Grebfromgrebland Posted 13 March 2020 Share Posted 13 March 2020 From what I gather the herd immunity option will mean that more people will die and it's cheaper. The people that die are those that cost the government and NHS more anyway and therefore expendable, a type of eugenics in reality. Also if we closed the schools one fear is that the already understaffed NHS would suffer as staff would need to take time off work putting further strain on the NHS. It seems that the option chosen by our government is the one that will allow the virus to spread as widely through the population as possible. Think about that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahnsouff Posted 13 March 2020 Share Posted 13 March 2020 5 minutes ago, Grebfromgrebland said: From what I gather the herd immunity option will mean that more people will die and it's cheaper. The people that die are those that cost the government and NHS more anyway and therefore expendable, a type of eugenics in reality. Also if we closed the schools one fear is that the already understaffed NHS would suffer as staff would need to take time off work putting further strain on the NHS. It seems that the option chosen by our government is the one that will allow the virus to spread as widely through the population as possible. Think about that. So you rather save everyone today so they can all die tomorrow? This is a harsh, hard decision. Herd immunity is a critical aspect of any virus management, and if this is the way to save the majority, begrudginly so be it. I am in a high risk category so do not make this statement without thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grebfromgrebland Posted 13 March 2020 Share Posted 13 March 2020 Not really you can still achieve immunity and have social distancing to slow the spread, it's not either or. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innovindil Posted 13 March 2020 Share Posted 13 March 2020 1 minute ago, Grebfromgrebland said: Not really you can still achieve immunity and have social distancing to slow the spread, it's not either or. Which is the plan. Just not yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twister Posted 13 March 2020 Share Posted 13 March 2020 I think most of us will end up getting it like Merkel predicted Finish the season off at the start of next as its only fair to Liverpool and the whole pyramid to avoid legal action that would cripple everyone. Cancel the league cup and facup for a season to make up for extra games Then play a whole 38 game season, that would be 46 games plus euroupe will will be doable if everyone agrees, reduce the champions league knockouts to one legged ties as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cadno'r Cymoedd Posted 13 March 2020 Share Posted 13 March 2020 I am happy with any right minded solution that ensures Leeds don't come up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Grebfromgrebland Posted 13 March 2020 Share Posted 13 March 2020 Sean has spoken. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucey Posted 13 March 2020 Share Posted 13 March 2020 In some ways Liverpool being so far ahead is a good thing for us, it would surely be grossly unfair to them if the season was voided entirely now. Only fair way is to postpone, which lets us keep our spot as well. Whereas if we still had a title race between multiple teams, voiding the entire season might have been a more preferred option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UHDrive Posted 13 March 2020 Share Posted 13 March 2020 12 minutes ago, Dahnsouff said: Medically that makes no sense. It's more likely that the PL want those sets of fixtures postponed to buy them time to close the season early as cheaply as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahnsouff Posted 13 March 2020 Share Posted 13 March 2020 Just now, UHDrive said: Medically that makes no sense. It's more likely that the PL want those sets of fixtures postponed to buy them time to close the season early as cheaply as possible. The plan in general is sketchy, but suppose thats to be expected as it is pretty new territory all over. As unpopular as getting a fairly high level infected is, it may reap rewards later (higher immunity should the virus mutate as is suggested) but at not insignificant cost in the short term, not a decision I would fancy making. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UHDrive Posted 13 March 2020 Share Posted 13 March 2020 2 minutes ago, Dahnsouff said: The plan in general is sketchy, but suppose thats to be expected as it is pretty new territory all over. As unpopular as getting a fairly high level infected is, it may reap rewards later (higher immunity should the virus mutate as is suggested) but at not insignificant cost in the short term, not a decision I would fancy making. I see what you mean. In the briefing yesterday the medical chap was specific in describing why large scale football games were less harmful in terms of catching the virus than workplace gatherings and so on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahnsouff Posted 13 March 2020 Share Posted 13 March 2020 1 minute ago, UHDrive said: I see what you mean. In the briefing yesterday the medical chap was specific in describing why large scale football games were less harmful in terms of catching the virus than workplace gatherings and so on. Its all about enclosed spaces gatherings rather than the outdoor gatherings. Its not like football fans spit at eat other is it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Grebfromgrebland Posted 13 March 2020 Share Posted 13 March 2020 CHINA: Quarantines 58 million people. SOUTH KOREA: Tests 200,000 people for Covid-19. SINGAPORE: Orders army to deliver masks to all citizens. ITALY/FRANCE/GERMANY: Bans all public gatherings. UK: Wash your hands and sing happy birthday 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcfc278 Posted 13 March 2020 Share Posted 13 March 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Grebfromgrebland said: CHINA: Quarantines 58 million people. SOUTH KOREA: Tests 200,000 people for Covid-19. SINGAPORE: Orders army to deliver masks to all citizens. ITALY/FRANCE/GERMANY: Bans all public gatherings. UK: Wash your hands and sing happy birthday Do we go for the traditional happy birthday or the Stevie Wonder version? I'm confused and my hands are starting to get sore Edited 13 March 2020 by lcfc278 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hejammy Posted 13 March 2020 Share Posted 13 March 2020 52 minutes ago, Cadno'r Cymoedd said: I am happy with any right minded solution that ensures Leeds don't come up. Although in that scenario Villa don't go down.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadno'r Cymoedd Posted 13 March 2020 Share Posted 13 March 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, hejammy said: Although in that scenario Villa don't go down.... I had assumed that Villa would rightly be relegated. 😉 Edited 13 March 2020 by Cadno'r Cymoedd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
49er Posted 13 March 2020 Share Posted 13 March 2020 23 minutes ago, lcfc278 said: Do we go for the traditional happy birthday or the Stevie Wonder version? I'm confused and my hands are starting to get sore No it’s the one by Altered Images 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StriderHiryu Posted 13 March 2020 Share Posted 13 March 2020 26 minutes ago, Grebfromgrebland said: CHINA: Quarantines 58 million people. SOUTH KOREA: Tests 200,000 people for Covid-19. SINGAPORE: Orders army to deliver masks to all citizens. ITALY/FRANCE/GERMANY: Bans all public gatherings. UK: Wash your hands and sing happy birthday 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Posted 13 March 2020 Share Posted 13 March 2020 If they cancel the season now then the current standings should be made permanent. Tough luck on everyone else. Although I’m sure many teams would be appealing it if that was the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voll Blau Posted 13 March 2020 Share Posted 13 March 2020 1 minute ago, Bert said: If they cancel the season now then the current standings should be made permanent. Tough luck on everyone else. Although I’m sure many teams would be appealing it if that was the case. Not just appealing, there'd be potential legal actions AOTS from different clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peach0000 Posted 13 March 2020 Share Posted 13 March 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Bert said: If they cancel the season now then the current standings should be made permanent. Tough luck on everyone else. Although I’m sure many teams would be appealing it if that was the case. Not title for Liverpool as it's not been won. European qualification awarded to those currently in position. No team relegated, top two in the championship promoted. 22 team premier league next season with 5 teams relegated. This would be my preference. Edited 13 March 2020 by peach0000 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 13 March 2020 Share Posted 13 March 2020 No solution would keep many people happy if the season were ended. Thinking of doing a poll on it. Liverpool not being awarded the title and us getting into the champions league is just too much fantasy to handle!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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