If this goes ahead, it means we are out of the lockdown phase. Likely still in the social distancing phase though, so seems unlikely.
Maybe at that point, we will have testing kits and will know 100% that once you've had it, you are safe for a while.
All the signs are the PL are 100% determined to finish the season
TBF It would be great to have some sport on the box, even if its behind closed doors.
It’s a bit unfair to the teams who would normally benefit from home advantage.
comment by Robb, the fourth husband of Joe Exotic (U22311)
posted 1 minute ago
It’s a bit unfair to the teams who would normally benefit from home advantage.
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Agreed, but what can you do? Behind closed doors is the only feasible way of finishing the season now I think. And if that is the case, then does it matter if we are playing at OT or Villa Park?
comment by Robb, the fourth husband of Joe Exotic (U22311)
posted 2 minutes ago
It’s a bit unfair to the teams who would normally benefit from home advantage.
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Brings the integrity of the league into question as it’s not a level playing field
comment by Prankster - Dr Pu$$y (U22336)
posted 3 minutes ago
All the signs are the PL are 100% determined to finish the season
TBF It would be great to have some sport on the box, even if its behind closed doors.
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I have no doubt that they are 100% determined. No doubt at all. But they won't have the final say and I think that realistically it won't happen, but fingers crossed it does.
This is actually one of the better ideas and will be great for the football fans as you are looking at 3 live games a day.
comment by Pride of the North (U6803)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Robb, the fourth husband of Joe Exotic (U22311)
posted 2 minutes ago
It’s a bit unfair to the teams who would normally benefit from home advantage.
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Brings the integrity of the league into question as it’s not a level playing field
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As long as TV companies and Sponsors are happy is what this measure is for.
comment by (kash) I'm the Mané - 6 Times Baby (U1108)
posted 6 seconds ago
comment by Pride of the North (U6803)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Robb, the fourth husband of Joe Exotic (U22311)
posted 2 minutes ago
It’s a bit unfair to the teams who would normally benefit from home advantage.
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Brings the integrity of the league into question as it’s not a level playing field
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As long as TV companies and Sponsors are happy is what this measure is for.
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I’m thinking more of the relegation clubs. They tend to bank on those home games against those around them and some will have had them, some won’t.
comment by Pride of the North (U6803)
posted 6 seconds ago
comment by (kash) I'm the Mané - 6 Times Baby (U1108)
posted 6 seconds ago
comment by Pride of the North (U6803)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Robb, the fourth husband of Joe Exotic (U22311)
posted 2 minutes ago
It’s a bit unfair to the teams who would normally benefit from home advantage.
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Brings the integrity of the league into question as it’s not a level playing field
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As long as TV companies and Sponsors are happy is what this measure is for.
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I’m thinking more of the relegation clubs. They tend to bank on those home games against those around them and some will have had them, some won’t.
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True but they can play us at Villa Park than Anfield. There is that benefit too.
comment by Pride of the North (U6803)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by Robb, the fourth husband of Joe Exotic (U22311)
posted 2 minutes ago
It’s a bit unfair to the teams who would normally benefit from home advantage.
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Brings the integrity of the league into question as it’s not a level playing field
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I agree, but I think that the PL will be prepared to sacrifice that if they can get the season finished.
comment by Pride of the North (U6803)
posted 8 minutes ago
comment by Robb, the fourth husband of Joe Exotic (U22311)
posted 2 minutes ago
It’s a bit unfair to the teams who would normally benefit from home advantage.
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Brings the integrity of the league into question as it’s not a level playing field
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Its far worse fior the integrity of the league to not finish it.
Good read here, Miguel Delaney can be a it annoying at times but this is worth a read
https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/premier-league-void-season-2020-coronavirus-liverpool-title-efl-legal-challenge-a9437081.html
Just can't see the government approving this. Saw something about it restarting at the beginning of May. Never going to happen.
comment by kneerash-23 Cara Gold (U6876)
posted 6 minutes ago
comment by Pride of the North (U6803)
posted 8 minutes ago
comment by Robb, the fourth husband of Joe Exotic (U22311)
posted 2 minutes ago
It’s a bit unfair to the teams who would normally benefit from home advantage.
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Brings the integrity of the league into question as it’s not a level playing field
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Its far worse fior the integrity of the league to not finish it.
Good read here, Miguel Delaney can be a it annoying at times but this is worth a read
https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/premier-league-void-season-2020-coronavirus-liverpool-title-efl-legal-challenge-a9437081.html
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I’m not saying don’t finish it. But I think it has to be on a level playing field. Clubs shouldn’t be playing with handicaps.
Problem is how do they complete the rest of the leagues in the UK?
comment by Joe The King Exotic (U10026)
posted 4 minutes ago
Problem is how do they complete the rest of the leagues in the UK?
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Yep, that is the next question.
I’m all for it, would be great fun to watch and dear god we need something during this lockdown. Whether it’s actually feasible is another question.
Regarding it not being fair on clubs who would have home advantage, how is it less fair than for example clubs like Sheffield United or Leicester who only have 9 games left and are looking at European football, which they probably won’t be looking at again next season. Would be wholly unfair on them to restart it, far less unfair to play behind closed doors
comment by Elvis: King of Cult (U7425)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Joe The King Exotic (U10026)
posted 4 minutes ago
Problem is how do they complete the rest of the leagues in the UK?
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Yep, that is the next question.
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Virtual paper scissors rock?
comment by Tiddles (U17634)
posted 1 minute ago
I’m all for it, would be great fun to watch and dear god we need something during this lockdown. Whether it’s actually feasible is another question.
Regarding it not being fair on clubs who would have home advantage, how is it less fair than for example clubs like Sheffield United or Leicester who only have 9 games left and are looking at European football, which they probably won’t be looking at again next season. Would be wholly unfair on them to restart it, far less unfair to play behind closed doors
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Agree with that. We have to get the league over the line if possible and behind closed doors is the only way. It isn't going to happen with full stadiums. Not for at least 6 months I reckon. And that just isn't going to happen.
Honestly I don’t even know if in 6 months time it’ll be good to go. That’s why everyone saying you have to draw a line across this season and start the next baffles me.
The season isn’t starting in August regardless of drawing a line across or not, or September. It’s probablt December before large gatherings are permitted.
And this season can be finished in a month or 3 weeks if they push, so just blast it out and away you go. Of course it won’t be completely fair but we’re living in crazy times where you have to make adjustments
comment by Elvis: King of Cult (U7425)
posted 15 minutes ago
comment by Pride of the North (U6803)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by Robb, the fourth husband of Joe Exotic (U22311)
posted 2 minutes ago
It’s a bit unfair to the teams who would normally benefit from home advantage.
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Brings the integrity of the league into question as it’s not a level playing field
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I agree, but I think that the PL will be prepared to sacrifice that if they can get the season finished.
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90% of teams in the 5 top divisions will have a better home than away record and the reason for that is its an advantage to play on your own ground.
If a team are relegated by a point after having had to play a rival at a neutral ground (possibly without a crowd) when that rival had the reverse fixture at home they will be very upset.
Its a potential mine field and I can see relegation threatened clubs refusing to accept it.
comment by Tiddles (U17634)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by Elvis: King of Cult (U7425)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Joe The King Exotic (U10026)
posted 4 minutes ago
Problem is how do they complete the rest of the leagues in the UK?
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Yep, that is the next question.
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Virtual paper scissors rock?
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Charades
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OP
Never going to happen.
comment by PawlBawron (U1055)
posted 8 minutes ago
comment by Elvis: King of Cult (U7425)
posted 15 minutes ago
comment by Pride of the North (U6803)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by Robb, the fourth husband of Joe Exotic (U22311)
posted 2 minutes ago
It’s a bit unfair to the teams who would normally benefit from home advantage.
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Brings the integrity of the league into question as it’s not a level playing field
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I agree, but I think that the PL will be prepared to sacrifice that if they can get the season finished.
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90% of teams in the 5 top divisions will have a better home than away record and the reason for that is its an advantage to play on your own ground.
If a team are relegated by a point after having had to play a rival at a neutral ground (possibly without a crowd) when that rival had the reverse fixture at home they will be very upset.
Its a potential mine field and I can see relegation threatened clubs refusing to accept it.
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If it is the only way to finish the season, they probably will accept it. Otherwise they lose the TV money and might go bust.
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posted on 31/3/20
If this goes ahead, it means we are out of the lockdown phase. Likely still in the social distancing phase though, so seems unlikely.
Maybe at that point, we will have testing kits and will know 100% that once you've had it, you are safe for a while.
posted on 31/3/20
All the signs are the PL are 100% determined to finish the season
TBF It would be great to have some sport on the box, even if its behind closed doors.
posted on 31/3/20
It’s a bit unfair to the teams who would normally benefit from home advantage.
posted on 31/3/20
comment by Robb, the fourth husband of Joe Exotic (U22311)
posted 1 minute ago
It’s a bit unfair to the teams who would normally benefit from home advantage.
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Agreed, but what can you do? Behind closed doors is the only feasible way of finishing the season now I think. And if that is the case, then does it matter if we are playing at OT or Villa Park?
posted on 31/3/20
comment by Robb, the fourth husband of Joe Exotic (U22311)
posted 2 minutes ago
It’s a bit unfair to the teams who would normally benefit from home advantage.
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Brings the integrity of the league into question as it’s not a level playing field
posted on 31/3/20
comment by Prankster - Dr Pu$$y (U22336)
posted 3 minutes ago
All the signs are the PL are 100% determined to finish the season
TBF It would be great to have some sport on the box, even if its behind closed doors.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I have no doubt that they are 100% determined. No doubt at all. But they won't have the final say and I think that realistically it won't happen, but fingers crossed it does.
posted on 31/3/20
This is actually one of the better ideas and will be great for the football fans as you are looking at 3 live games a day.
posted on 31/3/20
comment by Pride of the North (U6803)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Robb, the fourth husband of Joe Exotic (U22311)
posted 2 minutes ago
It’s a bit unfair to the teams who would normally benefit from home advantage.
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Brings the integrity of the league into question as it’s not a level playing field
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As long as TV companies and Sponsors are happy is what this measure is for.
posted on 31/3/20
comment by (kash) I'm the Mané - 6 Times Baby (U1108)
posted 6 seconds ago
comment by Pride of the North (U6803)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Robb, the fourth husband of Joe Exotic (U22311)
posted 2 minutes ago
It’s a bit unfair to the teams who would normally benefit from home advantage.
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Brings the integrity of the league into question as it’s not a level playing field
----------------------------------------------------------------------
As long as TV companies and Sponsors are happy is what this measure is for.
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I’m thinking more of the relegation clubs. They tend to bank on those home games against those around them and some will have had them, some won’t.
posted on 31/3/20
comment by Pride of the North (U6803)
posted 6 seconds ago
comment by (kash) I'm the Mané - 6 Times Baby (U1108)
posted 6 seconds ago
comment by Pride of the North (U6803)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Robb, the fourth husband of Joe Exotic (U22311)
posted 2 minutes ago
It’s a bit unfair to the teams who would normally benefit from home advantage.
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Brings the integrity of the league into question as it’s not a level playing field
----------------------------------------------------------------------
As long as TV companies and Sponsors are happy is what this measure is for.
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I’m thinking more of the relegation clubs. They tend to bank on those home games against those around them and some will have had them, some won’t.
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True but they can play us at Villa Park than Anfield. There is that benefit too.
posted on 31/3/20
comment by Pride of the North (U6803)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by Robb, the fourth husband of Joe Exotic (U22311)
posted 2 minutes ago
It’s a bit unfair to the teams who would normally benefit from home advantage.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Brings the integrity of the league into question as it’s not a level playing field
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I agree, but I think that the PL will be prepared to sacrifice that if they can get the season finished.
posted on 31/3/20
comment by Pride of the North (U6803)
posted 8 minutes ago
comment by Robb, the fourth husband of Joe Exotic (U22311)
posted 2 minutes ago
It’s a bit unfair to the teams who would normally benefit from home advantage.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Brings the integrity of the league into question as it’s not a level playing field
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Its far worse fior the integrity of the league to not finish it.
Good read here, Miguel Delaney can be a it annoying at times but this is worth a read
https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/premier-league-void-season-2020-coronavirus-liverpool-title-efl-legal-challenge-a9437081.html
posted on 31/3/20
Just can't see the government approving this. Saw something about it restarting at the beginning of May. Never going to happen.
posted on 31/3/20
comment by kneerash-23 Cara Gold (U6876)
posted 6 minutes ago
comment by Pride of the North (U6803)
posted 8 minutes ago
comment by Robb, the fourth husband of Joe Exotic (U22311)
posted 2 minutes ago
It’s a bit unfair to the teams who would normally benefit from home advantage.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Brings the integrity of the league into question as it’s not a level playing field
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Its far worse fior the integrity of the league to not finish it.
Good read here, Miguel Delaney can be a it annoying at times but this is worth a read
https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/premier-league-void-season-2020-coronavirus-liverpool-title-efl-legal-challenge-a9437081.html
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I’m not saying don’t finish it. But I think it has to be on a level playing field. Clubs shouldn’t be playing with handicaps.
posted on 31/3/20
Problem is how do they complete the rest of the leagues in the UK?
posted on 31/3/20
comment by Joe The King Exotic (U10026)
posted 4 minutes ago
Problem is how do they complete the rest of the leagues in the UK?
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Yep, that is the next question.
posted on 31/3/20
I’m all for it, would be great fun to watch and dear god we need something during this lockdown. Whether it’s actually feasible is another question.
Regarding it not being fair on clubs who would have home advantage, how is it less fair than for example clubs like Sheffield United or Leicester who only have 9 games left and are looking at European football, which they probably won’t be looking at again next season. Would be wholly unfair on them to restart it, far less unfair to play behind closed doors
posted on 31/3/20
comment by Elvis: King of Cult (U7425)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Joe The King Exotic (U10026)
posted 4 minutes ago
Problem is how do they complete the rest of the leagues in the UK?
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Yep, that is the next question.
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Virtual paper scissors rock?
posted on 31/3/20
comment by Tiddles (U17634)
posted 1 minute ago
I’m all for it, would be great fun to watch and dear god we need something during this lockdown. Whether it’s actually feasible is another question.
Regarding it not being fair on clubs who would have home advantage, how is it less fair than for example clubs like Sheffield United or Leicester who only have 9 games left and are looking at European football, which they probably won’t be looking at again next season. Would be wholly unfair on them to restart it, far less unfair to play behind closed doors
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Agree with that. We have to get the league over the line if possible and behind closed doors is the only way. It isn't going to happen with full stadiums. Not for at least 6 months I reckon. And that just isn't going to happen.
posted on 31/3/20
Honestly I don’t even know if in 6 months time it’ll be good to go. That’s why everyone saying you have to draw a line across this season and start the next baffles me.
The season isn’t starting in August regardless of drawing a line across or not, or September. It’s probablt December before large gatherings are permitted.
And this season can be finished in a month or 3 weeks if they push, so just blast it out and away you go. Of course it won’t be completely fair but we’re living in crazy times where you have to make adjustments
posted on 31/3/20
comment by Elvis: King of Cult (U7425)
posted 15 minutes ago
comment by Pride of the North (U6803)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by Robb, the fourth husband of Joe Exotic (U22311)
posted 2 minutes ago
It’s a bit unfair to the teams who would normally benefit from home advantage.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Brings the integrity of the league into question as it’s not a level playing field
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I agree, but I think that the PL will be prepared to sacrifice that if they can get the season finished.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
90% of teams in the 5 top divisions will have a better home than away record and the reason for that is its an advantage to play on your own ground.
If a team are relegated by a point after having had to play a rival at a neutral ground (possibly without a crowd) when that rival had the reverse fixture at home they will be very upset.
Its a potential mine field and I can see relegation threatened clubs refusing to accept it.
posted on 31/3/20
comment by Tiddles (U17634)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by Elvis: King of Cult (U7425)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Joe The King Exotic (U10026)
posted 4 minutes ago
Problem is how do they complete the rest of the leagues in the UK?
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Yep, that is the next question.
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Virtual paper scissors rock?
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Charades
posted on 31/3/20
Comment deleted by Article Creator
posted on 31/3/20
OP
Never going to happen.
posted on 31/3/20
comment by PawlBawron (U1055)
posted 8 minutes ago
comment by Elvis: King of Cult (U7425)
posted 15 minutes ago
comment by Pride of the North (U6803)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by Robb, the fourth husband of Joe Exotic (U22311)
posted 2 minutes ago
It’s a bit unfair to the teams who would normally benefit from home advantage.
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Brings the integrity of the league into question as it’s not a level playing field
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I agree, but I think that the PL will be prepared to sacrifice that if they can get the season finished.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
90% of teams in the 5 top divisions will have a better home than away record and the reason for that is its an advantage to play on your own ground.
If a team are relegated by a point after having had to play a rival at a neutral ground (possibly without a crowd) when that rival had the reverse fixture at home they will be very upset.
Its a potential mine field and I can see relegation threatened clubs refusing to accept it.
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If it is the only way to finish the season, they probably will accept it. Otherwise they lose the TV money and might go bust.
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