MarcusX Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 2 hours ago, Shaun Taylor said: They were packed together like sardines what I saw and no social distancing There is no social distancing for the test event https://edgbaston.com/faqs-england-v-new-zealand-test/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted June 11, 2021 Admin Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 4 hours ago, Shaun Taylor said: Time will tell but it sounds like a mini Cheltenham in the making with Covid cases stating to rise again and didn't the Chelsea & Man City fans get tested before the champions league final yet had to quarantine after positive cases were recorded. Have you not seen the miniscule numbers from infections at all other test events? Practically non existent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 2 hours ago, MarcusX said: There is no social distancing for the test event https://edgbaston.com/faqs-england-v-new-zealand-test/ I did have to chuckle at this one though: Don't think I've seen a single person wearing one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveybadger Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 5 hours ago, Alex_BCFC said: I'll be there Sunday - can't wait. At least you’ll have a chance of watching England bat - I’ll be there tomorrow!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniro Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 4 hours ago, Lrrr said: The only thing I didn't enjoy was seemingly the drunk football fans more than cricket fans taking over the chanting and making it constant the same 3 or 4 football songs rather than cricket chants for players etc. At least that's how it came across on the TV, constant 'its coming home', 'Southgate you're the one' etc I agree - the football chanting is driving me nuts just watching on TV. Idiots signing "Jimmy Jimmy Anderson" when Wood is bowling. Or "Football's coming home" every 10 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 3 hours ago, elhombrecito said: I did have to chuckle at this one though: Don't think I've seen a single person wearing one! I saw a tweet from someone who was there yesterday saying that the majority were wearing them on the way in and during the morning, by lunchtime probably about half were and after tea and on leaving the ground hardly anybody was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 4 hours ago, phantom said: Have you not seen the miniscule numbers from infections at all other test events? Practically non existent No I haven't but curious to know if there were 18000 watching Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globe Trotter Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 3 hours ago, Daniro said: I agree - the football chanting is driving me nuts just watching on TV. Idiots signing "Jimmy Jimmy Anderson" when Wood is bowling. Or "Football's coming home" every 10 minutes. I must say as a huge cricket and football fan this doesn’t bother me in the slightest. After over a year of Covid restrictions and no crowds everyone is thrilled to be back at the test and creating a fantastic atmosphere. The fact that the Euros start on Sunday for England and the weather is great just adds to the excitement. I wouldn’t expect this (or want it!) at Lords for example but I am really looking forward to being there tomorrow, primarily to watch live cricket but a lively atmosphere adds to the occasion, especially during slower periods of play. The Edgbaston crowd is always lively and many English cricket supporters follow them across the world - many of these are big football fans too including myself and I’ve met some good friends this way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 5 hours ago, elhombrecito said: I did have to chuckle at this one though: Don't think I've seen a single person wearing one! Good to hear that. I won't be wearing one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted June 11, 2021 Admin Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Shaun Taylor said: No I haven't but curious to know if there were 18000 watching 15 people out of 58,000 who attended events https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/just-15-people-covid-after-24153642 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 5 minutes ago, phantom said: 15 people out of 58,000 who attended events https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/just-15-people-covid-after-24153642 It's hard to argue with that so can't understand why Wembley aren't allowing more in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 On 10/06/2021 at 21:30, BS3City said: I believe it's a test event. Yes test event. All cried neg test to get in and will be tested 5 days after to check still neg. There couple of music events up north under same test conditions as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoyalRed Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Shaun Taylor said: It's hard to argue with that so can't understand why Wembley aren't allowing more in Agreed, there could be an agreement in place as this European championship is being played in multiple countries. It would be unfair of us to fill Wembley to 75% capacity if other countries can’t do the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty Swallocks Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 8 minutes ago, LoyalRed said: Agreed, there could be an agreement in place as this European championship is being played in multiple countries. It would be unfair of us to fill Wembley to 75% capacity if other countries can’t do the same Games in Hungary will be played at full capacity. Can’t see UEFA putting any rules in like that anyway, they need to get as much ticket money in as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 55 minutes ago, Rocking Red Cyril said: Yes test event. All cried neg test to get in and will be tested 5 days after to check still neg. There couple of music events up north under same test conditions as well The test 5 days after is optional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
normanhillred Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 27 minutes ago, Alex_BCFC said: The test 5 days after is optional. As is the one before but I didn’t realise so did it. Soooo looking forward to a Saturday at cricket and a few beers. 6 going up three City and three Everton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 5 hours ago, Shaun Taylor said: No I haven't but curious to know if there were 18000 watching There was over 20,000 at Wembley for the FA Cup final. Tubes were rammed and obviously there’s only really one way in and out of Wembley so massive crowds waiting for trains. If that didn’t cause any spikes then it’s not much of an issue - though there’s no guarantee they all took their tests after, I didn’t even get sent any 2 hours ago, LoyalRed said: Agreed, there could be an agreement in place as this European championship is being played in multiple countries. It would be unfair of us to fill Wembley to 75% capacity if other countries can’t do the same it’s already unfair that some teams get home advantage and largely home only supporters. Not sure they care about that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scare_Man Posted June 12, 2021 Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 7 hours ago, MarcusX said: it’s already unfair that some teams get home advantage and largely home only supporters. Not sure they care about that I would say it’s unfair that England has not had a major tournament since Euro ‘96 so hoping that the bonus ‘home’ games will give us that extra advantage to help bring it home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted June 12, 2021 Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Scare_Man said: I would say it’s unfair that England has not had a major tournament since Euro ‘96 so hoping that the bonus ‘home’ games will give us that extra advantage to help bring it home! Probably right, shame it happens during covid. Next Friday would have been really special in London Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scare_Man Posted June 12, 2021 Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 50 minutes ago, MarcusX said: Probably right, shame it happens during covid. Next Friday would have been really special in London I think there was talk of us having the 2030 World Cup but even then for us to host the tournament twice in 100 years having given the world the sport is ridiculous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted June 12, 2021 Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Scare_Man said: I think there was talk of us having the 2030 World Cup but even then for us to host the tournament twice in 100 years having given the world the sport is ridiculous Going to put it out there, I don't think we'll hold the world cup until 2066, FIFA will then award it as a 100 year celebration or some shit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderJar Posted June 12, 2021 Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 On 11/06/2021 at 10:00, Alex_BCFC said: I'll be there Sunday - can't wait. Oh Alex. Don't be late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted June 12, 2021 Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 25 minutes ago, CiderJar said: Oh Alex. Don't be late. Yep. You might miss Jimmy`s match saving ton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire Red Posted June 12, 2021 Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 Could be all over by the time the singing starts in the Hollies. Bad luck but hope the drive/train is worth it - all good prep for your away days with City? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colombo Robin Posted June 12, 2021 Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 On 11/06/2021 at 11:00, Alex_BCFC said: I'll be there Sunday - can't wait. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted June 12, 2021 Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 5 hours ago, CiderJar said: Oh Alex. Don't be late. Ffs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 13 hours ago, Lrrr said: Going to put it out there, I don't think we'll hold the world cup until 2066, FIFA will then award it as a 100 year celebration or some shit I'll be 99! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveInSA Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 On 11/06/2021 at 09:12, Shaun Taylor said: What's were they actually testing? Apparently, how much England could shorten the 5 day game by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 This is hilarious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 On 11/06/2021 at 15:47, Daniro said: I agree - the football chanting is driving me nuts just watching on TV. Idiots signing "Jimmy Jimmy Anderson" when Wood is bowling. Or "Football's coming home" every 10 minutes. They were chanting ‘Jimmy Anderson’ a lot because this was the match when he became the most capped England test player of all time - I’m sure the crowd knew when Wood was bowling ... they were also singing the ‘Rory Burns’ song when he wasn’t ‘in’ the game - atmosphere sounded brill ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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