[Football] Fans back in stadiums before Christmas ?

[Neville's Breakfast]

Perhaps another false start but..

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/talk...dium-before-christmas-premier-league-efl/amp/

Allowing fans living in low tier areas to return early could be controversial. There are many people living in higher coronavirus areas who support clubs in low tier areas. I am one.

 

[Live by the sea]

Can’t see it myself . May happen in feb/March when hopefully the virus is better under control with vaccines starting etc but even then I think numbers will be very limited. Full capacity I would expect next season hopefully at the start .

 

[blue-shifted]

Perhaps another false start but..

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/talk...dium-before-christmas-premier-league-efl/amp/

Allowing fans living in low tier areas to return early could be controversial. There are many people living in higher coronavirus areas who support clubs in low tier areas. I am one.

Not a chance in hell mate

 

[Braggfan]

It won't happen because any team in an area that can't allow fans in the stadium would argue that there is unfair advantage. Its all or nothing I think.

 

[Neville's Breakfast]

Not a chance in hell mate

Don’t get me wrong. I don’t want to go until the virus is under control. Don’t shoot the messenger

 

[Bozza]

Interesting the lengths, and expense, that the Golden State Warriors are prepared to go to get fans back into game...

"The Golden State Warriors have presented an ambitious plan to state and local officials to reopen Chase Center in San Francisco at 50% capacity for the upcoming NBA season, which owner Joe Lacob believes can be the model for all sports franchises and entertainment venues to safely bring back fans amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lacob said the Warriors are prepared to spend upward of $30 million to test every fan, Warriors employee and player with the most accurate form of COVID-19 testing for each home game or day they come to Chase Center."

Source >>> https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id...football+team&utm_content=SGN+362+-+Tues+10am

 

[piersa]

no chance

 

[mwrpoole]

With my common sense hat on, I'm going to predict no fans back in until a vaccine is widely available for all.

 

[Badger Boy]

Now, even I think it's ridiculous currently to welcome fans back before Christmas.

 

[jamie (not that one)]

If fans are back in UK stadiums before March, I'll eat an imaginary hat.

 

[SAC]

Start with non league and then slowly work up through the leagues.

I hope that we will be back in the stadium for the start of next season.

 

[The Oldman]

Cannot see a return until next season for top 4 divisions

 

[Super Steve Earle]

Now, even I think it's ridiculous currently to welcome fans back before Christmas.

I can't even guarantee to see either of my sons before Christmas!

 

[studio150]

Given comments about post lockdown, that the tiers used previously will need to be toughed as Tier 1 was effectively pointless, that would mean everyone going up a tier, and a higher tier being introduced as a new tier 4. So effectively in Lockdown, but the Government can say it's not extending Lockdown, as we're all in regional tiers.

Which all means the Government saying they really want to get fans back, but they need to follow the science as just can't do it currently.

The government will be doing everything to seemlike the good guys by allowing people to meet up for Christmas, but won't want loads of fans moving about in addition.

A good soundbite, but next to zero chance.

 

[middletoenail]

Interesting the lengths, and expense, that the Golden State Warriors are prepared to go to get fans back into game...

"The Golden State Warriors have presented an ambitious plan to state and local officials to reopen Chase Center in San Francisco at 50% capacity for the upcoming NBA season, which owner Joe Lacob believes can be the model for all sports franchises and entertainment venues to safely bring back fans amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lacob said the Warriors are prepared to spend upward of $30 million to test every fan, Warriors employee and player with the most accurate form of COVID-19 testing for each home game or day they come to Chase Center."

Source >>> https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id...football+team&utm_content=SGN+362+-+Tues+10am

I guess this article will get 'clicks', but it's simply not realistic. GSW looking for positive publicity.

 

[Napper]

should be fans back once the vulnerable and elderley are vaccinated.

Imagine they will string it out until everyone is vaccinated however which based on the Governments record since March wont be next year

 

[BNthree]

Someone else pointed this out (but I can't remember who) but could see clubs objecting to half a season with fans. Take for example we've played Palace when we were at away but with no fans but next year they are due to come to Falmer for the match. Imagine if fans were allowed back in during February; we'd be giving SEGW loads of stick, "you're going to cry in a minute" etc etc. You could see Palace not wanting that situation as we've got an advantage. Even without rivals playing there will be plenty of other matches where the teams have already played 1 leg without fans and can't see teams wanting the 2nd leg with fans. It'll be next season at the earliest surely?

 

[blockhseagull]

Someone else pointed this out (but I can't remember who) but could see clubs objecting to half a season with fans. Take for example we've played Palace when we were at away but with no fans but next year they are due to come to Falmer for the match. Imagine if fans were allowed back in during February; we'd be giving SEGW loads of stick, "you're going to cry in a minute" etc etc. You could see Palace not wanting that situation as we've got an advantage. Even without rivals playing there will be plenty of other matches where the teams have already played 1 leg without fans and can't see teams wanting the 2nd leg with fans. It'll be next season at the earliest surely?

Much like last season then ?

 

[blockhseagull]

should be fans back once the vulnerable and elderley are vaccinated.

Imagine they will string it out until everyone is vaccinated however which based on the Governments record since March wont be next year

Won’t be a point when everyone is vaccinated.

 

[BNthree]

Much like last season then ?

But they had no real choice about last season as it was abandon the season or play the matches without fans. It wasn't a choice of let fans in or not.