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Could they void the PL due to the Coronavirus? | No | Resuming June 17th
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Says the guy who’ll take silver coins to stab his mate, who just so happens to be the Son of God, in the back
Found it strange yesterday that there was a ban put on pre match handshakes,yet that didn't seem to apply to post match ones.
The mortality rate on this virus is less then the common flu. The whole thing is overblown.
I have a heart condition so I am vulnerable yet I see no reason to change my plans.
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The pre match handshakes thing is obvs PR, even to flag up there is something going on.
However, they may not ought to be walking past each other in case some one sneezes.
However, they may not ought to be walking past each other in case some one sneezes.
They basically have now just quarantined off the entire northern Italy. People are in a state of panic over there. Similar scenes as to what happened in Hubei a month ago. In most people's lifetimes, I don't think they would have imagined this happening on TV let alone in reality.
There is a VERY legit chance that this thing spreads across Europe. Heck, Germany and France already look like they are on the verge of losing control.
There is likely to be a suspension on matches in the Serie A considering teams wont even be able to travel!
The only silver lining is that if it happens in the Prem, this will feckup the first PL title for the dippers in 30 years
It will be an afterthought to the tragedy of a global pandemic and have an asterix next to it for the rest of history. They'd have to fecking celebrate it in an empty stadium with no parade afterwards.
There is a VERY legit chance that this thing spreads across Europe. Heck, Germany and France already look like they are on the verge of losing control.
There is likely to be a suspension on matches in the Serie A considering teams wont even be able to travel!
The only silver lining is that if it happens in the Prem, this will feckup the first PL title for the dippers in 30 years
It will be an afterthought to the tragedy of a global pandemic and have an asterix next to it for the rest of history. They'd have to fecking celebrate it in an empty stadium with no parade afterwards.
https://global.espn.com/football/it...league-continues-despite-calls-for-suspension
Its happening already. Utter chaos is reigning.
What are the ramifications for the CL then? Alot of moving parts here.
Its happening already. Utter chaos is reigning.
What are the ramifications for the CL then? Alot of moving parts here.
As with most things it is not that black and white. The thing is that most of this goes untreated as most people will get very mild or no symptoms, up to 80% will get that and most will think it is the flu or just a bad day. So must cases will be untested and untreated. The numbers come from diagnosed patients. I am one of those people in big risk, being on immunesuppressant patient and would like people to treat this as a real threat but to healthy people up to the age of 70 it isn't a huge problem. For example avg age of fatalities in Italy is 81 years. Going overboard won't help anyone, but knowing and respecting that some people have underlying issues and are at huge risk as such should be the way to go. I have no desire to die from this but I go to work, go out shopping and try to continue a normal life as a father of 3. But I trust people who are feeling under the weather and are not ok will stay home.Please stop spreading false information.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.al...tive-covid-19-treatments-200302082850237.html
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cn...has-been-circulating-unchecked-for-weeks.html
Soon the PL will not be able to justify playing with fans in the stands. Tough decisions coming up if the want to contain this.
Please stop spreading false information.
Well thanks for being polite about a disagreement/pointing out someone is incorrect. Very rare these days on the internet.
People can leave or arrive for work related reason's.
I am slightly curious at the thoughts of the players playing for both Milan clubs though, especially the ones like Young, Ibra, Eriksen and Moses who only went there in January.
It seems highly likely that at some point before the end of the UK season supporters won't be allowed to attend games, the only real question seems to be when.
But, as we've seen elsewhere, the possibility of the season being suspended altogether can't be ruled out.
Presumably if one player was to be affected by the virus then at least some of their teammates might need to go into self-isolation too at which point their ability to complete fixtures is clearly affected.
Goodness knows how the authorities would deal with the situation then. On one hand, it would seem incredibly unfiar to pretend that the past 7 months haven't happened and restart from scratch next season. That would mean Spurs would still be in the CL next season but Leicester wouldn't be for instance, and Norwihc would remain in the PL.
On the other hand, if you were to take an approach like the Rugby World Cup where any games not played are declared a 0-0 draw then that would seem massively unfair on the team who is narrowly relegated or misses out on the CL/promotion, etc.
Given the relatively small number of games left to play, if any leagues were suspended, perhaps they could attempt to continue the season form its current position whenever that is possible, even if it means adjusting the schedules slightly over the summer or at the start of next season.
It's obviously much more serious than a football story but could certainly have some striking implications and some difficult decisions to be made.
But, as we've seen elsewhere, the possibility of the season being suspended altogether can't be ruled out.
Presumably if one player was to be affected by the virus then at least some of their teammates might need to go into self-isolation too at which point their ability to complete fixtures is clearly affected.
Goodness knows how the authorities would deal with the situation then. On one hand, it would seem incredibly unfiar to pretend that the past 7 months haven't happened and restart from scratch next season. That would mean Spurs would still be in the CL next season but Leicester wouldn't be for instance, and Norwihc would remain in the PL.
On the other hand, if you were to take an approach like the Rugby World Cup where any games not played are declared a 0-0 draw then that would seem massively unfair on the team who is narrowly relegated or misses out on the CL/promotion, etc.
Given the relatively small number of games left to play, if any leagues were suspended, perhaps they could attempt to continue the season form its current position whenever that is possible, even if it means adjusting the schedules slightly over the summer or at the start of next season.
It's obviously much more serious than a football story but could certainly have some striking implications and some difficult decisions to be made.
Indian Wells has just been cancelled, which is basically the biggest tennis tournament after the slams
I think it's only a matter of time before PL games behind close doors takes place
I think it's only a matter of time before PL games behind close doors takes place
As someone already posted, this is false. In fact it is way higher.
But I really think you should start taking this more seriously, the mortality rate for people with heart disease is 10%.
(I also have a condition which puts me at risk and I'm taking every precaution I can)
I'm for sticking to the actual state of things if leagues needs to be stopped.
Meaning end it where it stop and those are final results.
It would be too unfair to cancel it all.
May be unfair for those going back to Championship or fighting for CL/EL spot but life is not fair so there isn't a perfect solution.
Still we can't deny the fact that Liverpool deserved the PL so why stripping them of something that it's just a matter of time.
Someone in Italy is proposing something like play-out and play-off for CL race,title race and relegation.
How does it sound?
At this point I can't see the matches being stopped at all, but playing matches behind closed doors, I suspect, is a real prospect within the next two weeks.
The season will not be cancelled unless there is a real risk to the players. The measures in Italy are in place to delay the spread among large groups. 22 men on a field do not pose a huge risk.
The PL sponsors are more interested in the exposure on TV than the matchday crowd. There could even be a further sponsorship opportunity by putting huge banners in the stands. Perhaps Dettol or Carex would consider this new approach to their marketing strategy.
The season will not be cancelled unless there is a real risk to the players. The measures in Italy are in place to delay the spread among large groups. 22 men on a field do not pose a huge risk.
The PL sponsors are more interested in the exposure on TV than the matchday crowd. There could even be a further sponsorship opportunity by putting huge banners in the stands. Perhaps Dettol or Carex would consider this new approach to their marketing strategy.
I was considering the possibility of some sort of play-off system but I guess it might still be deemed unfair. Do Norwich get to play a play-off even though they're bottom by quite some way? How do you decide the cut-off point for who to include and who not to? There are 10 points between in Leicester in third and Arsenal in ninth for instance.
I guess by the time you've played a set of play-offs you could probably have played quite a few league fixtures too.
FIFA have announced that some qualifiers in March/June for the 2022 World Cup have been postponed so there's likely to be a knock-on effect to next season too, as it certainly seems some leagues won't have completed their season and there's a question mark about the Euros, etc. I wonder if one option that might be considered if necessary is to play any remaining games this season and delay the start of the next one. Not ideal of course but it would seem fairer to make adjustments to 2020/21 if required (such as cancelling a cup or each team only playing each other once in the league or whatever) which everyone knows in advance rather than suddenly curtailing the 2019/20 season and declaring it finished based on current standings, especially when Aston Villa V Sheffield United has yet to be played after being cancelled due to LC final the other week and if either won then it would currently have a big impact (Villa would be outside the relegation zone and Sheffield United would be in the CL if Man City's appeal is not successful.)
Itll be behind closed doors, theyll be less at the games than at shopping centres.
It also plays into our hands with 6 of our 9 games away from home, kills that advantage
It also plays into our hands with 6 of our 9 games away from home, kills that advantage
Still no official confirmation that our game against Olympiacos onThursday is being held behind closed doors or not.
If this spreads within the population over the next two months, no way to avoid players getting it, squads getting it and the season being cancelled. Last games of season are 17/05. Unless players get entirely separated from the rest of society somehow.
Only hope is that it doesn't spread.
Only hope is that it doesn't spread.
The Inter, AC and Juve players have managed to avoid it so far so footballers must be taking some big precautions that are working (or they got it without realising).
That plus their natural health/fitness I'd imagine puts them at low risk.
Playing games behind closed doors should already be a reality I think. Certain peoples lives are at a high percentage risk, a higher percentage than I would be comfortable gambling on.
It’s only football at the end of the day. Premier league teams have loads of money and won’t miss the gates. Players can be careful and isolate themselves for a few weeks near the end of the season if necessary but it should be possible to get to the end with only 9 games left.
It’s only football at the end of the day. Premier league teams have loads of money and won’t miss the gates. Players can be careful and isolate themselves for a few weeks near the end of the season if necessary but it should be possible to get to the end with only 9 games left.
It works both ways. We also lose the home advantage and so, will be a open game.
I think some people are going over board about the possibility of the games being cancelled. The possibility of the players catching it and becoming dangerously ill are negligible. If a player has an underlying condition it may be a consideration but most of these guys are top athletes who should be able to take a quick dose of Corona standing on their heads.
Regular testing can also mitigate the risks.
It would be a crying shame if Liverpool didn't win the Premier League this season.
(IE. It would be a shame and they would be crying)
Regular testing can also mitigate the risks.
It would be a crying shame if Liverpool didn't win the Premier League this season.
(IE. It would be a shame and they would be crying)
They should definitely void the PL title this season. Clearly players will have been worrying about Coronavirus and therefore it’s not been a fair and proper contest.
Start next season’s PL from scratch and the record books can state there wasn’t actually a league contested.
The FA cup has less games so I think the QF winners could be the top 4 except City who are cheats. Let Norwich take their place instead.
Start next season’s PL from scratch and the record books can state there wasn’t actually a league contested.
The FA cup has less games so I think the QF winners could be the top 4 except City who are cheats. Let Norwich take their place instead.
So far true, first case was only at the start of February though and it's spreading fast. What happens in a month? I think the players will be fine as they're young / fit, as you say, won't stop them getting it though, unless they're avoiding there families and pretty much everyone else.
Apparently all sporting events have been banned in Italy until 4th April. How that effects the Europa and CL games I have no idea but it will be interesting times ahead.
The beginning of the end? ...... of the season
The beginning of the end? ...... of the season
Seems like a matter of when not if..
Is that legit? But weird timing given there's a Serie A match on right now.
Doesn't cover the UEFA or national team games from the look of it.
Not sure what you can say, only know in hindsight if it's a sensible reaction or not.
Grim times.
Not sure what you can say, only know in hindsight if it's a sensible reaction or not.
Grim times.
Nothing would make me happier that Liverpool being ‘Awarded’ the title rather than have them win it.
I don’t think they’re including that one.
Doubt that would happen, season would be null and void I think.
Need all 38 games played. Relegation would also be impossible without the season completed, only solution would be to start again next year with the same teams?
I'll take 19 bending over backwards if required. Just don't cancel it please.
Could you imagine the league being cancelled with you having a 20 point lead and being a game off winning it.
Would be bedlam
I will not be attending another home match until it's over and i have two season tickets