Premier League officially postponed until 17th of June

[coys200]

Tbh if numbers keep going down as they are and we follow track of Italy/Spain by mid June we could hopefully be down to very small numbers.

 

[spursfan77]

???

 

[Mr Pink]

Of course there's no like for like, that's obvious. That's why this whole debate is ongoing, otherwise we'd all know what to do.

Again the only point I'm making here is that we don't need a vaccine for COVID in order to resume "normal" life, including the playing of games in front of crowds.

A vaccine would be great, but like the examples I've mentioned (where there is no vaccine) a vaccine isn't imperative, a cure/effective treatment would also allow everything to get back to "normal".

I know the point you're making, and understand it.

I just don't agree with you on the certainty in which you profess... Basically that getting a vaccine isn't that big a deal in terms of things going back to normal like the way we know it.

 

[theShiznit]

???

The way i see it is there are two options here.

The ol' switcheroo; You null and void the men's league and make the women play (meaning Liverpool men win nowt and the women get relegated...

or Switcheroo 2, you make the men play the women's games and vice versa, meaning the women (may) win the league, and the men get relegated...

I know which i would prefer

Spoiler

 

[Thewobbler]

So every player in all leagues will need to be tested regularly at training and when they get to the stadiums on match day. They may have to do this until next year until a vaccine is found.

Its a lot of work.

 

[brasil_spur]

I know the point you're making, and understand it.

I just don't agree with you on the certainty in which you profess... Basically that getting a vaccine isn't that big a deal in terms of things going back to normal like the way we know it.

Fair enough, although to be clear I'm not certain we will find a treatment that is effective enough, in the same way I'm not certain we will find a vaccine.

But if we do find a treatment, that for example has a 99% success rate, then surely that would be something that would allow us to have games with crowds again?

 

[Metalhead]

Fair enough, although to be clear I'm not certain we will find a treatment that is effective enough, in the same way I'm not certain we will find a vaccine.

But if we do find a treatment, that for example has a 99% success rate, then surely that would be something that would allow us to have games with crowds again?

The first step is sorting out the remainder of this season and for certain this will be at best completed behind closed doors. We can only hope that plans will be put in place to allow crowds to return, if not immediately then at some point during next season. It's definitely critical that Covid is minimised by the time that we roll around to winter in case there is a flu epidemic.

 

[Yid-ol]

A number of Premier League club doctors have raised a range of concerns with league bosses over plans to resume the season, BBC Sport has learned.

One issue that the senior medics have sought assurances over includes their own liability and insurance cover if players contract the virus.

The Premier League has also been asked to provide some clarity over medical protocols, testing and player welfare.

The Premier League is hopeful of a potential 8 June resumption.

The 20 club doctors have been holding their own discussions about Project Restart - the label given to plans to resume action - with a view to feeding their thoughts into the Premier League's leadership.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52536329

 

[rossdapep]

A number of Premier League club doctors have raised a range of concerns with league bosses over plans to resume the season, BBC Sport has learned.

One issue that the senior medics have sought assurances over includes their own liability and insurance cover if players contract the virus.

The Premier League has also been asked to provide some clarity over medical protocols, testing and player welfare.

The Premier League is hopeful of a potential 8 June resumption.

The 20 club doctors have been holding their own discussions about Project Restart - the label given to plans to resume action - with a view to feeding their thoughts into the Premier League's leadership.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52536329

June 8th and players aren't even kicking a ball in groups yet. Considering they haven't played for two months, there's going to be some very tired and erratic play if it goes ahead.

 

[Lighty64]

June 8th and players aren't even kicking a ball in groups yet. Considering they haven't played for two months, there's going to be some very tired and erratic play if it goes ahead.

which would be funny if Liverpool went on a 9 game losing run

 

[Saoirse]

I'm probably the only one. But I'd rather Liverpool won the league than lost it to City in the year they might finally be held to account for their fraud.

 

[Danners9]

If you're craving live football and the Belarusian league isn't doing it for you anymore, the K-League starts on Friday. And here's a guide:

Spoiler

Hopefully there will be links to watch it come Friday night (morning).

I put it as a spoiler because the forum unfurls the entire first post, and it's long...

 

[spursfan77]

If you're craving live football and the Belarusian league isn't doing it for you anymore, the K-League starts on Friday. And here's a guide:

Spoiler

Hopefully there will be links to watch it come Friday night (morning).

I put it as a spoiler because the forum unfurls the entire first post, and it's long...

I’ll support whoever Sonny played for.

 

[Tonio]

I'm probably the only one. But I'd rather Liverpool won the league than lost it to City in the year they might finally be held to account for their fraud.

Not for me.. That would make it even funnier. Liverpool losing the league at this stage would be absolute gold. The fans would never get over it.

 

[Tottenhamboy85]

 

[barry]

I'm probably the only one. But I'd rather Liverpool won the league than lost it to City in the year they might finally be held to account for their fraud.

Yep you are

 

[barry]

If you're craving live football and the Belarusian league isn't doing it for you anymore, the K-League starts on Friday. And here's a guide:

Spoiler

Hopefully there will be links to watch it come Friday night (morning).

I put it as a spoiler because the forum unfurls the entire first post, and it's long...

Arsenal LEGEND Park Chu-young (now with FC Seoul). Jokers. He played one game for them.

 

[coys200]

There really are so many issues it’s a minefield. Apart from the massive liability clubs may face if a player were to die. There’s still so much they don’t know about this disease, how a player may react if incubating the disease and then asked to physically push his body to the limits. The susceptibility of BAME players that nobody yet understands. As far as I’m aware the antigen swap tests aren’t instant they take a couple of days. You could test fine 2 days before a game and pick it up in next 48 hours. As said it’s an absolute minefield. Maybe because this was likened for flu from the early days and only the old susceptible I think people still are underplaying this disease. If it had a name like “Ebola” from the get go I think people would be much more scared of it. If it had been called Covid19 from the start and a respiratory disease with no mention of flu or old people I think there would be much more fear.

 

[thekneaf]

So BBC are reporting that reducing the minutes in a game is an option. This is the first actual suggestion that challenges the integrity of the game. Football is 90 minutes and more importantly this season has been played for 90 minutes per game so far.

 

[spursfan77]

So BBC are reporting that reducing the minutes in a game is an option. This is the first actual suggestion that challenges the integrity of the game. Football is 90 minutes and more importantly this season has been played for 90 minutes per game so far.

They could play on half a pitch as well and use kitbags for the goals?