Somewhat surprised they have not already called the match. None of the players will be in the right mind to play after this. I'm not even in the mind to watch matches for the rest of the day after seeing that on the TV. I am off to take a walk and see a friend.
Lots of people saying how horrific the coverage was. And I agree.
But it is a unique situation and if it really distresses you that much then you have the ultimate power. Turn it off. Be respectful.
Continuing to watch and commentate yourself across social media is just as vile.
We changed the channel and flicked back to see if the game had continued or been cancelled only to see a close up of a guy bouncing up and down over Eriksen as his wife cried into Schmeichal's arms.
Fact is we turned it off as the kids were watching when the CPR began and it was still on about 7 mins later.
We then kept the TV off and I was googling to see if the player had survived when I saw the Wiki update.
I hadn't realised what had happened at first, then saw CPR happening and feared the worst...it was distressing watching that. Glad to see the initial reports are that he is stable, looks like the swift medical attention may have saved him, hope he pulls through
I have pretty much zero medical knowledge but total respect for those people that do. To witness such disturbing scenes I was totally at a loss with myself just watching it. Those people that seem to have brought Christian back to consciousness are total miracle workers imo. Imagine going home after work knowing that you had done that ! Please God he pulls through xx
However grim the events of tonight have been (I wasn't watching at the time) a decision does have to be made about what to do with the match, and when/if it is to be resumed/replayed. It's not as if they can just have a few days to think about it, Finland's next match is on Wednesday, and Denmark's on Thursday.
I have pretty much zero medical knowledge but total respect for those people that do. To witness such disturbing scenes I was totally at a loss with myself just watching it. Those people that seem to have brought Christian back to consciousness are total miracle workers imo. Imagine going home after work knowing that you had done that ! Please God he pulls through xx
Everyone can learn how to do CPR - it can be a lifesaver.
However grim the events of tonight have been (I wasn't watching at the time) a decision does have to be made about what to do with the match, and when/if it is to be resumed/replayed. It's not as if they can just have a few days to think about it, Finland's next match is on Wednesday, and Denmark's on Thursday.
If a match cannot start or cannot be played in full, it is, as a rule, played or completed on the next day, if possible at the same venue. A match that was abandoned is continued from the minute at which it was interrupted (with the same scoreline, and with the ball in the same spot). Teams are allowed to change players for the rescheduled or resumed game (from those within their finals squad) with these exceptions:
I have pretty much zero medical knowledge but total respect for those people that do. To witness such disturbing scenes I was totally at a loss with myself just watching it. Those people that seem to have brought Christian back to consciousness are total miracle workers imo. Imagine going home after work knowing that you had done that ! Please God he pulls through xx
Everyone can learn how to do CPR - it can be a lifesaver.
Lots of people saying how horrific the coverage was. And I agree.
But it is a unique situation and if it really distresses you that much then you have the ultimate power. Turn it off. Be respectful.
Continuing to watch and commentate yourself across social media is just as vile.
I do hope the early reports are correct.
Commenting on the diabolical coverage is our prerogative . I’m sure most of us do critical incident training - and almost all of us will be paid a lot less than Lineker et al and I hope we’d all provide a little more comfort than they did .
I have pretty much zero medical knowledge but total respect for those people that do. To witness such disturbing scenes I was totally at a loss with myself just watching it. Those people that seem to have brought Christian back to consciousness are total miracle workers imo. Imagine going home after work knowing that you had done that ! Please God he pulls through xx
Everyone can learn how to do CPR - it can be a lifesaver.
They turned up to cover and talk about a football match. In these situations there is confusion and panic and often a haze where you don't know what to do. I don't think we need to dig anybody out. We need to praise the ref, the players and those that provided the medical intervention. The Danish FA are reporting he is conscious in hospital and awaiting tests so that is what we should focus on rather than sniping at each other or even Gary Lineker.
Good news from Copenhagen, and as for the BBC, they were out pretty quickly once they knew the full situation, and I thought they handled it well in studio. As for UEFAs broadcast team, it’s hard, where do you focus, you can’t just cut the stream
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Truly shocking to watch but the signs are encouraging.
Come on Christian, hang in there.
But it is a unique situation and if it really distresses you that much then you have the ultimate power. Turn it off. Be respectful.
Continuing to watch and commentate yourself across social media is just as vile.
Gives both teams the allowance to prepare a few extra days before returning to competitive football
Means Denmark dont harshly lose 3-0 (the scoreline for being unable to play any re-arranged game)
Misinterpreted
And medical professionals are such heroes and simply don't get the credit they deserve in this world.
Please let the positive news be true.
Fact is we turned it off as the kids were watching when the CPR began and it was still on about 7 mins later.
We then kept the TV off and I was googling to see if the player had survived when I saw the Wiki update.
My only other source has been on here.
The reports of him being stabilised are so encouraging
If a match cannot start or cannot be played in full, it is, as a rule, played or completed on the next day, if possible at the same venue. A match that was abandoned is continued from the minute at which it was interrupted (with the same scoreline, and with the ball in the same spot). Teams are allowed to change players for the rescheduled or resumed game (from those within their finals squad) with these exceptions: