Surely it's a risk to us too, it's ridiculous. The game can't go ahead but i'm not sure awarding us the win is entirely fair either although you might say Orient may not have been following the protocols properly. We might not like it but surely a coin toss sort of thing would be fairer if we can't replay the game?
I think we can be fairly certain that there won't be a match tonight, it's just a question of whether it's a cancellation or a postponement (although, to when, I have no idea).Scheduled in less than 6 hours. How can players prepare for a game that may well not go ahead? A decision should have been made by now. If they couldn't reach a decision regarding a new date then cancel it and we get that bye. I know financially it's unfortunate for Orient, but the fact they had a 'bug' go round the squad and they played Mansfield and Plymouth is ridiculous. Thank the lord we had the foresight to test our cup opponents. Bet whoever they have this weekend is thankful as well.
Surely it's a risk to us too, it's ridiculous. The game can't go ahead but i'm not sure awarding us the win is entirely fair either although you might say Orient may not have been following the protocols properly. We might not like it but surely a coin toss sort of thing would be fairer if we can't replay the game?
Surely it's a risk to us too, it's ridiculous. The game can't go ahead but i'm not sure awarding us the win is entirely fair either although you might say Orient may not have been following the protocols properly. We might not like it but surely a coin toss sort of thing would be fairer if we can't replay the game?
No chance in my opinion.I was also wondering if they could talk with the Premier League and postpone the Newcastle (and any Orient L2) game to a later date and reschedule the Orient match for Sunday.
Too soon surely. Orient players affected need to self-isolate and if its 18 of the squad they cannot feasibly put a team out. Bye is the only option its just a matter of time before its announced.I was also wondering if they could talk with the Premier League and postpone the Newcastle (and any Orient L2) game to a later date and reschedule the Orient match for Sunday.
I was also wondering if they could talk with the Premier League and postpone the Newcastle (and any Orient L2) game to a later date and reschedule the Orient match for Sunday.
How long would it take for Orient to get the all clear though? Surely they'll still be unable to field a team?I was also wondering if they could talk with the Premier League and postpone the Newcastle (and any Orient L2) game to a later date and reschedule the Orient match for Sunday.
I know your pain.I know exactly what you mean. I am working at a German 5th division club and god the last half a year was challenging with not so much positivity in sight.
I agree there should maybe be a pot every Premier League club needs to chunk a million in or so and that gets spread to the lower leagues, in addition of a bonus by the FA if they care about the semi pro clubs. Personally I just don't see it justified in this special case, where it was probably (needs to be cleared) a bit careless of Leyton, because according to rumours you could maybe have seen that coming.
Yeah Covid doesnt take days to recover from...I was also wondering if they could talk with the Premier League and postpone the Newcastle (and any Orient L2) game to a later date and reschedule the Orient match for Sunday.
It's far from ideal, but my point is they really won't want to give us a bye.How long would it take for Orient to get the all clear though? Surely they'll still be unable to field a team?