Coronavirus: Football Discussion Thread

[Onholiday(somemightsay)]

We’re used to it anyway
Empty seats at home

Exactly - we don't want to start throwing the players a curve-ball by filling the place........;-)

 

[M18CTID]

it’s a good day for conspiracy theories lol.

Btw there is no point in closing off football games if schools, gyms, cinemas and theatres etc are still open.

I agree Tim - it has to be all or nothing.

Nobody wants this game to go ahead in front of a full stadium more than me - with a decent chance of going through and also the chance to stick it to UEFA, it's close to a perfect storm for us, but if the decision gets made then we have to accept it.

 

[mikemcfc]

You said fuck-all about that. All you posted was a conspiracy theory as to why Real Madrid want the game to be played behind closed doors.

I did say that, exactly that, my quote below.
and yes I do wonder about their motive if they are asking NOW, when no other games in England are. I haven't seen where any official forcasts are predicting that in the next week.

then leave their fans at home. No other games in England are behind close doors yet. If things get out of control by then and all games are, or even cancelled altogether, fine, you have to do what's best. but to single out our game? right.

 

[Rochdale Blue]

The ballboys and players should be told to cough and sneeze every time a Madrid player comes near them.

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

If the UK government are still allowing games in the UK with spectators when the Real game arrives , then UEFA should simply ban away fans and toe the line of our the UK's health experts , it may be UEFA's glamour cup but its our f*cking country and we get to decide .......................... f*ck UEFA.

 

[MCFC1993]

That's joins the PSG-Dortmund game and Valencia-Atalanta.

Shocked with the situation esculating here and in Spain that Liverpool-Atletico isn't.

Would expect our government to get their arse in gear this week, so I assume City-Real Madrid is going to join the list.

 

[MCFC1993]

Almost certain this game will be behind closed doors.

They've just done it with the Barca-Napoli game and now they're discussing the Bayern-Chelsea game.

It simply won't be safe to go ahead in front of fans.

 

[FCBarca]

Barcelona vs Napoli, to be played behind closed doors - official. At least Alba will be pleased

 

[@BluePhil8]

The best protest will be routing Madrid.

 

[Elliot houghton]

Everyone going Mary Ds if it's beind closed doors then

 

[cptaidan88]

La Liga's next two rounds of games to be behind closed doors. Scuppers my trip to Vigo somewhat this weekend (not important in the scheme of things I suppose).

Ekstraklasa (Polish League) behind closed doors until further notice.

 

[its a Barm]

this is a very strange situation games behind closed doors, does this mean wembley semi and final, and it would also mean no parade for red scouse ha ha ha and they dont get to see the winning game, i love this virus.

 

[Rhineland]

Mönchengladbach - Köln also behind closed doors tomorrow.

 

[M18CTID]

I did say that, exactly that, my quote below.
and yes I do wonder about their motive if they are asking NOW, when no other games in England are. I haven't seen where any official forcasts are predicting that in the next week.

Not originally. Anyway, it's snowballing now with games all over being played behind closed doors. You can bet we will follow suit shortly

 

[B\connellblue]

Almost certain this game will be behind closed doors.

They've just done it with the Barca-Napoli game and now they're discussing the Bayern-Chelsea game.

It simply won't be safe to go ahead in front of fans.

The horse has well and truly bolted at this stage. It's a given now that it has spread exponentially. I work with the fire service and our Drivers and EFRs have been told that when the ambulance drivers and EMTs inevitably contract the virus we will be asked to man the ambulances.

 

[dozzie26]

this is a very strange situation games behind closed doors, does this mean wembley semi and final, and it would also mean no parade for red scouse ha ha ha and they dont get to see the winning game, i love this virus.

99% of their fanbase has never seen a game anyway. The 1% will be staunch fans, who are the only ones missing out. Then you've got the rich overseas and corporate fans who would pay thousands for a ticket to be there.

 

[Wanderingwolf]

 

[Ribchester]

Assistant CMO only this morning stated there is absolutely no risk to banning major gatherings the scientific evidence which our government use goes as far as saying you are safer in an outdoor gathering than being in a closed office or even at home. This needs to be challenged now by city and get the govt to get into uefa now

just to be on the safe side we need to bring the protests forward to tomorrow night especially as it’s on sky. At best it will be a good dress rehearsal

you never know Arsenal might even join the party

 

[TheThirdDeano]

Interesting no-ones touting the idea clanfield has to be behind closed doors.

suppose it’s vital to the powers that be that the kop end suck the ball in the net

 

[cptaidan88]

Sort of vindicates the decision to play your game behind close doors, but understand how disappointing/frustrating it is for your supporters.

Sounds as though he attended the game on Friday night and met all the team.