Spurs (H) - Postponed due to the passing of the Queen (pg67)

[Octavian]

Hmmm...now that I think about it, you are right. There was absolutely no external influence behind this decision.

The government literally put out a statement saying there is no mandatory closing of events and it’s down to organisations.

Charles is flying to London to take up the Crown, I doubt he’s sat there fucking thinking “you know what I’ll get City Spurs off now”.

Some fucking right tits on this thread.

 

[shemnel]

Maybe because she wasn't just any 96 year old lady? Just a thought, like.

More seriously, I don't think they should have cancelled the games, and I feel bad for people inconvenienced. But it is what it is. As someone else said, this is a pretty seismic event in UK history and you cannot reasonably expect everything to just carry on as if nothing has happened.

but isnt that exactly what will happen? life will continue all weekend, many millions will go to work, the pubs will be busy the countryside will be busy, gigs, sailing races, family get togethers and meals out. All of this will continue, ostensibly as if nothing had happened (but i am sure many will discuss it and have their opinion - it's a big talking point as you say), but why cancel organised events 'out of respect' ?

 

[Octavian]

So does Boris I guess

Stupid is as stupid does

Attacking the working class on a Manchester football forum.

Nice.

But no, Boris’s approval rating isn’t high with anyone.

 

[The Light Was Yellow Sir]

I can probably attend the postponed game now as I put my ticket on the exchange the other day. What a clusterfuck this is.

I’m in the same boat but, presumably, that’s only if it didn’t sell?

 

[Nellies left peg]

My Acca is fucked now

 

[Ric]

Expecting the Premier League to make a sensible, rational decision was perhaps always wishful thinking.

 

[pavelsrnicek]

The premier league’s contempt for supporters and players beggers belief. Supporters everywhere made plans and incurred costs for this weekends fixtures. Cancelling the entire programme with 24 hours notice will leave a lot of people out of pocket through no fault of their own. At least for next weekend there is some notice but this weekend trains, hotels, buses and flights will have been booked well in advance. Good luck to any supporter trying to get refunds.

Yes this an extraordinary event, however on top of another extraordinary event, the winter World Cup, leading to a disjointed season, means players will play an incredible number of matches in a relatively short period of time. No consideration for player welfare at all.

I have no doubt that the Queen meant a lot to a huge proportion of population of the UK and it is understandable that such a significant event is properly honoured. However FIFA’s decision to utterly disrupt the footballing calendar should have seen the Premier League take a pragmatic decision based on the consequences of cancelling fixtures. Instead the awful decision to stage the World Cup in Qatar is compounded by the premier league’s incredibly short sighted decision and supporters and players treated with utter disregard.

A difficult situation has been made far worse than necessary and it’s left to supporters and of course players to deal with the consequences.

 

[Manchester_lalala]

I’m in the same boat but, presumably, that’s only if it didn’t sell?

They sell automatically for the big games, it’s not like games against Forest which you can just take them off the exchange at any time if it doesn’t sell.

 

[freshie]

A lot of it will be down to policing but come on , losing the head of state, head of the church and commander in chief is huge event and is history being made, football. doesnt matter

Well then you, and others who share that view, could just choose not to attend the game

 

[TCM]

A lot of it will be down to policing but come on , losing the head of state, head of the church and commander in chief is huge event and is history being made, football. doesnt matter

I genuinely hope you are taking the piss with the commander in chief comment.