Agreed. Utter madness. We must move on and get our heads around the fact, because it is a fact, that science and common sense and politicians will not allow any mass gatherings for sporting events, concerts etc until mass vaccination has taken place. No football, as we know it, for 18 months. We could possibly have football behind closed doors which would be a very poor alternative to the real thing, but I think that all involved would have to sign disclaimers - essentially agreeing that in return for their pay, and the chance to play and win trophies, they would give up their right to sue their clubs and/or football authorities. The debate for me is whether that is worth doing or not? I reckon most young and fit footballers would be straining at the leash to play and get paid well for playing whether or not there was anyone in the grounds. If the NHS are on top of the virus then the few cases of coronavirus generated by the matches could be dealt with - especially given the recent agreement of players to support the nhs. So, it will all turn on whether TV and advertisers think that the product of football without a crowd atmosphere is worth paying for and is saleable to the public. Given that the fans of the biggest Prem clubs are plastic armchair sorts who don't go anyway, and that there are hours of unfilled TV schedules on sports channels, I think TV will pay a price, albeit significantly reduced, for such a product for as long as the crisis continues. Thoughts?Watching the news they are talking about a possible second wave of infections and the PL is considering playing games albeit behind closed doors. Utter madness and greed and the players will surely not agree to return until it is safe.
Just seen on bbcnews web site Danish football plans drive-in football. Games to be played behind close doors when games resume and big screens put up in the car parks so supporters can watch from their cars.
Why would anyone bother?
Just seen on bbcnews web site Danish football plans drive-in football. Games to be played behind close doors when games resume and big screens put up in the car parks so supporters can watch from their cars.
Fans of which teams are plastics ?Agreed. Utter madness. We must move on and get our heads around the fact, because it is a fact, that science and common sense and politicians will not allow any mass gatherings for sporting events, concerts etc until mass vaccination has taken place. No football, as we know it, for 18 months. We could possibly have football behind closed doors which would be a very poor alternative to the real thing, but I think that all involved would have to sign disclaimers - essentially agreeing that in return for their pay, and the chance to play and win trophies, they would give up their right to sue their clubs and/or football authorities. The debate for me is whether that is worth doing or not? I reckon most young and fit footballers would be straining at the leash to play and get paid well for playing whether or not there was anyone in the grounds. If the NHS are on top of the virus then the few cases of coronavirus generated by the matches could be dealt with - especially given the recent agreement of players to support the nhs. So, it will all turn on whether TV and advertisers think that the product of football without a crowd atmosphere is worth paying for and is saleable to the public. Given that the fans of the biggest Prem clubs are plastic armchair sorts who don't go anyway, and that there are hours of unfilled TV schedules on sports channels, I think TV will pay a price, albeit significantly reduced, for such a product for as long as the crisis continues. Thoughts?
Absolutely. This season isn't ever getting finished. And next season is looking doubtful as well.Watching the news they are talking about a possible second peak of infections and the PL is considering playing games albeit behind closed doors. Utter madness and greed and the players will surely not agree to return until it is safe.
Sorry, but that's saying that if anyone contracted this disease, and dies of it, well, it's Ok, the NHS can cope.If the NHS are on top of the virus then the few cases of coronavirus generated by the matches could be dealt with -
And how would you get away at 80 minutes?They would have to have toilet facilities, would be some queue at half time if only one allowed at a time, whoever was last would probably have peed themselves before their turn!
Agreed. Utter madness. We must move on and get our heads around the fact, because it is a fact, that science and common sense and politicians will not allow any mass gatherings for sporting events, concerts etc until mass vaccination has taken place. No football, as we know it, for 18 months. We could possibly have football behind closed doors which would be a very poor alternative to the real thing, but I think that all involved would have to sign disclaimers - essentially agreeing that in return for their pay, and the chance to play and win trophies, they would give up their right to sue their clubs and/or football authorities. The debate for me is whether that is worth doing or not? I reckon most young and fit footballers would be straining at the leash to play and get paid well for playing whether or not there was anyone in the grounds. If the NHS are on top of the virus then the few cases of coronavirus generated by the matches could be dealt with - especially given the recent agreement of players to support the nhs. So, it will all turn on whether TV and advertisers think that the product of football without a crowd atmosphere is worth paying for and is saleable to the public. Given that the fans of the biggest Prem clubs are plastic armchair sorts who don't go anyway, and that there are hours of unfilled TV schedules on sports channels, I think TV will pay a price, albeit significantly reduced, for such a product for as long as the crisis continues. Thoughts?