The next two rounds of games in La Liga have been suspended as the effects of the coronavirus grow in Spain. Seven Bundesliga games will take place behind closed doors this weekend, as will all games in Ligue 1, while pretty much everything in Italy is shutdown.
This leaves England the only one of the big five leagues going ahead in front of full stadiums. Infection rates in Italy, France, Spain and Germany are significantly higher than the UK, but it seems inevitable that public attendance at sporting events in the UK will be stopped within days.
As more players become infected, it will be impossible, and hazardous to players, to continue with football matches. Uefa must accept that the Euros should be postponed, you cannot have tens of thousands travelling across the continent, then home again. This competition is a crucial earner for Uefa and national associations; it will be a commercial washout if held this year. Better on all counts to re-schedule for 2021.
Domestic competitions, as well as the Champions and Europa Leagues, should be allowed to run into June – all behind closed doors.
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mmmm the Huns will be getting their Euro money later than planned ….
smiley the wee braw straw that broke the Huns back thing ? thing
Braw
All games in Scotland now called off inc Glasgow derby
looks like The Rangers / Jabba no longer dictate policy in Scotland
When should we expect a statement from Sevco….
THE JOINT RESPONSE GROUP CAN CONFIRM THE DECISION OF THE SCOTTISH FA BOARD TO SUSPEND ALL DOMESTIC PROFESSIONAL AND GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE SCOTTISH FA UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
As a result, the SPFL has announced the postponement of this weekend’s and following midweek’s fixtures, starting with tonight’s Premiership match between Motherwell and Aberdeen and the Championship match between Queen of the South and Ayr United.
The Scottish FA and SPFL will continue to liaise with governments and UEFA in relation to domestic, European and International fixtures in the coming days and more information will be communicated at the appropriate time.
The Scottish FA Board made its decision in the interests of the health and safety of players, match officials, staff, supporters and the general public.
Ian Maxwell, Scottish FA Chief Executive: “Since the guidance outlined by governments last night we have been engaged in extensive dialogue to clarify the position and implications of that guidance for Scottish football.
“Today’s announcement is made in the interests of public health but, equally, the health and safety of players, match officials, and staff across the game. This is of paramount importance as the country enters the ‘delay’ phase of the coronavirus pandemic.
“It is also why the Scottish FA is compelled to ensure that the suspension is cascaded through the non-professional and grassroots games until further notice.”
Neil Doncaster, SPFL chief executive, said: “As everyone knows, this is a fast-moving and unprecedented situation for the entire country.
“We have been in intensive and detailed discussions since last night and have also been taking on board the experience of our counterparts in England and across Europe. As a result, the board of the SPFL has agreed this morning that all league fixtures this weekend and next midweek will be postponed until further notice.
“The health and safety of fans, players and officials is absolutely paramount. We have not yet had any confirmed cases of Coronavirus amongst players in Scotland, but, given the nature of this outbreak, it seems only a matter of time.
“We realise that many people will be bitterly disappointed, and we would obviously prefer to be in a position where we can continue as normal, but that’s neither realistic nor possible.”
Good luck to all those who now need to get their ticket money back from the huns.
COVID-19, an Unseen Fenian Hand Production. 😉 Bye, bye rangers.
Forty million in the bank?
Did Peter foresee this pandemic?
Games aff
From Glasgow Live
Rangers vs Celtic has been suspended as the SPFL and SFA locked down Scottish football due to the coronavirus.
The governing bodies confirmed on Thursday night they would allow this weekend’s games to go ahead in Scotland, including the Old Firm derby.
But they have now overturned that decision and all domestic matches have been cancelled until further notice.
The statement read: “The Joint Response Group can confirm the decision of the Scottish FA Board to suspend ALL domestic professional and grassroots football under the jurisdiction of the Scottish FA until further notice.
“As a result, the SPFL has announced the postponement of this weekend’s and following midweek’s fixtures, starting with tonight’s Premiership match between Motherwell and Aberdeen and the Championship match between Queen of the South and Ayr United.
“The Scottish FA and SPFL will continue to liaise with governments and UEFA in relation to domestic, European and International fixtures in the coming days and more information will be communicated at the appropriate time.
“The Scottish FA Board made its decision in the interests of the health and safety of players, match officials, staff, supporters and the general public.”
ERNIE
I fully expect it’s been spent already.
All Scottish football suspended.
ERNIE LYNCH
Good luck to all those who now need to get their ticket money back from the huns.
There is a well trodden path now from Rangers 1 to Rangers 2 – fill in the same creditor claim form and submit to the Liquidator. As I type the face painter is available to provide advice……..
£20m made up investment will need to be accelerated in a made up kind of way..
that straw just turned into a caber!
smiley have they no suffered enough thing
Braw
that positive cash balance we enjoy could come in handy
Right call. Only the bureaucracts could have taken this long.
Simon Stone Q&A – ‘Clubs will have to find a way around situation’
Simon Stone
BBC Sport
@pinkywheeler Is there going to be any financial assistance to lower league clubs who will have no income for the next month? If not the EFL are going to be very busy handing out points deductions
I don’t know if the EFL have enough money to start handing out bridging loads. Like most businesses, clubs will have to find a way round their present situation.
That’s a big hole in the Huns pocket, no play no funds released 😱😁😂
big wavy on 13th March 2020 11:56 am
‘Right call. Only the bureaucracts could have taken this long.’
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It highlights just how criminally irresponsible it was to allow last nights games to go ahead.
800 Celtic fans could bring about the Downfall of The Rangers just by filling in a form………..
Close Bros closely monitoring the situation.
SIEMPRE CELTIC
This might be a good time to review senior football in Scotland.
IMO the clubs in the bottom two leagues should lose their senior status and become juniors.
It is obvious that our population can’t support that number of senior clubs.
And it might also mean that the chairman of Brechin City will never be a senior figure in the governing body.
Only my opinion mind.
The wee yin got a text message from her travel agent saying her city break to Prague is not going to happen.
Why wasn’t the decision made earlier in the week like the rest of Europe
What makes the UK think they are so special?
PHILBHOY on 13TH MARCH 2020 12:09 PM
On the face of it too many clubs but most live within their means and should be allowed to continue to do so.
Queens Park turned pro recently and good luck to them.
HH
BHOYLO83 on 13TH MARCH 2020 12:11 PM
What makes the UK think they are so special?
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Psychologists and historians of the blog….
GO!
HH
………Thank Goodness we are well set up to withstand financial calamity.
meanwhile…..
…..over at The Dilapidated Edwardian Lavatory Block……….
It aw turns ugly…..
:)
Only sensible decision that could have been made.
Why last nights game at Ibrox between the Huns and Leverkusen, where the Covid-19 virus is at its most dense in Germany went ahead with spectators present is completely beyond me.
Simon Stone
BBC Sport
@FouadHu56592647 – If the Coronavirus lasts for the next six months, then does that mean no football whatsoever will be played in that period?
It is possible, yes. In theory, matches could be played this weekend. It is the clubs who have made the decision today – the government said yesterday matches could continue for now. No-one, certainly not me, knows how long the current situation will last for. I don’t see matches being played until the coronavirus problem has passed its peak point, which the medical experts said yesterday could be between 10 and 14 weeks.
Tuned into radio ulster this morn
advice of rep,Norway and Denmark is Different to UK?
And split there.2 strategies Ireland.
HH
Stupid stupid Sky report all scottish football suspended then advertise “Old Firm” match LIVE only on sky
“…….’mon The Dire Financial Consequences…..”
Fix Fitba: Empty Hampden
new article posted.
…..now, either so many Scottish and English clubs in financial danger due to the shutdown, is this opening a route to a “British League” set up?
If it comes at all , the demise of der hun won’t be quick …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGkg5ytaXlA
so they will shut the schools next
and what will happen?
all the parents will just take their children to the shopping centres like they always do when the schools are off
just shifting a perceived problem from one place to anithor
*another
The Rangers Statement
I light of current events, we are pleased to announce our Seminar Series on
Financial Management
Open to all clubs the series will enable all Scottish Clubs to ensure their viable continuity.
Topics to be covered include
Managing Debtors
Finding Friendly Administrators
Dealing with HMRC
Managing Football Authorities
Avoiding Face Painters
Duping Fans
Keeping press onside…….
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Afternoon all – memories of Jinky flooding back, thank you for the days Jimmy
I know there is more important things going around just now…..
PISTOL WHIPPED 3.15 Kempton,good luck and take care. hh