HopeStreetWalker Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 4 hours ago, Bantabairn said: Agree, the worry for me is that with extending the date out till March, clubs would want at least three weeks of training to get anywhere near match fitness, that leaves a realistic date of 21st March to re-start. Unless there’s a shortened number of games, the chances of restarting for me is zero. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56010053 Only option with that kick off date is 7 weeks at 2 games per week and extend till end of May dropping the cup competition. Not good but its either that or scrap the season. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank von Hell Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 6 hours ago, Bantabairn said: Agree, the worry for me is that with extending the date out till March, clubs would want at least three weeks of training to get anywhere near match fitness, that leaves a realistic date of 21st March to re-start. Unless there’s a shortened number of games, the chances of restarting for me is zero. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56010053 I don't understand what he means here : "We were prepared to test, but that is just a waste of money for part-time clubs whose players then go to work." The players in the leagues above who are still playing are not in any bubbles either. Testing does not stop you getting the virus wherever you are but it is enough to keep you playing competitive football. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank von Hell Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 1 hour ago, HopeStreetWalker said: Only option with that kick off date is 7 weeks at 2 games per week and extend till end of May dropping the cup competition. Not good but its either that or scrap the season. I agree with this. With the lay off and short pre kick off training period , playing twice a week will no doubt lead to a flurry of muscular injuries but it's genuinely the best option. Scrapping the season, in the context of football, would be really sh*t. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebobsboy Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 It would be really shit but it's probably what's going to happen. f**k knows what damage that will do to us but I hope Rawlins have got deep pockets. The powers that be don't care, Doncaster is a complete buffoon he must have some serious shit on someone to still be in a job. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestfieldBairn Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Surely there would have to be a vote since it’s a member’s organisation? Can’t just say by the way we’re pulling the plug now. Stranraer’s chairman made a valid point - the lower leagues returning would have helped the Scottish Government as we volunteered to test approx 550-600 people per week which could pick up asymptomatic carriers that wouldn’t necessarily have been found without. Granted some of these part time players can work from home but not all will be so. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Where was the vote to shut us down? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkirkthebigclub Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 6 hours ago, NewBornBairn said: Where was the vote to shut us down? Dubai. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 12 hours ago, Bairnardo said: Just get Scottish football in the bin. We're already in it! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadwell Dog Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 12 hours ago, HopeStreetWalker said: Only option with that kick off date is 7 weeks at 2 games per week and extend till end of May dropping the cup competition. Not good but its either that or scrap the season. No chance of them culling the Scottish cup as that would cost them money. Wait and see they'll shut us down for the season and just give all the clubs still playing who are drawn against league one and two sides a bye and keep on going with the top two flights. That's the kind of governing body we have in charge. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 So if the leagues is null and void below the Championship, there's no relegation from it or promotion to it? If not, we need to start winning our 17 games in hand over everyone baby! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Believe The Hype Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 If there is no relegation to league one then any team in the championship that doesn't have a chance of promotion are playing friendlies for the rest of the season. What a farce. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGPar Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Believe The Hype said: If there is no relegation to league one then any team in the championship that doesn't have a chance of promotion are playing friendlies for the rest of the season. What a farce. I don't think that will bother them in the slightest. From a financial point of view, it's a very straightforward calculation. Another season of guaranteed Championship football far, far, far outweighs any potential drop-off in pay-per-view figures - which in some cases, will be absolutely minimal anyway - if a few fans decide they don't fancy stumping up to watch the equivalent of a training game kickabout. It's an absolute no-brainer. And it probably suits them perfectly for the cancellation of the leagues can to be kicked down the road for a good bit longer, allowing them to maintain the veneer that their supporters are paying, or have already paid, for competitive football. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Believe The Hype Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 21 minutes ago, AGPar said: I don't think that will bother them in the slightest. From a financial point of view, it's a very straightforward calculation. Another season of guaranteed Championship football far, far, far outweighs any potential drop-off in pay-per-view figures - which in some cases, will be absolutely minimal anyway - if a few fans decide they don't fancy stumping up to watch the equivalent of a training game kickabout. It's an absolute no-brainer. And it probably suits them perfectly for the cancellation of the leagues can to be kicked down the road for a good bit longer, allowing them to maintain the veneer that their supporters are paying, or have already paid, for competitive football. Aye I agree, they would have a free hit, not having to care about results or performances, and plan for the next season in the same league whilst maintaining match fitness. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeStreetWalker Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 2 hours ago, Shadwell Dog said: No chance of them culling the Scottish cup as that would cost them money. Wait and see they'll shut us down for the season and just give all the clubs still playing who are drawn against league one and two sides a bye and keep on going with the top two flights. That's the kind of governing body we have in charge. Its the only way the season can be completed 2 games per week in the time window. Suspect you are right though. Sacrifice the lower leagues for the so clled elite clubs to operate as near as normal. Other option is that clubs in the lower leagues withdraw form the cup. What a mess ! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 46 minutes ago, Believe The Hype said: Aye I agree, they would have a free hit, not having to care about results or performances, and plan for the next season in the same league whilst maintaining match fitness. Planning what players to get in with the half a million of taxpayers money they got. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 There is another thing that should be considered before null and void is called, if fact it should be front and centre. There are many many fans who have bought PPV ST’s and not got what they paid for. Who is going to compensate clubs who can’t, for a second season expect fans to merely roll over and say to clubs keep the c£175-£200 they paid to watch 5/6 home games tops. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangemouth Bairn Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 11 minutes ago, Back Post Misses said: There is another thing that should be considered before null and void is called, if fact it should be front and centre. There are many many fans who have bought PPV ST’s and not got what they paid for. Who is going to compensate clubs who can’t, for a second season expect fans to merely roll over and say to clubs keep the c£175-£200 they paid to watch 5/6 home games tops. I think you raise a fair point mate however the authorities don’t give a shit about the clubs in the bottom 2 divisions or their fans unfortunately so I don’t think anyone will give a f**k. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Good chance they'd say to take it out of the £150k 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 I think you raise a fair point mate however the authorities don’t give a shit about the clubs in the bottom 2 divisions or their fans unfortunately so I don’t think anyone will give a f**k.They don’t give a f**k about fans full stop. Clubs say they do but would not let this sort of thing happen if they really did. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestfieldBairn Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Also, what happens to the prize money? I thought that was the reason we couldn’t go null in void last season because if we did prize money wouldn’t be able to be paid out. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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