Everton (A) | Game Postponed

[Gaz in Zurich]

I thought Covid cases had to be treated has injuries. So if we had 5 injuries, we would still put out a team

 

[Mid Wales blue]

Just been confirmed on prime, game off due to COVID-19

 

[BringBackSwales]

well, where do we fit them in, especially the FA Cup which will need the next round to take place? I can see the Rags pushing for the semi to be awarded to them.

No coincidence that you have panic in your nickname

 

[kaz7]

Ffs , when are we going to fit two games in and presumably the next one as well

 

[Beanhead]

Annoying as they will have key players back for the new date.

 

[SWPISHOME]

 

[Bluemoon dan]

So when's our next game going to be then?

 

[The1nvisibleMan]

Ffs , when are we going to fit two games in and presumably the next one as well

Gonna be a struggle isn’t it. Season is already mental

 

[Bluesince1979]

Oh fuck off 2020 and Covid . Done with it now

 

[BringBackSwales]

Surprised that fans are still being allowed in some games looking at the state of this.

Yep 2000 people sat close together at various London grounds (or more at Chelsea I reckon) was particularly fucking stupid

 

[MAG]

Manchester City FC can confirm that this evening’s Premier League fixture at Everton has been postponed.

After the latest round of Covid-19 testing, the club returned a number of positive cases, in addition to the four already reported on Christmas Day.

With the security of the bubble compromised, there posed a risk that the virus could spread further amongst the squad, the staff and potentially beyond.

Based on strong medical advice the Premier League, in consultation with both clubs, have decided to postpone the fixture.

All positive cases involving players and staff will observe a period of self-isolation in accordance with Premier League and UK Government protocol on quarantine. The first team training ground at City Football Academy will close for an indeterminate period, with the squad and associated bubble undergoing testing before any decision is made for training to resume.

Everyone at the Club wishes all of our colleagues a speedy recovery ahead of their return to work, training and competition.

 

[mosssideblue]

I thought Covid cases had to be treated has injuries. So if we had 5 injuries, we would still put out a team

Bein said it was because of an outbreak at City

 

[Ashleymcduff]

Annoying as they will have key players back for the new date.

So will we ?

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

as posted, Leyton Orient had no choice.

a little different, the next round had to be played the week after. but i've no doubt the rags will try

 

[SWPISHOME]

Yep 2000 people sat close together at various London grounds (or more at Chelsea I reckon) was particularly fucking stupid

And Liverpool putting 2,000 in the Kop End whilst leaving everywhere else empty.

 

[jimharri]

as posted, Leyton Orient had no choice.

We're not Leyton Orient. If anything is forced on the club, I wouldn't be surprised to see them going down the legal route.

 

[decmancity]

So where does this leave the Chelsea game?

 

[prestonibbo_mcfc]

Worrying how this will affect our other fixtures with the self isolating and CFA shutting down

 

[brummie blue]

Manchester City FC can confirm that this evening’s Premier League fixture at Everton has been postponed.

After the latest round of Covid-19 testing, the club returned a number of positive cases, in addition to the four already reported on Christmas Day.
With the security of the bubble compromised, there posed a risk that the virus could spread further amongst the squad, the staff and potentially beyond.
Based on strong medical advice the Premier League, in consultation with both clubs, have decided to postpone the fixture.
All positive cases involving players and staff will observe a period of self-isolation in accordance with Premier League and UK Government protocol on quarantine. The first team training ground at City Football Academy will close for an indeterminate period, with the squad and associated bubble undergoing testing before any decision is made for training to resume.
Everyone at the Club wishes all of our colleagues a speedy recovery ahead of their return to work, training and competition.


Can't see the games at Chelsea and Utd going ahead, looks like the virus is rife with the training ground closing. There must be a spreader among the first team set up.

 

[BringBackSwales]

I thought Covid cases had to be treated has injuries. So if we had 5 injuries, we would still put out a team

I assume 5 positives now might mean more in the pipeline. No point taking chances. Also they wouldn’t want any dippers in the ground running any risks