zombie Posted July 13, 2020 Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 14 minutes ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said: All of the potential solutions, none of which are suitable to my way ofvthinking, are centred around ST holders which are relevant to home games only. What about away matches, or are we applying a blanket ban to away support? Perhaps not with City but some clubs have very different support between home and away followings. Somehow there is going to have to be a way to get supporters back in grounds, or 75% of the EFL may as well go semi pro now. I’d forget about away support for the first few months of the season, we shouldn’t be encouraging travel, especially using public transport. Getting on a train or CATS coach is an unnecessary risk as is travelling the length or breadth of the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedorDead BCFC Posted July 13, 2020 Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 If the ball goes into the crowd will it be whoever catches it keeps it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted July 13, 2020 Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 2 hours ago, Lez said: There is zero chance that any vaccine will be ready by October....for anyone. You know that for certain do you professor ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted July 13, 2020 Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, zombie said: I’d forget about away support for the first few months of the season, we shouldn’t be encouraging travel, especially using public transport. Getting on a train or CATS coach is an unnecessary risk as is travelling the length or breadth of the country. I don't totally disagree but what about those City supporters that live in other parts of the country. If they live in Derby say but are still a ST holder travel to Bristol is as dangerous as someone from Bristol travelling to Derby. While I accept there is a difference in numbers it might only need one to infect dothers. Like airports perhaps people should have their temperature checked before entering the stadium. Of course the City supporter who lives in Derby may not be a ST holder but watches City when they're in the Midlands or South Yorkshire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James54De Posted July 13, 2020 Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 20 minutes ago, Chappers said: Maybe, maybe not. Odd that the press outside the U.K. don’t seem to think that is the case. WHO have ranked the most advanced/likely. UK and US fill the top 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted July 13, 2020 Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 16 minutes ago, zombie said: An OAP is 65 in the eyes of the club, you’re not far away from receiving a discount on your card. This thread was about attending the Gate, a suggestion was to try to reduce our 12k season card holders to whatever the permitted number may be, some said a ballot, some have said rota, I suggested removing groups defined by the club as then they have control. Removing all U19s and 65+ should leave us with a number closer to the first phase of permitted attendees, it also means our more at risk fans aren’t there, nor are our more exposed and likely to spread the virus fans (assuming schools reopens in September), not ideal and bound to upset some, but a potential solution. I would rather the club told my old man he couldn’t go than make leave it to him make a decision about whether to go there, I worry about our older fans in particular, if I’m phasing the fans in then I’d start with the 20-64 and the oldest would be the very last to be welcomed back because we know they have the weakest immune systems and the virus is more likely to be fatal for them than someone in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s etc... I understand your points and appreciate the logic but why shouldn't the individual be free to make their own decision to attend, taking measures felt necessary to keep themselves safe. If I'd been watching City for over 50 years I wouldn't take kindly to being excluded from the ground because some spotty 20 year old who can't hold his Fosters and refuses to socially distance might ut me at risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombie Posted July 13, 2020 Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 1 minute ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said: I don't totally disagree but what about those City supporters that live in other parts of the country. If they live in Derby say but are still a ST holder travel to Bristol is as dangerous as someone from Bristol travelling to Derby. While I accept there is a difference in numbers it might only need one to infect dothers. Like airports perhaps people should have their temperature checked before entering the stadium. Of course the City supporter who lives in Derby may not be a ST holder but watches City when they're in the Midlands or South Yorkshire. Need to forget about away football for now, just not sensible to travel, also the police won’t be required if it’s just home fans. It is a tough one, I think they will need to offer supporters an opportunity of a refund per game pro rata or Robins Tv or something in between, Robins TV and partial refund if requested. Personally I don’t think anyone should be travelling more than 100 miles for any football or other entertainment at present, especially if they have to use public transport. No away fans, no long commuters, hopefully the locals can avoid public transport, high risk vulnerable and our older fans should be told to stay away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerly known as ivan Posted July 13, 2020 Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 Refund all season tickets and have a 10k crowd limit on a first come first serve basis on match day tickets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted July 13, 2020 Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 23 minutes ago, RedorDead BCFC said: If the ball goes into the crowd will it be whoever catches it keeps it? No, they get a contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombie Posted July 13, 2020 Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 4 minutes ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said: I understand your points and appreciate the logic but why shouldn't the individual be free to make their own decision to attend, taking measures felt necessary to keep themselves safe. If I'd been watching City for over 50 years I wouldn't take kindly to being excluded from the ground because some spotty 20 year old who can't hold his Fosters and refuses to socially distance might ut me at risk. Totally understand and imagine my old man would say exactly the same thing, however if you’re 70+ the fact are that if you were to contract the virus you’re chances of survival are a lot less than the spotty 20 year old. All for freedom of choice, but sometimes some individuals or groups don’t know what is best for them. I watch the protesters in the US and think some of them need locking up for their own good! Spotty 20 year olds have spotty 20 year old immune systems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedorDead BCFC Posted July 13, 2020 Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: No, they get a contract. Cool, I’m in for that. Can I choose my position? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombie Posted July 13, 2020 Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 4 minutes ago, formerly known as ivan said: Refund all season tickets and have a 10k crowd limit on a first come first serve basis on match day tickets That would encourage the absolute wrong behaviour, first come first serve and distancing is out the window. Need to reduce our 12k season ticket holders to whatever the permitted number of attendees is I reckon. Ballot, rota or exclusion based on age or geography perhaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappers Posted July 13, 2020 Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 6 minutes ago, formerly known as ivan said: Refund all season tickets and have a 10k crowd limit on a first come first serve basis on match day tickets Makes perfect sense, P off your regular supporters, and create chaos with ticketing. At a guess, you’re not a ST holder Clutching at straws trying to find a way to watch games? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedorDead BCFC Posted July 13, 2020 Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 31 minutes ago, steviestevieneville said: You know that for certain do you professor ? It might be what they are aiming for, but in fairness they’ve been trying to cure HIV now for over 40 years and they’ve only got remedies. Crap comparison but they are both viruses. Hopefully they succeed but I would be surprised if they do get one in three months time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted July 13, 2020 Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 Wonder how much (or little) interest there would be in this thread if we hadn't won our last 2 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted July 13, 2020 Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 Reading the last page does make me wonder if potential risk groups should be added to the equation? Whatever is done, some people are going to be left out I would imagine and are going to be unhappy. I'm glad I don't have to organise this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted July 13, 2020 Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 Just now, Chappers said: Makes perfect sense, P off your regular supporters, and create chaos with ticketing. At a guess, you’re not a ST holder Clutching at straws trying to find a way to watch games? Agreed. As soon as a season ticket holder is unable to get a ticket for a few matches they would probably stop bothering to try and it doesn't take too long without going before they perhaps come to the conclusion that they don't actually miss it as much as they thought they would. Not a great business plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedorDead BCFC Posted July 13, 2020 Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 How will lower level teams without seating manage? Also what about the 40,000 gas fans locked out do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted July 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 4 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: Wonder how much (or little) interest there would be in this thread if we hadn't won our last 2 games. I half expected this thread to get about four or five responses at best - I'm pretty impressed with the level of replies and interest, altough still none the wiser though about what the heck is happening next season. The funny thing is, I don't know why I'm bothered because I never get a season ticket anyway, only ever the City membership, so I doubt I'll be able to see a game next season - although I hope there's some way I can sneak or blag myself into the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted July 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 Cheers for the fascinating responses one and all, I do feel sorry for the people who will have to plan all of this stuff in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted July 13, 2020 Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 8 minutes ago, Ska Junkie said: Reading the last page does make me wonder if potential risk groups should be added to the equation? Whatever is done, some people are going to be left out I would imagine and are going to be unhappy. I'm glad I don't have to organise this. Whatever scheme they come up with, I have pretty much decided I am going to moan, just for shits and giggles. I would like to think that regardless of who gets in, who doesn't and where everyone sits, 'player logistics' are taken in to account and all kick off times are changed to coincidence with the equinox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stockwood gate Posted July 13, 2020 Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 2 hours ago, RedM said: And how many people will be rushing to have something with such limited testing, I wouldn’t want to be a guinea pig. Who knows what side effects it could have. I am doing the vaccine trials for the Oxford uni vaccine and have absolutely no side effects what so ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted July 13, 2020 Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 My guess is that fans will be let in portionally starting with 1/10 of the capacity of the ground. Easter time next year we will again see full houses. COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted July 13, 2020 Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 7 minutes ago, Stockwood gate said: I am doing the vaccine trials for the Oxford uni vaccine and have absolutely no side effects what so ever Maybe you are one of the ones given the placebo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombie Posted July 13, 2020 Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 7 minutes ago, Stockwood gate said: I am doing the vaccine trials for the Oxford uni vaccine and have absolutely no side effects what so ever Could be in the placebo group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombie Posted July 13, 2020 Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 26 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: Wonder how much (or little) interest there would be in this thread if we hadn't won our last 2 games. Think they’d be a similar interest. 2 games ago I was resigned to being the Championship with a new manager and hoping to watch a playoff or promotion push next season. Preferably in person in my seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerly known as ivan Posted July 13, 2020 Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 33 minutes ago, Chappers said: Makes perfect sense, P off your regular supporters, and create chaos with ticketing. At a guess, you’re not a ST holder Clutching at straws trying to find a way to watch games? Wasn’t entirely clear on that... First come first serve for those who had purchased a season ticket. Any not sold by a cut off date then go on general sale for a couple of days. That way a majority of season ticket holders will be happy each game, some will miss out occasionally. Not sure how else it could be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted July 13, 2020 Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 21 minutes ago, Stockwood gate said: I am doing the vaccine trials for the Oxford uni vaccine and have absolutely no side effects what so ever When I was a young' un in the 60's, I had an anti-g*s vaccination. Worked a treat and no need for a booster jab at any point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted July 13, 2020 Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 If we've sold 12k STH's for next season I doubt there will be a problem fitting in all those who actually want to go. I imagine there are thousands who will feel unsafe and therefore have already decided not to go until things markedly improve; then we have all the cheap Junior tickets which are only used a few times a season anyway. Even if the safety limit is as low as 5-6k that would probably meet demand as things stand imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ooRya Posted July 13, 2020 Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 11 minutes ago, Nogbad the Bad said: If we've sold 12k STH's for next season I doubt there will be a problem fitting in all those who actually want to go. I imagine there are thousands who will feel unsafe and therefore have already decided not to go until things markedly improve; then we have all the cheap Junior tickets which are only used a few times a season anyway. Even if the safety limit is as low as 5-6k that would probably meet demand as things stand imo. I would imagine this is pretty much spot on.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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