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Post by lordb on Apr 9, 2020 11:25:16 GMT
Rick Parry is going want the season finished though aint he, a scouser and former Liverpool chief executive. He's EFL man now though, had no say over Premier League.
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Post by dirtygary69 on Apr 9, 2020 11:32:45 GMT
Why are they so bothered about getting it finished? It'll be a fucking shitshow that nobody needs or wants. Imagine getting relegated after watching the last few games on your laptop with players playing in an empty stadium.
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Post by Cast no shadow on Apr 9, 2020 11:42:00 GMT
Rick Parry is going want the season finished though aint he, a scouser and former Liverpool chief executive. He's EFL man now though, had no say over Premier League. Yes but planting ideas, regardless I'm not a fan of this proposal
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2020 11:52:24 GMT
Football with out crowds is nothing. Don't like this idea at all......
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Post by spiderpuss on Apr 9, 2020 12:50:26 GMT
Why are they so bothered about getting it finished? It'll be a fucking shitshow that nobody needs or wants. Imagine getting relegated after watching the last few games on your laptop with players playing in an empty stadium. At least you can close the fucking laptop and go and do something else. In all seriousness the only two outcomes I hope it will be is a) declare the season where it finished or b) Cancel the season.
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Post by telfordstokie on Apr 9, 2020 13:26:54 GMT
As much as I’d love football back, I absolutely hate the soulless and money-driven idea of behind closed doors matches to finish the season (though I accept there’s no perfect solution here). It throws up loads of problems anyway - no way players could comply with social distancing if that is still in force for one and are they really going to be able to keep Leeds fans for example from congregating together to celebrate outside the stadium if they get promoted?
The bleak reality is we might not be in a position to start football again safely until almost this time next year without a vaccine - personally think they should wait until we can start again properly and effectively turn it into a 2019-21 season. If that’s not feasible, work our points-per-game to sort final standings, forget the plays offs and promote those in automatic positions, relegating the bottom two in each league.
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Post by scfcno1fan on Apr 9, 2020 13:36:13 GMT
Not for that at all.
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Post by swampmongrel on Apr 9, 2020 13:44:13 GMT
Has anyone made a joke about our defenders being alright at social distancing given that they leave acres of space anyway?
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Apr 9, 2020 20:36:10 GMT
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Post by lordb on Apr 9, 2020 20:43:53 GMT
It's not my first choice but it's better than cancelling the season
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Apr 9, 2020 21:19:22 GMT
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Post by FullerMagic on Apr 13, 2020 11:33:35 GMT
www.espn.co.uk/football/english-league-championship/story/4084947/english-football-targets-june-6-return-to-action-behind-closed-doorsEnglish football is aiming to resume at the beginning of June, with sources telling ESPN that clubs in the EFL are working towards June 6 as a date for the return of competitive action. Sources have told ESPN that the EFL, which includes the Championship, League One and League Two, is working towards games being played from June 6 onwards after an initial three-week mini preseason starting on May 16. The EFL plans depends entirely on governments advice and the extent of the lockdown measures in the United Kingdom, but there is optimism that football can return by the beginning of June, albeit behind closed doors.
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Post by benjaminbiscuit on Apr 13, 2020 12:15:50 GMT
www.espn.co.uk/football/english-league-championship/story/4084947/english-football-targets-june-6-return-to-action-behind-closed-doorsEnglish football is aiming to resume at the beginning of June, with sources telling ESPN that clubs in the EFL are working towards June 6 as a date for the return of competitive action. Sources have told ESPN that the EFL, which includes the Championship, League One and League Two, is working towards games being played from June 6 onwards after an initial three-week mini preseason starting on May 16. The EFL plans depends entirely on governments advice and the extent of the lockdown measures in the United Kingdom, but there is optimism that football can return by the beginning of June, albeit behind closed doors. [ Deluded practically and why do they think anyone cares close the thing down and start again when the nations ready Aug 2021 for me and with a bit of Luxn man united go bust in the interim
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Post by Pugsley on Apr 13, 2020 12:35:42 GMT
www.espn.co.uk/football/english-league-championship/story/4084947/english-football-targets-june-6-return-to-action-behind-closed-doorsEnglish football is aiming to resume at the beginning of June, with sources telling ESPN that clubs in the EFL are working towards June 6 as a date for the return of competitive action. Sources have told ESPN that the EFL, which includes the Championship, League One and League Two, is working towards games being played from June 6 onwards after an initial three-week mini preseason starting on May 16. The EFL plans depends entirely on governments advice and the extent of the lockdown measures in the United Kingdom, but there is optimism that football can return by the beginning of June, albeit behind closed doors. [ Deluded practically and why do they think anyone cares close the thing down and start again when the nations ready Aug 2021 for me and with a bit of Luxn man united go bust in the interim You're deluded if you think Man Utd have an earthly chance of going bust. Football will be dead in this country if we wait until Aug 2021.
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Post by benjaminbiscuit on Apr 13, 2020 12:44:45 GMT
[ Deluded practically and why do they think anyone cares close the thing down and start again when the nations ready Aug 2021 for me and with a bit of Luxn man united go bust in the interim You're deluded if you think Man Utd have an earthly chance of going bust. Football will be dead in this country if we wait until Aug 2021. Oh I know I’m deluded on United but I can but hope . Football will be dead if it starts too early on team gets a positive test and it’s all back off again . There is no way it can start until social distancing is relaxed and that’s the very last measure that will be
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Post by Pugsley on Apr 13, 2020 12:50:37 GMT
Football will start - players will be tested and games played behind closed doors.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2020 13:36:43 GMT
To be fair to the players, they will have to be back by mid May, go through a mini pre season and take in a couple of friendlies to ensure they don't pick up any injuries.
Also, I'd be interested to know what happens if one or more contract COVID-19 when it restarts.
Tough luck and ride it out or cancel again?
I think the question needs asking and a full answer given because this virus isn't going to go away at the click of the corporate fingers.
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Post by werrington on Apr 13, 2020 14:05:09 GMT
To be fair to the players, they will have to be back by mid May, go through a mini pre season and take in a couple of friendlies to ensure they don't pick up any injuries. Also, I'd be interested to know what happens if one or more contract COVID-19 when it restarts. Tough luck and ride it out or cancel again? I think the question needs asking and a full answer given because this virus isn't going to go away at the click of the corporate fingers. They will be taking advice mate ....otherwise it wouldn’t be allowed
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Post by callas12 on Apr 13, 2020 15:02:59 GMT
Whilst been missing the footy and loads of other sport in general since all got called off, todays the first time I've actually woke up & thought gutted the match isnt on this afternoon. Pleasant weathered Easter Monday & a good local derby against the Blues with a good crowd would have been awesome had all this not cracked off! 2nd half would just be commencing! Ah well 🙄
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Post by whatsashig on Apr 13, 2020 15:32:57 GMT
Just press pause
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Post by whatsashig on Apr 13, 2020 15:40:33 GMT
Whilst been missing the footy and loads of other sport in general since all got called off, todays the first time I've actually woke up & thought gutted the match isnt on this afternoon. Pleasant weathered Easter Monday & a good local derby against the Blues with a good crowd would have been awesome had all this not cracked off! 2nd half would just be commencing! Ah well 🙄 What do reckon score be now with sixths minutes left, I’ll go 1:0 with twitchy moments praying we can hold on
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Post by whatsashig on Apr 13, 2020 15:42:22 GMT
Having taken the lead of a corner for the first time in a gerzillion years n watching corners at the wrong end thinking please no
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Post by duckling on Apr 13, 2020 18:39:18 GMT
I haven't read all the posts so apologies if this has already been mentioned.
I think the best resolution is to combine this season with next season and have fixtures yet to be played this season count double. For example, when we play Birmingham at home next season, the winner will get 6 points, and a draw means both teams get 2 points.
No teams would be relegated/promoted this season, and relegation/promotion next season would be based on total points over the two seasons.
From a selfish Stoke City perspective, this means that if we can improve, we can realistically aim for a playoff spot.
In addition, the double-value matches will be tense, making it more engaging for fans.
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Post by scfc75 on Apr 13, 2020 18:47:45 GMT
I haven't read all the posts so apologies if this has already been mentioned. I think the best resolution is to combine this season with next season and have fixtures yet to be played this season count double. For example, when we play Birmingham at home next season, the winner will get 6 points, and a draw means both teams get 2 points. No teams would be relegated/promoted this season, and relegation/promotion next season would be based on total points over the two seasons. From a selfish Stoke City perspective, this means that if we can improve, we can realistically aim for a playoff spot. In addition, the double-value matches will be tense, making it more engaging for fans. I don’t think having two screwed up seasons is the answer. Whatever happens to this season, the one that follows should start afresh and be back to normal, whenever that is.
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Post by benjaminbiscuit on Apr 13, 2020 19:22:33 GMT
I haven't read all the posts so apologies if this has already been mentioned. I think the best resolution is to combine this season with next season and have fixtures yet to be played this season count double. For example, when we play Birmingham at home next season, the winner will get 6 points, and a draw means both teams get 2 points. No teams would be relegated/promoted this season, and relegation/promotion next season would be based on total points over the two seasons. From a selfish Stoke City perspective, this means that if we can improve, we can realistically aim for a playoff spot. In addition, the double-value matches will be tense, making it more engaging for fans. I don’t think having two screwed up seasons is the answer. Whatever happens to this season, the one that follows should start afresh and be back to normal, whenever that is. In my view there is no chance a season starting in Aug 2020 could run uninterrupted until May 2021 , I’d say the first proper nance if a season will be Aug 2021 anything wlse will be a interim solution
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Post by Scrotnig on Apr 14, 2020 15:14:38 GMT
I don’t think having two screwed up seasons is the answer. Whatever happens to this season, the one that follows should start afresh and be back to normal, whenever that is. In my view there is no chance a season starting in Aug 2020 could run uninterrupted until May 2021 , I’d say the first proper nance if a season will be Aug 2021 anything wlse will be a interim solution I'd go further and say there will be absolutely nothing until August 2021, interim or otherwise. I've said as much from the start of this disaster. When football does come back I reckon about half the lower league clubs will be gone and non-league will be almost non-existent.
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Post by werrington on Apr 14, 2020 15:37:33 GMT
In my view there is no chance a season starting in Aug 2020 could run uninterrupted until May 2021 , I’d say the first proper  nance if a season will be Aug 2021 anything wlse will be a interim solution I'd go further and say there will be absolutely nothing until August 2021, interim or otherwise. I've said as much from the start of this disaster. When football does come back I reckon about half the lower league clubs will be gone and non-league will be almost non-existent. Do you work for the Daily Express? If that was going to be the case the authorities would be saying it instead after just 3 weeks they are starting to say the lockdown will be reviewed next week with certain restrictions being lifted and certain sectors allowed to return to work August 2021 is 16 months away a lot can change and probably will given the indications coming out of Central Europe
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Post by Scrotnig on Apr 14, 2020 16:23:20 GMT
instead after just 3 weeks they are starting to say the lockdown will be reviewed next week with certain restrictions being lifted and certain sectors allowed to return to work That is not the case for the UK, think you're muddling up statements made by Italy and some other countries here. UK has made it clear that at the review there will be no changes and it will be extended, probably for another three weeks and possible for six. Doesn't matter anyway, if they lift restrictions it will be gradual and things like pubs and big sports events will almost certainly be at the very end. Football is not coming back for a very long time.
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Post by GoBoks on Apr 14, 2020 17:33:28 GMT
I haven't read all the posts so apologies if this has already been mentioned. I think the best resolution is to combine this season with next season and have fixtures yet to be played this season count double. For example, when we play Birmingham at home next season, the winner will get 6 points, and a draw means both teams get 2 points. No teams would be relegated/promoted this season, and relegation/promotion next season would be based on total points over the two seasons. From a selfish Stoke City perspective, this means that if we can improve, we can realistically aim for a playoff spot. In addition, the double-value matches will be tense, making it more engaging for fans. Terrible idea IMO. Scrap this season start fresh in August with new full season.
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Apr 15, 2020 16:17:10 GMT
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