My son is a ground hopper and 12 matches out of 22 in the lower leagues that could have had spectators up to Midnight within 20 miles or so have been called off because of the pandemic.
His second choice was Croydon Athletic v Charlton U21 but according to the Croydon Twitter is off because of positive tests of opponents.
Groundhopping, what a strange hobby.
Only about 50 grounds watching Charlton but pre covid he would travel the world and watch matches. He has seen games in 28 different Countries including UAE, Serbia,Georgia, Singapore and Brasil including the Maracana.
He watched British Airways FC play at the end of one of the runways on Saturday and got some great pics of planes as well as trying out his new camera on the football action. BA Fc 2 Sandhurst utd 1: Despite Sandhurst bringing out the big guns they are a team of Officers and Gentlemen but couldn't contain the BA team who were very good in the air.
Soapbox Sam junior saw an aircraft made of bubbly chocolate, he thinks it was an aeroplane.
What do you get if you cross a plane with a magician? A flying sorcerer.
Invisible planes. I can’t see them taking off.
I thought British Airways groundshare with Bedfont and Feltham.
They do but one of the terminals must be quite close seeing the height of the planes in the pictures.
Interesting on Talksport earlier today Sandgaard said Bristol Rovers had 2 players with the virus.
Surely we have a case for the match to be forfeit given in terms of international call ups you can only call a game off if you're missing 3+ players.
Isn't this like the time when Middlesbrough called off a game back in 1997 or 98 around that time and they eventually had to forfeit the match? Can remember them kicking up a right fuss over it as I think they ultimately got relegated in the end?
But then can see the EFL just shrugging there shoulders and telling both teams to re-arrange the game the amount of faith I have in them.
Isn't this like the time when Middlesbrough called off a game back in 1997 or 98 around that time and they eventually had to forfeit the match? Can remember them kicking up a right fuss over it as I think they ultimately got relegated in the end?
Think they were docked three points but ended up playing the game later in the season. So not a forfeit as such. Blackburn were the opponents if memory serves me correctly.
Interesting on Talksport earlier today Sandgaard said Bristol Rovers had 2 players with the virus.
Surely we have a case for the match to be forfeit given in terms of international call ups you can only call a game off if you're missing 3+ players.
Isn't this like the time when Middlesbrough called off a game back in 1997 or 98 around that time and they eventually had to forfeit the match? Can remember them kicking up a right fuss over it as I think they ultimately got relegated in the end?
But then can see the EFL just shrugging there shoulders and telling both teams to re-arrange the game the amount of faith I have in them.
I would think it's more to do with how many of the rest of BR's squad have to self isolate. They might only have 2 players testing positive, but as we have seen when Aneke & Oshilaja had to miss a couple of games the club has to follow Government protocols.
I do, however, find it strange that Sunderland weren't able to agree with the EFL about any possible repercussions. Surely there would be none seeing as they would be following Government guidelines......unless there is more going on at Sunderland than we know about (sanctions/ embargoes) or even failure to pay players.
Something seems off with this to me. There must have been a few members of staff who are essential to be at a match who now have to isolate. You’d assume that would be the medical department more than anyone else.
I see no reason why Sunderland can have so many out due to this but can’t postpone, yet Bristol Rovers can just say we’re not travelling and cancel because of the same situation.
Real shame and feel for everyone who had a ticket for tonight.
Something seems off with this to me. There must have been a few members of staff who are essential to be at a match who now have to isolate. You’d assume that would be the medical department more than anyone else.
I see no reason why Sunderland can have so many out due to this but can’t postpone, yet Bristol Rovers can just say we’re not travelling and cancel because of the same situation.
Real shame and feel for everyone who had a ticket for tonight.
Reads like Sunderland can postpone if they want but they might have to face the consequences and they're not up for that, where Bristol Rovers must've felt that was a risk worth taking
It's my birthday today and with practically nothing to do the game was going to be my highlight of the day. Bloody Covid, it's really pissed on my chips this year.
Inside KFC at Christmas, 9pm, Channel 4.
You’re welcome.
Oh yeah, because that’s what a vegan (not sure if I’ve ever mentioned I’m vegan) wants to watch on his birthday, ya big piss taker
I'm surprised there isn't more pressure on the EFL from both us and Sunderland to explain itself. Surely even the EFL are capable of producing solid - and publicly available - regulations covering Covid related cancellations?
Don't get me wrong. I have nothing but sympathy for any club that has infections. But the losers here are Sunderland (literally, it seems). It could be us next, and this isn't on.
I'm surprised there isn't more pressure on the EFL from both us and Sunderland to explain itself. Surely even the EFL are capable of producing solid - and publicly available - regulations covering Covid related cancellations?
Don't get me wrong. I have nothing but sympathy for any club that has infections. But the losers here are Sunderland (literally, it seems). It could be us next, and this isn't on.
There may very well be pressure of that sort but until there's anything to report neither club feels like a "we are (still) waiting for a response" type placeholder message is going to help much.
The only other way is that they had already travelled. Then they got the results from their last test when they’re in London, and because they’ve all been together, the players can’t play so down to 16 in the squad. Then others have to self isolate so in theory, may not have had enough to play the game.
The only other way is that they had already travelled. Then they got the results from their last test when they’re in London, and because they’ve all been together, the players can’t play so down to 16 in the squad. Then others have to self isolate so in theory, may not have had enough to play the game.
So is it standard that they are all tested befor each game? If so that needs to be done so that results come back at least 24 hours before each game, not lesst to avoid the situation you’ve described.
The only other way is that they had already travelled. Then they got the results from their last test when they’re in London, and because they’ve all been together, the players can’t play so down to 16 in the squad. Then others have to self isolate so in theory, may not have had enough to play the game.
That was my assumption.
Not sure what the protocol is but I'd hope infected clubs have to submit some evidence.
The Sunderland situation suggests that there are potential punishments but there isn't sufficient clarity, for us fans but more importantly the clubs, as to how that works.
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I really hope I can make the rescheduled game, been missing going back to the Valley so much.
Something really isn't right if Bristol can choose to postpone their game if sunderland can't with 8 first team players out
Surely we have a case for the match to be forfeit given in terms of international call ups you can only call a game off if you're missing 3+ players.
Isn't this like the time when Middlesbrough called off a game back in 1997 or 98 around that time and they eventually had to forfeit the match? Can remember them kicking up a right fuss over it as I think they ultimately got relegated in the end?
But then can see the EFL just shrugging there shoulders and telling both teams to re-arrange the game the amount of faith I have in them.
I do, however, find it strange that Sunderland weren't able to agree with the EFL about any possible repercussions. Surely there would be none seeing as they would be following Government guidelines......unless there is more going on at Sunderland than we know about (sanctions/ embargoes) or even failure to pay players.
This one really has got 0-0 written all over it.
That would wipe out the entire squad. Or others maybe have symptoms but no test yet.
Very poor from the club
Bit boring. No Scott Minto but bugger all else to do on Tuesday night.
I see no reason why Sunderland can have so many out due to this but can’t postpone, yet Bristol Rovers can just say we’re not travelling and cancel because of the same situation.
Real shame and feel for everyone who had a ticket for tonight.
Oh yeah, because that’s what a vegan (not sure if I’ve ever mentioned I’m vegan) wants to watch on his birthday, ya big piss taker
Cheers fellas, appreciate your BDay greetings!
Don't get me wrong. I have nothing but sympathy for any club that has infections. But the losers here are Sunderland (literally, it seems). It could be us next, and this isn't on.
Not sure what the protocol is but I'd hope infected clubs have to submit some evidence.
The Sunderland situation suggests that there are potential punishments but there isn't sufficient clarity, for us fans but more importantly the clubs, as to how that works.