LamieRobertson
Not awoke
I’m hoping that the PL getting its act together and being able to play games when ‘safe’ (whatever definition that is) that some of the dough generated has to be pushed down the league
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[Albion] Amex - preferred neutral venue
- Thread starter Silverhatch
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I’m hoping that the PL getting its act together and being able to play games when ‘safe’ (whatever definition that is) that some of the dough generated has to be pushed down the league
Tom Hark Preston Park
Will Post For Cash
- Jul 6, 2003
- 72,321
That’s a fair and good point.
They're highly unlikely to finish. Too many tests required*.
* And not enough money riding on it.
Change at Barnham
Well-known member
Scenario: The season restarts after the lockdown is eased using the Amex as a chosen venue for games.
I wonder how many away fans will pencil in a day out in Brighton for a few summer beers? I have a suspicion there might be a few if Palace, West Ham, Chelsea, Spurs, Arsenal, Southampton are playing their matches at the Amex.
I wonder how many away fans will pencil in a day out in Brighton for a few summer beers? I have a suspicion there might be a few if Palace, West Ham, Chelsea, Spurs, Arsenal, Southampton are playing their matches at the Amex.
Pubs won’t be re-opening anytime soon. And when they do they certainly won’t be permitted to show sports on big screens.
Taybha
Whalewhine
Still be last on MOTD .
southstandandy
WEST STAND ANDY
- Jul 9, 2003
- 6,047
Nail, head, hit.
Although how would these other divisions decide on promotion/relegation if they didn't finish?
If the Premier League want to finish the season 'for the integrity of the season' then surely that must apply to the Championship and Leagues 1 & 2. But as you say it's all about money.
This is the daftest idea that I have ever heard of
You can't use Neutral Venues
That means teams would need to travel. Hotels would need to open to accommodate them. Hotels would need to be staffed and restaurants in the hotels opened to prepare food. The staff would be coming from their homes travelling on Public Transport and potentially picking up the Virus and passing it on.
The same would apply to any team travelling if they were the away side. If they are going to play the matches then you cut down the risk by 50% if you only have one team travelling. It is a totally idiotic idea to increase the risk by having two sides travelling for every match that is played.
You can't use Neutral Venues
That means teams would need to travel. Hotels would need to open to accommodate them. Hotels would need to be staffed and restaurants in the hotels opened to prepare food. The staff would be coming from their homes travelling on Public Transport and potentially picking up the Virus and passing it on.
The same would apply to any team travelling if they were the away side. If they are going to play the matches then you cut down the risk by 50% if you only have one team travelling. It is a totally idiotic idea to increase the risk by having two sides travelling for every match that is played.
A few beers where exactly?
- Apr 5, 2014
- 25,909
Not if social restrictions are still in place.
I'm really surprised how the FA think that supporters will turn up. There may be a handful, bit once all get carted to the nick and teams get threatened with points deductions that will stop.
Albion need the AMEX home games. Especially as they are against top opposition. Losing that advantage could be damaging.
As regards the integrity of the league, to maintain it this season should be finished. The next one can wait.
Official Old Man
Uckfield Seagull
Edited for you.
But who has the most to lose?
Norwich - 5 home games, all winnable with crowd. Especially Hammers & Albion
Villa - 6 home, 4 top 6.
B'Muff - 6 home, all winnable.
Watford - 5 home, the last being V Norwich which would decide a relegation spot***.
West Ham - 5 home including 2 teams below them***.
Albion - 5 home, none winnable except the crowd would help V Arsenal.
*** West Ham V Watford & Villa along with Watford V Norwich it could be argued need a home advantage.
Stumpy Tim
Well-known member
I can live with games being played behind closed doors, if the players are ok doing that. Playing at neutral venues is absolutely ridiculous though, and shouldn't be entertained at all.
Cowfold Seagull
Fan of the 17 bus
On the flip side of course, is tha we are used to playing on our own pitch as we do it week in week out, other clubs won't be.
Might give us a small advantage? . . . might not of course.
This, good post.
We will be watching in our living rooms. For me this is what nails how stupid it is. Fans - please stay at home and stay safe. Multi million pound assets - please put yourself at risk for the people's amusement, er, sorry, I mean television squillions.
No promotions. No relegation. Like the Eredivisie, for example.
Well, the Premier League and Football League are different organisations and under no obligation to implement the same policies.
Promotion from the Championship could be interesting. The Football League might be keen for Leeds/West Brom to go up, but the Premier League could block it - or vice versa.
Cowfold Seagull
Fan of the 17 bus
Frankly l just want football to start being played again, if it means doing it behind closed doors for a while, then so be it.
With an appropriate reduction in wages to reflect that they're not doing the job they're paid for?
LamieRobertson
Not awoke
Likewise
Noooo. The football league have waged a two-decade conspiracy to KEEP the Leeds United, in their competition, because they are such a massive draw, to crowds and TV execs.
According to Leeds fans.