Demitri_C Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 It is what it is. I mean i dont like Newcastle but if that was us we would be shouting for a postponement. They do need to tell us though how many are infected. If this gets called off we really are going to have some big issues as we still have no date for the city game either 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 In September it was reported that premier league clubs would be forced to play games even if they suffered a covid outbreak. Would be a dangerous precedent to call of the Newcastle game because of having a few players out, as other clubs are bound to also suffer an outbreak and then suddenly the whole season could become congested to an even greater extent than it already is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 I guess an upside would be one less game without Barkley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 Anyone know how long the four have been isolating. Apparently they all missed the Palace game last Friday because of it so it could possibly be played early next week if they 4-5 other players test negative although I don't know if sports teams still have to isolate for full 14 days or it got cut down to 10 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Farlz said: At least i don't have to see Villa ruin another weekend for me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mottaloo Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 25 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: If this gets called off we really are going to have some big issues as we still have no date for the city game either We'll be playing citeh whenever it suits citeh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AndyM3000 Posted December 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 1, 2020 55 minutes ago, YouUnastanFren said: Are Skybet taking money on whether or not it goes ahead? The wording on this reads like the carefully thought out misleading bullshit they say about transfers to influence their betting market. Skybet and Sky Sports have nothing to do with each other. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaluke Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 5 minutes ago, villalad21 said: At least i don't have to see Villa ruin another weekend for me you that upset about villa beating Newcastle?! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ender4 Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 So on one hand, we would have to squeeze in another game later in the season... but on the pro side - Barkley would be back for the game, plus we might be in a better run of form than we are at the moment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted December 1, 2020 Moderator Share Posted December 1, 2020 There would be a question about who pays to compensate the TV companies - there will be a bill to BT or Sky (and their contemporaries abroad) of several million pounds if they lose this from their schedules, money that clubs will need to find - our league is run around the principle of broadcast revenues and the league will do absolutely everything they can to make sure the game goes ahead - they won't care about Newcastle in that, or about us, or about any sort of sporting, health or social concern - the driver will be how much money has to be given back to the TV companies. I'd also imagine that the likes of Klopp are watching this very carefully - unforeseen changes to the schedule (or the opportunity for his side to get a free week with enough positive test results) will be enormously concerning to him and those like him. There's a question on the confirmation of numbers infected, and also on who is producing the test results, there will need to be a very strict protocol of screening and testing carried out independently by the league - there are lots of very awkward factors to consider - but ultimately this'll come down to money. If I'm gambling, I'd bet on it still going ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 3 minutes ago, OutByEaster? said: There would be a question about who pays to compensate the TV companies - there will be a bill to BT or Sky (and their contemporaries abroad) of several million pounds if they lose this from their schedules, money that clubs will need to find - our league is run around the principle of broadcast revenues and the league will do absolutely everything they can to make sure the game goes ahead - they won't care about Newcastle in that, or about us, or about any sort of sporting, health or social concern - the driver will be how much money has to be given back to the TV companies. I'd also imagine that the likes of Klopp are watching this very carefully - unforeseen changes to the schedule (or the opportunity for his side to get a free week with enough positive test results) will be enormously concerning to him and those like him. There's a question on the confirmation of numbers infected, and also on who is producing the test results, there will need to be a very strict protocol of screening and testing carried out independently by the league - there are lots of very awkward factors to consider - but ultimately this'll come down to money. If I'm gambling, I'd bet on it still going ahead. That is a very good point anout klopp. He will definitely kick off if this game gets called off. You cant really blame him as they have had to do wednesday and saturday noon games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted December 1, 2020 Moderator Share Posted December 1, 2020 1 minute ago, Demitri_C said: That is a very good point anout klopp. He will definitely kick off if this game gets called off. You cant really blame him as they have had to do wednesday and saturday noon games Imagine if Newcastle were due to play Liverpool on Friday and he had to postpone a fixture. In fairness, that would be quite difficult given their schedule, but he'd be on the verge of spitting his teeth out in apoplexy by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 37 minutes ago, Wainy316 said: I guess an upside would be one less game without Barkley. We don't need Barkley to beat Newcastle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted December 1, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted December 1, 2020 I think this will go ahead still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 Officially postponed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 That's that then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 Pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted December 1, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted December 1, 2020 I thought this had already been pre agreed that games would go ahead where possible? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 Just now, Nigel said: I thought this had already been pre agreed that games would go ahead where possible? Think them having to close training ground has pretty much forced this as Public Health England became involved. Surprised they didn't wait until testing tomorrow before deciding. On balance I support it as say we play and one of ours picks it up we could have situation in two weeks where we're going to play West Brom with half a team out. Frustrating though as we're on a run of defeats and Wolves could easily be another loss. Having spare games isn't great either in this type of season where the schedule as packed as it is. This game probably won't get re-arranged until February now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 What's the 14 player rule for then?.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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