wilfsmith Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Meanwhile massive crowds are still enjoying their freedom to watch horse racing. Will be fascinating to see whether the mortality rate from the virus goes up dramatically following four days like this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lomas613 Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Love to see how players react they cant blame nerves of playing infront of fans again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farlego Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 slightly off topic but I went to the theatre last night which is normally packed. when I booked tickets there were very few available seats but It was more than half empty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshy Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 16 minutes ago, bobness said: To 2019? Neil has a delorian in his garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ever the pessimist Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 BBC still think restricting public gatherings is unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshy Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 12 minutes ago, wilfsmith said: Meanwhile massive crowds are still enjoying their freedom to watch horse racing. Will be fascinating to see whether the mortality rate from the virus goes up dramatically following four days like this. A cynical individual might say it's a huge money spinner into the economy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfsmith Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 10 minutes ago, marshy said: A cynical individual might say it's a huge money spinner into the economy. Exactly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteG_1984 Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 FAO of the “it’s only flu” brigade: Yes, it is very similar to flu and the death rate (thankfully) isn’t that high. In isolation, that’s not the issue. The issue is that if everyone (or a load of people) are ill, the NHS will NOT cope. Even if you recruited as many clinicians as possible, spent a bottomless pit of money, this would still leave is unprepared. So the people that would otherwise survive, might be too far down the queue. Then that’s added to other conditions the NHS has to serve. What about babies due over the next few months, cancer treatment, surgery? Yes, it is only flu, but don’t be so naive not to look at the bigger picture. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobness Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 6 minutes ago, PeteG_1984 said: FAO of the “it’s only flu” brigade: Yes, it is very similar to flu and the death rate (thankfully) isn’t that high. In isolation, that’s not the issue. The issue is that if everyone (or a load of people) are ill, the NHS will NOT cope. Even if you recruited as many clinicians as possible, spent a bottomless pit of money, this would still leave is unprepared. So the people that would otherwise survive, might be too far down the queue. Then that’s added to other conditions the NHS has to serve. What about babies due over the next few months, cancer treatment, surgery? Yes, it is only flu, but don’t be so naive not to look at the bigger picture. Exactly, even if most people aren't terribly affected, there's still a huge at-risk population. Which is why containment and discipline is important, but it's also important that people don't go mad. Although it's difficult to find such balance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetsheri Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 9 hours ago, @owlstalk said: If any players catch Coronavirus it could well mean this plan is also scrapped surely This is inevitable. I can honestly see all the European leagues being srapped and start again next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Bach Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 2 hours ago, @owlstalk said: Euro's are moving back a year In a thread in which you berate people for having a point of view you post an unsubstantiated lie. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belfast Owl 2 Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 A player in the Irish League has the virus and the league hasnt been cancelled yet. However this will surely change soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darklord Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 3 hours ago, wilfsmith said: Meanwhile massive crowds are still enjoying their freedom to watch horse racing. Will be fascinating to see whether the mortality rate from the virus goes up dramatically following four days like this. Check sky bet for the odds on it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Fantham Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Ireland just announced all schools are closing, and outdoor gatherings of 500+ are banned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteG_1984 Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Arthur Bach said: In a thread in which you berate people for having a point of view you post an unsubstantiated lie. Well done. It’s pretty inevitable though isn’t it? Travel of tens of thousands of different nationals to different territories across Europe, all at different stages of what is now a pandemic. Plus catching up on domestic seasons (which if not abandoned completely will need to be settled). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owl_83 Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 18 minutes ago, PeteG_1984 said: It’s pretty inevitable though isn’t it? Travel of tens of thousands of different nationals to different territories across Europe, all at different stages of what is now a pandemic. Plus catching up on domestic seasons (which if not abandoned completely will need to be settled). I cannot see how they cannot cancel the Euro 2020. Bosnia now want a postponement of their playoff tie with Northern Ireland. The reason is that the majority of their players live and play in countries who need to be quarantined for 14 days if they come into Bosnia. If they add Northern Ireland on to that list, how will they play the match? Postponements are adding up across the Footballing world. When will the Seville/Roma and Inter/Getafe matches be played? Will of this be cleared up within 1 or 2 months? I don't think so. Personally I think they will finish this season by playing it into next season and shortening next season. I cannot see how they can just cancel this season but the leagues cannot go on as they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradowl Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 A Premier League club is carrying out coronavirus tests after three first-team players displayed symptoms....... Rumoured to be Arsenal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepitsteel89 Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 13 hours ago, vulva said: I’d just cancel the season. If for example Leeds need to win to go up do they not realise 1000’s would turn up at the ground. Having read about Italy tonight I honestly think the country needs to go into lockdown. Talking Spanish flu numbers but within an older age range this thing is serious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owl999 Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 6 hours ago, SupremeOwl said: This isn't just flu. Its that attitude thats got it this far. Some people need to seriously wake up and start taking this seriously. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owl999 Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 6 hours ago, SupremeOwl said: This isn't just flu. Its that attitude thats got it this far. Some people need to seriously wake up and start taking this seriously. I take it you’ve self quarantined then just in case ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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