Villa - Postponed

[dannythefox]

This country is rubbish. Every ground full with fans singing the national anthem is a far better way that not playing. Most will just be pissed off now what a shite weekend ahead.

Edited 9 September 2022 by dannythefox

[Guest Col city fan]

12 minutes ago, kingfox said:

No doubt many Brits will be scraping around at 3pm tomorrow for a live stream of NEC Nijmegen vs Fortuna Sittard.

😂 

[Brizzle Fox]

It's bizarre and massively inconsistent. 

 

For instance down my neck of the woods of course Bristol City is off tomorrow, but the Bristol Bears vs Bath rugby match has been postponed from tonight and moved to tomorrow instead  as the football is off so they can use the ground then.  WTF

 

They have said that "the occasion will pay tribute to the memory of Her Majesty The Queen, Elizabeth II".

 

I give up.

 

[RowlattsFox]

Would it surprise anyone if they released a statement " due to further discussions we have decided to reinstate the weekends fixutres" Now they've seen the bad response they've had from fans and media.

 

Doubt it  But you never know 

[The_77]

The cynic in me thinks the monarchy and government are nervous about any crowd incidents or unbecoming incidents occurring in football crowds this weekend, which is why the rugby is still going ahead. 
 

I’m not saying I think that’s justified at all, just that I wouldn’t put it past them to make a decision based on that attitude. 
 

And I sure hope a rugby player doesn’t punch an opposing player on the pitch this weekend. 

Edited 9 September 2022 by The_77
Grammar

[Lcfc-1992]

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Edited 9 September 2022 by Lcfc-1992

[ARM1968]

1 hour ago, Lesterlad said:

Really? No colour clash then?

That’s the point you fool!!!!

[Dan]

Rodgers cannot get Forest. We need to act immediately if Spurs is off as well.

[Fear Of The Fox]

2 minutes ago, Brizzle Fox said:

It's bizarre and massively inconsistent. 

 

For instance down my neck of the woods of course Bristol City is off tomorrow, but the Bristol Bears vs Bath rugby match has been postponed from tonight and moved to tomorrow instead  as the football is off so they can use the ground then.  WTF

 

They have said that "the occasion will pay tribute to the memory of Her Majesty The Queen, Elizabeth II".

 

I give up.

 

I would rather say it's bizarre and massively consistent. The decisions of the PL, FA and all other football associations have been dreadful for many years now in every single aspect of the sport. No wonder more and more fans are turning their back to the sport which is heading far away from the grassroots. 

[Gamble92]

1 minute ago, The_77 said:

The cynic in me thinks the monarchy and government are nervous about any crowd incidents or unbecoming incidents occurring in football crowds this weekend, which is why the rugby is still going ahead. 
 

I’m not saying I think that’s justified at all, just that I wouldn’t put it past them to make a decision based on that attitude. 
 

And I sure hope a rugby player doesn’t punch an opposing player on the pitch this weekend. 

The government left it down to the Premier League. Its one of them where it other events went ahead they all would. Once a few start postponing you'd get hammered for being the only events going ahead. 

 

 

[Fear Of The Fox]

5 minutes ago, RowlattsFox said:

Would it surprise anyone if they released a statement " due to further discussions we have decided to reinstate the weekends fixutres" Now they've seen the bad response they've had from fans and media.

 

Doubt it  But you never know 

No way. They're the professors of stubbornness. Rodgers got his Master degree from them. 

[FoyleFox]

3 minutes ago, The_77 said:

The cynic in me thinks the monarchy and government are nervous about any crowd incidents or unbecoming incidents occurring in football crowds this weekend, which is why the rugby is still going ahead. 
 

I’m not saying I think that’s justified at all, just that I wouldn’t put it past them to make a decision based on that attitude. 
 

And I sure hope a rugby player doesn’t punch an opposing player on the pitch this weekend. 

No, the Gov said events could take place, PL took the decision to postpone.

[Tuna]

Ridiculous decision to postpone all football matches.

Edited 9 September 2022 by Tuna

[Wymsey]

1 minute ago, Tuna said:

Ridiculous decision to postpone all football matches.

Wonder what Prince William makes of all of this, considering that he's the president or similar of the FA?..

[Matt]

Ridiculous.

 

[davieG]

Government Guidance.

 

There is also “no obligation” for events or sporting fixtures to be cancelled, or for entertainment venues to be closed, during the period of national mourning, the Government has said. But official guidance suggests organisations may wish to consider cancelling or postponing events or closing venues on the day of the state funeral “as a mark of respect”. Such arrangements are “at the discretion of individual organisations”, it says.

[RowlattsFox]

Wonder who the first manager to come out and pretend they agree with the decision will be? Rodgers probably benefits most from not playing  

[LCFCbwoi]

I think one of the worst things about this announcement is the FA has also banned all grassroots football this weekend as well. 
 

Just feels like a slight attack on the working class to stop kids and adults indulging in a game of football on a Sunday when Rugby, Golf, Cricket etc. are all allowed to go ahead.

 

It’s dystopian not allowing 7 year olds to play football due to the death of a 96 year old none of them have ever met. 

Edited 9 September 2022 by LCFCbwoi

[sylofox]

32 minutes ago, StanSP said:

 was it clubs collectively? 

Our vote would have been postpone if that's the case.

 

Our owners are so respectful to our royalty.

[Bayfox]

29 minutes ago, kingfox said:

No doubt many Brits will be scraping around at 3pm tomorrow for a live stream of NEC Nijmegen vs Fortuna Sittard.

Nope but if you have a link for Excelsior v FC Emmen at 8 pm I'd be really grateful as it's a bit short notice to get out there. 

[Matt]

Anyway did anyone from the authorities consider the rest of the world when deciding this?

 

Afterall they are considered, count more than match going fans usually.

 

Edited 9 September 2022 by Matt

[Mike Oxlong]

Bonkers ! 

[Fox92]

I presume next week will be off too.

 

We've got nearly a month until the next game ffs.

[Fear Of The Fox]

6 minutes ago, The_77 said:

The cynic in me thinks the monarchy and government are nervous about any crowd incidents or unbecoming incidents occurring in football crowds this weekend, which is why the rugby is still going ahead. 
 

I’m not saying I think that’s justified at all, just that I wouldn’t put it past them to make a decision based on that attitude. 
 

And I sure hope a rugby player doesn’t punch an opposing player on the pitch this weekend. 

What kind of incidents? Arcade Fire (the band) played last night their gig in front of 20000 people in London. The band and the majority of their fans aren't pro Monarch and they've paid their respect multiple times during the gig. I can't understand what kind of incidents there might be in a football match. 

[blockheadder]

4 minutes ago, sylofox said:

Our vote would have been postpone if that's the case.

 

Our owners are so respectful to our royalty.

This is an important point. Their respect for their own monarchy carries over to ours. I can see them moth-balling all decisions until the mourning period/funeral has taken place.