Author Topic: Premier League suspended until safe to resume (Read 160780 times)

Claire. · « **on:** March 13, 2020, 11:16:12 am »

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Statement from the EFL: "The FA, Premier League, EFL and Barclays FA Women’s Super League and FA Women’s Championship have collectively agreed to postpone the professional game in England until 3 April at the earliest.

"This action, which will be kept under constant review, has been taken due to the increasing numbers of Clubs taking steps to isolate their players and staff because of the COVID-19 virus.

"The postponements include all matches in the Championship, League One and League Two, as well as all Academy and youth team fixtures.

"In addition, clubs are being advised to suspend indefinitely all non-essential activities which include, but are not limited to, player appearances, training ground visits and fan meetings.

"Whilst the EFL Board has continued to take the advice and guidance offered by the Government and its health advisors, emerging developments mean now is the time to implement football’s contingency plans in response to the crisis.

"A further update on these plans will be given post an EFL Board Meeting next week.

"This decision has not been taken lightly, but the EFL must prioritise the health and well-being of players, staff and supporters while also acknowledging the Government’s national efforts in tackling this outbreak."

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/51867944

Snail · « **Reply #1 on:** March 13, 2020, 11:17:18 am »

Had enough of 2020 now, like.

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #2 on:** March 13, 2020, 11:20:07 am »

2 week break, hopefully in that time none of our players or staff or their families have it.

Stay safe.

gray19lfc · « **Reply #3 on:** March 13, 2020, 11:20:09 am »

Win the league by beating City then.

Nick110581 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 13, 2020, 11:20:52 am »

Quote from: gray19lfc on March 13, 2020, 11:20:09 am

Win the league by beating City then.

Assuming it resumes at this game week?

gray19lfc · « **Reply #5 on:** March 13, 2020, 11:21:18 am »

In all seriousness, what happens with the team? Do they treat this as another winter break almost? Will they continue to train together?

daveonthespionkop1900 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 13, 2020, 11:21:19 am »

Can only hope they play into summer as euros will cancel to 2021

gray19lfc · « **Reply #7 on:** March 13, 2020, 11:22:28 am »

Hopefully the Euros get postponed until next year, or cancelled all together. That opens a possible extension of club football until July 12 (when the Euro 2020 is meant to conclude), without affecting pre-season 2020/21 too much.

Keith Lard · « **Reply #8 on:** March 13, 2020, 11:22:58 am »

Looks like Nathaniel Clyne may get some game time this season

lobsterboy · « **Reply #9 on:** March 13, 2020, 11:23:08 am »

Sensible really, even if it is a bit of a kick in the bollocks for us. But this thing is bigger than football.

Snail · « **Reply #10 on:** March 13, 2020, 11:24:44 am »

Quote from: gray19lfc on March 13, 2020, 11:21:18 am

In all seriousness, what happens with the team? Do they treat this as another winter break almost? Will they continue to train together?

They'll still need to be training but it's mad this, there's absolutely no guarantee that we'll be playing again after April 4th. Should lock them all inside Melwood.

Chakan · « **Reply #11 on:** March 13, 2020, 11:26:34 am »

Is there a chance we don’t win the league ?

Nick110581 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 13, 2020, 11:27:35 am »

Quote from: Chakan on March 13, 2020, 11:26:34 am

Is there a chance we don’t win the league ?

If they void the season then I assume the answer is Yes.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #13 on:** March 13, 2020, 11:27:39 am »

Quote from: Chakan on March 13, 2020, 11:26:34 am

Is there a chance we don’t win the league ?

We’ll get the Duckworth-Lewis lads in if all else fails.

12Kings · « **Reply #14 on:** March 13, 2020, 11:28:22 am »

Think this is in preparation for a complete lock down for the country for a few weeks. Fair play to them, they’ve made a call on this, that this government didn’t have the guts to.

Macphisto80 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 13, 2020, 11:29:04 am »

For the love of fuck.

Just do the fucking decent thing and walk over the Anfield with the fucking trophy and give it to us, then call the fucking league off. As Sian says, there's no guarantee this thing will be done with at that date. It's ludicrous to even assume it. If cases get worse, which is likely will, a month isn't enough.

12Kings · « **Reply #16 on:** March 13, 2020, 11:29:54 am »

Think the euros will be postponed definitely. All the European leagues will want to finish the season at some point. I think it could well off-set next season also.

jepovic · « **Reply #17 on:** March 13, 2020, 11:30:35 am »

I think the league will be postponed 2-3 months into the summer months. Next season will probably be delayed or cut short with just 19 games.

daveonthespionkop1900 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 13, 2020, 11:30:42 am »

Listening to radio 5. There seems to be a consensus to keep the integrity of the league

moloch · « **Reply #19 on:** March 13, 2020, 11:31:49 am »

I suggest mentally preparing for a longer suspension unfortunately.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #20 on:** March 13, 2020, 11:31:58 am »

Quote from: Macphisto80 on March 13, 2020, 11:29:04 am

For the love of fuck.

Just do the fucking decent thing and walk over the Anfield with the fucking trophy and give it to us, then call the fucking league off. As Sian says, there's no guarantee this thing will be done with at that date. It's ludicrous to even assume it. If cases get worse, which is likely will, a month isn't enough.

They couldn’t do much else today in fairness. Things are developing rapidly.

This at least buys them some time to plan date and monitor the situation. They’ll probably be drawing up worst case scenarios if things can’t restart any time soon but they’re not going to rush out a decision today that either says we’re champions, or says all results are void.

It’s frustrating that we’re going to be fretting for who knows how much longer but realistically this is about as much as we could expect from today’s meeting.

Mister Flip Flop · « **Reply #21 on:** March 13, 2020, 11:32:06 am »

Quote from: 12Kings on March 13, 2020, 11:28:22 am

Think this is in preparation for a complete lock down for the country for a few weeks. Fair play to them, they’ve made a call on this, that this government didn’t have the guts to.

This.

We'll bounce back as we are an amazing club with brilliant, fans, owners, players, manager etc...

Claire. · « **Reply #22 on:** March 13, 2020, 11:32:26 am »

It would be sensible to push back the Euros til next summer to give everything a chance to be sorted out.

Let's not get ourselves in a panic about the league until something is decided, there's enough to worry about.

Macphisto80 · « **Reply #23 on:** March 13, 2020, 11:32:44 am »

And to think the likes of Trump were telling everyone it's fake news and there is nothing to worry about it, because it's not worse than the flu. These are the men in charge. Monkeys.

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #24 on:** March 13, 2020, 11:32:49 am »

Some of yous need a break

Mister Flip Flop · « **Reply #25 on:** March 13, 2020, 11:34:01 am »

Euros be cancelled with all leagues finished then. I'd put my last cent on that happening.

redk84 · « **Reply #26 on:** March 13, 2020, 11:34:45 am »

crazy times

But football must take a backseat for a while

Don't think the season will ultimately be cancelled however

moloch · « **Reply #27 on:** March 13, 2020, 11:35:09 am »

Quote from: Mister men on March 13, 2020, 11:34:01 am

Euros be cancelled with all leagues finished then. I'd put my last cent on that happening.

I would wager they are moved to next summer.

Keith Lard · « **Reply #28 on:** March 13, 2020, 11:35:29 am »

Quote from: Macphisto80 on March 13, 2020, 11:32:44 am

And to think the likes of Trump were telling everyone it's fake news and there is nothing to worry about it, because it's not worse than the flu. These are the men in charge. Monkeys.

So true. He’s pure shit of a human being. A fraud who just says whatever is convenient to serve his own interest.

rakey_lfc · « **Reply #29 on:** March 13, 2020, 11:35:30 am »

Fuck sake, we're always shit after breaks!

rojo para la vida · « **Reply #30 on:** March 13, 2020, 11:35:50 am »

I'm not normally one of natures pessimists but I can see us being champions of Europe for quite a while.

Macphisto80 · « **Reply #31 on:** March 13, 2020, 11:36:15 am »

Quote from: BIG DICK NICK on March 13, 2020, 11:31:58 am

They couldn’t do much else today in fairness. Things are developing rapidly.

This at least buys them some time to plan date and monitor the situation. They’ll probably be drawing up worst case scenarios if things can’t restart any time soon but they’re not going to rush out a decision today that either says we’re champions, or says all results are void.

It’s frustrating that we’re going to be fretting for who knows how much longer but realistically this is about as much as we could expect from today’s meeting.

Yeah, should have been done ages ago to be honest. Even a closed doors scenario as soon as it broke out.

jepovic · « **Reply #32 on:** March 13, 2020, 11:37:48 am »

Quote from: Macphisto80 on March 13, 2020, 11:29:04 am

For the love of fuck.

Just do the fucking decent thing and walk over the Anfield with the fucking trophy and give it to us, then call the fucking league off. As Sian says, there's no guarantee this thing will be done with at that date. It's ludicrous to even assume it. If cases get worse, which is likely will, a month isn't enough.

You mean let the league end with the current standing? I think Bournemouth and Villa would be a bit upset about that. The relegation race is extremely tight. ManU would also be upset.

Penfold78 · « **Reply #33 on:** March 13, 2020, 11:38:14 am »

Remember that the premier league (and its top 4 places) is little more than a giant money-spunking machine, with the highest price per minute sporting broadcast rights anywhere in the world. So the really big wrestle and negotiation won't be about who wins the league but who qualifies for the CL and who avoids relegation. There's no way they can stay out of courtrooms without bringing the league to a real conclusion. So,yes, the remainder of the games will be played (eventually), and therefore yes, we will win it.

Also remember what the global coronovirus strategy is: flattening the curve (Greta has a good graph on her Twitter feed - not that I do Twitter). By necessity this means elongating the impact. So be prepared for the suspension to be really quite long.

Macphisto80 · « **Reply #34 on:** March 13, 2020, 11:41:22 am »

Quote from: jepovic on March 13, 2020, 11:37:48 am

You mean let the league end with the current standing? I think Bournemouth and Villa would be a bit upset about that. The relegation race is extremely tight. ManU would also be upset.

shit one on them. Have a play off behind closed doors or something. There's no way they can completely void the league. That would be ridiculously unfair on us. We have to be awarded the title given the points gap.

actwithoutwords · « **Reply #35 on:** March 13, 2020, 11:43:22 am »

Obviously can't discount anything at this stage as the situation is spiralling so rapidly. But agree that Euros cancellation and European leagues finishing their seasons over the summer must be the most likely endgame here. No way are games starting again on the 4th April though. Will bet my house on that.

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #36 on:** March 13, 2020, 11:43:27 am »

UEFA competitions suspended as well

Onward Liverpudlian · « **Reply #37 on:** March 13, 2020, 11:43:30 am »

Presumably will restart then behind closed doors.

Also cannot wait to find out (And it will leak) which two clubs believe everything should just end and be null and void.

And what about next season, this virus ain't going anywhere, no jab until next year at the earliest, the potential for next season if it goes ahead as scheduled for it to be decimated from the start is pretty much 100% certain.

Fordy · « **Reply #38 on:** March 13, 2020, 11:44:07 am »

Quote from: Chakan on March 13, 2020, 11:26:34 am

Is there a chance we don’t win the league ?

Look, you have to remember that football is a job. Yes, fans play a part but footballers get paid to do a job.

Have all businesses stopped working? NO.

So, if it means games played behind closed doors to finish off the season then so be it.

Move the Euro's to next year, use the period of April - Aug to finish the season.
Players who contracts end in June/July can either stay on a week by week contract or leave.
Next season starts in Aug or September.

Failing that football and all sport ends forever because at this moment unfortunately this virus isn't going away as yet.

Bergersrightwingviews · « **Reply #39 on:** March 13, 2020, 11:46:44 am »

Quote from: Nick110581 on March 13, 2020, 11:27:35 am

If they void the season then I assume the answer is Yes.

I honestly think I am done with football if they do this.

They should just resume the season as soon as safe to do so in the summer and then start the next season slightly later than usual (after a short break if necessary) and cancel the FA Cup and League Cup for next season to ease fixture congestion.

I think the Champions League and UEFA League may end up being cancelled this year. That's a bit different given it requires so much travel.