wormy Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 As someone that can only justify a handful of matches a season I'm fucking delighted I recently gave in and got match and return train tickets from Ipswich to Southampton away and Watford at SJP in January. Always fun to not know whether you've thrown hundreds of quid down the drain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the fella Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 5 minutes ago, BlueStar said: What a fucking mess this is, if football matches aren't safe, cancel them and play them when it is safe. Am I meant to just bin my ticket for Sunday? Do I get a refund? The match itself is probably not high risk with it being outside, albeit in an enclosed area. The biggest risk is the rammed bars and metros before and after, for those worried about it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stozo Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 I know it's bad to say but I would have zero problem with any of our next five matches being postponed. Would much rather play the Liverpool, City, Man U, Everton and Southampton games after we've been able to bring reinforcements on board in January (with the possible exception of Everton, who seem to have awful injury problems right now). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzaschicken Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Raconteur said: Really don't want the season suspended while we're still in the drop zone - I'd certainly be changing my relegationmeter vote if it were to happen! Why? As last time showed the season has to be played out regardless for contractual reasons. Any break will only benefit us by getting us into January and improve our squad. Also as bad as it sounds covid cripples clubs financially and we are flush so can only work in our benefit in this dog eat dog environment against us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raconteur Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 2 minutes ago, Gazzaschicken said: Why? As last time showed the season has to be played out regardless for contractual reasons. Any break will only benefit us by getting us into January and improve our squad. Also as bad as it sounds covid cripples clubs financially and we are flush so can only work in our benefit in this dog eat dog environment against us I guess my response is that I don't really buy into conspiracy theories (like refs trying to relegate us, or others...), I can easily believe that the PL would take the opportunity to send us down. In corona times, the rules are whatever the rulemakers say what they are Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 On 14/12/2021 at 16:57, The Prophet said: For me, its no great effort on my part to make sure I don't end up taking up a vital hospital bed, as well as reducing the risk of passing it on to those less vulnerable. I feel I'd be selfish to do otherwise. Yeah, if you need a needle every 6 months to lessen the impact of this, it’s not a big deal whatsoever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 13 minutes ago, Gazzaschicken said: Why? As last time showed the season has to be played out regardless for contractual reasons. Any break will only benefit us by getting us into January and improve our squad. Also as bad as it sounds covid cripples clubs financially and we are flush so can only work in our benefit in this dog eat dog environment against us They will just say that new signings can’t play in rearranged postponed fixtures. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 13 minutes ago, Stifler said: They will just say that new signings can’t play in rearranged postponed fixtures. Really dont see them doing that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzaschicken Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 17 minutes ago, Stifler said: They will just say that new signings can’t play in rearranged postponed fixtures. Don't see that happening all they could do is postpone the January transfer window but don't see that happening either as it will be against the clock for players with 6 months left on their contract Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzaschicken Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 29 minutes ago, Raconteur said: I guess my response is that I don't really buy into conspiracy theories (like refs trying to relegate us, or others...), I can easily believe that the PL would take the opportunity to send us down. In corona times, the rules are whatever the rulemakers say what they are They aren't though hence why they couldn't null and void the season last time they had to play it out a season can't not be finished and if they did do that it would be a massive legal case. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 19 minutes ago, madras said: Really dont see them doing that. Doubt they’d be able to do that. What happens if you sign 13 and sell 13 in January (extreme example but possible on paper)? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Gazzaschicken said: Yeap they are talking about a 10 day circuit breaker lockdown I wouldnt be surprised if season has a winter break whilst they also bring in a vaccination policy for players. Who is talking about a circuit breaker lockdown? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzaschicken Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 6 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Who is talking about a circuit breaker lockdown? It's in news today medical advisors calling for it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Brentford the latest club to have massive COVID issues. It means there's only three fixtures at the weekend where at least one of tje team isn't affected. Naturally we're one of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Leicester v Spurs called off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Grim all this, starting to feel like March 20 all over again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Month break and shuffle everything making the season a month longer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Wouldn’t be shocked if some sort of break was announced after tonight’s fixtures Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 2 hours ago, Gazzaschicken said: Don't see that happening all they could do is postpone the January transfer window but don't see that happening either as it will be against the clock for players with 6 months left on their contract I'm not sure what they can actually do regarding the transfer window as having it is a direct consequence of the Bosman ruling, basically giving clubs one last chance to get a transfer fee. Any scrapping/changing etc of the window (ignoring for one minute that you would need to do it across UEFA if not all FIFA competitions) would have such a negative outcome that it would not be considered Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 6 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Wouldn’t be shocked if some sort of break was announced after tonight’s fixtures ld take that. Get the Liverpool hammering out the way then have a few more bodies ready for the other games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Just null and void the season and keep the transfer windows as they are, please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantail Breeze Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 36 minutes ago, HaydnNUFC said: Leicester v Spurs called off. Ridiculous they have waited until today to do that. Fans probably already set off, time off work, fantasy football teams set up etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consortium of one Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 It might be a good idea to allow clubs to register 30 players instead of 25? It would favor the bigger clubs, obviously, but a five player buffer would help everyone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 NUFC academy closed down so no training or games for kids. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Can we inject Jeff Hendrick with the virus? getting a few games postponed until after january is the best thing for us at the moment Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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