Everton (A) | Game Postponed

[Metalartin]

Corona which is on offer a lot these days.
Sounded like you were referring to the virus

Yeah, I should have put 'Corona Extra' to be clear it wasn't a pun. I was being lazy, I guess. If I'd have said "no pun" though, it would have probably have had the opposite effect.

 

[citizen_maine]

It sounds like we were not consulted or involved in the discussions regarding the postponement, we were just informed when the decision was made which isnt great tbf. The conclusion of those discussions was the correct decision but the match involved 2 teams so both should have been part of the discussion.

I get what you're saying, but at the end of the day what would/could you have been consulted about? If the decision has to be made by the PL based on info supplied by City, then you have no input. It is however, poor by PL if they've not given details why.

 

[Uncle Wally One Ball]

I think the possible issue is the Premier League just informing the club of a decision, possibly contravening previously agreed protocols, without providing all of the information.

I've got no issue with the match being postponed but there has to be transparency around the decision making.

Which there wont be to anybody's satisfaction 4 hrs before the event. When all info can be provided it will be good and proper and a sensible decision. A spreading virus and daily tests will result in late calls and news. Nobody wants to have it do they.

 

[give it to gordon]

From what I can gather our side, the issue seems to be that we were not involved in the discussion but just told of the outcome.

Thats not to say we wouldnt have agreed etc as its the correct call but if we were still planning for a game, with fans, security, staff, stewards and catering etc all preparung for matchday, totally unaware that you had reported the new cases to the PL and were discussing or requesting postponing the game then you can understand why we dont appear to be happy.

so its the premier league that kept you in the dark about the match might not go ahead ok i understand your point

 

[TomDixie]

well i would guess there has been an out break of covid19 in the City camp and City and the premier league want to be sure its under control and that City wont endanger other teams etc or themselves. What else do Everton need to know ?

And that would be reasonable.

However, Everton should know exactly who has Covid, when were the Prem informed, under what basis has the decision been made, has the protocol been broken and why etc.

Basically, Everton should know everything there is to know and shouldn't have to request it. I can't see why this is an issue with anyone?

 

[TomDixie]

Which there wont be to anybody's satisfaction 4 hrs before the event. When all info can be provided it will be good and proper and a sensible decision. A spreading virus and daily tests will result in late calls and news. Nobody wants to have it do they.

Then the protocol needs to be clarified for the benefit of everyone.

 

[Uncle Wally One Ball]

Then the protocol needs to be clarified for the benefit of everyone.

To ensure what?

 

[give it to gordon]

And that would be reasonable.

However, Everton should know exactly who has Covid, when were the Prem informed, under what basis has the decision been made, has the protocol been broken and why etc.

Basically, Everton should know everything there is to know and shouldn't have to request it. I can't see why this is an issue with anyone?

ask liverpool sure they could hack our pc's and tell you ;)

 

[1961_vintage]

The concern of the "football family" as to the health and well-being of the players and staff of Manchester City is touching.

 

[TomDixie]

To ensure what?

That games are called off against a measurable criteria agreed by and understood by the Prem shareholders, for fairness.