Bristol Rob Posted December 8, 2021 Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 Sounds like it's only a few hours away from being introduced. I know we had a thread on this at the start of the rollout of jabs and views were mixed, but seeing as it's being widely reported that it'll be announced today, what are the thoughts now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Watts Posted December 8, 2021 Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 1 minute ago, Bristol Rob said: Sounds like it's only a few hours away from being introduced. I know we had a thread on this at the start of the rollout of jabs and views were mixed, but seeing as it's being widely reported that it'll be announced today, what are the thoughts now? Maybe move it to the politics forum. I don't have a problem with the passports myself, but understand how some would. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted December 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, Steve Watts said: Maybe move it to the politics forum. I don't have a problem with the passports myself, but understand how some would. Only put it here as it's a football matter, not a political one. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted December 8, 2021 Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 Certainly going to make the logistics of it all more complicated. Hope the club already have plans in place. I won't be attending for other reasons but wouldn't have a problem with it. Just need to allow a bit more time for getting in and have your passport at hand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted December 8, 2021 Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 15 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: Sounds like it's only a few hours away from being introduced. I know we had a thread on this at the start of the rollout of jabs and views were mixed, but seeing as it's being widely reported that it'll be announced today, what are the thoughts now? Happy for it to come in as COVID numbers are ramping back up and anything to help the NHS is welcome IMHO. Hoping City / Bears have plans in place for organising it and how the logistics will impact upon match days. Can see it being a mare tbh! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kid in the Riot Posted December 8, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 Given Omicron is predicted to be the predominant covid variant by Christmas/New Year, and as yet there is no evidence that the first two-dose vaccine has a significant impact against it, it feels like another ill-thought out policy. Most likely being introduced to distract us from other matters (can't think what...) 13 2 3 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted December 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 Once again, the MODS of this forum being as in touch as the Tories. Doesn't matter WHO introduces Plan B, but rather the impact on those who go to games and how they might decide not to bother, will get there earlier, will use or won't use public transport. So I maintain football chat is still the right place for this! 4 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted December 8, 2021 Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 1 minute ago, Bristol Rob said: Once again, the MODS of this forum being as in touch as the Tories. Doesn't matter WHO introduces Plan B, but rather the impact on those who go to games and how they might decide not to bother, will get there earlier, will use or won't use public transport. So I maintain football chat is still the right place for this! Agree. Could have a good guess who’s done it as well. Annoying that they do it tbh but it’s their ball I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted December 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/boris-johnsons-plan-b-announcement-6321224 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red7 Posted December 8, 2021 Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 A good idea in my book. But so many months too late. 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted December 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 3 minutes ago, TomF said: Go on because it wasn’t me if that’s what you’re suggesting Alright, Shaggy! (I never implied it was anyone, before people get upset!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted December 8, 2021 Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Kid in the Riot said: Given Omicron is predicted to be the predominant covid variant by Christmas/New Year, and as yet there is no evidence that the first two-dose vaccine has a significant impact against it, it feels like another ill-thought out policy. Most likely being introduced to distract us from other matters (can't think what...) Someone just now on the radio said they appear to have confirmed that 2 jabs is not enough but the booster will be 1 hour ago, Bristol Rob said: Once again, the MODS of this forum being as in touch as the Tories. Doesn't matter WHO introduces Plan B, but rather the impact on those who go to games and how they might decide not to bother, will get there earlier, will use or won't use public transport. So I maintain football chat is still the right place for this! I agree with this, it’s a different topic to the general one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never to the dark side Posted December 8, 2021 Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 or soon after could effect our travel to football games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted December 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 1 minute ago, TomF said: Oh he’s late starting the thing. Is he ever on time for anything Probably at a party. 1 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totterdown's Finest Posted December 8, 2021 Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 I bet it won't be an apology. For anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted December 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 1 minute ago, TomF said: Plan B it is then Which will of course IMPACT FOOTBALL. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted December 8, 2021 Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 Outside crowds of 4k? (no Chernobyl jokes pls) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted December 8, 2021 Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 1 minute ago, Bristol Rob said: Which will of course IMPACT FOOTBALL. PCR test will be needed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted December 8, 2021 Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 (edited) 41 minutes ago, TomF said: Go on because it wasn’t me if that’s what you’re suggesting Not suggesting that at all? Not sure why the passive aggressive answer? At a guess it would be Phantom. He used to move anything COVID related back in the day from the main forum, even when I and many others thought it a very relative discussion to football. As I said though it’s you and the other moderators ball and you can do what you want with it. Edited December 8, 2021 by lenred 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted December 8, 2021 Admin Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 Just now, lenred said: Not suggesting that at all? Not sure why the passive aggressive answer? At a guess it would be Phantom. He used to move anything COVID related back in the day, even when I and many others thought it very relative discussion to football. As I said though it’s your guys ball and you can go what you want me with it! Yes it was me because as always the topic will go off on a tangent, as always these threads are already going off topic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted December 8, 2021 Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Kid in the Riot said: Given Omicron is predicted to be the predominant covid variant by Christmas/New Year, and as yet there is no evidence that the first two-dose vaccine has a significant impact against it, it feels like another ill-thought out policy. Most likely being introduced to distract us from other matters (can't think what...) I saw earlier data showing there are 331 cases of known Omicron in the EU, with no known hospitalisations as of yesterday. There are presumably an unknown number of further cases where someone is either asymptomatic, refused to be tested or has not been identified as having Omicron. It's way too early to say that means Omicron is milder, or that it won't cause hospitalisations in the future. However it also surely suggests the vaccines are doing something? Agree it is an ill-thought out policy but an absence of evidence is not evidence of absence. The likelihood is vaccines have an impact. We just don't know how much yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted December 8, 2021 Admin Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 16 minutes ago, TomF said: Oh he’s late starting the thing. Is he ever on time for anything Was always scheduled for after 18:03 4 minutes ago, Super said: PCR test will be needed? No,just as before. Two jabs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted December 8, 2021 Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 Just now, phantom said: Yes it was me because as always the topic will go off on a tangent, as always these threads are already going off topic. It’s football related though. Very very much so. But your call. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted December 8, 2021 Admin Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 Just now, lenred said: It’s football related though. Very very much so. But your call. Very true, but it's those that take it off topic that ruin discussions. But agree with your point 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daored Posted December 8, 2021 Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 Gosh Laura with an unexpected blow there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Watts Posted December 8, 2021 Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 2 hours ago, Bristol Rob said: Only put it here as it's a football matter, not a political one. Yeah, apologies, I hadn't appreciated that the vaccine passport was going to impact on outdoor events. I still stand by my stance that I don't have any problem with it myself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted December 8, 2021 Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 Crikey! With the terrorist threat security checks and the vaccine passport checks before you even get to the turnstiles, better get there mid morning for a 3 o'clock K.O. 5 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loco Rojo Posted December 8, 2021 Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 (edited) 11 minutes ago, TomF said: A negative LFT is all you need. So basically you can order a pack, scan the QR code and say it’s negative.. (Not suggesting you are) but I struggle to understand why people would look for loop holes in this. Setting up the NHS app to show your double vaccination takes a matter of minutes and is simple. If you don't have a phone you can get a paper covid passport (I believe). Simple. If you can't have the jabs for medical reasons then I'm sure there must be some excemptions in place (rightly). If you're one of those that are anti vax or just couldn't be bothered to get vaccinated then **** em. No sympathy. The only thing that is more of a concern or unknown to me is how the club is going to be set up ready to check EVERYONE and whether staff actually will. Edited December 8, 2021 by Loco Rojo 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted December 8, 2021 Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 So, we will need one (or a negative test result) for AG but lower league clubs won`t provided their crowds are less than 5k? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted December 8, 2021 Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 Just now, Lanterne Rouge said: So, we will need one (or a negative test result) for AG but lower league clubs won`t provided their crowds are less than 5k? So much easier for Rovers. Most socially distanced place in Bristol. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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