[Football] When Premier League matches are played behind closed doors

[Driver8]

Until it’s under control.

That could be months away and well beyond when next season is due to start.

 

[Springal]

That could be months away and well beyond when next season is due to start.

Football without fans is nothing....

 

[Bozza]

What a load of shit. Football once again showing it thinks it is more important than the rest of the world. If there is a pandemic on, with lock downs of public spaces why should a game be played behind close doors? What about players? Staff? St. John’s etc ? Still requires a bunch of people to go there and do their job.

"Football" who/whatver it is, hasn't shown anything yet.

This is a discussion amongst football fans based on a guess as to what may happen.

Perhaps save your considerable ire for if and when something is announced.

FWIW, I kinda agree with your point, but more from a practical perspective. If the virus does become as widespread as is feared by health authorities, then some footballers themselves will be infected. In some cases this could be the majority of some squads. Clubs impacted in this way should not be required to fulfil a fixture, so what happens at that point if a programme of BCD matches had commenced with the aim of trying to complete the season?

 

[pocketseagull]

I am sure the Chief Exec has this covered in the small print T&Cs about refunds or lack of

Got an email today:

Important: Changes have been made to our Direct Debit terms & conditions...

It's a bit annoying when they don't highlight the changes!

This is unchanged:

In the event of the postponement or abandonment of the Match (or if the Match has, for any reason, to be played out of view of the public), you will be entitled to receive a full refund (including any booking and/or administration fee) or receive the equivalent ticket for the subsequent re-arranged Match via such application procedure as the Club stipulates. The Club will have no further liability whatsoever, including (but not limited to) any indirect or consequential loss or damage, loss of enjoyment or travel/accommodation costs.

but again the force majeure condition means they can just ignore the above in the corona event?

 

[Dave the OAP]

Does anyone seriously think we will get a refund?

I reckon a £20 voucher against the purchase of this seasons kit with the premier badge on it!

 

[Stat Brother]

Does anyone seriously think we will get a refund?

I reckon a £20 voucher against the purchase of this seasons kit with the premier badge on it!

Would you take that or a one game bottle top & flask amnesty?

 

[Springal]

Does anyone seriously think we will get a refund?

I reckon a £20 voucher against the purchase of this seasons kit with the premier badge on it!

Why wouldn’t we ? Suicide for the club if not and it goes on a while

 

[bluenitsuj]

Of course fans should get a refund.

 

[el punal]

"Football" who/whatver it is, hasn't shown anything yet.

This is a discussion amongst football fans based on a guess as to what may happen.

Perhgaps save your considerable ire for if and when something is announced.

FWIW, I kinda agree with your point, but more from a practical perspective. If the virus does become as widespread as is feared by health authorities, then some footballers themselves will be infected. In some cases this could be the majority of some squads. Clubs impacted in this way should not be required to fulfil a fixture, so what happens at that point if a programme of BCD matches had commenced with the aim of trying to complete the season?

I would imagine, worst case scenario, that no games will be played behind closed doors, instead the rest of the season’s fixtures will be terminated and that the 2019/20 results and league placings will be null and void. In which case there will be no relegation or promotion, and, those qualifying for European competition will be based on 2018/19 standings. Mind boggling eh?

 

[Bodian]

Given that the published attendance figures are based on sales rather than bums on seats - it will be interesting to see the attendances published when no-one is actually there!

 

[Wozza]

Given that the published attendance figures are based on sales rather than bums on seats - it will be interesting to see the attendances published when no-one is actually there!

Well if they've refunded everyone...

 

[Wozza]

What a load of shit. Football once again showing it thinks it is more important than the rest of the world. If there is a pandemic on, with lock downs of public spaces why should a game be played behind close doors? What about players? Staff? St. John’s etc ? Still requires a bunch of people to go there and do their job.

All about the £££. Sky Sports would be f**ked if everyone cancelled for six months. And we'll all want something to entertain us while we're 'working' at home.

Players and staff will be tested daily (at least) I'm sure

 

[Springal]

All about the £££. Sky Sports be f**ked if everyone cancelled for six months. And we'll all want something to entertain us while we're 'working' at home.

Players and staff will be tested daily (at least) I'm sure

If it happens, with any luck it spreads through a couple of teams fairly quickly. Football behind closed doors is shit.

 

[Me and my Monkey]

I would imagine, worst case scenario, that no games will be played behind closed doors, instead the rest of the season’s fixtures will be terminated and that the 2019/20 results and league placings will be null and void. In which case there will be no relegation or promotion, and, those qualifying for European competition will be based on 2018/19 standings. Mind boggling eh?

We can only dream!☺

 

[ATFC Seagull]

ideal reaction would be temporary permitted to televise 3pm games, on condition of being free to air. clubs need to keep the revenues and for most fans hope they'd see it as a donation to their club.

Nah, the Withdean days are over. We've regularly spunked £10 mil + on average players that we barely use over the last few years. I don't owe the club anything - if I'm missing games I'll have the money back thanks.

 

[Invicta]

Does anyone seriously think we will get a refund?

I reckon a £20 voucher against the purchase of this seasons kit with the premier badge on it!

If you've bought individual tickets by credit card and potentially debit card then you could potentially claim back via the card company or bank. Depending on overall spend amount etc. Not an option for season ticket holders unless you pay by a lump sum.

 

[Gazwag]

Well that's my advance train fares to Norwich down the pan then. Hopefully get Saturday out of the way

 

[sparkie]

Wolves away will be fine, Arsenal probably ok as well.

Games after that must be at serious risk of being behind closed doors.

 

[The Fifth Column]

Some of our players appear to have already been working from home since Xmas.

 

[The Fifth Column]

All about the £££. Sky Sports would be f**ked if everyone cancelled for six months. And we'll all want something to entertain us while we're 'working' at home.

Players and staff will be tested daily (at least) I'm sure

Bulk of Sky's income is generated through advertising, If they get more games to show they could actually make more money