ender4 Posted December 20, 2021 Author Share Posted December 20, 2021 1 hour ago, 5-1 said: I just hope they announce what's happing soon. I've got Covid so can't go but don't want to put my seat up for resale like Burnley on the chance its rescheduled and i lose my seat I doubt someone would buy it anyway with all the uncertainty and covid fears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyjavfc Posted December 20, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted December 20, 2021 Not sure either team could field a full 11 for this unless we raid the U23s. We could probably have a good 5-a-side match vs Chelsea down a Powerleague instead though? I’m guessing it’s cancelled given how pissy Chelsea were at having to play Wolves yday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villatillidie95 Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 Update on the political environment - ministers have delayed a decision on bringing in any coviod curbs prior to christmas. Likely to be a 2 week circuit breaker lockdown after chritmas, probably starting from 28th december. This means that theoretically, the boxing day game v chelsea at home should go ahead. However I am sure both clubs will be petitioning it to be moved, so who knows. I don't think either squad will be in good shape tbh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson1 Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 (edited) Looks like this is now likely to go ahead if both teams have 13 fit players plus a goalkeeper available. Edited December 20, 2021 by ferguson1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhan_Zhuang Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 If the rule is 13 fit players and one goalkeeper we are going to have some interesting scorelines. I know Chelsea currently have seven Covid cases, how about us...anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robby b Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 4 minutes ago, ferguson1 said: Looks like this is now likely to go ahead if both teams have 13 fit players plus a goalkeeper available. Yes, the Premier League has dug its heels in again. Thanks Premier League. It's breaking BBC news now, mentioning "13 fit players". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomav84 Posted December 20, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted December 20, 2021 if our squad is really depleted is it not better to just not turn up and take the 3-0 loss? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robby b Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 (edited) 15 minutes ago, tomav84 said: if our squad is really depleted is it not better to just not turn up and take the 3-0 loss? At least we should have El Ghazi and Sanson back unless covid has left them feeling tired. Edited December 20, 2021 by robby b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villatillidie95 Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 covid cases keep going up and the government has form for u-turning at the last minute....don't rule out something like that happening prior to kick off. After all there are 6 days before the game and a lot can happen before then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 Games will happen behind close doors I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted December 20, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted December 20, 2021 50 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: Games will happen behind close doors I reckon. No way should there be large gatherings in the UK at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted December 20, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted December 20, 2021 Good job we are not playing a team with a ridiculous squad...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WallisFrizz Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 29 minutes ago, Nigel said: Good job we are not playing a team with a ridiculous squad...... Exactly, Chelsea wanted to postpone the game because they were forced to name Barkley in their squad who was a first teamer for us last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaslash Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 (edited) If it’s Martinez as our goalie I like those odds of Martinez and our academy vs Mendy and their academy Barkley didn’t even make the Villa bench sometimes last year. don’t get me wrong-13 and goalie seems a bit ridiculous. Edited December 20, 2021 by villaslash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 21 minutes ago, WallisFrizz said: Exactly, Chelsea wanted to postpone the game because they were forced to name Barkley in their squad who was a first teamer for us last season. Their first 11 was still ridiculously good. Premier league must have laughed at their request to postpone the game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted December 20, 2021 Moderator Share Posted December 20, 2021 I wonder how the Premier league classifies "fit to play" would they be looking to prove that a player has a bad back? I have a feeling the Doctors at Villa and Chelsea might be unexpectedly busy in the run up to this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 All I can say is I'm glad we have the points we have on board. This seem ruthless from Premier League. Could end up disastrous for the teams fighting relegation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincenzo Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 Money, money, money… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 (edited) Its devaluing the product and potentially putting loyal customers at risk. Why is this happening. Edited December 20, 2021 by The Fun Factory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhan_Zhuang Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 The show must go on... A one or two week circuit-breaker might not be enough so with fixture congestion they have to keep the fixtures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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