The Football News Thread 2020/21

[Johnny75]

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

Not really, you would think they have been preparing for a while now and as we were already down to host a semi and the final I don't see how that changes.

Logistically it might be interesting which is why I can see the PL allowing fans in for the last game as a test run.

 

[jd1981]

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.

I think in the meantime UEFA will ask the FA to put a plan together to host if required.

 

[Kenny]

I think in the meantime UEFA will ask the FA to put a plan together to host if required.

Already done that with the help of the Government.

 

[Kenny]

Logistically it might be interesting which is why I can see the PL allowing fans in for the last game as a test run.

With news they may move a weekend of games to midweek to coincide with Step 3 that gives the PL 2 rounds of games with fans. FA Cup Final will have fans and even before Step 3 some events will be used as tests, with the FL pushing for the League Cup Final to be one.
A good one to use would also be the FL Trophy. They have 2 Finals being played over a weekend so almost like a Tournament situation.

 

[Kenny]

Europa Cup
Man Utd v AC Milan
Dynamo Zagreb v Spurs
Slavia Prague v Rangers
Olympiacos v Arsenal

 

[YoungWolf]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1365312635638603776

Blimey

 

[lemonjelly]

YW now has kenny on ignore...

 

[Kenny]

It's the latest craze

 

[YoungWolf]

Bet his reply was something witty

 

[James]

RIP Glenn Roeder

Glenn Roeder: Former West Ham and Newcastle manager dies aged 65

Former Watford, West Ham, Newcastle and Norwich manager Glenn Roeder dies aged 65, says the League Managers Association.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[The Bear]

Just found @FootyScran on Twitter.

https://twitter.com/FootyScran?s=09

Some good stuff but most terrible, including a horrendous Wolves one. This is my favourite though, just for the expression on the lad's face!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1356911772255588352

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

This doesn't sound good for Steve Cotterill. Already spent 33 days in hospital with Covid, they let him out around a fortnight ago and he's now been admitted again.

 

[Kenny]

with Covid-pneumonia. Did not know those 2 lovely illnesses had got together. Not the best duet

 

[PuntsWolf]

with Covid-pneumonia. Did not know those 2 lovely illnesses had got together. Not the best duet

Pneumonia is what Covid causes. Covid is just the virus, like flu which causes respiratory inflammation - Pneumonia.

 

[BillyDee]

Looks like we're going for another failed World Cup bid...

World Cup 2030: UK and Republic of Ireland associations back UK government support for bid

Prime Minister Boris Johnson says it is the "right time" to bid to host the 2030 World Cup and the plan is backed by football associations across the UK and the Republic of Ireland.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

That would mean five hosts automatically qualifying. Can’t see FIFA or indeed UEFA being happy with that.

 

[BillyDee]

FA to take no action over OGS criticism of Atwell. Shock.

FA will not take action over Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Luke Shaw's criticism of referee Stuart Attwell

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Luke Shaw questioned conduct of referee Stuart Attwell in Manchester Uniteds goalless draw at Chelsea on Sunday; they specifically had issues over penalty call that was not given even after VAR consultation

www.skysports.com

Nuno really should get a refund.

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

FIFA have already foreshadowed the 2030 tournament going to Uruguay/Argentina as some nonsense centenary thing.

Not like Fat Al to waste money on nothing.

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

Maybe it's you, Steve. Maybe.

 

[Lupo]

But hey - wor not here to make excuses