Could they void the PL due to the Coronavirus? | No | Resuming June 17th

[SirAnderson]

That's that then.

Expect the PL and the rest of Europe to follow suit at some point today. God knows when we'll see football again

It's happening
Wow, can't believe it. Was looking forward to an action packed year of sports tourneys as well. Cricket, football, Olympics etc.

 

[Mb194dc]

Lot of cases in Iran and Calafornia counter that. Plus Malaysia too is seeing increased numbers and Austrialia

No one has a clue because virus is new. That is the real answer. We'll find out in the next 6-12 months.

 

[JoaquinJoaquin]

A guy on Joe Rogan said once China lifts the lockdown, it will return.

I think it's probable that a spike will happen, but I wouldn't of thought it would be a huge number due to the amount of time in quarantine.

 

[SirAnderson]

La Liga gone... Won't be long now before the PL is suspended too.

Cobra meeting happening as we speak with UKs top brass. With this happening now, they will be under huge pressure to follow suit.

 

[DVG7]

No major sports leagues or competitions will be cancelled.

well this post caught CoronaVirus

 

[koop]

Pretty stupid not to suspend the PL at this point. Jokes aside about the scouse, health comes before the PL.

Plus who wants to watch matches without a crowd in there providing the atmosphere? Besides City they won't really notice a difference .

 

[Djemba-Djemba]

As much as I would love to see that title slip away from Liverpool.
The other implications are depressing as well. Both Arsenal and Spurs will be back in CL again when it eventually restarts and we will still be in EL.
Price it takes I guess to make it 31 years.

Why would Arsenal be back in the CL?

 

[SirAnderson]

I think it's probable that a spike will happen, but I wouldn't of thought it would be a huge number due to the amount of time in quarantine.

And one would hope that once you got it, you can't get it, that our bodies can create a natural vaccine. But from what I've heard on this thread or the one in the general forum is that it's already mutating.

 

[arnie_ni]

Why would Arsenal be back in the CL?

Man city ban, ares came 5th last year

 

[Dante]

This season should be made a write-off. No champions, no relegations.

 

[Shark]

It's happening
Wow, can't believe it. Was looking forward to an action packed year of sports tourneys as well. Cricket, football, Olympics etc.

Me too. This crisis will certainly make us appreciate what we have, but it all comes secondary now to protecting lives and hopefully things will return to normal sooner than later.

 

[11101]

Surely that's the Champions League over. Two of the biggest teams left in it in quarantine.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/51853524

 

[SirAnderson]

Why would Arsenal be back in the CL?

If City ban holds, with the reset the CL would start again based the last seasons standings. Arsenal came 5th, so ergo.

 

[Dante]

Actually, I could see them doing a playoff for CL qualification and relegation, if push came to shove.

 

[krautrøck]

No major sports leagues or competitions will not be cancelled.

Yep.

 

[Antisocial]

My predictions: the powers that be are going to drag out the inevitable and make things worse as a result.

At the very least I’d say empty stadiums this weekend and cancelled after that, but that’s not a decision anyone wants to make, regardless of what is at stake.

 

[shaky]

Doubt it. Any other season, maybe, but with the consequences for Liverpool and the long wait they've had, they'll try everything they can to allow the season to finish

It would be ridiculous if Liverpool's situation is even a tiny consideration when it comes to deciding whether to call it off or not. It's going to happen. Just like in Italy, the moment a player is confirmed with the virus, they will be forced to shut it all down straight away.

 

[peridigm]

First death in Austria today. Big explosion of cases there. Borders closed between Austria>CZ>Italy and Utd playing there today

UEFA are idiots.

 

[SirAnderson]

Me too. This crisis will certainly make us appreciate what we have, but it all comes secondary now to protecting lives and hopefully things will return to normal sooner than later.

True, so true.
We only have 13 cases in SA so far. But I fear once it hits the poverty areas and informal settlements, it will be so bad.
Can only hope our respective governments act hard and fast now with all the information out there.

 

[FootyGirl88]

If City ban holds, with the reset the CL would start again based the last seasons standings. Arsenal came 5th, so ergo.

That would be nonsense and completely unfair.

 

[Rafaeldagold]

Absolutely gutted the Euros will be likely postponed . Had tickets for a game in Bilbao & had a great trip planned watching great games.

One thing to take my mind off Brexit & how awful that will be, with strong potential of a no deal One, and can’t even have a good summer.

2020 can fck off

 

[shaky]

La Liga just suspended the top leagues for at least 2 weeks. It's all over guys.

 

[DomesticTadpole]

I am not sure how this works unless they shut absolutely everything down. The Real players have been sent home, but schools will be open? Their wives go and pick the kids up from school and bring them back? The wives could still catch it and bring it home.

 

[Djemba-Djemba]

If City ban holds, with the reset the CL would start again based the last seasons standings. Arsenal came 5th, so ergo.

I'm not sure when the next season will happen anyway to be honest.

 

[Hulksmash]

It's easy . Cancel cl and euros and let leagues resume in June July

 

[DomesticTadpole]

UEFA are idiots.

Wolves in Greece as well.

 

[SirAnderson]

That would be nonsense and completely unfair.

I hear you, but how else would they base the teams re-entering CL competition?
The talk of playoff and draws and stuff are just as equally unfair imo.

 

[Shark]

Absolutely gutted the Euros will be likely postponed . Had tickets for a game in Bilbao & had a great trip planned watching great games.

One thing to take my mind off Brexit & how awful that will be, with strong potential of a no deal One, and can’t even have a good summer.

2020 can fck off

But at least the scousers won’t get their title

 

[SirAnderson]

I'm not sure when the next season will happen anyway to be honest.

Exactly. So by next season it would mean next possible season.

 

[DomesticTadpole]

I'm not sure when the next season will happen anyway to be honest.

That will finish football and the likes of BT and Sky. I hope it doesn't get that bad.

 

[UncleBob]

I am not sure how this works unless they shut absolutely everything down. The Real players have been sent home, but schools will be open? Their wives go and pick the kids up from school and bring them back? The wives could still catch it and bring it home.

They will start closing down schools. Has happened in Italy, Denmark, started happening in NOrway

 

[Nogbadthebad]

No chance our season finishes.

Playing behind closed doors would bankrupt most clubs in league one and two, and likely some in the championship. They rely on gate money to survive, paying everyone without any gate money is not an option.

They will need to end it completely, and likely still need to loan clubs money to keep them going.

 

[432JuanMata]

Surely that's the Champions League over. Two of the biggest teams left in it in quarantine.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/51853524

Yeap that’s it all Euroleague Basketball matches postponed today. Europe is shutting down. I’m surprised us and Wolves are still on

 

[VP89]

No chance our season finishes.

Playing behind closed doors would bankrupt most clubs in league one and two, and likely some in the championship. They rely on gate money to survive, paying everyone without any gate money is not an option.

They will need to end it completely, and likely still need to loan clubs money to keep them going.

They won't just keep doors open because they need the money. The league will do what needs to be done.

 

[El Zoido]

La Liga just suspended the top leagues for at least 2 weeks. It's all over guys.

Why do they suspend for only two match days? Do they really think it’ll all have blown over in two weeks? Football authorities really need to start making some big decisions about this.

 

[red4ever 79]

UEFA are idiots.

The lack of understanding from the governements/world organizations is shocking. So Utd are playing behind closed doors everything is ok. What about the travelling/Hotel stay just general. Madness

 

[shaky]

Why do they suspend for only two match days? Do they really think it’ll all have blown over in two weeks? Football authorities really need to start making some big decisions about this.

That just buys them time to make a more long-term decision i assume.

 

[Random Task]

No chance our season finishes.

Playing behind closed doors would bankrupt most clubs in league one and two, and likely some in the championship. They rely on gate money to survive, paying everyone without any gate money is not an option.

They will need to end it completely, and likely still need to loan clubs money to keep them going.

The game may never recover from this.

 

[esmufc07]

The game may never recover from this.

Yes it will.

 

[Smores]

Why do they suspend for only two match days? Do they really think it’ll all have blown over in two weeks? Football authorities really need to start making some big decisions about this.

Probably an interim ruling to give them time to work through the details