Topic: Fulham FC v Liverpool FC - 12th February - k/o: ZEBRA CROSSING WEBCAM IS ON

[cowtownred]

Small-time gobshites can't even spell "thieves" correctly when trying to insult us. Hope we cock them 2000-0 and they plummet through the leagues, the mimsy fucking clunges.

 

[Coolie High]

c*nts, will be nice seeing them in the championship next season, hopefully they don't come back for a good while.

[Snail]

This has seriously got you worked up hasn't it? 

I'm calm, man.

[PhaseOfPlay]

It may well be a sack of shit, and very poor planning on the part of Fulham, but I would think we can all agree that if the ground is not properly manned to ensure spectator safety, that we of all fans would welcome the right decision being made....

Of course.

If they were making every reasonable effort to make sure the grounds are properly staffed.

Which they aren't.

[BobPaisley3]

Of course.

If they were making every reasonable effort to make sure the grounds are properly staffed.

Which they aren't.

25000 at Fulham, 60000 at Arsenal.

[EmotionalCitrus]

c*nts, will be nice seeing them in the championship next season, hopefully they don't come back for a good while.

They won't, they'll be in league 2 in a few years.

[jymbojetset]

I'd laugh so much if tube strike was postponed for 48 hours - just so game can go ahead!

[west_london_red]

What's really annoying me here and it might just be the way the BBC has reported it, is that it looks like it's just up to Fulham to decide if the game goes ahead with no input from the FA or us. Really hope the FA tell them to get the stewards there or kiss goodbye to the points, you cannot just have teams deciding when they want to play games, it makes a mockery of the whole league.

[west_london_red]

I'd laugh so much if tube strike was postponed for 48 hours - just so game can go ahead!

It won't be, local news has reported that talks have not gone well, and as a kind of ITK in this particular due to where I work I can tell you that there is very little chance of the strike being called off.

[jymbojetset]

It won't be, local news has reported that talks have not gone well, and as a kind of ITK in this particular due to where I work I can tell you that there is very little chance of the strike being called off.

Is there some particular problem getting to Fulham for the stewards as opposed to uptown park or emirates?

[Mashy-rawr!nooo]

What's really annoying me here and it might just be the way the BBC has reported it, is that it looks like it's just up to Fulham to decide if the game goes ahead with no input from the FA or us. Really hope the FA tell them to get the stewards there or kiss goodbye to the points, you cannot just have teams deciding when they want to play games, it makes a mockery of the whole league.

Considering your username mate, why don't you just volunteer and take a few flags they wouldn't allow hidden under your jacket

[RoshanA]

Fucking hell i got tickets for this too.

It's time Ayre and Rodgers came out and started to speak up !

[Sat1]

Can see other relegation fighting clubs kick off a fuss. People go to work all the time in these strikes. They don't want a game, plain and simple.

[Tonyh]

Finding a taxi in London on a strike day? More chance of Jacko resurrecting. And a tenner would take you from Fulham to Putney Bridge in bad traffic.
From what I understand most of their stewards are eastenders rather than west Londoners hence the problem. And if they are at their daytime jobs or uni/college which I imagine most would be at, then it just isn't that simple - these are largely temporary seasonal workers or agency staff who really won't give a shit.

Re the flooding - there is almost certainly going to be some more flooding on the Thames in Surrey. Residents in Chiswick (2 miles away) will be crapping themselves at the moment, and there have been problems with SW Trains and Great Western trains today due to the floods in Surrey and Berkshire. All of these things will make it tougher for the Met and Hammersmith & Fulham Council to sanction the game.

I would love to see it played as I am sure we will twat them on Wednesday, but there is no avoiding some of the practical issues.   

[jymbojetset]

Can see other relegation fighting clubs kick off a fuss. People go to work all the time in these strikes. They don't want a game, plain and simple.

Good point, hadn't even considered that angle.

[Catnip645]

The strikes are now an FA conspiracy?

Sometimes I wonder why I read this forum...

[USC19Babel]

What's really annoying me here and it might just be the way the BBC has reported it, is that it looks like it's just up to Fulham to decide if the game goes ahead with no input from the FA or us. Really hope the FA tell them to get the stewards there or kiss goodbye to the points, you cannot just have teams deciding when they want to play games, it makes a mockery of the whole league.

This is exactly what is so vexing to me—the statement released by Fulham suggests that they are the sole arbiter in this situation, which, if true, would set a dangerous precedent in which clubs can conveniently rearrange their own schedules to their benefit given the correct set of circumstances (illusory though they may be).

[Hij]

Finding a taxi in London on a strike day? More chance of Jacko resurrecting. And a tenner would take you from Fulham to Putney Bridge in bad traffic.
From what I understand most of their stewards are eastenders rather than west Londoners hence the problem. And if they are at their daytime jobs or uni/college which I imagine most would be at, then it just isn't that simple - these are largely temporary seasonal workers or agency staff who really won't give a shit.

Re the flooding - there is almost certainly going to be some more flooding on the Thames in Surrey. Residents in Chiswick (2 miles away) will be crapping themselves at the moment, and there have been problems with SW Trains and Great Western trains today due to the floods in Surrey and Berkshire. All of these things will make it tougher for the Met and Hammersmith & Fulham Council to sanction the game.

I would love to see it played as I am sure we will twat them on Wednesday, but there is no avoiding some of the practical issues.   

How did the staff make it in for the game against Sheffield United then?

[Hij]

The strikes are now an FA conspiracy?

Sometimes I wonder why I read this forum...

Lol you pillock, I've seen one person say that, so perhaps you shouldn't bother here if you're selective as that.

[robgomm]

How did the staff make it in for the game against Sheffield United then?

He said before the strike that day apparently started after the game kicked off.

[PhaseOfPlay]

Finding a taxi in London on a strike day? More chance of Jacko resurrecting. And a tenner would take you from Fulham to Putney Bridge in bad traffic.
From what I understand most of their stewards are eastenders rather than west Londoners hence the problem. And if they are at their daytime jobs or uni/college which I imagine most would be at, then it just isn't that simple - these are largely temporary seasonal workers or agency staff who really won't give a shit.

Re the flooding - there is almost certainly going to be some more flooding on the Thames in Surrey. Residents in Chiswick (2 miles away) will be crapping themselves at the moment, and there have been problems with SW Trains and Great Western trains today due to the floods in Surrey and Berkshire. All of these things will make it tougher for the Met and Hammersmith & Fulham Council to sanction the game.

I would love to see it played as I am sure we will twat them on Wednesday, but there is no avoiding some of the practical issues.   

It's not like it's a last minute hitch. They've known about the strike for at least a week. They have enough money to provide private transport. They are avoiding the game.

[Pistolero]

Two words....Mick Hucknall

[west_london_red]

Is there some particular problem getting to Fulham for the stewards as opposed to uptown park or emirates?

Not that I am aware of, Hammersmith is well served by buses and not a huge walk from craven cottage, there are a couple of overground stations not too far away and if the strike is anything like last week it will be a reduced service, not a complete shut down. I caught the district line on Wednesday (line that runs nearest to that part of town) with no trouble during the strike.

Also as mentioned earlier, it's a small stadium so they won't need many stewards, and secondly their support is very localised (unlike Arsenal who have support all over London) and since most stewards are supporters they should find it easier then most to get to the stadium. Like I said, we should offer to bus down our stewards early on Wednesday, give them a your of the stadium, evacuation points etc and see what excuses Fulham come up with next.

[Rob Dylan]

Sorry if this has already been answered, but realistically what would happen if Fulham want to postpone it and we refuse?

[Buck Pete]

Sorry if this has already been answered, but realistically what would happen if Fulham want to postpone it and we refuse?

The answer my friend.....Is blowing in the wind.

[Coolie High]

Finding a taxi in London on a strike day? More chance of Jacko resurrecting. And a tenner would take you from Fulham to Putney Bridge in bad traffic.
From what I understand most of their stewards are eastenders rather than west Londoners hence the problem. And if they are at their daytime jobs or uni/college which I imagine most would be at, then it just isn't that simple - these are largely temporary seasonal workers or agency staff who really won't give a shit.

Re the flooding - there is almost certainly going to be some more flooding on the Thames in Surrey. Residents in Chiswick (2 miles away) will be crapping themselves at the moment, and there have been problems with SW Trains and Great Western trains today due to the floods in Surrey and Berkshire. All of these things will make it tougher for the Met and Hammersmith & Fulham Council to sanction the game.

I would love to see it played as I am sure we will twat them on Wednesday, but there is no avoiding some of the practical issues.   

Bit dramatic.

[quinny]

Putney station, served by trains from Waterloo, is about a 25 minute walk from the ground. No need for this game to be cancelled. 100% it's Fulham not wanting to play, nothing at all to do with transport issues.

[TravisBickle]

 Fulham can fuck right off, the small time twats. There is absolutely no excuse to postpone this. As for wanting them to go down - nah, I hope they stay. I like the six points they give us every year.

[Not too Xabi]

Finding a taxi in London on a strike day? More chance of Jacko resurrecting. And a tenner would take you from Fulham to Putney Bridge in bad traffic.
From what I understand most of their stewards are eastenders rather than west Londoners hence the problem. And if they are at their daytime jobs or uni/college which I imagine most would be at, then it just isn't that simple - these are largely temporary seasonal workers or agency staff who really won't give a shit.

Re the flooding - there is almost certainly going to be some more flooding on the Thames in Surrey. Residents in Chiswick (2 miles away) will be crapping themselves at the moment, and there have been problems with SW Trains and Great Western trains today due to the floods in Surrey and Berkshire. All of these things will make it tougher for the Met and Hammersmith & Fulham Council to sanction the game.

I would love to see it played as I am sure we will twat them on Wednesday, but there is no avoiding some of the practical issues.   

Then play it at a neutral venue. QPR, Millwall, Charlton all have unused grounds on Wednesday night.

[RedJim]

Who is this Greek that they're banging on about like he is a world beater who is going to make the difference? It doesn't matter whether we play them this Wednesday, next Wednesday or whenever, these lot are absolutely toilet and I'd fancy us to slot 5 past them. Hope Suarez has Hangelands trousers down for the full 90 (or whatever other yard dog they play there), put the kibosh on their premier league stint.

The sooner these amateurs are sent plummeting down the football league the better 

[Dave D]

If Fulham really are this shambolically run, then it's just as well that this will be their last ever season in the premier league.
It'll only be a reduced service, not a full out strike, plus there'll be extra buses running. For a wealthy premier league club, none of the piss poor excuses that they've come up with are good enough.

[Hij]

Then play it at a neutral venue. QPR, Millwall, Charlton all have unused grounds on Wednesday night.

That's the most ludicrous idea, where would all the fans sit with their tickets for the match for the various areas of Fulham's ground?

[PhaseOfPlay]

Somebody can correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm assuming that Premier League Stewards go through the same training/certification/background checks more or less for each club?

If so, Liverpool should offer to bus down as many of the Anfield staff as is needed.

Essentially, we should call their bluff.

[JerseyKloppite]

I'll happily volunteer to steward on Wednesday. Got a couple of friends who are reds fans that would gladly show up to assist.

[Vortigen]

This is utter madness.  I will be fuming if this farce is allowed to go through. 

[FlashingBlade]

The question that must be asked of Fulham is once the potential for a tube strike arose did they take reasonable action to address issues and raising concern of available safety staff is fine, not attempting to address that in anyway ( hiring coaches etc) is not.

The fact that nearly everyone , including their own fans , is linking it to oppurtunisim due to tiredness of their players/Liverpool on fire cant be lost on the FA/Premiership. Cancelling a game other than the ref due to inclement weather is not treated lightly.

[MiserableP15]

Anyone thinking the tube strike has anything to do with it is delusional

[Miltonred]

Of course.

If they were making every reasonable effort to make sure the grounds are properly staffed.

Which they aren't.

And you know that for a fact? Despite the posts made in here by numerous London based Liverpool fans, pointing out that it might not be as easy as it looks?

In any case they have until tomorrow at 3pm to figure it out - lets not rush to judgment, we wouldn't want to be hypocrites now would we?

[Not too Xabi]

That's the most ludicrous idea, where would all the fans sit with their tickets for the match for the various areas of Fulham's ground?

Ok, it wasn't the most serious of suggestions, I just think we should refuse to take this lying down and try to call their bluff, so to speak. Perhaps offer to lay buses on for their staff?!

[Big Red Richie]

Then play it at a neutral venue. QPR, Millwall, Charlton all have unused grounds on Wednesday night.

A premier league game with 25,000 fans, several thousand staff, hundreds of Police, and no doubt several hundred of other ancillary hangers on.  And you think it's organised from scratch at a moments notice?


Shitehawks Fulham may be, but changing venues and reorganising a game takes weeks at the least, and several weeks at that. Not 48 hours.