WallisFrizz Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 20 minutes ago, MWARLEY2 said: Got tbe utmost respect for her but that doesnt mean football should stop.. it actually gives people a chance to pay their respects. Postponing 2 games in this mental season is going to cause chaos. It’s a strange one, I get that it is the respectful thing to do but if it is a period of mourning, I would imagine the football going public would like to come together at games for silences and anthems, a bit like the West Ham game last night. I’m not sure what an official period of mourning is going to look like when most people will have no choice but to go about their daily lives. I don’t have massively strong feelings on it apart from disappointment if the Southampton game gets called off as it was to be my sons first night game and he was excited. From a Villa perspective, it doesn’t allow us to sort out the managerial situation during the international break now, as any changes will be put on hold. New signings will get to bed in though and if the games get rearranged towards the end of the season, there is a chance Carlos maybe back fit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Zhan_Zhuang Posted September 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 9, 2022 It is called respect for those who forgot or have none. Disrespect for everything and anything seems to be the norm these days. #sigh Think I'll take a break off VT for a few days...seems to be a lot of anger on here of late... 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 I don’t really see why sporting events are cancelled tbh. I couldn’t care less if Villa played this weekend or not, I’m just not quite sure why cancelling sporting events is necessary. Maybe I don’t get it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 10 hours ago, Keyblade said: Given her life you know Exactly. How many palaces does she own? For the record, I’m not against the monarch, I’m neither here nor there on it, I just refute the idea that she had anything other than a f****** wonderful, easy life. Again, people can show respect and mourn without the need to cancel football matches. I don’t get what that achieves. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pez1974 Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 24 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: I don’t really see why sporting events are cancelled tbh. I couldn’t care less if Villa played this weekend or not, I’m just not quite sure why cancelling sporting events is necessary. Maybe I don’t get it. I think one of the main issues is about policing and security. There are standards that need to be met at stadiums, and the police are already being stretched. London is apparently seeing a huge increase in visitors, and colleagues travelling to London this morning are telling me they're journeys are up to an hour longer. As a country we're about the have a massive, visible event, with many Heads of State and politicians attend. There are people in this world who would live to hit such an event, and cause mass panic. This will need a massive security effort, taking police from around the country. The local cops can't just pop down to London for the funeral, and everything will be OK. Training will need to be specific to the event, the day and time of year. The disruption stated last night, and will go on into the days after the funeral - so about 2 weeks. I'm afraid life just cannot go on as normal during this period. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post villa89 Posted September 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 9, 2022 28 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: I don’t really see why sporting events are cancelled tbh. I couldn’t care less if Villa played this weekend or not, I’m just not quite sure why cancelling sporting events is necessary. Maybe I don’t get it. It's done to make it look like a big deal and to increase the footprint of the Monarchy. Imagine if nothing was cancelled and there wasn't wall to wall media coverage of the Queen's passing. That gives people the impression the monarchy doesn't matter. However getting everything cancelled and having millions waving miniature union jacks is just the propaganda you need to make people think the monarchy are relevant and are a good thing for the country. Whether that's actually the case, meh, their are decent arguments for and against. TDLR; Its just propaganda, plain and simple. That's the only reason sports are cancelled. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 If they are going to cancel a round of fixtures the next weekend before the state funeral would be the most obvious choice. Many people would already have plans for this Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grobs Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomav84 Posted September 9, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted September 9, 2022 so it sounds like the government have washed their hands of the matter and basically said to the various sporting governing bodies "it's up to you lot what you decide to do" i can't imagine the PL will want to cancel, so my money would be on this weekend going ahead 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 2 hours ago, Zhan_Zhuang said: It's called respect for those who forgot or have none. Disrespect for everything and anything seems to be the norm these days. #sigh Think I'll take a break off VT for a few days...seems to be a lot of anger on here of late... "Respect". We are grown people here, not school kids. Respect is earned and not a birthright. Cancelling all sport out of respect, respect for what exactly? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Are Prem games canceled then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvonVillain Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 2 hours ago, Zhan_Zhuang said: It is called respect for those who forgot or have none. Disrespect for everything and anything seems to be the norm these days. I don't understand the first line, and the second is overreaction. I think the points made against cancellation are massively respectful and measured on the whole, where yours is disproportionate and lacks respect for alternative opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvonVillain Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 6 minutes ago, maqroll said: Are Prem games canceled then? Really hope not: National anthem. Minutes silence. Roar from the crowd at the whistle. A manager sacked at FT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomav84 Posted September 9, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted September 9, 2022 14 minutes ago, maqroll said: Are Prem games canceled then? sounds like cricket might be back on tomorrow. football still TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 1 hour ago, villa89 said: It's done to make it look like a big deal and to increase the footprint of the Monarchy. Imagine if nothing was cancelled and there wasn't wall to wall media coverage of the Queen's passing. That gives people the impression the monarchy doesn't matter. However getting everything cancelled and having millions waving miniature union jacks is just the propaganda you need to make people think the monarchy are relevant and are a good thing for the country. Whether that's actually the case, meh, their are decent arguments for and against. TDLR; Its just propaganda, plain and simple. That's the only reason sports are cancelled. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grobs Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Sounds like it’s off 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 13 hours ago, WHY said: What the President who comes and goes every few years. The Queen has given her life to our country for the last 70 years, it’s about RESPECT. I dont remember games being called off for Captain Tom who probably gave more of his life for his country Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, grobs said: Sounds like it’s off It'll defo be called off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaAlex Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Sigh, why? I feel for fans who had already made travel arrangements. The royal family gave the ok but still they cancel, never thinking of the common person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wict01 Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 23 minutes ago, Keyblade said: "Respect". We are grown people here, not school kids. Respect is earned and not a birthright. Cancelling all sport out of respect, respect for what exactly? Exactly. Why is me going to a football match on Saturday less respectful than me going to work today? Am I expected to cancel all leisure activities for private mourning and yet continue to work and generate profits for the rich and powerful? Honestly don't get it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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