GersInCanada 7,775 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 The way things are going must be every chance of the away leg being closed doors. I can see this seasons European competitions being abandoned/postponed/behind closed doors. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 53,779 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 Please pop into this thread and donate folks 👍 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Robot 21,279 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 It’s only a matter of time for us unfortunately, this is from yesterday: https://www.uefa.com/insideuefa/news/newsid=2640496.html Update on UEFA competition matches Monday 9 March 2020 The following upcoming UEFA club competition matches will be played behind closed doors. Following decisions taken by the relevant authorities related to measures regarding the COVID-19 virus, these upcoming UEFA club competition matches will go ahead as scheduled but will be played behind closed doors. UEFA Champions League, Round of 16: Valencia CF (Spain) – Atalanta BC (Italy), 10 March, 21.00CET Paris Saint-Germain (France) – Borussia Dortmund (Germany), 11 March, 21:00 CET UEFA Europa League, Round of 16: FC Internazionale Milano (Italy) – Getafe CF (Spain), 12 March, 21.00CET Olympiacos FC (Greece) – Wolverhampton Wanderers FC (England), 12 March, 21:00 CET In addition, the UEFA Youth League match FC Internazionale Milano vs Stade Rennais FC, scheduled to be played on 11 March 2020 at 15:00 CET at FIGC National Team Technical Center, will not take place following the refusal to play of FC Internazionale Milano. The UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body will take a decision regarding this matter in due course. Any further update regarding other UEFA competition matches will be published on UEFA.com in due course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris182 6,310 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 Best hope the home game doesn't succumb to closed doors. Would be a massive loss of income. Unlikely at this stage but you never know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Robot 21,279 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 2 minutes ago, chris182 said: Best hope the home game doesn't succumb to closed doors. Would be a massive loss of income. Unlikely at this stage but you never know. I doubt it very much especially after the UK Govt statement yesterday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 53,779 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 Tbh if a game is scheduled for behind closed doors they'd be better cancelling it and the competition as things stand. We'd be trying to deter fans going to a high risk zone, but would send players / staff to that same zone, staying over in hotels, using facilities, and hoping none come into contact with a virus carrier. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Robot 21,279 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 13 minutes ago, SeparateEntityMyArse said: Tbh if a game is scheduled for behind closed doors they'd be better cancelling it and the competition as things stand. We'd be trying to deter fans going to a high risk zone, but would send players / staff to that same zone, staying over in hotels, using facilities, and hoping none come into contact with a virus carrier. Exactly the risk is still there for travelling fans from airport to public transport to pubs and restaurants to hotels. Uefa are also leaving all decisions to the local governments which is an easy option for them and it’s travel bans like Italy is the only way to stop fans travelling and the risk to them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Robot 21,279 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 All leagues cancelled and reset for next season would be so funny and then we managed to win the spl next season 😂😂 man that would be fkn fantastic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanjo 26,330 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 5 minutes ago, Bad Robot said: All leagues cancelled and reset for next season would be so funny and then we managed to win the spl next season 😂😂 man that would be fkn fantastic The meltdown.... that would be tremendous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monk 3,207 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 8 minutes ago, Bad Robot said: All leagues cancelled and reset for next season would be so funny and then we managed to win the spl next season 😂😂 man that would be fkn fantastic I can actually see this happening, in the next 2-3 weeks I'd imagine games will have to be played behind closed doors then all it really takes is one player to get it for the league to be cancelled. It would have to be made null and void as to just declare the league would probably result in legal battles with the financial implications at play for teams at the bottom and the top. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
j1mgg 3,766 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 13 minutes ago, Bad Robot said: All leagues cancelled and reset for next season would be so funny and then we managed to win the spl next season 😂😂 man that would be fkn fantastic What a fucking massive kick in the balls that would be for Liverpool. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Robot 21,279 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 11 minutes ago, j1mgg said: What a fucking massive kick in the balls that would be for Liverpool. 😂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prso's headband 35,516 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 Man Utd away game behind closed doors now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobar 13,676 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 They are not going to cancel leagues Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
writingranger 1,417 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 What's the deal with the UEFA pitch inspection? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoodyBlue1872 3,078 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 Bayern v Chelski next Wednesday now behind closed doors. Ours will be too. Guaranteed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McEwan's Lager 30,571 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 2 minutes ago, writingranger said: What's the deal with the UEFA pitch inspection? They have told Leverkusen they aren’t allowed to train on the pitch 24 hours before hand because it’s a disgrace so Leverkusen will have to train at home and either fly in that night or on the day of the game. Good advantage for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don54 25,548 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Bad Robot said: All leagues cancelled and reset for next season would be so funny and then we managed to win the spl next season 😂😂 man that would be fkn fantastic "The SPFL and Scottish FA are continuing to work together in the face of the coronavirus threat. "The Joint Response Group, including the Scottish FA's chief medical consultant Dr John MacLean, is meeting on a daily basis to consider briefings from the World Health Organisation and to respond to the developing situation across the UK. "We are aware of the decisions being taken elsewhere in Europe to cancel sporting events and/or hold them behind closed doors. "However, the Department of Culture, Media and Sport announced yesterday that, as things stand, there is 'no rationale' for closing or cancelling sporting events in Britain because of coronavirus. This has been echoed in conversations that we have had with the Scottish Government. "While it is a fast-changing picture and we will continue to be guided by the most up-to-date, expert advice, we are continuing to prepare for matches to proceed as scheduled. "Member clubs are urged to review the terms of any business interruption insurance they may hold, in the event that future matches may be cancelled or have to be held behind closed doors." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
esquire8 42,904 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 The thing with this is plans are changing on a daily basis. The game on thursday will most likely not be played behind closed doors but the return leg will probably be. Expect things to change dramatically within the space of a week. Possibly leagues all over Europe declared null n void, the Euros delayed till next summer and next season delayed until further notice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMB 14,167 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 42 minutes ago, fanaticCR said: They are not going to cancel leagues I think the Italian league has already been cancelled. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
esquire8 42,904 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 4 minutes ago, TMB said: I think the Italian league has already been cancelled. Put on hold until April the 4th but expect it to be cancelled in the next week or so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Avenger 22,567 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Bad Robot said: I doubt it very much especially after the UK Govt statement yesterday. The government is putting economics before public safety, but that will change. Only one footballer catches it from a high profile team and the game's a bogey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 53,779 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 15 minutes ago, TMB said: I think the Italian league has already been cancelled. Postponed til next month. 6 nations rugby postponed til october. Increasing no of games being played being closed doors in European comps, and euro domestic leagues. Nottingham forest owner confirmed as positive and has been at domestic games plus watching arsenal in Europe. Leagues will be postponed across europe within weeks, and if the outbreak doesnt significantly reduce wont be resumed leaving decisions to be made on voiding / awarding at that point in time. Euro 2020 very much at risk too imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskbankloyal 19,446 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 Not sure if this is the correct thread but was told earlier that there will be confirmation later today that the away leg is being played behind closed doors. Don’t take it as gospel just yet but a heads up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskbankloyal 19,446 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 4 minutes ago, SeparateEntityMyArse said: Postponed til next month. 6 nations rugby postponed til october. Increasing no of games being played being closed doors in European comps, and euro domestic leagues. Nottingham forest owner confirmed as positive and has been at domestic games plus watching arsenal in Europe. Leagues will be postponed across europe within weeks, and if the outbreak doesnt significantly reduce wont be resumed leaving decisions to be made on voiding / awarding at that point in time. Euro 2020 very much at risk too imo. SFA briefed journalists last week that UEFA are fairly sure the Euro’s wont go ahead this summer. Either a 3 month delay or next summer are the two options they’re exploring Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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