The Bear Posted 28 December 2020 Share Posted 28 December 2020 Clubs announce their Premier League squads. If you have a certain amount of players from that squad available you should be forced to fulfill the fixture. 18 players should be enough. 11 and 7 subs. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972 Fox Posted 28 December 2020 Share Posted 28 December 2020 6 hours ago, Leicester_Loyal said: Points being dropped by all the teams in and around us today and tomorrow. Chelsea vs. Villa Everton vs. Man City Southampton vs. West Ham Manchester United vs. Wolves A win against Palace is needed. Unfortunately our draw now gives others the chance to steal a march on us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoyleFox Posted 28 December 2020 Share Posted 28 December 2020 7 minutes ago, The Bear said: Clubs announce their Premier League squads. If you have a certain amount of players from that squad available you should be forced to fulfill the fixture. 18 players should be enough. 11 and 7 subs. I don't disagree but wonder if it's due to the risk of further spread from the affected team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky Posted 28 December 2020 Share Posted 28 December 2020 8 minutes ago, The Bear said: Clubs announce their Premier League squads. If you have a certain amount of players from that squad available you should be forced to fulfill the fixture. 18 players should be enough. 11 and 7 subs. I see you boys are playing against Man United who had about 32 hours more rest tomorrow. Ridiculous how some teams are forced to play so close together. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les-TA-Jon Posted 28 December 2020 Share Posted 28 December 2020 Who does the tests? The clubs themselves or are they independently done by the PL itself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuna Posted 28 December 2020 Share Posted 28 December 2020 There is no conspiracy here lads. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacemunky Posted 28 December 2020 Share Posted 28 December 2020 I feel like Villa will come out on top in this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les-TA-Jon Posted 28 December 2020 Share Posted 28 December 2020 Are there any clear rules or thresholds published for games being called off for Covid? I.e if X number of players test positive the game is postponed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox_up_north Posted 28 December 2020 Share Posted 28 December 2020 I think it's more to do with the fact that if you're an opposition player, how comfortable are you playing a team that have confirmed cases either in the squad or staff that are in close contact with them? Especially as this is an illness which can have long term impacts on your playing career. If I was an Everton player, I wouldn't want to be anywhere near Man City right now. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFS Posted 28 December 2020 Share Posted 28 December 2020 Just now, fox_up_north said: I think it's more to do with the fact that if you're an opposition player, how comfortable are you playing a team that have confirmed cases either in the squad or staff that are in close contact with them? Especially as this is an illness which can have long term impacts on your playing career. If I was an Everton player, I wouldn't want to be anywhere near Man City right now. This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurru991 Posted 28 December 2020 Share Posted 28 December 2020 17 minutes ago, Les-TA-Jon said: Who does the tests? The clubs themselves or are they independently done by the PL itself? Betty. The tea lady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahnsouff Posted 28 December 2020 Share Posted 28 December 2020 Grealish you cock womble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lcfc82 Posted 28 December 2020 Share Posted 28 December 2020 Villa have barely made any changes to their side. Makes our team selection today look a bit over cautious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahnsouff Posted 28 December 2020 Share Posted 28 December 2020 Just now, Lcfc82 said: Villa have barely made any changes to their side. Makes our team selection today look a bit over cautious. Is it really possible to comment without knowing both teams injury situation? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanSP Posted 28 December 2020 Share Posted 28 December 2020 3 minutes ago, Lcfc82 said: Villa have barely made any changes to their side. Makes our team selection today look a bit over cautious. Absolute crap talk this is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harpendenfox Posted 28 December 2020 Share Posted 28 December 2020 1 minute ago, Lcfc82 said: Villa have barely made any changes to their side. Makes our team selection today look a bit over cautious. We've played 8 more games than Villa. Maddy has a slight knee problem, as does little Wes. Chestnuts and Wilf just back from long term injury. Vards has an ongoing groin weakness. Youri has played virtually every game. I'd have liked him to play, as he is critical to us, but perhaps he's knackered. He's also played in loads of internationals. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcfc_forever Posted 28 December 2020 Share Posted 28 December 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Dahnsouff said: Is it really possible to comment without knowing both teams injury situation? 4 minutes ago, Lcfc82 said: Villa have barely made any changes to their side. Makes our team selection today look a bit over cautious. Exactly as Dahnsouff says, and Villa have played a lot less games than us as we've had Europe too. I think we have more players who've been on international duty as well. Edited 28 December 2020 by lcfc_forever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lcfc82 Posted 28 December 2020 Share Posted 28 December 2020 8 minutes ago, StanSP said: Absolute crap talk this is. Ok mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UniFox21 Posted 28 December 2020 Share Posted 28 December 2020 43 minutes ago, The Bear said: Clubs announce their Premier League squads. If you have a certain amount of players from that squad available you should be forced to fulfill the fixture. 18 players should be enough. 11 and 7 subs. But how do you then prove none are infected and asymptomatic? You're then risking other people outside of the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lcfc82 Posted 28 December 2020 Share Posted 28 December 2020 11 minutes ago, Dahnsouff said: Is it really possible to comment without knowing both teams injury situation? If people are injured than fair enough. The players on the bench weren’t though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahnsouff Posted 28 December 2020 Share Posted 28 December 2020 1 minute ago, Lcfc82 said: If people are injured than fair enough. The players on the bench weren’t though. Our bench?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lcfc82 Posted 28 December 2020 Share Posted 28 December 2020 1 minute ago, Dahnsouff said: Our bench?? Yeah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hankey Posted 28 December 2020 Share Posted 28 December 2020 Let's hope Chelsea & Villa draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahnsouff Posted 28 December 2020 Share Posted 28 December 2020 Just now, Lcfc82 said: Yeah It was stated this week that Vardy is managing an on-going groin issue, and he was the one person we would really have needed. This is why we need an extra striker to give Vardy a rest, extend his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacamion Posted 28 December 2020 Share Posted 28 December 2020 Villa look better than Chelsea so far. They've both spent money but it is an indictment of Chelsea's approach. If they lose this, Lampard will be under some real pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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