OutByEaster? Posted December 17, 2021 Moderator Share Posted December 17, 2021 I think there are three separate dangers to this game (and all the remaining fixtures this weekend): Cases amongst players - there will be more test results today and it'd be a surprise I think if we weren't to lose another of the remaining games. The number of other games postponed by kick off - if there are only a couple of games happening over the weekend, the pressure on why those games are still going ahead will grow. The more isolated they are, the worse an idea they look. The potential for a 'football wave' of infections - the Premier league will be acutely aware of the publicity they'll get if there are hundreds of cases reported from Villa Park next week, and with the regulations on showing a Covid Pass, there are a lot more people with the app who will get isolation pings this time around. The potential for images of thousands of people in the stands without masks alongside reports on hundreds of positive results would be a PR nightmare for the Premier league. I really want to see us play, I thought there were signs at Norwich of our pattern really settling and starting to look very exciting, but objectively it's becoming harder to justify sport continuing at the moment. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 43 minutes ago, Follyfoot said: Just told the Mrs I intended to go with my boys tomorrow, just got this WhatsApp from her, for once she is right I’ve told Ollie you’re not going to the footie tomorrow. He’s not very happy but it’d be complete madness to go…my dad’s got COPD, my mom’s diabetic, your dad’s just had cancer and your mom’s on antibiotics for an infection. It’s a no brainer I’m afraid xxx She is totally right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero7 Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 4 out of 6 matches tomorrow postponed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 35 minutes ago, OutByEaster? said: I think there are three separate dangers to this game (and all the remaining fixtures this weekend): Cases amongst players - there will be more test results today and it'd be a surprise I think if we weren't to lose another of the remaining games. The number of other games postponed by kick off - if there are only a couple of games happening over the weekend, the pressure on why those games are still going ahead will grow. The more isolated they are, the worse an idea they look. The potential for a 'football wave' of infections - the Premier league will be acutely aware of the publicity they'll get if there are hundreds of cases reported from Villa Park next week, and with the regulations on showing a Covid Pass, there are a lot more people with the app who will get isolation pings this time around. The potential for images of thousands of people in the stands without masks alongside reports on hundreds of positive results would be a PR nightmare for the Premier league. I really want to see us play, I thought there were signs at Norwich of our pattern really settling and starting to look very exciting, but objectively it's becoming harder to justify sport continuing at the moment. I think we'll play tomorrow unless there are mass cases revealed at training today (same for Burnley). However can see xmas schedule significantly disrupted so wouldn't shock me if next time we play afterwards is at Old Trafford in the cup (three weeks time). That would give a bit of time at least for clubs to sort stuff out but really you're still going to have outbreaks in Jan and Feb unless you just isolate them all in hotels for weeks on end and that didn't happen in project restart. After March 2020 it's pretty impossible to take things for granted or predict what will happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 8 minutes ago, Zero7 said: 4 out of 6 matches tomorrow postponed. Too bad for them. I'd rather have the points on board than games in hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted December 17, 2021 Moderator Share Posted December 17, 2021 2 minutes ago, VillaChris said: I think we'll play tomorrow unless there are mass cases revealed at training today (same for Burnley). I think if there are further cases at some of the other games and we lose a couple more for the weekend they'll drop the lot. If the Leeds game for example were to go, then I think they'd be nervous about playing just one game out of seven on Saturday - if only because if there is then a wave of cases the league will get pelters for allowing that single game to go ahead. I think the threat to the game is in both the two squads, but also the threat to football over the weekend in its entirety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Follyfoot said: Just told the Mrs I intended to go with my boys tomorrow, just got this WhatsApp from her, for once she is right I’ve told Ollie you’re not going to the footie tomorrow. He’s not very happy but it’d be complete madness to go…my dad’s got COPD, my mom’s diabetic, your dad’s just had cancer and your mom’s on antibiotics for an infection. It’s a no brainer I’m afraid xxx Pretty much how I feel right now, If I go on Saturday and catch it then the symptoms/PCR test will be around next Tuesday/Wednesday and if it's a positive test then that rules you out of All of Christmas and New Year due to isolating. My folks have a number of underlying conditions so I'm not willing to put them at a greater risk. Football will always be around, Our Parents won't. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 12 minutes ago, Kingman said: Pretty much how I feel right now, If I go on Saturday and catch it then the symptoms/PCR test will be around next Tuesday/Wednesday and if it's a positive test then that rules you out of All of Christmas and New Year due to isolating. My folks have a number of underlying conditions so I'm not willing to put them at a greater risk. Football will always be around, Our Parents won't. Yeah that's my thinking. Although Omicron is low in the West Midlands at the moment. So I'm thinking of chancing it Saturday - but will skip matches after that. I've already put my Chelsea ticket up for sale. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero7 Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 37 minutes ago, villalad21 said: Too bad for them. I'd rather have the points on board than games in hand. I'd rather put peoples health and lives ahead of points. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post turvontour Posted December 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 17, 2021 1 minute ago, Zero7 said: I'd rather put peoples health and lives ahead of points. Ye I'm probably somewhere in between. Both are decent arguments. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ender4 Posted December 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 17, 2021 3 minutes ago, Zero7 said: I'd rather put peoples health and lives ahead of points. Villa till I Die (i'm joking of course, everyone stay safe!) 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 6 minutes ago, Zero7 said: I'd rather put peoples health and lives ahead of points. Them play at empty grounds. Anything is better than postponing games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomav84 Posted December 17, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted December 17, 2021 13 minutes ago, hippo said: Yeah that's my thinking. Although Omicron is low in the West Midlands at the moment. So I'm thinking of chancing it Saturday - but will skip matches after that. I've already put my Chelsea ticket up for sale. my view is that im going to go tomorrow on the basis i have a full week before i'm seeing any family and i'm not going again until brentford 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 If they are going to postpone it would be better to do it today rather than tomorrow with people already on their way to the ground. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fightoffyour Posted December 17, 2021 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted December 17, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Follyfoot said: Just told the Mrs I intended to go with my boys tomorrow, just got this WhatsApp from her, for once she is right I’ve told Ollie you’re not going to the footie tomorrow. He’s not very happy but it’d be complete madness to go…my dad’s got COPD, my mom’s diabetic, your dad’s just had cancer and your mom’s on antibiotics for an infection. It’s a no brainer I’m afraid xxx At least if it does go ahead and you don't attend, you can arrange for that hot date with @kevpants' aunt and her ripe, swinging testicles instead. Edited December 17, 2021 by fightoffyour 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ender4 Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Burnleys last 3 away results... Draw against Chelsea Draw against Wolves Draw against West Ham This is going to be a tricky game! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zab6359 Posted December 17, 2021 Author Share Posted December 17, 2021 15 hours ago, The Fun Factory said: The correct moral decision would be to postpone all fixtures this weekend. But morals, football, and mountains of cash, do not always fit. I mean really who wants to risk watching a game and then having to self-isolate this Christmas? If you do go please stay safe Completely disagree I'd rather it was played and we win and we don't end up with a congested fixture list like some other clubs will because they have had outbreaks. For those fortunate enough to get to the game do the right thing and stay safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 44 minutes ago, ender4 said: Burnleys last 3 away results... Draw against Chelsea Draw against Wolves Draw against West Ham This is going to be a tricky game! sounds like they're due a 12-0 defeat 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted December 17, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted December 17, 2021 1 hour ago, The Fun Factory said: If they are going to postpone it would be better to do it today rather than tomorrow with people already on their way to the ground. Of course...but they are trying not to postpone it! No point in preemptive action that may not be needed (fingers crossed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomav84 Posted December 17, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted December 17, 2021 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Nigel said: Of course...but they are trying not to postpone it! No point in preemptive action that may not be needed (fingers crossed) edit: re read post Edited December 17, 2021 by tomav84 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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