[Football] Government Petition to allow supports back at all levels

[Luke93]

Barbs sounds pretty passionate there.

Not heard him so animated.

So he should be. It’s a matter than needs addressing today other than tomorrow.

There’s no solution here to suit all here. Logical pros and cons to both sides of the argument. It’s a matter of choosing your poison.

Whatever happens we can guarantee the virus will spread regardless. I’m of the view that the poison of keeping grounds closed is more detrimental than the chance of people catching COVID at a ground. If grounds stay closed jobs will be lost. Not just the playing and backroom staff, but also the many secondary businesses that rely on football to be played with fans. What are the government doing to support coach firms? What about the mortgages the drivers have to pay? Just one sector within the footballing world that’s being crippled right now.

Providing the attendees are protected with additional measures to protect the vulnerable, I can’t see how this is any more dangerous than thousands of people leaving pubs and bars in city centres at 10PM every night. Jobs and livelihoods are on the line and the lower leagues lay the foundation for the whole footballing pyramid. What about the mental well-being of the fans and people involved with the clubs? Any closures and mental health will tank, depression will rise and this is a very real threat. COVID is here to stay regardless of fans being socially distanced at a football stadium of not. What a **** situation we are in.

 

[Bod]

Be interesting to see how many people are still so keen on it when 2500 people watching the game live means no live domestic TV coverage. Don't get lucky and it will be a dodgy foreign stream, BBC Sussex or MOTD for you.

There will only be the usual 5 live matches from the next round of fixtures anyway. Palace is on Sky but no coverage of West Brom or Spurs.

 

[Live by the sea]

Outdoor is def much safer than indoor no question . I certainly would not consider going to any large indoor event , you are really asking for trouble .

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

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

It will all be stopped dead in its tracks soon when we're back to a total lockdown because clearly we let people mingle too soon, and without the proper protection that we were promised by this incompetent government.

As the man said yesterday, let's mobiles the kids at the end of the month. Knocking on doors in fancy dress and shouting "Track snd Trace" through the letterboxes!

 

[Luke93]

the scientist want a complete lockdown (as in no movement except to gather food) for 2-4 weeks to stop community spread, followed by strict border control/quarantine and local lockdowns to deal with any reinfection. meanwhile we have calls for football crowds and pubs to be open all night. there's some balance to be found that will never please everyone, and certainly isnt following science.

Same scientists who initially suggested herd immunity, before the government sleepwalked into an inevitable lockdown? Same scientists who proposed a local lockdown for Leicester, which after 95 days are no better off than day 1? Same scientists who are now proposing herd immunity again despite the fact the horse is bolted?

Those scientists are undoubtedly smarter than me. But with hindsight they’ve handled an almost impossible task terribly. Contradictory restrictions and measures throughout with many making us as a nation no better off eight months on. The government has all but neglected their economic responsibilities throughout and I feel for the many children who have lost vital months of their education. What’s the point of going into lockdown for a few months, then to have 3 months of restricted life, only to go into an inevitable subsequent lockdown before the process repeats again? We cannot continue to live our lives this way. COVID’s fatality rate effects very few. The implications of restricted life affects us all. We need to protect the vulnerable but the current regime simply isn’t working for the majority.

 

[Seasidesage]

I think you are missing the point. This is not about individual choice, it is about the best interests of the community when faced with such a contagious virus. I am happy to listen to scientific advice on this issue.

But the scientific advice is that its fine as long as social distancing is maintained. It must be because it's fine to go to work, get on a train, go shopping , go to the pub etc. Either it's all safe or it all isn't?

 

[Napper]

Same scientists who initially suggested herd immunity, before the government sleepwalked into an inevitable lockdown? Same scientists who proposed a local lockdown for Leicester, which after 95 days are no better off than day 1? Same scientists who are now proposing herd immunity again despite the fact the horse is bolted?

Those scientists are undoubtedly smarter than me. But with hindsight they’ve handled an almost impossible task terribly. Contradictory restrictions and measures throughout with many making us as a nation no better off eight months on. The government has all but neglected their economic responsibilities throughout and I feel for the many children who have lost vital months of their education. What’s the point of going into lockdown for a few months, then to have 3 months of restricted life, only to go into an inevitable subsequent lockdown before the process repeats again? We cannot continue to live our lives this way. COVID’s fatality rate effects very few. The implications of restricted life affects us all. We need to protect the vulnerable but the current regime simply isn’t working for the majority.

here here.

It is common sense that football should have some form of attendance weighing up everything.

 

[Fred Oliver - Legend]

Stop trying to force the governments hand, this is very insensitive and disrespectful for those of us in the highest vulnerability category. The email from the club asking to sign is disgraceful.

 

[father_and_son]

I hope as many people as possible can sign the petition to get some fans safely back: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/552036

We've already shown it can be done.

Stupid idea that will do nothing of any good. Cases are rocketing, included B&H now on amber alert and probably facing a local lockdown. All it will do is make it look like football is trying to grab money greedily (because nobody outside of the game believes there is any hardship at the top levels, all they see is players being paid stupid sums every week).

Ridiculous action by a selfish group without thinking through the consequences.

Yes, we absolutely need to find solution for lower tier teams, however, "fans at all levels" is not a positive step forward.

Anyone signing this petition, at this time, should be ashamed of themselves.

 

[Neville's Breakfast]

But the scientific advice is that its fine as long as social distancing is maintained. It must be because it's fine to go to work, get on a train, go shopping , go to the pub etc. Either it's all safe or it all isn't?

It’s all safe when taken in isolation ie we could have football grounds open but not pubs or schools but not gyms etc etc. Alternatively we could keep everything closed and ensure no spread. Realistically though the Government will make choices and every individual industry affected will rally its supporters to lobby to be kept open at the expense of something else. Hence the e mail this morning from the club.

 

[portslade seagull]

I wont be signing it. Wait until the worst is over and a suitable vaccine is readily available

 

[Thunder Bolt]

The important thing is protecting the vulnerable, but can we trust people when they don't even wash their hands, after visiting the loos?

 

[portslade seagull]

The important thing is protecting the vulnerable, but can we trust people when they don't even wash their hands, after visiting the loos?

That is so annoying especially when you have to open the door to exit the loo after them. There really is no excuse but see plenty just walk out

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

Stop trying to force the governments hand, this is very insensitive and disrespectful for those of us in the highest vulnerability category. The email from the club asking to sign is disgraceful.

Or you could just not sign it?

Stupid idea that will do nothing of any good. Cases are rocketing, included B&H now on amber alert and probably facing a local lockdown. All it will do is make it look like football is trying to grab money greedily (because nobody outside of the game believes there is any hardship at the top levels, all they see is players being paid stupid sums every week).

Ridiculous action by a selfish group without thinking through the consequences.

Yes, we absolutely need to find solution for lower tier teams, however, "fans at all levels" is not a positive step forward.

Anyone signing this petition, at this time, should be ashamed of themselves.

Selfish by wanting a clubs to survive in the lower league?

If you can’t do it in a 30k seater stadium you can’t in the non league with smaller grounds and tighter areas.

As above, if you don’t agree with it - don’t sign it - don’t go moaning about people wanting to help save a club.

 

[dejavuatbtn]

Stop trying to force the governments hand, this is very insensitive and disrespectful for those of us in the highest vulnerability category. The email from the club asking to sign is disgraceful.

Yes, I was quite shocked and thought it pretty disrespectful to older fans who are at home fuming about the carefree attitude of many in the population who just don’t get it or can’t be arsed, or don’t care about anyone other than themselves.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

If the club are struggling can’t the players retrain and do something which doesn’t rely on bums on seats?

 

[Napper]

Increased transmission of CASES is actually not in places where there are proper procedures in places like pubs and restaurants etc. This is a statistic that's published.

At football it would be very controlled ( and outside )

Barmy that we cant go back yet

 

[portlock seagull]

most people - in fact all people - I know aren't like this at all

Wasn’t taking about you and you’re single friend!

 

[darkwolf666]

Increased transmission of CASES is actually not in places where there are proper procedures in places like pubs and restaurants etc. This is a statistic that's published.

At football it would be very controlled ( and outside )

Barmy that we cant go back yet

Can you link to that statistic, as it would be really interesting to see, as I have seen those within the catering industry questioning the figures!

 

[portlock seagull]

Think your wrong about community spirit, since covid I’ve never had so many local customers and they all say the same they want to support local businesses.

Key bit of your statement is ‘since covid’ ie forced behavioural change. Laziness trumps everything, people can’t even be arsed to go get their obesity takeaways these days, forcing millions of independents to cough up to likes of deliveroo etc. Click and collect?! Even that’s a dying service, people want it to the door. Next step will be to try it on and wear it digitally because people can’t be arses to even order it! You heard it hear first. Imagine if the wifi drops...