Coronavirus - a real season spoiling threat?

[Linz]

Interesting thread...

 

[dc_blade]

Yes I know it's only possible to get the virus at football grounds. Shops bars and restaurants are safe zones

The point is that closing supermarkets is a much more drastic measure than closing football stadiums.

 

[Sheffsteel]

The point is that closing supermarkets is a much more drastic measure than closing football stadiums.

Don’t think any supermarkets have been closed.....not even in Italy. Any shops selling provisions need to remain open.

 

[Linz]

Scotland have called off the games due to them diverting NHS and Police resources.

The Premier League have called off games due to teams being unable to fulfil their fixtures due to self-isolation and public pressure.

Valid reasons. Fine by me.

But I haven't see anyone in any position of authority say that games have been called off to reduce the risk of infection amongst spectators.

 

[dc_blade]

Don’t think any supermarkets have been closed.....not even in Italy. Any shops selling provisions need to remain open.

Doesn't seem very hard to grasp the difference, does it?

 

[LoughboroBlade]

Interesting thread...

I think that’s wishful thinking. They can’t seriously think that the situation on 4 April is going to be better than it is now. Those modelling the likely developments certainly don’t.

 

[Crouchy]

So you've never been in meadowhall at xmas . And don't forget people will only have shopping as a going out opportunity . Here in Spain we've just been put in a state of emergency and the local shops look like they've been looted . It's like black friday
We've just got crushed in the check outs
You've that to come

Meadowhall is a supermarket?

 

[KeyffSmyff]

They would need to finish by June or player contracts will be all over the place. Unless they force temporary extension to player contracts, so that the transfer window is delayed. Good work CWAK getting in early with the lads in January. .

 

[broomhillblade]

Greta is really annoyed. The virus has stolen her thunder.

 

[Addison]

I think that’s wishful thinking. They can’t seriously think that the situation on 4 April is going to be better than it is now. Those modelling the likely developments certainly don’t.

They're not interested in listening to the experts. If Piggy Pearsons comments to-day are anything to go by it confirms they continue to live in their own bubble and prefer to be guided by the self serving interests of EPL officials and Club Chairman.

 

[haich1889]

Hi

It seems the fear around Coronavirus is growing at an exponential rate. Even James flipping Bond is running scared of it!

There's a real threat that sporting events across the country could be massively affected by steps taken to limit the spread of the virus. It's already happening on the continent - games played behind closed doors, etc - we have a really exciting end to the season ahead, Euro2020, Olympics... all of it could be in jeopardy.

It would be just our luck that the first time we are threatening European qualification something comes along to spoil the party. Can you imagine if every PL game had to be played behind closed doors until the end of the season for example? How about reaching an FA Cup final for the first time in any of our lifetimes only to be denied the opportunity to see attend the game in person?!

I know i'm jumping the gun in a big way, but it's something that could easily happen should things continue at the speed they are doing.

Got to say this has come as a proper bitter pill. Been following Blades home & away for over 40 yrs & home matches since 1968. This season is the best ever with possible Europe & a real chance of winning the FA Cup. Some tw#tin virus looks like bollocksing it all.

Just to compound matters:
One of The options talked about Tonight on talksport was if they can't resume the season was keeping the final table as it is now.
Yorkshire's Very own thickest man in the world Darren Gough says "just think how bad it will be for Aston Villa as they would be relegated with a game in hand!!!!"
No : thick twat, their game in hand is against us & the 3 points we would be favourites to get would put us on 5th & Champions League. What a fuckin dickhead

 

[BushBlade]

Got to say this has come as a proper bitter pill. Been following Blades home & away for over 40 yrs & home matches since 1968. This season is the best ever with possible Europe & a real chance of winning the FA Cup. Some tw#tin virus looks like bollocksing it all.

Just to compound matters:
One of The options talked about Tonight on talksport was if they can't resume the season was keeping the final table as it is now.
Yorkshire's Very own thickest man in the world Darren Gough says "just think how bad it will be for Aston Villa as they would be relegated with a game in hand!!!!"
No : thick twat, their game in hand is against us & the 3 points we would be favourites to get would put us on 5th & Champions League. What a fuckin dickhead

If you’ve missed the point he was making, then I think you’ve just stolen his title.

 

[Sabella's Socks]

As I work my way through my History degree, I can safely conclude that thinking for yourself and using common sense has never been a common attribute in any society to date.

Maybe sensible societies don't appear in the History books due to lack of drama.

 

[BushBlade]

Maybe sensible societies don't appear in the History books due to lack of drama.

Yeah, they do. It’s often during the periods of relative stability that the biggest advances in education, commerce and administration were made.

 

[Harry's Game]

Sky Sports news now saying most clubs belive the season is almost certainly over.

 

[Klaatu Barada Nikto]

Maybe sensible societies don't appear in the History books due to lack of drama.

Never heard of Eyam then?

 

[ormester]

If this season is cancelled how is everything sorted it cause anarchy

 

[blade too long]

The point is that closing supermarkets is a much more drastic measure than closing football stadiums.

is it. People can pass on the virus
Can't see the virus. It has no idea it's in a shop

 

[blade too long]

Meadowhall is a supermarket?

Is it closed

 

[dc_blade]

is it. People can pass on the virus
Can't see the virus. It has no idea it's in a shop

Your original point was that, if we close football stadiums, we "logically" have to close supermarkets, too. Can you see why that's total nonsense?

It's not about whether or not it can spread just as well in one as in the other; it's about the relative impact on society of the closures.

 

[blade too long]

Your original point was that, if we close football stadiums, we "logically" have to close supermarkets, too. Can you see why that's total nonsense?

It's not about whether or not it can spread just as well in one as in the other; it's about the relative impact on society of the closures.

But where is it less dangerous
Cheltenham was rammed today
Tomorrow In London youll get this

 

[dc_blade]

But where is it less dangerous
Cheltenham was rammed today
Tomorrow In London youll get this View attachment 73722

In my view it was extremely foolish for them to go ahead with Cheltenham. Again, though, you're either missing or deliberately avoiding the point and so I've had enough of banging my head against a brick wall.

 

[blade too long]

In my view it was extremely foolish for them to go ahead with Cheltenham. Again, though, you're either missing or deliberately avoiding the point and so I've had enough of banging my head against a brick wall.

Tell me the difference between being on a football ground anywhere in the uk or one of these as far as getting an infection

 

[dc_blade]

Tell me the difference between being on a football ground anywhere in the uk or one of these as far as getting an infection View attachment 73723

There isn't one. But that's not what we were discussing.

 

[Kozzy_is_my_Dad]

If there's any good to come from this, it's that I hope Sky's TV subscriptions take an absolute fucking battering in cancellations and they're forced to reduce everything to get people back.

 

[HammerInPeace]

Voted 'Other'.
Relegate Liverpool.

 

[tyke1889]

Cheers, so a young fit lad it was nowt really

I'm a reasonably fit 60 year old and I think I've had it. Had a bit of a headache, a temperature for a few days and a light chesty cough.
Felt like a heavy cold to me.
I guess I'm lucky that I don't have any underlying problems and it's been nowt to me really.

Luckily it's coincided with a week's holiday so I've been able to pretty much self isolate since I thought there may be something.

 

[KeyffSmyff]

Are you suggesting a tactical get it now whilst the hospital beds are relatively empty?

Good plan, at least the hospital has bog roll.

 

[tyke1889]

Are you suggesting a tactical get it now whilst the hospital beds are relatively empty?

Good plan, at least the hospital has bog roll.

Well I'm in day 6, I think, so if anyone wants to come round for a quick bit of cross-contamination you'd better hurry up

 

[KeyffSmyff]

Just been to Aldi and got some bog roll, so I am all set and ready.