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In the current climate, the club would be wise not to sell tickets to supporters in Tier 3, simply as they have to be seen to be complying with current rules, and failure to do so could mean added restrictions in future. Remember, you can cram into Cribbs Causeway safely, but socially distanced football supporting is dangerous.

No, it was just BANES being useless. From what I read, it should have been a formality, but BANES wanted an inspection, and could not do it quickly. It wasn’t as if they didn’t realise there was a 50% chance of an FA Trophy game on that date. Sounds like they may not even have fans for Saturday.

Well I do disagree, it smacks of bandwagon jumping. Personally I’d like priority for those fans who have trekked around the Country for years, but that would not be fair as it would end up with the same fans at each game. Looks like it could be first come first served, probably be in lockdown by Pompey!

Why???? Shop workers? Teachers? But why????

I’m not some mad anti-vaxer, just stating that trials have been limited compared to other vaccines, and that there will be unknowns, as we don’t really know how the virus will mutate, and we aren’t really sure how long immunity you get. Definitely right to proceed, but until it’s been up and running for a while, we won’t really know if it’s a magic bullet, or damage limitation (As with her flu vaccine, which doesn’t protect against all variants). I just prefer cautious optimism, and fully expect about another 18 months, at least, before full ‘normality’.

Flaws, Oliver Dowden in clueless. The vaccine is not fully tested, and efficiency in a her immunity programme not fully known. The virus may mutate, could be good or bad. Hancock will be involved in organising vaccination programme. Johnson is Prime Oaf! Much as I’d like to be positive, the above don’t give me much confidence.

One of the highlights of 42 years of watching City, after such a bad time, the Club was on its way back. 37 years ago, and how long is it since we played them in the League? About half of that time.

Blaming the public for his total incompetence and many failures

I’m quite happy to go back as soon as permitted, think I have enough sense to avoid problems and stay safe. I just can’t work out the logic of a Centrally determined local lockdown, seems something that should be locally determined. Then you hear that Tory MP’s are demanding that their areas are in a low tier, what’s the point of science, if it’s all determined by political allegiance and shoutiness?

Sounds like very random figures based on zero logic... So pretty consistent with everything the Prime Oaf has done to date.

Sounds familiar.... McIndoe?

Sadly, the attitude expressed is one reason why the Government are delaying, that, plus the fact that they have not yet learnt that there is a massive difference between National League and Premiership. There is no logical reason why limited attendances could not attend outdoor sporting fixtures, it’s really just a mix of ignorance, prejudice, incompetence and lack of Tory donors in football that are delaying things.

Yup, then another lockdown late January because Christmas spread the virus. At some point, somebody might realise that large indoor gatherings, with lots of contact are not a good idea right now. Sadly, the virus will not take a Christmas holiday.

Just a few thoughts, maybe use people who know what they are doing for T&T, similar for PPE procurement, maybe use companies with experience rather than dodgy mates. Watch and learn from Europe. Be pro-active. Clear and consistent messaging. Oh, and the other small suggestion, actually have a plan of some sort. Oh yes, and a competent team to manage things rather than just clueless numpties doing Cummings bidding.

Take the positive view, there are many that can behave, you can identify who is sitting in which seat, we will probably have more ST’s than available seats... If people transgress, don’t invite them back until the crisis has eased.

Simple fact is that the virus is likely to be around for some time, so we have to work out a way to live with it, balancing risk and economy. The focus should be on what we CAN do safely. Science seems to suggest that risk of transmission outdoors is much lower, so let’s look at how it can be done safely. All very well to be risk averse, but mental well-being is important, and damage to mental health could do a lot more damage than the virus.

I can’t spell 13 and totally disagree with you. Goodbye

Possible, but why it needs looking at separately for each of the levels, to work out what CAN be done and what restrictions will need to apply.A lot of National League side will struggle to stage FA Cup games without fans, and I think the League is being suspended, as they just cannot afford to stage the games. If only football donated money to the Tory party, or Cummings was a fan... Solutions would soon be found.

There has to be a realistic review of this, as there is a massive difference between Conference North and South and Man Utd. In a Country where 23 hours in Spoons is allowed, but a number of socially distanced fans in open air are not permitted, something must be wrong. Europe seems to be managing it well, and protecting sporting clubs should be important. We seem to be falling for the Government BS blame shifting and trying to punish ourselves. Sorry, let’s have leadership, consistent messaging, taking it seriously, trying to balance the various needs, proper planning, not just making it up as they go along. Maybe even see what scientist say.

I’ve just lost the point of your argument, how it relates to small attendances at a fairly low level (Saving clubs), and why that’s so wrong when more risky activities are permitted. The science I read suggests that virus infection outdoors is low risk, and social distancing at Twerton Park is hardly difficult.

I think what really annoyed me was Gove, stating that he had seen Arsenal fans, so knew all about football. The break point should be questioned, what level can be played safely, what crowd limit balances business v risk, what does the science say, could it be done with ST holders only? Actually try and make it happen, safely.

Think you’ve massively missed the point, you can’t have large crowds, but you have to look at L1, L2 and particularly, National League. There is absolutely no reason why you cannot have limited attendances at that level, a whole lot safer than sitting in a pub, no mask, and closer contact. And indoors where the virus spreads a lot more. Germany seems to manage well.

I can understand some of the logic, it just seems a blanket decision affecting clubs with attendances varying from 200 to 50k+. Gove wittered about Premiership, ignoring the fact that 5 of the 7 levels are totally different. A competent and focussed Government would approach sport with a far more positive approach, engaging and trying to support Clubs with policy appropriate for each individual level.

I thought that for the first time, this Government might actually be sensible, and realise that restricted attendances at League One and below will be perfectly safe and manageable, and keep the clubs afloat. Championship may be a bit more difficult, but should be achievable, albeit with a low percentage. I just find it odd that I can’t watch Bath City safely in a socially distanced manner, in a crowd of <1,000, but could drink from 7am to 10pm in a Wetherspoons.

No worries, all very vague right now. On the BBC Sport site