The Football News Thread 2020/21

[BillyDee]

Not really news, but they are showing Ian Wright and Mr Pigden on TV again.

I would just like to make it clear that I had been chopping onions shortly before watching that, ok?

 

[Tredman]

I would just like to make it clear that I had been chopping onions shortly before watching that, ok?

As are we all, either that or wandering through a sandstorm.

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

I've even forgiven him for Friday Night's All Wright, with Caprice as "hostess".

 

[Tredman]

His desert island discs was superb, possibly the best one I've ever listened to.

 

[Kenny]

Steps 3-6 in Non League have voted to null and void the season, joining the Conference North & South

This vote was done as clubs thought fans couldn't be let in but further explanation of rules set out the other day, non-elite sports should be able to let fans in from the 12th April. I wonder if this news coming out will make then change their mind.

 

[Kenny]

Alisson Becker's father has tragically passed away. He drowned in a lake near his holiday home in Brazil yesterday

That is truly horrible and in the current situation will be even worse, especially if can't get home to be with his family right now. A few weeks ago Jurgen Klopp's Mum passed away and he couldn't even attend the funeral in Germany.

 

[jd1981]

Rumours gathering a pace now that England will host Euro 2021

 

[Sniffer]

Rumours gathering a pace now that England will host Euro 2021

Behind closed doors?

 

[jd1981]

Behind closed doors?

Not sure looks like reduced capacity then full house once past the 21/06.

 

[Kenny]

Not sure looks like reduced capacity then full house once past the 21/06.

Government and FA seem very confident they will have 90k for the Final, inc away supporters

 

[Sniffer]

So just as we're hopefully getting the virus under control we'll be inviting 10's of 1000's of fans from all over Europe over here.

 

[Tom Hark]

So just as we're hopefully getting the virus under control we'll be inviting 10's of 1000's of fans from all over Europe over here.

What's your concern there?

 

[Dublin Drummer Wolf]

Rumours gathering a pace now that England will host Euro 2021

Weirdly, I started getting email offers for tickets and corporate packages for this just last week.
I was thinking there was no chance it was happening until I saw your post

 

[Kenny]

So just as we're hopefully getting the virus under control we'll be inviting 10's of 1000's of fans from all over Europe over here.

Presume to gain access to the Country = Vaccine Passport or Negative test and then the same to get into the Stadium for all fans attending.

The Final is the only one they talking about away fans and the numbers being around 3000 of the capacity

 

[Sniffer]

What's your concern there?

I know that things should be different in 3 months time, but at the moment we have travel bans from areas that may have different disease mutations. Our vaccine program will not have been finished by then either.

If it is just for the final, with measures in place like Kenny suggests, then my fears will be allayed.

 

[jd1981]

I think the idea is by June about 60% will have been vaccinated in England compared to elsewhere in Europe. In addition it makes more sense to have everyone in one country under one authority ie policing, government policy etc as opposed to going around Europe and having to take into account each countries rules and regs on COVID. As some have said the draw is a bit flawed as some groups were done on the proviso that they had a host city.
If it is going to be played in England they’ll be a frantic plan for which stadiums will be used.

Wembley
London Stadium
Villa Park
Old Trafford
Etihad
Anfield
St James
Stadium of Light

Are the obvious choices then take your pick for the other 2-4 grounds from Elland Road, Hillsborough, Pride Park, KP, St Mary’s, Amex, Riverside.
Think Derby and Elland Road seem obvious to give as much coverage nationwide.
Can’t see them using more than 2 grounds in London but if they do Spurs stadium and Emirates could be used.
Good luck planning that one.

 

[jd1981]

Some journalists now saying UEFA still planning the 12 cities around Europe schedule but have given an April deadline for each host city to show how they’ll allow fans in.

 

[Tony Towner]

The in one country part makes sense, the fans from all over Europe coming doesn't. We'll fill the stadiums if that's what they are worried about.

 

[jd1981]

They need to decide now to give people time to prepare.

 

[Kenny]

They need to decide now to give people time to prepare.

Decision is being made early April.

All countries involved have to give detailed plans Inc fans being allowed in.
I think some in the media have got ahead if themselves as right now UEFA's stance is still to have the Tournament cross numerous Cities but *might* change to 1 country once all the data try require is in.