[Football] Premier League / Football League attempts to finish the season

[Jim in the West]

I see the government is about to bring in quarantine for arrivals from outside the UK (even UK nationals). I assume this means that no British team can continue to take part in the Champions League or Europa League this season (assuming they take place)....I don’t see how a whole team can self-isolate for 14 days after (say) playing a CL match in Germany, without being completely unable to play the next game. Or perhaps they just hunker down in Europe somewhere?

 

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

I see the government is about to bring in quarantine for arrivals from outside the UK (even UK nationals). I assume this means that no British team can continue to take part in the Champions League or Europa League this season (assuming they take place)....I don’t see how a whole team can self-isolate for 14 days after (say) playing a CL match in Germany, without being completely unable to play the next game. Or perhaps they just hunker down in Europe somewhere?

The current plan for the Champions League and Europa League is for them to take place in August once domestic leagues have been completed. Which is why UEFA are pushing for decisions to be made on restarts to enusre clubs are free to play in the CL/EL.

Travel across Europe is still going to be a problem, with some countries closing their borders, others imposing 14 days quarantine periods on arrival, it virtually rules out the competitions being completed in their regular two legged matches. The talk is of single elimination games and neutral venues.

 

[SeagullSarge]

I see the government is about to bring in quarantine for arrivals from outside the UK (even UK nationals). I assume this means that no British team can continue to take part in the Champions League or Europa League this season (assuming they take place)....I don’t see how a whole team can self-isolate for 14 days after (say) playing a CL match in Germany, without being completely unable to play the next game. Or perhaps they just hunker down in Europe somewhere?

I guess this may not apply to the clubs and PL if a rigorous testing schedule is put in place and they can evidence people are not infectious.

 

[Neville's Breakfast]

Wow, what dickheads.

I read somewhere that a 24 team Pl would pretty much make up the lost tv game revenue rights from this season and could be a way to placate the sponsors

I thought that initially. I’m wondering though whether their thinking is that extra games next season won’t attract back subscribers who have left (as they will already have returned with the season underway). What the broadcasters need is a competition this side of the Summer to sign people up as early as possible. That’s why money rather than health is talking in this debate.

 

[neilbard]

I thought that initially. I’m wondering though whether their thinking is that extra games next season won’t attract back subscribers who have left (as they will already have returned with the season underway). What the broadcasters need is a competition this side of the Summer to sign people up as early as possible. That’s why money rather than health is talking in this debate.

I agree, Sky will have to introduce a separate Football package though, I have taken advantage of the break they offered and I cancelled BT Sport, I think it will be a slow burner getting people to sign up again.

 

[sparkie]

now going to change rules. 5 subs will be allowed and maybe no VAR.. I assume they think may be dangerous for some players or some not fit How can you take these last 9 games seriously when everything is so different to rest of season

They may play the games, but one thing you cannot do is take the games seriously.

 

[southstandandy]

I see the government is about to bring in quarantine for arrivals from outside the UK (even UK nationals). I assume this means that no British team can continue to take part in the Champions League or Europa League this season (assuming they take place)....I don’t see how a whole team can self-isolate for 14 days after (say) playing a CL match in Germany, without being completely unable to play the next game. Or perhaps they just hunker down in Europe somewhere?

Maty and Jose need to get back sharpish then.

 

[neilbard]

Maty and Jose need to get back sharpish then.

No worries, they have months to return to the U.K. as talks on Monday will no doubt break down.

 

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

Maty and Jose need to get back sharpish then.

BBC reporting it's not coming in until the end of May, giving us 3 weeks to get any players currently in their home countries back to the UK.

 

[Marty___Mcfly]

BBC reporting it's not coming in until the end of May, giving us 3 weeks to get any players currently in their home countries back to the UK.

I imagine any players abroad will now be returning ASAP with training re-commencing.

Liverpool apparently back at training already, and Man U and Wolves say they are back on Monday.

 

[neilbard]

"There are fears that as many as 50 players could dent Premier League's Project Restart plan by refusing to return to action due to concerns over their safety." Daily Mail

The Mirror report that one club executive feels there could 'two or three' players from every club that decides against returning to complete the 2019-20 season.

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero is among the players to have gone public with his concerns but others, such as West Ham's Manuel Lanzini - who believes action should not resume until a vaccine is available -

have also spoken out but neither have said they would snub any return.

 

[Bry Nylon]

I still fail to see how showing a whole bunch of PL fixtures live on tv through the summer months is compatible with managing the spread of this virus. We all know that there will be countless football parties and BBQs, risking all the sacrifices that have been made so far. It’s reckless.

 

[Dougie]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52587901

 

[southstandandy]

"There are fears that as many as 50 players could dent Premier League's Project Restart plan by refusing to return to action due to concerns over their safety." Daily Mail

The Mirror report that one club executive feels there could 'two or three' players from every club that decides against returning to complete the 2019-20 season.

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero is among the players to have gone public with his concerns but others, such as West Ham's Manuel Lanzini - who believes action should not resume until a vaccine is available -

have also spoken out but neither have said they would snub any return.

We might have to go for 5 a side then?

 

[Is it PotG?]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52587901

 

[schmunk]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52587901

Yes, but already knew he was pliant:

Ben Mee, shape me, anyway you want me...

 

[sparkie]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52587901

Put Ben Mee on the idiots list.

 

[Mike Small]

Ben Mee of Burnley who want the end of the season so they can use their boring, attritional football to finish as high as they can. The sooner Dyche sods off and the core of their aging team depart the better.

 

[Neville's Breakfast]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52587901

Irrelevant. Are there any other jobs where the employees were consulted about going into and remaining in lockdown ? Ben Mee will do what he is told by the Government, just like the rest of us. He will not be allowed to put his personal finances above the health of his fellow citizens.

 

[Mancgull]

In fairness I think there are two things in play here.
Firstly is it appropriate to have such a high impact outcome such as relegation dependent on an unfair option of playing at neutral venues. Watford have now joined us and Aston Villa in openly opposing this. Today’s BBC article says that others are also opposed to it.

Secondly, could EPL football be played so long as dangers are mitigated to such a degree that it is deemed acceptable to play games behind closed doors/ at neutral venues. If it can be, but issues such as relegation don’t depend on the results then would it actually be worth the effort. Perhaps so just for letting the country see that certain aspects of normal life are returning.

I expect the easiest and safest outcome will be to void the season, and let someone in power decide how placings, relegation, European Qualification are sorted.