those that have held a season ticket for twenty + years?

Those that went to Gillingham?

Those that held one at Withdean?

Those that paid into the forty note fund?

Those that went on a march?

Those that went to Cardiff Play-Off?

Those that buy a replica shirt?

Those that always buy a programme?

Or just a ballot?

 

[Milano]

Debatable. You could argue that the Amex is the least COVID safe given its heavy reliance on public transport. At city center grounds there is plenty of parking through apps like Just Park.

For 30k fans yes, for 4K fans no. The Amex area can handle 1 thousand cars. Try that in Selhurst or any London club or places like Newcastle, no chance.

 

[soistes]

Paul Barber email this morning

"We don’t yet know the exact criteria as to how tier thresholds will be evaluated, but the Premier League has been advised it appears unlikely that any of England’s major urban areas will have infection rates low enough to qualify immediately for tier 1 status."

Is Brighton a "major urban area"?

 

[GoingUp]

Yep. Absolutely this. For those worried about getting to the ground this number of fans should easily allow the carparks to take the majority of the strain

Agree, I would imagine the biggest risk of infection would be from the use of public transport to and from the stadium.

 

[studio150]

If I don't get a ticket I'll get Agent Orange on the case and demand an investigation into ticketing fraud!

You WON
Your ticket was STOLEN from you
No Albion fans were allowed to see the Ballot - BAD
Your excellent lawyers - the BEST in the world - will be taking legal action
You have 70 million loyalty points, the BEST anyone has
Did I say you WON
PB needs to be investigated for crimes - LOCK HIM UP
MAGA - MAKE ALBION GREAT AGAIN

 

[chaileyjem]

Paul Barber email this morning

"We don’t yet know the exact criteria as to how tier thresholds will be evaluated, but the Premier League has been advised it appears unlikely that any of England’s major urban areas will have infection rates low enough to qualify immediately for tier 1 status."

Is Brighton a "major urban area"?

- they will need to do further test/ramp up events
- areas will need to be in tier 1 or tier 2
- there might be issues about travelling from a tier 3 area to a tier 1.
- EPL might kick back about the current restrictions of < 4000 attendance.

that said Brighton are more advanced in prep/planning than most.
My guess - nothing before January at earliest.

 

[Seasider78]

Depends on how they carve the tiers let’s hope they follow this one which would put us in tier 1

https://apple.news/AGtnmKl3ZRkWJ41w8nyaP8w

 

[Steve in Japan]

Paul Barber email this morning

"We don’t yet know the exact criteria as to how tier thresholds will be evaluated, but the Premier League has been advised it appears unlikely that any of England’s major urban areas will have infection rates low enough to qualify immediately for tier 1 status."

Is Brighton a "major urban area"?

The current lockdown was largely politically motivated; it was easier to shut down the whole of England rather than continue to argue the toss with the northern mayors (Burnham etc). Wouldn't surprise me at all if London, Southampton and Brighton get lumped into a higher tier than the numbers justify, to placate the rest. Call me cynical.

 

[Hotchilidog]

Depends on how they carve the tiers let’s hope they follow this one which would put us in tier 1

https://apple.news/AGtnmKl3ZRkWJ41w8nyaP8w

Let's hope so. Am hoping this latest lockdown has sent our numbers in the right direction.

 

[Jam The Man]

The Southampton game kick off time is not confirmed yet so it might be tricky for people to commit to that game?

 

[GT49er]

All STs are in the ballot. You can opt out of a number of games but not the ballot.

You'd think it would make more sense to at least exclude STHs living in tier 3 postcodes.

 

[Quinney]

The Southampton game kick off time is not confirmed yet so it might be tricky for people to commit to that game?

I was just checking to see if it was definitely on the Sat 15.00. Hopefully it will be confirmed soon as getting a shift off at such short notice is going to be difficult


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[Thunder Bolt]

At the moment, I'm more worried about being able to get to Yorkshire for my mother in laws funeral, where I'm not even allowed to sit next to my own husband in the crematorium, have to stay in a hotel overnight, with room service only, instead of relatives, and can't even go for a coffee with his brother and sister after the service.

Football and the Amex are very far from my mind.

Sorry for the rant.

 

[Mr Banana]

Or those that have held a season ticket for twenty + years?

Those that went to Gillingham?

Those that held one at Withdean?

Those that paid into the forty note fund?

Those that went on a march?

Those that went to Cardiff Play-Off?

Those that buy a replica shirt?

Those that always buy a programme?

Or just a ballot?

Remember the Away Membership Scheme? Flouncefest central.

 

[Rugrat]

Ignore ... stupid moment!

 

[LamieRobertson]

At the moment, I'm more worried about being able to get to Yorkshire for my mother in laws funeral, where I'm not even allowed to sit next to my own husband in the crematorium, have to stay in a hotel overnight, with room service only, instead of relatives, and can't even go for a coffee with his brother and sister after the service.

Football and the Amex are very far from my mind.

Sorry for the rant.

And naturally so .....which would be relevant to you irrespective of what is happening in football....

 

[LamieRobertson]

Obviously missing something very simple but can't see what. Trying to put me and Mrs Rat into a grouping of 2 but not liking it. Can some nice person with superior intelligence help?

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Mrs Rat has obviously told them she doesn’t want to sit next to you

 

[Rugrat]

Mrs Rat has obviously told them she doesn’t want to sit next to you

LOL, you were quick on the draw there

 

[Springal]

Huddersfield Town owner was just on TalkSport saying he commended fans who did not claim season ticket refunds and they will be prioritised when they get fans back. In fact if they took a refund they won't see any football this season

 

[Sheebo]

At the moment, I'm more worried about being able to get to Yorkshire for my mother in laws funeral, where I'm not even allowed to sit next to my own husband in the crematorium, have to stay in a hotel overnight, with room service only, instead of relatives, and can't even go for a coffee with his brother and sister after the service.

Football and the Amex are very far from my mind.

Sorry for the rant.

Sorry to hear this. Thoughts with you and Ned x