frenchred Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 1 hour ago, Silvio Dante said: As expected, back on from Tuesday with postponements considered on game by game basis: I am thinking of going to Burnley, but when will a decision be made? I am a Supporter of queen/king and Country but don't believe football should stop apart from day of funeral 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 (edited) The kids football being cancelled stuff, depends on who you are as to how well it was abided by it seems... Not that I disagree with a decision to play on at whatever level if a) Safe to do so and b) Adequate respect shown but there is a contrast... https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/09/11/eton-college-ignores-fas-ban-football-queens-death/ One rule for one...? Edited September 12, 2022 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAmNick Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 18 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: The kids football being cancelled stuff, depends on who you are as to how well it was abided by it seems... Not that I disagree with a decision to play on at whatever level if a) Safe to do so and b) Adequate respect shown but there is a contrast... https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/09/11/eton-college-ignores-fas-ban-football-queens-death/ One rule for one...? I walked through Greville Smythe Park at around 9am on Saturday and there were two groups of 15-20 kids there training. I've obviously forwarded pictures of all concerned on to the police. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 1 minute ago, IAmNick said: I walked through Greville Smythe Park at around 9am on Saturday and there were two groups of 15-20 kids there training. I've obviously forwarded pictures of all concerned on to the police. FA said no matches. No mention that you couldn't have training sessions... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 (edited) 2 minutes ago, IAmNick said: I walked through Greville Smythe Park at around 9am on Saturday and there were two groups of 15-20 kids there training. I've obviously forwarded pictures of all concerned on to the police. Training yes, match though? Or training pre-game... Not especially bothered at actually playing on, more that it appears Eton took a different path. I think the decision to cancel was stupid and unnecessary. Edited September 12, 2022 by Mr Popodopolous 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAmNick Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 1 minute ago, The Bard said: FA said no matches. No mention that you couldn't have training sessions... 1 minute ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Training yes, match though? Or training pre-game... Not especially bothered at actually playing on, more that it appears Eton took a different path. I think the decision to cancel was stupid and unnecessary. Aaah fair enough, my mistake - I thought I saw some comments earlier in the thread that people weren't allowed to do training either! Probably makes my extremely loud rendition of GSTK in their direction seem even more strange now then 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sephjnr Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 41 minutes ago, frenchred said: I am thinking of going to Burnley, but when will a decision be made? I am a Supporter of queen/king and Country but don't believe football should stop apart from day of funeral Even if it is going ahead good luck getting to it (unless you drive) - coaches are sold out and Avanti aren't selling tickets for this weekend for the same bullshit they've been pulling for 6 weeks now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Just now, IAmNick said: Aaah fair enough, my mistake - I thought I saw some comments earlier in the thread that people weren't allowed to do training either! Probably makes my extremely loud rendition of GSTK in their direction seem even more strange now then I was pushing my club to turn the league games into friendlies but apparently that wouldn't have washed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAmNick Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Just now, The Bard said: I was pushing my club to turn the league games into friendlies but apparently that wouldn't have washed. Just turn up and start playing, and if the other team gets in the way that's not your fault? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sephjnr Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 1 minute ago, IAmNick said: Just turn up and start playing, and if the other team gets in the way that's not your fault? If I had a penny every time my mum said that I could buy out Avanti's contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 2 hours ago, IAmNick said: They let that go ahead though, and people had a right to boo it no matter what others thought of them. Why should this have been any different? For your point to make sense they would have had to have cracked down on the booers then, surely. In one situation they allowed people to express their opinion, in the other they didn't - that's not the same. You might disagree with them but that doesn't make them sick. Surely you can understand why some people around the world would have very strong negative feelings towards our country and by extension our monarchy... whether you agree with them or not. I expect there are a fair few world leaders revered in their own countries we'd both be happy to see the back of! If you are referring to my comment about the Black Lives Matter farce , in my opinion it is a farce , black lives don’t seem to matter ( which of course they do ) if you have shanked ( not my term but street language ) by another black person seems to be happening every day at the moment . I understand not everyone’s a royalist but if you don’t agree with it is there any need to boo or anything else just see the minute / or 2 out let others pay there respects then get on with supporting the team . Quite simple really . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sephjnr Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 8 minutes ago, redkev said: If you are referring to my comment about the Black Lives Matter farce , in my opinion it is a farce , black lives don’t seem to matter ( which of course they do ) if you have shanked ( not my term but street language ) by another black person seems to be happening every day at the moment . I understand not everyone’s a royalist but if you don’t agree with it is there any need to boo or anything else just see the minute / or 2 out let others pay there respects then get on with supporting the team . Quite simple really . You're not keeping your awful opinion to yourself, yet in the same post you expect others to do so. The word for that is 'hypocrisy'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dolman Pragmatist Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 43 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Training yes, match though? Or training pre-game... Not especially bothered at actually playing on, more that it appears Eton took a different path. I think the decision to cancel was stupid and unnecessary. It wasn’t even ‘matches’ that were banned, it was ‘fixtures’. Figure that out. My club’s youth players were out training yesterday, and my son’s team played an 11x11 ‘training match’ against another squad from his club. That was allowed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 1 hour ago, Mr Popodopolous said: The kids football being cancelled stuff, depends on who you are as to how well it was abided by it seems... Not that I disagree with a decision to play on at whatever level if a) Safe to do so and b) Adequate respect shown but there is a contrast... https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/09/11/eton-college-ignores-fas-ban-football-queens-death/ One rule for one...? I saw that yesterday and wondered whether it was a fake tweet, so didn’t react. But looks like it’s true. 53 minutes ago, IAmNick said: Just turn up and start playing, and if the other team gets in the way that's not your fault? Said Lee Johnson in his post-match interview 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 29 minutes ago, Davefevs said: I saw that yesterday and wondered whether it was a fake tweet, so didn’t react. But looks like it’s true. Said Lee Johnson in his post-match interview Schools football not run by FA. Organised entirely by schools 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 (edited) I posted a bit about policing of games the other day and referenced 'spotters'. @Davefevs and @MarcusX might be interested. More recently too. Surprised at Blackpool away seemingly having a strong police presence in the circs, doesn't strike me especially as a 'risk' game. Edited September 12, 2022 by Mr Popodopolous 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLRed Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Anyone know when the Preston game has been rearranged to? Not seen it anywhere… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 4 minutes ago, BLRed said: Anyone know when the Preston game has been rearranged to? Not seen it anywhere… Won't have been done yet, have to find a spare midweek slot that suits both and go from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Just now, Mr Popodopolous said: Won't have been done yet, have to find a spare midweek slot that suits both and go from there. There's a couple of weeks in November/December going free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 (edited) Arsenal v PSV is off on Thursday night. Based on that I can't see anything going ahead in London this weekend. Edited September 12, 2022 by Northern Red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty Swallocks Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 1 minute ago, ExiledAjax said: There's a couple of weeks in November/December going free. We’ve got Sheff United midweek in the first week of November & Lincoln in the cup the week after so there’s no free weeks that month. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 1 minute ago, Northern Red said: Arsenal v PSV is off on Thursday night. Based on that I can't see anything going ahead in London this weekend. Uefa precedent tends to mean forfeit if games off, especially with the tight turnarounds. Interesting to see how that goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 From the OS The EFL fixture programme will return as scheduled from Tuesday September 13th, with tributes to be paid to Her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II at grounds around the country. A minute’s silence will be held before City's matches at Norwich City (Tuesday, September 14th) and Burnley (Saturday, September 17th), with black armbands to be worn by participants, flags to be flown at half-mast and the National Anthem to be played in stadiums. With a national policing plan now in operation, the League and Clubs will continue to work with forces in respect of any challenges that may emerge regarding policing of specific fixtures. Consideration to individual circumstances will be made on a case-by-case basis, in line with standard match Safety Advisory Group (SAG) protocols. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calculus Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 2 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Uefa precedent tends to mean forfeit if games off, especially with the tight turnarounds. Interesting to see how that goes. Think there's bigger things going on at the moment, and clearly logistics are going to be very stretched around London. Am fairly sure thay even UEFA aren't sufficiently dense to be insisting on forfeits, but who knows. BTW, as massive numbers of people start going to London for the lying in state and funeral don't be surprised if police forces up and down the country send officers to help. All sorts of fixtures could be affected, not just those in London. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 1 minute ago, Jerseybean said: From the OS The EFL fixture programme will return as scheduled from Tuesday September 13th, with tributes to be paid to Her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II at grounds around the country. A minute’s silence will be held before City's matches at Norwich City (Tuesday, September 14th) and Burnley (Saturday, September 17th), with black armbands to be worn by participants, flags to be flown at half-mast and the National Anthem to be played in stadiums. With a national policing plan now in operation, the League and Clubs will continue to work with forces in respect of any challenges that may emerge regarding policing of specific fixtures. Consideration to individual circumstances will be made on a case-by-case basis, in line with standard match Safety Advisory Group (SAG) protocols. 13TH/14TH......Tues or Weds mix up on OS surely not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 7 minutes ago, Betty Swallocks said: We’ve got Sheff United midweek in the first week of November & Lincoln in the cup the week after so there’s no free weeks that month. We don't play a game between 12 Nov and 10 Dec due to the world cup. I know they won't reschedule to those weeks, but there are free days. We'd be without Semenyo. I don't think PNE have a single player who is likely to be in Qatar...maybe Olussunde for USA, but he's only got one cap from 2018 so it seems unlikely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 (edited) edit: ignore, just spotted it! Edited September 12, 2022 by Northern Red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinmans Love Child Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 5 minutes ago, Calculus said: Think there's bigger things going on at the moment, and clearly logistics are going to be very stretched around London. Am fairly sure thay even UEFA aren't sufficiently dense to be insisting on forfeits, but who knows. BTW, as massive numbers of people start going to London for the lying in state and funeral don't be surprised if police forces up and down the country send officers to help. All sorts of fixtures could be affected, not just those in London. Last year we were near St Ives when the G7 thing was on and they had police from all over the country staying in make shift camps to help out, so can defo see resources being utilised. FYI we also saw the 48 bus from Downend there, apparently they had a shortage of buses to bus the police around so even got them in from other places! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 16 minutes ago, Betty Swallocks said: We’ve got Sheff United midweek in the first week of November & Lincoln in the cup the week after so there’s no free weeks that month. Rd 4 is w/c 19th Dec (assuming we get through), so would leave midweek commencing 12th Dec 4 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: We don't play a game between 12 Nov and 10 Dec due to the world cup. I know they won't reschedule to those weeks, but there are free days. We'd be without Semenyo. I don't think PNE have a single player who is likely to be in Qatar...maybe Olussunde for USA, but he's only got one cap from 2018 so it seems unlikely. I wonder if both clubs agreed whether it could be arranged during the WC “period”? Just now, Tinmans Love Child said: FYI we also saw the 48 bus from Downend there, apparently they had a shortage of buses to bus the police around so even got them in from other places! That was a cover-up, driver took the wrong turn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 (edited) 38 minutes ago, Calculus said: Think there's bigger things going on at the moment, and clearly logistics are going to be very stretched around London. Am fairly sure thay even UEFA aren't sufficiently dense to be insisting on forfeits, but who knows. Without wishing to get political, Idk no reason in some ways that UEFA should move for the circs of one nation. The fact the Rangers game was moved and not postponed indicates that a forfeit might have been at risk. To play Devil's Advocate, why should they? Could play behind closed doors- no fans=no police required. A really crass, TLDR point might be...a potted version which I shouldn't post. Different sport but I see South Africa refused to add an extra day to the Test at The Oval. 38 minutes ago, Calculus said: BTW, as massive numbers of people start going to London for the lying in state and funeral don't be surprised if police forces up and down the country send officers to help. All sorts of fixtures could be affected, not just those in London. Yes that is possibly a factor too. Edited September 12, 2022 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 (edited) There would be nothing policing commitments notwithstanding, rescheduling to next midweek. There is a spare midweek slot in October too. Two in fact, weeks commencing 10th and 24th October 2022. Plus next week of course. The following free slot is after the WC. Edited September 12, 2022 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 2 minutes ago, Davefevs said: I wonder if both clubs agreed whether it could be arranged during the WC “period”? I suspect it would need sanctioning by FIFA, which wouldn't happen. There's likely some sort of commercial agreement between the FA/PL/EFL/FIFA that those weeks will be for WC games only and no one else can play football. Wouldn't want the EFL (and it's sponsors) taking viewers away from the glorious world cup of Qatar (and it's sponsors) now would we. Money > sense. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 29 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: There would be nothing policing commitments notwithstanding, rescheduling to next midweek. There is a spare midweek slot in October too. Two in fact, weeks commencing 10th and 24th October 2022. Plus next week of course. The following free slot is after the WC. That would (next week) , I believe, infringe on internationals. As a result we’d be without Semenyo and Conway (Sykes also potentially) so wouldn’t be keen even if allowed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 6 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: That would (next week) , I believe, infringe on internationals. As a result we’d be without Semenyo and Conway (Sykes also potentially) so wouldn’t be keen even if allowed. Ah would it? Good point hadn't fully appreciated just how long off it is. Okay week commencing 10th or 24th October it is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 (edited) 44 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Different sport but I see South Africa refused to add an extra day to the Test at The Oval. That’s only because they have such a tight turnaround before heading off on tour again and then the World Cup. Also may be something to do with the fact that England came home early last time we were over there. Edited September 12, 2022 by lenred 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 (edited) 13 minutes ago, lenred said: That’s only because they have such a tight turnaround before heading off on tour again and then the World Cup. Also may be something to do with the fact that England came home early last time we were over there. Thanks. Only saw the headline tbh, the tight turnaround is a significant issue for UEFA comps too though what with the WC. Certainly shouldn't disrupt a whole continents football schedule for the sad death of a monarch in one nation. Could also go behind closed doors for that. No fans=no police or reverse the fixtures although that has a huge impact on fans if course. All UEFA group games have to be completed by 3rd November. Precedent- they made Tottenham forfeit a Group decider despite a Covid outbreak as they couldn't find an alternative slot. Edited September 12, 2022 by Mr Popodopolous 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Chelsea v Liverpool and Man Utd v Leeds are reportedly set to be postponed. No official announcement yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 4 hours ago, sephjnr said: You're not keeping your awful opinion to yourself, yet in the same post you expect others to do so. The word for that is 'hypocrisy'. My so say awful opinion based on what . Oh awful because it’s not the same as your opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calculus Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 3 hours ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Without wishing to get political, Idk no reason in some ways that UEFA should move for the circs of one nation. The fact the Rangers game was moved and not postponed indicates that a forfeit might have been at risk. To play Devil's Advocate, why should they? Could play behind closed doors- no fans=no police required. A really crass, TLDR point might be...a potted version which I shouldn't post. Different sport but I see South Africa refused to add an extra day to the Test at The Oval. Yes that is possibly a factor too. I would hope that UEFA would be sympathetic to requests from any nation with 'special circumstances', not just us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Calculus said: I would hope that UEFA would be sympathetic to requests from any nation with 'special circumstances', not just us. That's a fair point, the logistics of it all are fairly terrible though- for any postponements of UEFA competition games due to the stupid well let us be honest, bought Winter World Cup- both bought and stupid. Actually surprised that the domestic Leagues and UEFA were fine with it but there we are. Edited September 12, 2022 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never to the dark side Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Silvio Dante Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 And Brighton vs Palace. Was due to be off due to rail strikes but as those now cancelled, assume policing reasons. It’s a fierce rivalry… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Announcement on the return of football matches Last weekend, English football united together to honour and remember Her Majesty the Queen. We would like to express our thanks and gratitude to everyone across our game for their support and understanding as we paid respect to our long-standing Patron of The Football Association, Queen Elizabeth II. After a period of pause and reflection for our national game, we can confirm that fixtures will resume as scheduled, including matches from the Barclays Women’s Super League and Barclays Women’s Championship, the Emirates FA Cup Second Round Qualifying, Vitality Women’s FA Cup, the National League System [NLS], Steps 1-6, including the Vanarama National Leagues, the Women’s Football Pyramid [WFP], Tiers 3-7, and all matches across grassroots football in England. Isuzu FA Trophy and FA Youth Cup matches will return this evening. All matches held at stadiums are subject to leagues and clubs working with the relevant authorities to stage these fixtures, as usual practice. We will be recommending to clubs, leagues and competitions across the country that a minute’s silence is observed before matches are played, and that black armbands should be worn where possible. All flags at Wembley Stadium and St. George’s Park will continue to fly at half-mast this week and over the weekend. The FA can also confirm that all scheduled football matches will be postponed on the day of Her Majesty the Queen’s funeral on Monday 19 September. Our thoughts at this time remain with His Majesty King Charles III, our president, HRH The Prince of Wales, and the whole of the Royal Family. Play Safe Weekend 17-18 September 2022 Thank you for all of your collective efforts regarding the planned Play Safe Weekend. This will now be postponed as we understand that clubs and leagues may wish to focus on paying their respects as football resumes this week. Re-scheduled dates for this important campaign will be agreed with stakeholders, and we will communicate them as soon as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: And Brighton vs Palace. Was due to be off due to rail strikes but as those now cancelled, assume policing reasons. It’s a fierce rivalry… Genuine antipathy there and it's nothing to do with geography. I appreciate that is a parody of some kind but it's not a friendly rivalry afaik. See Gillingham v Swindon for an example of unfriendly yet non geographical rivalry. Back to Brighton v Crystal Palace, google crowd trouble or fighting for that one, you might be surprised. Definitely a risk match. Edited September 12, 2022 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calculus Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Mr Popodopolous said: That's a fair point, the logistics of it all are fairly terrible though- for any postponements of UEFA competition games due to the stupid well let us be honest, bought Winter World Cup- both bought and stupid. Actually surprised that the domestic Leagues and UEFA were fine with it but there we are. Quite honestly I don't get some of outrage about the postponement of one game in what are sad times for the country. The way some talk it's as though their human rights have been abolished. By the time the Norwich and Burnley games roll round all this will be forgotten - a very small blip in life's journey. Personally I'm a lot more annoyed about the World Cup for any number of reasons. I would add to that fixtures being reorganised to suit Sky, bubble games, ticket prices, anything to do with the Premiership and the very existence of Bristol Rovers and their appalling excuse of a manager. That's me done for now, sorry about the rant - might go and lie in a dark room for a whole. Edited September 12, 2022 by Calculus 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 8 hours ago, The Dolman Pragmatist said: There have been plenty of world leaders that have been parents and grandparents who you would not want to mourn. Everyone is entitled to their own views, but the present censorship by media (the failure to air anything that suggests anything other than an overwhelmingly positive view of the late Queen) is bound to frustrate those who don’t share those feelings. I doubt that many people are actually happy about the Queen’s death (yes, that’s ‘death’, not ‘passing’) but there may be many who are disinterested or indifferent, and I’m not sure why their view is any less valid than anyone else’s, whether you agree with them or not. Regardless of media blackout...what has 'celebrating' a death got to do with your view? You can have differing views...of course. But Celebrating a death? Really! That's sick imo. You can not agree with the monarchy or the Queen...but celebrating anyone's death is just weird to me. There view it is no less valid...no one has said that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 10 hours ago, Port Said Red said: Fine. Then we should cancel football anytime a prominent person dies, in case there are potentially people in the crowd who may have disagreed with their views or politics. I certainly don’t agree with the cancellations, FWIW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calculus Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Actually, a question for the Norwich game: The Queen is being brought down to Buckingham Palace tomorrow evening. Wednesday will be the day that she will be moved to Westminster Hall for the lying in state I imagine that of those driving will normally go via the M25, when London bound travel is likely to be hell on wheels. So, questions: Would you prefer a postponement? Will you still go even if it's on? Never been to Norwich but thinking about it this time. Maybe the M5 option and then across will be better than the M25 route. Interested in any thoughts from experienced folk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 6 minutes ago, Calculus said: Actually, a question for the Norwich game: The Queen is being brought down to Buckingham Palace tomorrow evening. Wednesday will be the day that she will be moved to Westminster Hall for the lying in state I imagine that of those driving will normally go via the M25, when London bound travel is likely to be hell on wheels. So, questions: Would you prefer a postponement? Will you still go even if it's on? Never been to Norwich but thinking about it this time. Maybe the M5 option and then across will be better than the M25 route. Interested in any thoughts from experienced folk. If possible always keep clear of M25 M5 M42 M6 South A14 A11 for me 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 44 minutes ago, spudski said: You can have differing views...of course. But Celebrating a death? Really! That's sick imo. I dunno. Had I been around in 1945 I reckon I'd have partied hard on news of Hitlers death. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 2 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: I dunno. Had I been around in 1945 I reckon I'd have partied hard on news of Hitlers death. I was just waiting for that one to be thrown in the ring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted September 12, 2022 Admin Share Posted September 12, 2022 27 minutes ago, Calculus said: Actually, a question for the Norwich game: The Queen is being brought down to Buckingham Palace tomorrow evening. Wednesday will be the day that she will be moved to Westminster Hall for the lying in state I imagine that of those driving will normally go via the M25, when London bound travel is likely to be hell on wheels. So, questions: Would you prefer a postponement? Will you still go even if it's on? Never been to Norwich but thinking about it this time. Maybe the M5 option and then across will be better than the M25 route. Interested in any thoughts from experienced folk. Won't have any impact on us at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 1 hour ago, spudski said: I was just waiting for that one to be thrown in the ring It was between him and Pol Pot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAmNick Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 1 hour ago, spudski said: I was just waiting for that one to be thrown in the ring I was resisting which is why I didn't reply tbh. My current day go-to was going to be Kissinger. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinmans Love Child Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 I thought the football decision was bad, Center Parcs are losing for 24 hours on the Monday of the funeral, so those in a Friday to Friday break are getting kicked out at 10am Monday and have been told to find alternative accommodation for 1 night! I would refuse to leave personally 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Tinmans Love Child said: I thought the football decision was bad, Center Parcs are losing for 24 hours on the Monday of the funeral, so those in a Friday to Friday break are getting kicked out at 10am Monday and have been told to find alternative accommodation for 1 night! I would refuse to leave personally That is a shocker. edit: I assumed this would be for those people who were doing Mon-Fri. Oh no, everyone!!! The Gerald Ratner of Holidays. This will rebound massively I suspect. Edited September 13, 2022 by Davefevs 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinmans Love Child Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 55 minutes ago, Davefevs said: That is a shocker. edit: I assumed this would be for those people who were doing Mon-Fri. Oh no, everyone!!! The Gerald Ratner of Holidays. This will rebound massively I suspect. If they cancelled all activities, shut the pool and restaurant, and just left people in lodges then I think everyone would say fair enough, but if you’ve travelled far to get there, what exactly can you do! Shocking! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 No riding your bike on Monday either….British Cycling (association) says so. This country is going mad. Center Parcs getting ripped apart on twitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Davefevs said: No riding your bike on Monday either….British Cycling (association) says so. This country is going mad. Center Parcs getting ripped apart on twitter. It'll all be over in a week Dave. Thanjjfu Avoid the main channels, the news I know I have as much as I can outside of sport, watch those things you have been putting off on catchup, by middle of next week things should be back to normal... Edited September 13, 2022 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 10 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: It'll all be over in a week Dave. Thanjjfu Avoid the main channels, the news I know I have as much as I can outside of sport, watch those things you have been putting off on catchup, by middle of next week things should be back to normal... I’m just staggered by the reaction and the ludicrous decisions being made. I don’t go out on my bike, I don’t go to Center Parcs, but I just can’t believe what I’m reading. This country has gradually succumbed to being frightened to death to make a common sense decision, they are doubling down on making bad decisions. As for Center Parcs, closing on a “bank holiday” - usually their MO is to charge customers 5x as much. 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 On 12/09/2022 at 19:02, Calculus said: Actually, a question for the Norwich game: The Queen is being brought down to Buckingham Palace tomorrow evening. Wednesday will be the day that she will be moved to Westminster Hall for the lying in state I imagine that of those driving will normally go via the M25, when London bound travel is likely to be hell on wheels. So, questions: Would you prefer a postponement? Will you still go even if it's on? Never been to Norwich but thinking about it this time. Maybe the M5 option and then across will be better than the M25 route. Interested in any thoughts from experienced folk. On 12/09/2022 at 19:11, redkev said: If possible always keep clear of M25 M5 M42 M6 South A14 A11 for me That or - M4 A420 M40 A421 A428 A14 A11. Same kinda time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Superb at Preston v Burnley. Impeccable. What do the FA and EFL know. We should have been doing that last Saturday. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Shortest "minute" I've ever seen at Anfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Sinclair Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Just now, Northern Red said: Shortest "minute" I've ever seen at Anfield. I thought that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Mr Popodopolous said: It'll all be over in a week Dave. Thanjjfu Avoid the main channels, the news I know I have as much as I can outside of sport, watch those things you have been putting off on catchup, by middle of next week things should be back to normal... At least we have Netflix etc now. It was unavoidable in 1997. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 2 minutes ago, Northern Red said: Shortest "minute" I've ever seen at Anfield. They did say it would be a "moments" silence tbf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 1 minute ago, Ronnie Sinclair said: I thought that! 25 seconds I counted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 UEFA have denied permission to Man City , Chelsea & Rangers to play the National Anthem before their Champs League games tomorrow night *********** unbelievable I hope they do it , await the fines , and then tell UEFA to get ******** 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 2 hours ago, Davefevs said: I’m just staggered by the reaction and the ludicrous decisions being made. I don’t go out on my bike, I don’t go to Center Parcs, but I just can’t believe what I’m reading. This country has gradually succumbed to being frightened to death to make a common sense decision, they are doubling down on making bad decisions. As for Center Parcs, closing on a “bank holiday” - usually their MO is to charge customers 5x as much. You could probably still get a vaccine on Monday. They’ll never close that down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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