Sorrel
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I hope as many people as possible can sign the petition to get some fans safely back: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/552036
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[Football] Government Petition to allow supports back at all levels
- Thread starter Sorrel
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Good luck with that.
I'd support it if it came with a package to protect the vulnerable. In case you hadn't noticed cases are going through the roof and it is too early to rule out that hospitalizations and deaths won't follow.
But....with a proper plan to protect the vulnerable, I'd say, yes, open everything up.
Sadly this government is clueless
I'd support it if it came with a package to protect the vulnerable. In case you hadn't noticed cases are going through the roof and it is too early to rule out that hospitalizations and deaths won't follow.
But....with a proper plan to protect the vulnerable, I'd say, yes, open everything up.
Sadly this government is clueless
beorhthelm
A. Virgo, Football Genius
- Jul 21, 2003
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could that plan protect the vulnerable at the football?
Almost at the 100k required to force parliament to take a look.
Nope. No way I'm going to footy till I have been vaccinated. Happy for the club to lend my seat to someone young and willing to attend, too. Important to keep a clear mind over this. I would love to be able to watch The Albion on the telly with a full house (of younger folk) making a massive noise, all the while this nightmare remains hovering over us.
Boris likes the court of public opinion when it suits him. I can see him backing this....but without proper safeguarding. Who knew, eh?
Me neither. Not being in the stadium is not an issue for me at the moment.
Sorrel
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The idea would be to start slowly, like we already have at the Amex for the Chelsea friendly, at all of the grounds. There is football with spectators going on already as it is - the FA Cup games last weekend were attended in part.
Getting things going should be a gradual process with clear warnings about any potential difficulties, but I don't agree with the complete block on any game attendance over a certain level. Why not start with 5% capacity for home fans only and build up from there?
Getting things going should be a gradual process with clear warnings about any potential difficulties, but I don't agree with the complete block on any game attendance over a certain level. Why not start with 5% capacity for home fans only and build up from there?
Weststander
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I’m not in a ‘vulnerable’ group, but I’m content to wait. PL on the TV is fine by me, what harm’s a circa 15 month break in a lifetime of going to games, that saves lives? Concourses, trains, buses .... are all vulnerable points, we know that a sizeable minority of Brits consider it a badge of honour not to wear a mask properly (James O’Brien’s LBC show was illuminating this morning).
For club finances, the PL can be disregarded, 15 or so clubs have just spent big sums in fees and wages. Each discovering magic money trees. For the EFL there was talk last week of a big support package from within the game and a third party, it needs to the be directed to the genuine have nots. I can’t think of one moral reason why Derby or Massive should get a penny, because in recent seasons they’ve been FFP cheats, pumping in £10m’s to buy or loan players and meet their wages, way above club income.
For club finances, the PL can be disregarded, 15 or so clubs have just spent big sums in fees and wages. Each discovering magic money trees. For the EFL there was talk last week of a big support package from within the game and a third party, it needs to the be directed to the genuine have nots. I can’t think of one moral reason why Derby or Massive should get a penny, because in recent seasons they’ve been FFP cheats, pumping in £10m’s to buy or loan players and meet their wages, way above club income.
There's really no excuse if the O2, Alexandra Palace and the Royal Albert Hall are re-opening with restricted capacities in the near future > https://www.iq-mag.net/2020/10/live-music-returns-uk-biggest-venues/#.X3zP9y2ZOqA
n1 gull
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Signed. I hope we can get back asap. I would happily go back straight away. Football without fans just doesn't work for me. I was at the Chelsea test game and see no reason why we can't roll that out
I agree, although I'd look to find a way to reduce usage of concourses to minimise the amount of time people are spending in poorly-ventilated enclosed areas.
Maybe this could be access only to buy products which you take to your seat immediately, however this could preclude alcohol sales - although you'd hope some common sense could be found with respect to that.
oldboyroy
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Sorry but it ain't going to happen this season.....maybe a few 10% capacity crowds towards end of season but can't see anywhere near a full stadium unless of course a vaccine has been rolled out before then.
Me neither. Not being in the stadium is not an issue for me at the moment.
Whilst I'd have instinctively said the same, keeping small crowds out of the large open-air spaces that are football grounds, doesn't really stand up against allowing people into places like the Royal Albert Hall.
Weststander
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I think the RAH holds 6,000. Genuine question, are they allowing that number back, or if not, what %age?
3000 I think it is
As above, the figure I've seen is c3,000 of a regular 5,300 capacity.
We'd be allowed in if we all wore tweed, carried a shotgun and ...
... promised to be elitist.
darkwolf666
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Royal Albert Hall to see The Nutcracker = posh people
Football ground = plebs
In a game of paper, rock, scissors posh beats plebs.