Could Coronavirus see the football season ended early?

[whereswallace?]

Arsenal confirm Mikel Arteta tested positive. I think we will now see the EPL shut down.

[Radium]

The logical thing would be to delay euro 2020 and finish the season late. It would the carry into next season which would be delayed. Can't see any other way.

UEFA meet on Tuesday and BBC reporting that they will consider putting Euro2020 back one year.


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[Sir David Gray]

Mikel Arteta tests positive, Manchester City's Champions League game v Real Madrid called off.

[G B Young]

Arsenal confirm Mikel Arteta tested positive. I think we will now see the EPL shut down.

Whole Arsenal squad must now self isolate. As you say surely we'll now follow other countries and shut things down.

[BlackSheep]

This virus is serious. People are dying. Never under estimate it. But,
Ive had it and now recovered. Its not nice, sore throst, head and bones. Sore dry coufh.
Missed about 8 hibs games, (home and away seadon ticket), trip to london snd gig in dundee.
Im 56, high bp and other stuff.
Im still here phew

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Wow!

Pleased for you that you have recovered. Can I ask how long you were unwell for? I am diabetic and this puts me a dangerous category, not as concerning as other conditions but still making a little anxious.

I’ve had the flu once in my life and it was awful, was it much worse than that?

Out of interest, how were you diagnosed?

[04Sauzee]

EPL to hold an emergency meeting tomorrow

https://twitter.com/skysports_bryan/status/1238232145610584066?s=19

[Sir David Gray]

Wow!

Pleased for you that you have recovered. Can I ask how long you were unwell for? I am diabetic and this puts me a dangerous category, not as concerning as other conditions but still making a little anxious.

I’ve had the flu once in my life and it was awful, was it much worse than that?

Out of interest, how were you diagnosed?

There's an article on the BBC website from a man who's just recovered from it and whilst he said he's had worse flu, he said the coughing was uncontrollable.

[Andy74]

This virus is serious. People are dying. Never under estimate it. But,
Ive had it and now recovered. Its not nice, sore throst, head and bones. Sore dry coufh.
Missed about 8 hibs games, (home and away seadon ticket), trip to london snd gig in dundee.
Im 56, high bp and other stuff.
Im still here phew

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You’re one of the 30 odd in Scotland and had it long enough ago that you missed 8 Hibs games?

When did you have this?

[Keyser Sauzee]

PFA Scotland are pushing for season to end early, saying that if fans Health is taken into consideration then players should also.

[Hibby70]

PFA Scotland are pushing for season to end early, saying that if fans Health is taken into consideration then players should also.

Think the split will be the new end of season, no playoffs. Semi/Final can be played at start of next season.

[kaimendhibs]

Diabetes is a high risk illness. Docs all called it but health board were in denial. Eventually compromised with Febrile illness in hospital. Worst thing was breathlessness

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[kaimendhibs]

Wow!

Pleased for you that you have recovered. Can I ask how long you were unwell for? I am diabetic and this puts me a dangerous category, not as concerning as other conditions but still making a little anxious.

I’ve had the flu once in my life and it was awful, was it much worse than that?

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[mca]

I Dont think this weekends games are going ahead.. just my opinion..

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The first case in Scotland was the start of March.

[kaimendhibs]

The first case in Scotland was the start of March.Aye OK. Have you googled Febrile illness? Or come from Thailand? When did you start testing Nicola?

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[Scorrie]

UEFA meet on Tuesday and BBC reporting that they will consider putting Euro2020 back one year.


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Not surprised. Thousands of people criss- crossing Europe would be a significant risk

[Andy74]

Aye OK. Have you googled Febrile illness? Or come from Thailand? When did you start testing Nicola?

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I don’t really understand most of that.

You said you had Coronavirus.

I’m not sure why you’d say that when it appears you didn’t?

[cabbageandribs1875]

Aye OK. Have you googled Febrile illness? Or come from Thailand? When did you start testing Nicola?

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Nicola ?

[DH1875]

This virus is serious. People are dying. Never under estimate it. But,
Ive had it and now recovered. Its not nice, sore throst, head and bones. Sore dry coufh.
Missed about 8 hibs games, (home and away seadon ticket), trip to london snd gig in dundee.
Im 56, high bp and other stuff.
Im still here phew

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Where and when we're you tested? How did you get it?

[The 90+2]

Where and when we're you tested? How did you get it?

Maybe just take the posters word for it 😂😂. **** sake he’s been through Coronavirus, jumps on .net after getting better and it’s interrogation central.

[Andy74]

Maybe just take the posters word for it 😂😂. **** sake he’s been through Coronavirus, jumps on .net after getting better and it’s interrogation central.

Or maybe he hasn’t really? It’s a fairly odd thing at this point to be claiming.

Numbers are low. Scotland had its first case earlier this month but a high temperature a few weeks earlier is the Coronavirus?

[Hibeesmad]

Brighton v Arsenal now been postponed.

[The 90+2]

Or maybe he hasn’t really? It’s a fairly odd thing at this point to be claiming.

Numbers are low. Scotland had its first case earlier this month but a high temperature a few weeks earlier is the Coronavirus?

Scotland had its first confirmed case.

Why would the poster lie for no reason? Perhaps diagnosis originally was in a different country.

[Andy74]

Scotland had its first confirmed case.

Why would the poster lie for no reason? Perhaps diagnosis originally was in a different country.

He’s chosen to post a medical line from Scotland in February. I’m also asking why he’d bother lying for no reason.

[Just Alf]

He’s chosen to post a medical line from Scotland in February. I’m also asking why he’d bother lying for no reason.

Pis**d? ..... I've been the wrong end of that one sometimes!

:flag:

[DavidDavidGray]

For the Scottish Premiership, personally think all games should be played behind close doors and just call the league after game week 33, so when the split would happen. Fairest way to do it football wise as each team plays each other 3 times and means we can finish the season quickly and in a safer fashion.

[The 90+2]

He’s chosen to post a medical line from Scotland in February. I’m also asking why he’d bother lying for no reason.

I don’t think anyone would lie for no reason while posting a medical line. You’ve jumped on the poster without giving benefit of doubt.

[The 90+2]

For the Scottish Premiership, personally think all games should be played behind close doors and just call the league after game week 33, so when the split would happen. Fairest way to do it football wise as each team plays each other 3 times and means we can finish the season quickly and in a safer fashion.

While I agree, we all know the league will **** themselves from James Traynor.

[ScottB]

I think we can assume almost all sport will be done after this weekend.

• EPL meeting tomorrow to postpone / suspend season
• UEFA meeting on Tuesday to postpone / suspend euro matches and push Euro 2020 back a year
• Pro 14 has stopped
• Aussie GP off, China already cancelled

We’ll get a round of fixtures this weekend, and maybe some closed doors ones until the first Arsenal style team infection, then we’ll be done too.

[Hibeesmad]

Callum Hudson-Odoi has now been tested positive.

[matty_f]

I think once players start testing positive the opportunity to play behind closed doors leaves us. The simple fact is some teams will find themselves unable to field a team for a match - you could maybe suspend the season if this was one of two teams over a one or two week period but it's more likely to be multiple tasks over multiple weeks.

Given the exponential rate at which cases are being confirmed, it wouldn't be *that* surprising to see this weekend's fixtures being the last games uninterrupted.

[Centre Hawf]

I find it hard to see how the games will go ahead in the Premier League now after having two high profile people diagnosed with the virus. Admittedly Hudson Odoi was injured I believe so wouldn't have been playing anyway, but the fact the rest of the team have to go into self isolation for about a week or two just makes the chances of playing games near enough impossible and we can be sure that there will be more confirmed over the weekend no doubt.

I reckon if the Premier League call it a day tomorrow at their emergency meeting I could see us last minute doing the same. What's the point in fighting tooth and nail for this weekend? We're banning public events with more than 500 people on Monday anyway, it's not like playing one more round of fixtures seals the league up or guarantees Hearts relegation (send them down I say) or even moves us that much closer to finishing it considering the amount of games left.

Last night's Rangers game shouldn't have gone ahead and neither should any of the games coming this weekend just for the sake of being responsible.

[kaimendhibs]

Or maybe he hasn’t really? It’s a fairly odd thing at this point to be claiming.

Numbers are low. Scotland had its first case earlier this month but a high temperature a few weeks earlier is the Coronavirus?Are you a doctor? I ssid I had it. I did. Why do you care? Can neet you Sat for a hug?

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[kaimendhibs]

Are you a doctor? I ssid I had it. I did. Why do you care? Can neet you Sat for a hug?

Sent from my SM-G973F using TapatalkI think you are an idiot

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[kaimendhibs]

Pis**d? ..... I've been the wrong end of that one sometimes!

:flag:Mmm. Pissed. Belter

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[Beefster]

Are you a doctor? I ssid I had it. I did. Why do you care? Can neet you Sat for a hug?

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In Andy’s defence, he’s only pointing out that there were no confirmed cases in Scotland until weeks after you were ill (and the first confirmed case in the Lothians was even later than that).

You may have had it but you’ve not been included in the confirmed case numbers.

[HendoDelivered]

Did Swine Flu become an epidemic as well? Can’t remember that being as bad as this.

[Iain G]

I think we can assume almost all sport will be done after this weekend.

• EPL meeting tomorrow to postpone / suspend season
• UEFA meeting on Tuesday to postpone / suspend euro matches and push Euro 2020 back a year
• Pro 14 has stopped
• Aussie GP off, China already cancelled

We’ll get a round of fixtures this weekend, and maybe some closed doors ones until the first Arsenal style team infection, then we’ll be done too.

And the world wide crazy reaction continues!

[BoomtownHibees]

I think you are an idiot

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Is talking to yourself one of the symptoms?

[calumhibee1]

Wtf is going on 😂

[Captain Trips]

See the official figures of people infected is that the grand total of people who have had it in total or just currently? So say people who got it early and have since recovered do they come off the figures?

[Doh Rae Me]

Wtf is going on 😂

No idea lol

[blackpoolhibs]

Can you get this virus, recover then catch it again?:confused:

[calumhibee1]

See the official figures of people infected is that the grand total of people who have had it in total or just currently? So say people who got it early and have since recovered do they come off the figures?

Total as far as I’m aware.

[calumhibee1]

Can you get this virus, recover then catch it again?:confused:

Sure I read you’ve built an immunity after you have it once. Which makes them hopeful they’ll be able to create a vaccine, I presume it’s a lot easier to do that if the human body can show them how.

Don’t quote me on that though.

[BlackSheep]

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Not sure posting your sick line answered my questions :)

[blackpoolhibs]

There was no reported cases in Blackpool until last week, yet my mates wife runs the 111 service down here, and he tells me there have been cases of it 3 weeks ago who were drug addicts, and they were treated then and given methadone too while being treated.

None of which has been reported or are in the figures being released.

As a side note, my ex wife is in Watford General, she's been in there for nearly 3 weeks now, and someone died in there from it this week.

My kids are worried sick.

[theonlywayisup]

I think we can assume almost all sport will be done after this weekend.

• EPL meeting tomorrow to postpone / suspend season
• UEFA meeting on Tuesday to postpone / suspend euro matches and push Euro 2020 back a year
• Pro 14 has stopped
• Aussie GP off, China already cancelled

We’ll get a round of fixtures this weekend, and maybe some closed doors ones until the first Arsenal style team infection, then we’ll be done too.

Also, the Players Championship in Florida has been cancelled after one round with organisers saying it was "the right thing to do" because of the virus spread. Also the next three PGA tour events, including the World Matchplay.

Below is the full list of cancellations:

PGA Tour:


The Players Championship (Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida Mar. 12-15): Canceled


Valspar Championship (Palm Harbor, Florida, Mar. 19-22): Canceled


WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play (Austin, Texas, Mar. 25-29): Canceled


Corales Puntacana Resort & Club Championship (Dominican Republic, March 26-29): Canceled


Valero Texas Open (April 2-5): Canceled


European Tour:


Magical Kenya Open (Nairobi, March 12-15): Canceled


Hero Indian Open (New Delhi, March 19-22): Postponed


Maybank Championship (Malaysia, April 16-19): Postponed


Volvo China Open (Shenzhen, April 23-26): Postponed


Czech Masters (Prague, Aug. 20-23): Canceled


LPGA:


Honda LPGA Thailand (Pattaya, Feb. 20-23): Canceled


HSBC Women’s World Championship (Singapore, Feb. 27-March 1): Canceled


Blue Bay LPGA (China, March 5-8): Canceled


Founders Cup (Phoenix, Arizona, March 19-22): Postponed


Kia Classic (Carlsbad, California, March 26-29): Postponed


ANA Inspiration (Rancho Mirage, California, April 2-5): Postponed

[G B Young]

I think we can assume almost all sport will be done after this weekend.

• EPL meeting tomorrow to postpone / suspend season
• UEFA meeting on Tuesday to postpone / suspend euro matches and push Euro 2020 back a year
• Pro 14 has stopped
• Aussie GP off, China already cancelled

We’ll get a round of fixtures this weekend, and maybe some closed doors ones until the first Arsenal style team infection, then we’ll be done too.

ATP tennis tour has been shut down too as well as NFL and NHL.

Football is cancelled in Spain, Portugal, USA, Italy and Netherlands. All major sport off in Ireland. I get the sense it comes down to money when it comes to UK football dragging its heels here. Why is it deemed ok to hold fixtures this weekend but not from Monday? As others have suggested you suspect it's about getting the Old Firm game played.

If the Premier League decides to shut down at their emergency meeting today I'd be amazed if we continue to try and ignore Scottish Govt advice.

[bingo70]

There was no reported cases in Blackpool until last week, yet my mates wife runs the 111 service down here, and he tells me there have been cases of it 3 weeks ago who were drug addicts, and they were treated then and given methadone too while being treated.

None of which has been reported or are in the figures being released.

As a side note, my ex wife is in Watford General, she's been in there for nearly 3 weeks now, and someone died in there from it this week.

My kids are worried sick.

Hope she makes a full recovery BH.

I’m normally quite blasé about this kind of thing but with my wife being type 1 diabetic it’s giving me more cause for concern than something like this normally would.

Not a nice time just now, hopefully things settle down a lot sooner than the experts are fearing.

[GreenCastle]

It’s pretty ridiculous that the bigot fest derby is going ahead.

The counter argument about pubs and fans outside could be avoided too.

Even if the game goes ahead you will have folk gathering to watch it all around the world.

I think the idea to get to the split then finish league is probably the best compromise.

Or we will see a delayed league...squeaky bum time for Hearts even longer...but then you have issue of contracts ending like loan players and players not covered by insurance / pre contracts etc.

The Euros will definitely be played next summer alongside the women’s competition. Really going to be interesting to see how the football calendar - even at a lower level (lowland league etc) adapts.

[hfc rd]

Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea has just been tested positive for coronavirus

[Caversham Green]

ATP tennis tour has been shut down too as well as NFL and NHL.

Football is cancelled in Spain, Portugal, USA, Italy and Netherlands. All major sport off in Ireland. I get the sense it comes down to money when it comes to UK football dragging its heels here. Why is it deemed ok to hold fixtures this weekend but not from Monday? As others have suggested you suspect it's about getting the Old Firm game played.

If the Premier League decides to shut down at their emergency meeting today I'd be amazed if we continue to try and ignore Scottish Govt advice.

The reason given for stopping gatherings of 500+ people was to avoid pressure on police and ambulance services, not to avoid transmission of the virus - that pressure is expected in the next few weeks but the situation is not that critical right now. NS said that things like church services could go ahead as there was no need for the emergency services to attend. The overriding message is for the public to self-police - if you think you might have it stay away, if you don't have it wash your hands frequently to avoid getting it.

I'm not convinced that's the best course of action but it is the logic behind what they're doing.

[Sir David Gray]

Can you get this virus, recover then catch it again?:confused:

There was someone on last night who said it was unlikely but that there had been reports in China of some people catching it twice.

[Leith Green]

There was someone on last night who said it was unlikely but that there had been reports in China of some people catching it twice.


Ive wondered about that myself. You can catch normal flu more than once so it must be pretty realistic that you could get this thing more than once as well surely?

[bigwheel]

Ive wondered about that myself. You can catch normal flu more than once so it must be pretty realistic that you could get this thing more than once as well surely?

Not a medical expert, but don’t think you can catch the same version of flu more than once ..the virus has mutated , so could be how people catch it again

[Waxy]

Get the last fixtures before the split played this midweek.
Then next weekend will be the final fixtures then call it a season.

[Moulin Yarns]

See the official figures of people infected is that the grand total of people who have had it in total or just currently? So say people who got it early and have since recovered do they come off the figures?

Total, including those who have recovered. In the UK the number recovered is reported as 20.

[HibbyDave]

Sobering thought from Jeremy Hunt the former health minister on TV. If only 5% of the UK population get coronavirus,


and only 5% of those people need intensive care............ that's 160,000 beds needed.









We currently have 4000 intensive care beds across the UK.

[calumhibee1]

Not a medical expert, but don’t think you can catch the same version of flu more than once ..the virus has mutated , so could be how people catch it again

That’s been my understanding.

[SHODAN]

Tonorrow's going to be the last game for a couple months at least. Enjoy yourselves.

[Ozyhibby]

What do people think the league will do if we are shut down from Monday?
Hearts will be bottom no matter what come Monday. Will they be relegated?
Will they try to extend the league season? There are players out of contract in May so that would make things difficult.
Surely can’t allow teams to sign new players to finish games? That would give unfair advantage to Hearts.
Kickback seem to think they are safe if the league stops early?
Surely Dundee Utd would have something to say about that?


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[kaimendhibs]

Not sure posting your sick line answered my questions :)Sorry pal. A fortnight to 3 weeks.

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[Ozyhibby]

What do people think the league will do if we are shut down from Monday?
Hearts will be bottom no matter what come Monday. Will they be relegated?
Will they try to extend the league season? There are players out of contract in May so that would make things difficult.
Surely can’t allow teams to sign new players to finish games? That would give unfair advantage to Hearts.
Kickback seem to think they are safe if the league stops early?
Surely Dundee Utd would have something to say about that?


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https://www.brabners.com/blogs/coronavirus-are-pl-and-efl-clubs-prepared


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[kaimendhibs]

I don’t really understand most of that.

You said you had Coronavirus.

I’m not sure why you’d say that when it appears you didn’t?Because Im an attention seeker. I defo did, confirmed by a consultant at wishaw general. I dont know why you are determined to.make me look like a liar. Why do you care?

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[lapsedhibee]

Because Im an attention seeker. I defo did, confirmed by a consultant at wishaw general. I dont know why you are determined to.make me look like a liar. Why do you care?


Probably a few posters on the board who think that the whole coronavirus thing is a hoax, like the moon landings and the earth being round.

[theonlywayisup]

BBC reporting - Premier League football club Everton have put their entire first team playing squad and coaching staff into isolation. The Liverpool-based club says the "precautionary measure" was taken after an unnamed player reported symptoms of coronavirus.

[Pretty Boy]

Because Im an attention seeker. I defo did, confirmed by a consultant at wishaw general. I dont know why you are determined to.make me look like a liar. Why do you care?

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You don't have to justify yourself to anybody.

It would be a very odd thing to lie about, bordering on twisted. If people want to believe that of others then it says more about them frankly.

[kaimendhibs]

Probably a few posters on the board who think that the whole coronavirus thing is a hoax, like the moon landings and the earth being round.Mate. I only posted to let people know. I feel like im being accused of lying and making stuff up. This board does my nut in at times. My real name is on that line. I would need to be nuts to post it if i was lying.
Gonna leave it few hours and then Im out of here

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[J-C]

Probably a few posters on the board who think that the whole coronavirus thing is a hoax, like the moon landings and the earth being round.


I just seen a post on FB claimng the new 5G masts are causing the symptoms of Coronavirus and they're using the bat thing as an excuse to hide the facts, looked a load of nonsense.

[kaimendhibs]

You don't have to justify yourself to anybody.

It would be a very odd thing to lie about, bordering on twisted. If people want to believe that of others then it says more about them frankly.Cheers mate. My real name is on that line. Why would I make it up. My family and friends (including many on here) know what Ive been through

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[kaimendhibs]

And those on here who think im lying or attenrion seeking can do one.

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[Gloucester Hibs]

Champions League and Europa league fixtures next week cancelled

[lapsedhibee]

I just seen a post on FB claimng the new 5G masts are causing the symptoms of Coronavirus and they're using the bat thing as an excuse to hide the facts, looked a load of nonsense.
Never mind, Cummings's new Ministry of Public Enlightenment that he's setting up to combat digital misinformation will prevent any Facebook nonsense in future.

[Brightside]

EPL to suspend till April. Announcement at 11.

[Pretty Boy]

I just seen a post on FB claimng the new 5G masts are causing the symptoms of Coronavirus and they're using the bat thing as an excuse to hide the facts, looked a load of nonsense.

I saw similar last week. 'Chemtrails' spreading particles which can be activated, deactivated and then reactivated by 5G.

The frightening thing is some people will actually believe that.

[G B Young]

EPL to suspend till April. Announcement at 11.

Surely Scotland will now follow suit?? Especially as it's the Scottish Government which is leading the calls for cancellation of public gatherings? On the back of the Champions League and Europa League being suspended we're going to look foolhardy in the extreme if we carry on regardless.

According to the BBC, our clubs are 'privately aghast' that this weekend's games haven't already been cancelled.

[Moulin Yarns]

Champions League and Europa league fixtures next week cancelled

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51870540

[BroxburnHibee]

All English games to be postponed until April at least.

Utter madness that games are still going ahead up here.

[Moulin Yarns]

All English games to be postponed until April at least.

Utter madness that games are still going ahead up here.

EPL suspended until April 4th, according to sky sports.

[Onceinawhile]

BBC reporting - Premier League football club Everton have put their entire first team playing squad and coaching staff into isolation. The Liverpool-based club says the "precautionary measure" was taken after an unnamed player reported symptoms of coronavirus.

Doing everything they can to stop Liverpool winning the league. Cracking patter.:agree:

[Onceinawhile]

All English games to be postponed until April at least.

Utter madness that games are still going ahead up here.

It certainly seems mad that we are playing games in front of crowds, but given there's so few cases reported of it in Scotland, it's probably not too terrible to push on with the games for the time being.

[Salt N Sauzee]

Cheers mate. My real name is on that line. Why would I make it up. My family and friends (including many on here) know what Ive been through

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Find the grief you're getting on here is a tad embarrassing :confused:

Out of interest did any of your family or friends catch it off you?

[lapsedhibee]

EPL suspended until April 4th, according to sky sports.

Three weeks away? Strange. They're shirley not going to start up again when the thing is absolutely raging?

[Scouse Hibee]

Everton now in isolation, Finch farm closed.

[Brightside]

SPL statement coming soon.

[BroxburnHibee]

SPL statement coming soon.

Where you seeing that?

[Brightside]

Where you seeing that?

I’m at Cheltenham with an agent. He’s just been sent a txt.

[Geo_1875]

It certainly seems mad that we are playing games in front of crowds, but given there's so few cases reported of it in Scotland, it's probably not too terrible to push on with the games for the time being.

Normally I'd agree with that but think of the large number of Irish and Oirish traveling to Glasgow for Sunday's game. This virus won't stop at the border.

[Smartie]

SPL statement coming soon.

It’ll just be some pish commending the Rangers fans for being in fine voice last night.

[Geo_1875]

Three weeks away? Strange. They're shirley not going to start up again when the thing is absolutely raging?

They're giving themselves to come up with a solution that will keep the clubs happy.

[kaimendhibs]

Find the grief you're getting on here is a tad embarrassing :confused:

Out of interest did any of your family or friends catch it off you?Luckily not. But I didnt go to footie for weeks, despite having tickets (which I gave away free incedentally sp), a trip to London and a gig in Dundee. Thanks mate, frankly Im disgusted

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[GloryGlory]

SPL statement coming soon.

"We have been ordered by the Arse Cheeks that Sunday's game has to go ahead".

[Caversham Green]

Three weeks away? Strange. They're shirley not going to start up again when the thing is absolutely raging?

I'm guessing they'll review rather than resume on April 4th.

[lapsedhibee]

Luckily not. But I didnt go to footie for weeks, despite having tickets (which I gave away free incedentally sp), a trip to London and a gig in Dundee. Thanks mate, frankly Im disgusted


Cheer up, might not be long at all before you can look back and think yourself very, very lucky to have got it so early, while Wishaw could cope.

[Moulin Yarns]

SPL statement coming soon.

They released a statement last night.

https://spfl.co.uk/news/coronavirus-joint-response-group-update


The Scottish football authorities have announced an update in their approach to addressing the implications of the coronavirus outbreak.

Following the First Minister’s comments regarding plans to restrict public gatherings from next week, we will enter discussions with the Scottish Government to understand the full detail of their plans and the implications for clubs and national sides.

For the avoidance of doubt, all SPFL games scheduled for this weekend will be proceeding as planned.

Of course, we ask all fans, players and officials to heed the clear instructions about self-isolation for seven days if they exhibit the symptoms of Coronavirus, and the vital necessity of good handwashing hygiene.

The Scottish FA has also been invited by UEFA to join a video conference call on Tuesday, at which its Executive Committee will discuss European football’s response to the outbreak with all 55 national associations and other key stakeholders.

This will enable the Scottish FA to provide clear and unequivocal advice ahead of the UEFA Nations League Play-Off semi-final against Israel on March 26th at Hampden Park.

Once we are in possession of a definitive action plan from the Scottish Government, we will communicate contingency plans as quickly and as accurately as possible to all our stakeholders.

The same applies to other Scottish FA fixtures likely to be affected by the implications of the ‘delay’ period advice, such as the remaining William Hill Scottish Cup fixtures, and qualifiers involving the Scotland Women’s National Team and men’s Under-21s.

Ian Maxwell and Neil Doncaster

[Brightside]

They released a statement last night.

https://spfl.co.uk/news/coronavirus-joint-response-group-update

They are in a meeting right now. Weekend games expected to be cancelled.

[kaimendhibs]

Cheer up, might not be long at all before you can look back and think yourself very, very lucky to have got it so early, while Wishaw could cope.[emoji106][emoji106].

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[Moulin Yarns]

They are in a meeting right now. Weekend games expected to be cancelled.

Strange then to release that statement last night


For the avoidance of doubt, all SPFL games scheduled for this weekend will be proceeding as planned.

[J-C]

Only common sense to follow every other football authority and cancel leagues indefinitely until further notice, health has to come before money in these situations.

[Heisenberg]

Looks like they’re going to change their mind and follow suit with the English leagues.

[Hibbyradge]

And the world wide crazy reaction continues!

What should be happening?

[Salt N Sauzee]

Luckily not. But I didnt go to footie for weeks, despite having tickets (which I gave away free incedentally sp), a trip to London and a gig in Dundee. Thanks mate, frankly Im disgusted

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That's good then mate.

Shame you missed the football and all the rest but some things are more important :aok:

[Greenworld]

What do people think the league will do if we are shut down from Monday?
Hearts will be bottom no matter what come Monday. Will they be relegated?
Will they try to extend the league season? There are players out of contract in May so that would make things difficult.
Surely can’t allow teams to sign new players to finish games? That would give unfair advantage to Hearts.
Kickback seem to think they are safe if the league stops early?
Surely Dundee Utd would have something to say about that?


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkThe spfl have looked a various options and the leugue finishing with team in there current positions is one of them.
Celtic and dundee utd champions etc.
Hearts etc relegated
Other team positions for europe if they dont do that then who plays in these competions next season.
No playoff games.
So second bottom escape.
This to me all seems fair after 75,% of the season played

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[kaimendhibs]

That's good then mate.

Shame you missed the football and all the rest but some things are more important :aok:Cheers mate.

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[Hermit Crab]

The spfl have looked a various options and the leugue finishing with team in there current positions is one of them.
Celtic and dundee utd champions etc.
Hearts etc relegated
Other team positions for europe if they dont do that then who plays in these competions next season.
No playoff games.
So second bottom escape.
This to me all seems fair after 75,% of the season played

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Thats what should happen.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Now that our puppet master have spoken, our game will follow suit today i suspect

[Hermit Crab]

https://www.premierleague.com/news/1645173?sf231456833=1

[Greenworld]

Three weeks away? Strange. They're shirley not going to start up again when the thing is absolutely raging?No they said at least 3 weeks and it would be looked at in 3weeks

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[JXM73]

SPL statement coming soon.

The big house must stay open....

[Aldo]

Now that our puppet master have spoken, our game will follow suit today i suspect

I would be very surprised if they cancelled this weekends fixtures given what game is taking place on Sunday.

Instead of saying immediately Sturgeon said Monday..... knowing exactly what’s taking place in Glasgow!


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[maturehibby]

Luckily not. But I didnt go to footie for weeks, despite having tickets (which I gave away free incedentally sp), a trip to London and a gig in Dundee. Thanks mate, frankly Im disgusted

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I can confirm what kaimend says is true
He self isolated himself after coming back from Thailand and having symptoms of the virus
And it cost him a considerable amount of money as he gave away his tickets for the away game package he had signed up for
Still not given me my present from Thailand yet
Lol

[Greencore]

The big house must stay open....

Read it in his voice and everything.

[The Baldmans Comb]

I would be very surprised if they cancelled this weekends fixtures given what game is taking place on Sunday.

Instead of saying immediately Sturgeon said Monday..... knowing exactly what’s taking place in Glasgow!

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Its all been overtaken by events. English football is now suspended until April and Scottish football must now follow suit.

They have no choice and thankfully at last common sense seems to have taken over.

The football season is now ended as the "suspension" is just to buy time as no one is going to restart the season in the middle of a health pandemic that won't peak until mid summer.

[The 90+2]

AllGames this weekend cancelled is the likely conclusion now.

[grunt]

SFA suspend all matches until further notice

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ES_I1DgXsAE-MOD?format=jpg&name=large

[Moulin Yarns]

Its all been overtaken by events. English football is now suspended until April and Scottish football must now follow suit.

They have no choice and thankfully at last common sense seems to have taken over.

The football season is now ended as the "suspension" is just to buy time as no one is going to restart the season in the middle of a health pandemic.

Why Must Scotland do exactly the same as England?

[Aldo]

Its all been overtaken by events. English football is now suspended until April and Scottish football must now follow suit.

They have no choice and thankfully at least common sense seems to have taken over.

The football season is now ended as the"suspension" is just to buy time as no one is going to restart the season in the middle of a health pandemic.

Totally agree however the FM decision but to say that or not implement immediately was wrong imho.

By all accounts they will now follow the EPL and EFL route however they should have made the decision straight away and not delay it until Monday


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[BoomtownHibees]

Scottish games off

[Moulin Yarns]

SFA suspend all matches until further notice

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ES_I1DgXsAE-MOD?format=jpg&name=large

.

The Joint Response Group can confirm the decision of the Scottish FA Board to suspend ALL domestic professional and grassroots football under the jurisdiction of the Scottish FA until further notice
As a result, the SPFL has announced the postponement of this weekend’s and following midweek’s fixtures, starting with tonight’s Premiership match between Motherwell and Aberdeen and the Championship match between Queen of the South and Ayr United.

The Scottish FA and SPFL will continue to liaise with governments and UEFA in relation to domestic, European and International fixtures in the coming days and more information will be communicated at the appropriate time.

The Scottish FA Board made its decision in the interests of the health and safety of players, match officials, staff, supporters and the general public.
Ian Maxwell, Scottish FA Chief Executive: “Since the guidance outlined by governments last night we have been engaged in extensive dialogue to clarify the position and implications of that guidance for Scottish football.
“Today’s announcement is made in the interests of public health but, equally, the health and safety of players, match officials, and staff across the game. This is of paramount importance as the country enters the ‘delay’ phase of the coronavirus pandemic.
“It is also why the Scottish FA is compelled to ensure that the suspension is cascaded through the non-professional and grassroots games until further notice.”
Neil Doncaster, SPFL chief executive, said: “As everyone knows, this is a fast-moving and unprecedented situation for the entire country.
“We have been in intensive and detailed discussions since last night and have also been taking on board the experience of our counterparts in England and across Europe. As a result, the board of the SPFL has agreed this morning that all league fixtures this weekend and next midweek will be postponed until further notice.
“The health and safety of fans, players and officials is absolutely paramount. We have not yet had any confirmed cases of Coronavirus amongst players in Scotland, but, given the nature of this outbreak, it seems only a matter of time.
“We realise that many people will be bitterly disappointed, and we would obviously prefer to be in a position where we can continue as normal, but that’s neither realistic nor possible.”

[The 90+2]

Why Must Scotland do exactly the same as England?

It looked ridiculous Scotland was continuing.

[Smartie]

Why Must Scotland do exactly the same as England?

On a matter as serious as this, if both governments are receiving similar advice, it is hard to justify a drastically different response.

Especially not “but, but, but ........ the Old Firm game!”

[flash]

Why Must Scotland do exactly the same as the rest of the world?

Fixed that for you.

[DH1875]

Fixed that for you.

You didn't though. The UK is going about things very differently from most of Europe.

[Eaststand]

Luckily not. But I didnt go to footie for weeks, despite having tickets (which I gave away free incedentally sp), a trip to London and a gig in Dundee. Thanks mate, frankly Im disgusted

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Glad you're over it now mate, it must have been a terrible time for you and also your friends n family.

GGTTH

[lyonhibs]

The right decision has been taken here, that much is clear.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Strange then to release that statement last night

Strange times

[Since452]

Correct decision

[broondog]

a decision that benefits Rangers and Hearts, arewe suposed to be shcoked disgrace, ****ing disgrace

[Hibbyradge]

a decision that benefits Rangers and Hearts, arewe suposed to be shcoked disgrace, ****ing disgrace

Whit?

[kaimendhibs]

Glad you're over it now mate, it must have been a terrible time for you and also your friends n family.

GGTTHThanks mate

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[marinello59]

a decision that benefits Rangers and Hearts, arewe suposed to be shcoked disgrace, ****ing disgrace

Wow. Just wow.

[G B Young]

Hard to see why anyone could quibble with this decision. Should have been made earlier IMHO.

According to the BBC sports editor Dan Roan, the football authorities are privately aware that attempting to restart in April will be "almost impossible" so I suspect this season will ultimately be declared either null and void or, perhaps even more controversially, will be officially ended with clubs in the positions they are in as of today.

[granty6_2]

a decision that benefits Rangers and Hearts, arewe suposed to be shcoked disgrace, ****ing disgrace

Your username is appropriate.....you certainly speak a lot of dog *****!

[ionahibby]

a decision that benefits Rangers and Hearts, arewe suposed to be shcoked disgrace, ****ing disgrace

If anything it could work against hearts. Either the season gets finished early or if they do resume they could be sluggish. You know what a team can be like when they haven’t played for a couple of weeks.

[edinburghhibee]

Would Dundee Utd survive another year in the championship if this season was wiped clean??


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[Gloucester Hibs]

Hard to see why anyone could quibble with this decision. Should have been made earlier IMHO.

According to the BBC sports editor Dan Roan, the football authorities are privately aware that attempting to restart in April will be "almost impossible" so I suspect this season will ultimately be declared either null and void or, perhaps even more controversially, will be officially ended with clubs in the positions they are in as of today.

Reckon all European leagues will take the same stance on this, that would be the sensible thing to do. Might get decided at this UEFA crisis meeting next week?

[Waxy]

a decision that benefits Rangers and Hearts, arewe suposed to be shcoked disgrace, ****ing disgrace

Its not benefiting them. It will carry on from where it was when it restarts.

[hfc rd]

a decision that benefits Rangers and Hearts, arewe suposed to be shcoked disgrace, ****ing disgrace


What a pathetic post. Are you honestly for real?

[Pretty Boy]

It's the correct decision in light of the circumstances.

[Oscar T Grouch]

Three weeks away? Strange. They're shirley not going to start up again when the thing is absolutely raging?

The virus will take hold, it is all about flattening the bell curve of the infection so the NHS can cope, that the reason for the initial 3 week period. In 3 week there maybe another postponement or some other action depending on where we are with the spread of the virus.

[Hibs4185]

Hard to see why anyone could quibble with this decision. Should have been made earlier IMHO.

According to the BBC sports editor Dan Roan, the football authorities are privately aware that attempting to restart in April will be "almost impossible" so I suspect this season will ultimately be declared either null and void or, perhaps even more controversially, will be officially ended with clubs in the positions they are in as of today.

If the season was less than half way through I’d have no problem declaring it null and void but when we are 3/4 of the way through and both English and Scottish leagues have leaders quite far ahead then surely it has to be declared as positions stand!

Obviously hearts will challenge it as will English premier relegation candidates but in the hearts case, they have been not just the worst team this season but over the calendar year so Wholly justifiable relegating them.

[givescotlandfreedom]

Because Im an attention seeker. I defo did, confirmed by a consultant at wishaw general. I dont know why you are determined to.make me look like a liar. Why do you care?

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Kaimend has an AST and gave me his away tickets for hee haw due to self isolation.

[lyonhibs]

[QUOTE=broondog;6117308]a decision that benefits Rangers and Hearts, arewe suposed to be shcoked disgrace, ****ing disgrace[/


Can you not read or something? It's a decision taken to benefit the whole of Scottish society. Whether the season is ended as it is or declared null and void remains to be seen. I don't think we'll see football again until next season as it stands tbh

[Waxy]

Reckon it will all be back in a couple of weeks.Maybe a few weeks played behind closed doors.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

a decision that benefits Rangers and Hearts, arewe suposed to be shcoked disgrace, ****ing disgrace

Aye, that's why they made the decision right enough! Dearie me!

[Moulin Yarns]

On a matter as serious as this, if both governments are receiving similar advice, it is hard to justify a drastically different response.

Especially not “but, but, but ........ the Old Firm game!”

My point is that England have cases of the virus in a fair number of clubs, Scotland doesn't.

As it turns out Scotland has taken a stronger approach than England because all football, from the elite to grassroots park football is postponed indefinitely in Scotland, but it is just the EPL, EFL and WFL in England for three weeks

[J-C]

My point is that England have cases of the virus in a fair number of clubs, Scotland doesn't.

As it turns out Scotland has taken a stronger approach than England because all football, from the elite to grassroots park football is postponed indefinitely in Scotland, but it is just the EPL, EFL and WFL in England for three weeks


Why wait till we get cases in Scottish clubs, just keep going till a few players and coaches get it then we'll think about it. :rolleyes:

[Phil MaGlass]

Atleast it will now give Hibs the time tae get warm water in the bogs.

[theonlywayisup]

Singer Gloria Gaynor has posted a video in which she gives her hands a thorough scrub to the sound of her 1978 hit I Will Survive

https://twitter.com/i/status/1237908407241314306

[bigwheel]

Singer Gloria Gaynor has posted a video in which she gives her hands a thorough scrub to the sound of her 1978 hit I Will Survive

https://twitter.com/i/status/1237908407241314306

Quality ! [emoji2][emoji119]

[G B Young]

Israel set to request postponement of Euro play-off with their manager and three players in isolation.

In all likelihood the game - and this summer's tournament - will be off anyway.

[Barney McGrew]

My point is that England have cases of the virus in a fair number of clubs, Scotland doesn't

The more likely scenario is that the EPL clubs have been testing players for it and Scottish ones haven’t. Which would also be explain why no English club outside the Premiership has any confirmed cases yet.

Sadly, it’s just a matter of time.

[theonlywayisup]

Golf's Masters championship postponed. This year's Masters at Augusta has been postponed due to the coronavirus, tournament organisers have announced.


Golf's first men's major championship of the year was due to begin on 9 April at Augusta National in Georgia, US.

[Brummie_Hibs]

Wales v Scotland Rugby now off as well.

[The Baldmans Comb]

Why Must Scotland do exactly the same as England?

Its the same as everywhere else in Western Europe if not the world not just England and even if it wasn't it's politically what the people of this country choose.

[G B Young]

My point is that England have cases of the virus in a fair number of clubs, Scotland doesn't.

As it turns out Scotland has taken a stronger approach than England because all football, from the elite to grassroots park football is postponed indefinitely in Scotland, but it is just the EPL, EFL and WFL in England for three weeks

First potential case in Scottish clubs now been confirmed:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/51874139?ns_mchannel=social&ns_source=twitter&ns_campaign=bbc_live&ns_linkname=5e6b985ac429ed066b592458%26Caley%20Thi stle%20player%20self-isolating%262020-03-13T14%3A27%3A39.489Z&ns_fee=0&pinned_post_locator=urn:asset:9add2a22-76f6-43e0-9999-eae9f2f13b4c&pinned_post_asset_id=5e6b985ac429ed066b592458&pinned_post_type=share

[Sylar]

Wales v Scotland Rugby now off as well.

While this is probably a correct decision in the end, the timing is howling. Announcements were made last night and against this morning that the game was going ahead in line with Government and scientific advice, and most Scotland fans will have travelled down already. People are going to lose a LOT of money in hotel bills, needless travel etc (presumably tickets can be easily refunded by SRU?).

[Barney McGrew]

An ICT player is currently self isolating and awaiting results of a test for it.

[theonlywayisup]

First coronavirus death confirmed in Scotland, in the Lothians

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-51874899

[Barney McGrew]

I’ve heard an unsubstantiated rumour that one of the Celtic youth team players has tested positive.

[Billy Whizz]

I’ve heard an unsubstantiated rumour that one of the Celtic youth team players has tested positive.

Hibs reserves played against them 2 weeks, wonder who it was, if true

[hibee-boys]

Hibs game off, players championship cancelled.....this place better be entertaining!!🤣

[Since452]

Is East Mains still open or is that shut as well? Have players been told to stay at home?

[bingo70]

Is East Mains still open or is that shut as well? Have players been told to stay at home?

Think I read earlier East mains is shut now and the players been told to stay away.

[Since452]

Think I read earlier East mains is shut now and the players been told to stay away.

Thanks. Strange times.

[Billy Whizz]

Is East Mains still open or is that shut as well? Have players been told to stay at home?

Shut until 23rd at earliest

[Since452]

Shut until 23rd at earliest

Wow. Hearts will still be training. The schools and uni's are still on.

[Sir David Gray]

Shut until 23rd at earliest

I take it the rationale behind that decision is that they don't have any games to prepare for?

[pollution]

This Spring is turning into one prolonged Xmas/New Year shut down.

No football of any interest; how soon before pubs start closing?

Everyone to stay at home, as in Italy. Depressing situation to be in.

[hibbyfraelibby]

Wow. Hearts will still be training. The schools and uni's are still on.

Unis starting to shut now. Oriam may become a victim

[Tom Hart RIP]

Hall of Fame dinner also postponed 😩

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

This Spring is turning into one prolonged Xmas/New Year shut down.

No football of any interest; how soon before pubs start closing?

Everyone to stay at home, as in Italy. Depressing situation to be in.

Plus all the deaths of those vulnerable people, that also adds to that depressing situation.

[Hibee87]

Think the call would come from eufa to call all leagues and finishes as is. Any league FA's would have it taken out their hands and stop any accusations over anything. All depends how serious and prolonged things go.
I would be pretty peed off if we were in hearts position, and some teams lower down , Falkirk and Raith are tight, but depending on the seriousness of how things escalate, I imagine most sane people will accept it.

[Andy74]

Kaimend has an AST and gave me his away tickets for hee haw due to self isolation.

There’s any number of people self isolating.

About 98% of people being tested just now are negative.

Having it or not is not something to be ashamed of.

The poster, however, claimed outright he had it. It looks as though that has not been confirmed by any health professional.

It’s awful that anyone feels unwell and certainly if there’s underlying issues that’s worse but it’s probably far more sensible to say you suspect you had it or you had similar symptoms than outright say you had it, when 98% of folk who thought they might have tested negative.

[Sylar]

Are there any games on in the Azerbaijani league we can watch somewhere?!?!?

[The 90+2]

Hearts player has it. Which probably means St Mirren players do also.

[The 90+2]

Are there any games on in the Azerbaijani league we can watch somewhere?!?!?

Iptv. Bein tv. Egypt leagues and Russian leagues still going.

Is there a betting market for bull fighting?

[Billy Whizz]

Are there any games on in the Azerbaijani league we can watch somewhere?!?!?

Go out for a long walk instead, you’ll feel much much better

[wearethehibs]

Iptv. Bein tv. Egypt leagues and Russian leagues still going.

Is there a betting market for bull fighting?

Russian Premier League games are streamed on YouTube. Just FYI

[The 90+2]

Russian Premier League games are streamed on YouTube. Just FYI

Watched Dinamo Moscow earlier 😁 thanks though. On to chicken races and knuckle fighters championship (KFC) from Moldova tomorrow 👍

[04Sauzee]

Hearts player has it. Which probably means St Mirren players do also.

Pretty sure he's not a confirmed case

[The 90+2]

Pretty sure he's not a confirmed case

How do you confirm someone that’s self isolated? Until his colleagues get it also.

[Captain Trips]

I wonder also how many folk will be taking the piss to get time off work. Plenty I bet.

[04Sauzee]

How do you confirm someone that’s self isolated? Until his colleagues get it also.

How do you confirm he has it? That's what you said, im saying it's not confirmed

[Deansy]

You didn't though. The UK is going about things very differently from most of Europe.


I'm inclined to agree with you - came across this frightening article in 'The Atlantic' saying that the Italian health-services are over-whelmed !


https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/03/who-gets-hospital-bed/607807/?fbclid=IwAR2fgQFibsuMIostkSb5bpq-5Dw4ST-hCa8-gIVgDyMeT8OUmvlic9fRqik



'There are now simply too many patients for each one of them to receive adequate care. Doctors and nurses are u (https://www.ilmessaggero.it/politica/coronavirus_gori_morti_bergamo_ospedali-5104832.html)nable to tend to everybodyThey lack machines to ventilate all those gasping for air'


'
Those who are too old to have a high likelihood of recovery, or who have too low a number of “life-years” left even if they should survive, would be left to die'





Maybe I'm being paranoid but, if anything, I genuinely believe the seriousness of this virus is being under-reported in the UK !

[JimBHibees]

There’s any number of people self isolating.

About 98% of people being tested just now are negative.

Having it or not is not something to be ashamed of.

The poster, however, claimed outright he had it. It looks as though that has not been confirmed by any health professional.

It’s awful that anyone feels unwell and certainly if there’s underlying issues that’s worse but it’s probably far more sensible to say you suspect you had it or you had similar symptoms than outright say you had it, when 98% of folk who thought they might have tested negative.

To be fair to him he mentioned it was confirmed by a doctor in Wishaw.

[Keith_M]

Maybe I'm being paranoid but, if anything, I genuinely believe the seriousness of this virus is being under-reported in the UK !







It currently takes up 2/3s of every single news programme on the TV.

I'd actually say it's over reported, considering there are lots of other things happening in the world around us right now.

The Media are guilty of spreading panic in the general population and the effects of that could end up being as bad as the virus itself.

[660]

It currently takes up 2/3s of every single news programme on the TV.

I'd actually say it's over reported, considering there are lots of other things happening in the world around us right now.

The Media are guilty of spreading panic in the general population and the effects of that could end up being as bad as the virus itself.

lol ok

[Keith_M]

lol ok


What's funny about it? I'm deadly serious.

People are already stock piling food and toilet rolls, which is driven by nothing else but a sense of panic.

We need responsible reporting that helps people to stay calm

[660]

What's funny about it? I'm deadly serious.

People are already stock piling food and toilet rolls, which is driven by nothing else but a sense of panic.

We need responsible reporting that helps people to stay calm

The media have a responsibility to ensure people are informed. Ignorance isn’t a solution for people’s stupidity.

[kaimendhibs]

There’s any number of people self isolating.

About 98% of people being tested just now are negative.

Having it or not is not something to be ashamed of.

The poster, however, claimed outright he had it. It looks as though that has not been confirmed by any health professional.

It’s awful that anyone feels unwell and certainly if there’s underlying issues that’s worse but it’s probably far more sensible to say you suspect you had it or you had similar symptoms than outright say you had it, when 98% of folk who thought they might have tested negative.Andy. Here it is in full. 3 doctors said I have to be tested on 3 separate occasions. I was to go to Monklands.
Each time the health board phoned and said not to go. I was given the line for Febrile illness. I was then sent to Wishaw where the consultant told my wife and I that he was certain I had had it but was now suffering residual breathlessness as a result.
Now to you, why do you care. Why are you determined to call me out as a liar?
What is it to you?
I only wish I could remember the consultants name so you could phone and interrogate him.
Trust me, I will never post anything personal on here again.
Do you work for the health board?

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[kaimendhibs]

There’s any number of people self isolating.

About 98% of people being tested just now are negative.

Having it or not is not something to be ashamed of.

The poster, however, claimed outright he had it. It looks as though that has not been confirmed by any health professional.

It’s awful that anyone feels unwell and certainly if there’s underlying issues that’s worse but it’s probably far more sensible to say you suspect you had it or you had similar symptoms than outright say you had it, when 98% of folk who thought they might have tested negative.Oh, and for the record I did not self isolate, I was told to. Seems ridiculous but I was even told to not open the door to anyone.
Do me a favour and take your campaign elsewhere

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[Steven79]

Andy. Here it is in full. 3 doctors said I have to be tested on 3 separate occasions. I was to go to Monklands.
Each time the health board phoned and said not to go. I was given the line for Febrile illness. I was then sent to Wishaw where the consultant told my wife and I that he was certain I had had it but was now suffering residual breathlessness as a result.
Now to you, why do you care. Why are you determined to call me out as a liar?
What is it to you?
I only wish I could remember the consultants name so you could phone and interrogate him.
Trust me, I will never post anything personal on here again.
Do you work for the health board?

Sent from my SM-G973F using TapatalkJust ignore them.

Why people need to be arsey at a time like this.

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[kaimendhibs]

To be fair to him he mentioned it was confirmed by a doctor in Wishaw.Jim. I don't understand why this guy cares so much. Anyone will tell you I'm neither a liar or an attention seeker.

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[kaimendhibs]

Just ignore them.

Why people need to be arsey at a time like this.

Sent from my SM-G960F using TapatalkI don't think I've ever met this guy. I have no clue why he would make me out a liar

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[kaimendhibs]

There’s any number of people self isolating.

About 98% of people being tested just now are negative.

Having it or not is not something to be ashamed of.

The poster, however, claimed outright he had it. It looks as though that has not been confirmed by any health professional.

It’s awful that anyone feels unwell and certainly if there’s underlying issues that’s worse but it’s probably far more sensible to say you suspect you had it or you had similar symptoms than outright say you had it, when 98% of folk who thought they might have tested negative.And finally. I didn't go to wishaw on a whim. I was sent there by a doctor

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[Steven79]

I don't think I've ever met this guy. I have no clue why he would make me out a liar

Sent from my SM-G973F using TapatalkFar more important things to worry about just now than what some random on a football forum thinks of you. [emoji106]

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[kaimendhibs]

Far more important things to worry about just now than what some random on a football forum thinks of you. [emoji106]

Sent from my SM-G960F using TapatalkSteven. He can think what he likes but he is posting his thoughts on a public forum.
To say I am raging at being called a liar is a massive understatement.

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[kaimendhibs]

I only posted in the first place to try and reassure people, what a complete tit I am for that.

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[bigwheel]

I only posted in the first place to try and reassure people, what a complete tit I am for that.

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I appreciate your sharing ..hope you are feeling better [emoji119][emoji106]

[kaimendhibs]

I appreciate your sharing ..hope you are feeling better [emoji119][emoji106]Cheers mate. I am

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[Captain Trips]

I think UK when look at the number of deaths per cases are doing a great job of either caring for vulnerable or them taking sensible approach themselves. IMO I think UK and a few other countries might be able to reduce the death rate per infected.

[superfurryhibby]

Iptv. Bein tv. Egypt leagues and Russian leagues still going.

Is there a betting market for bull fighting?

Classy.

[Greenworld]

There’s any number of people self isolating.

About 98% of people being tested just now are negative.

Having it or not is not something to be ashamed of.

The poster, however, claimed outright he had it. It looks as though that has not been confirmed by any health professional.

It’s awful that anyone feels unwell and certainly if there’s underlying issues that’s worse but it’s probably far more sensible to say you suspect you had it or you had similar symptoms than outright say you had it, when 98% of folk who thought they might have tested negative.Andy give the guy a wee apology I think that's all he is asking

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[Viva_Palmeiras]

Think the call would come from eufa to call all leagues and finishes as is. Any league FA's would have it taken out their hands and stop any accusations over anything. All depends how serious and prolonged things go.
I would be pretty peed off if we were in hearts position, and some teams lower down , Falkirk and Raith are tight, but depending on the seriousness of how things escalate, I imagine most sane people will accept it.

I’d have thought that the associations would make the call not uefa otherwise what’s the point of the associations? Lawsuit city? (although I think since member clubs generally make up the association (if I’m right?) it’d be like suing yourself and there is an article about waiving that right)

[Greenworld]

I’d have thought that the associations would make the call not uefa otherwise what’s the point of the associations? Lawsuit city? (although I think since member clubs generally make up the association (if I’m right?) it’d be like suing yourself and there is an article about waiving that right)It would be useful to get this clarified I have written to spfl asking for this.
What are the options on the table , we know that the leugue positions as the stand are one of them the spfl mentioned it.
However now we are in shutdown mode it would be good to get clear and concise information on what would happen in what circumstance

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[Keith_M]

I tend to agree with most posters about where football sits on the level of importance.

I'm disappointed to not be going to the game today, and can't wait for the season to start again, but have no issues whatsoever with putting the season on hold, if public health authorities now think it's for the best.


I just hope people can try to stay calm about this issue in general and not overreact. We have to be able to go about our daily lives as best we can and follow any sensible advice, like washing hands, limited physical contact, etc.

[DH1875]

I think UK when look at the number of deaths per cases are doing a great job of either caring for vulnerable or them taking sensible approach themselves. IMO I think UK and a few other countries might be able to reduce the death rate per infected.

The UK aren't testing enough folk though. Thousands of people have symptoms and are just told to stay at home. Our figures aren't accurate and we are behind everyone else time scale wise. Will see where we are in a couple of weeks.

[Hibbyradge]

The Media are guilty of spreading panic in the general population and the effects of that could end up being as bad as the virus itself.

How so?

Coronavirus is likely to kill tens of thousands of people.

[Pretty Boy]

How so?

Coronavirus is likely to kill tens of thousands of people.

I think the point is that the media, or outlets such as the BBC at any rate, have a duty to report factual information with evidence behind it. Some of the social media and tabloid hysteria is undoubtedly leading to increased panic. That is manifesting itself in everything from panic buying to racism.

As a clear example of how the media can create panic compare the reaction to coronavirus to that of antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic resistant infections kill 35000 people annually in the US alone (source - the CDC) and part of that is down to the choices we make as consumers. Yet no one panics about that, a potentially far more apocalyptic issue that would have a far greater impact on everyone's lives, because they are essentially ignorant about it because no one reports it.

[Keith_M]

How so?

Coronavirus is likely to kill tens of thousands of people.


I'm trying to make a distinction between a sensible level of reporting and filling every news item with the Coronavirus.

Doing the latter is not going to save anybody.

Like it or not, there are lots of people out there who might panic when constantly bombarded with discussions/updates about the virus.

[Captain Trips]

I think the point is that the media, or outlets such as the BBC at any rate, have a duty to report factual information with evidence behind it. Some of the social media and tabloid hysteria is undoubtedly leading to increased panic. That is manifesting itself in everything from panic buying to racism.

As a clear example of how the media can create panic compare the reaction to coronavirus to that of antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic resistant infections kill 35000 people annually in the US alone (source - the CDC) and part of that is down to the choices we make as consumers. Yet no one panics about that, a potentially far more apocalyptic issue that would have a far greater impact on everyone's lives, because they are essentially ignorant about it because no one reports it.

What you say seems right we are focusing on it so it takes forefront when indeed there are lots of things going on. It's kind a bit like a bomb goes off in a country in Africa that kills lots of people but if it killed same amount in another country say like USA its all over place.

Aot of people not doing themselves or others any favours in all of this. Why are the shelves of the shops not this empty due to flu?

[Hibbyradge]

I'm trying to make a distinction between a sensible level of reporting and filling every news item with the Coronavirus.

Doing the latter is not going to save anybody.

Like it or not, there are lots of people out there who might panic when constantly bombarded with discussions/updates about the virus.

I agree. I'm sure there are folk panicking, but I was referring to your comment that the panic could be worse than the virus itself. Panic might have negative effects, but it's not going to cause much harm in the wider sense.

The temptation for hyperbole in a situation like this isn't just the remit of the worried. 😁

I don't know if it qualifies as panicking or not, but I'm going to get in some frozen vegetables in case I have to isolate. I think that's a reasonable step to take under the circumstances.

Otherwise, I might be tempted to go out when I was ill, and that's far more irresponsible.

If folk are sensible about it, we really shouldn't see empty shelves and shortages for long.

[pollution]

I think the point is that the media, or outlets such as the BBC at any rate, have a duty to report factual information with evidence behind it. Some of the social media and tabloid hysteria is undoubtedly leading to increased panic. That is manifesting itself in everything from panic buying to racism.

As a clear example of how the media can create panic compare the reaction to coronavirus to that of antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic resistant infections kill 35000 people annually in the US alone (source - the CDC) and part of that is down to the choices we make as consumers. Yet no one panics about that, a potentially far more apocalyptic issue that would have a far greater impact on everyone's lives, because they are essentially ignorant about it because no one reports it.


Good point, there is a bit of truth in what you are saying. How do we know what is normal flu at the moment versus Coronovirus?

Those who have had it recover within two days: at least that is what is being reported. Again, what is the death rate from normal flu anyway?

What age were those who died from Corono and did they have any other illnesses? Remember, the government did not cancel football matches, the football authorities did

and I cannot imagine they are better informed that specialists the NHS use.

An abundance of caution is the excuse/reason used which is a fail safe.

The human body can and does adapt to new flu's and I wonder if we have over reacted here.

[Captain Trips]

If this was deadly to 45yr old men in glasses then I would not be in the pub just now. If you are in the category of vulnerable and you choose the day I am having then that's a gamble.

While I am out today and going to a wee comedy afternoon I am at risk and accept it. If I catch it of course I will stay home.

[danhibees1875]

If this was deadly to 45yr old men in glasses then I would not be in the pub just now. If you are in the category of vulnerable and you choose the day I am having then that's a gamble.

While I am out today and going to a wee comedy afternoon I am at risk and accept it. If I catch it of course I will stay home.

What if you catch it and don't know (as you wouldn't) for a few days until symptoms started to show?

I'm not saying the solution is for everyone to stay at home and do nothing, but I don't think it's as simple as as you're making out.

[Alfred E Newman]

How so?

Coronavirus is likely to kill tens of thousands of people.

I think normal flu is responsible for 18000 deaths annually in the UK. While this infection is serious the media is not helping the general panic and hysteria with headlines like “ A lot of people are going to die”.

[Captain Trips]

What if you catch it and don't know (as you wouldn't) for a few days until symptoms started to show?

I'm not saying the solution is for everyone to stay at home and do nothing, but I don't think it's as simple as as you're making out.

Tough then, if I kniw have it I deal with it. Until such times I live my life. My mum who passed away in 2014 had emphasimia and would definitely been in big trouble with this.

I would have asked her to stay in and dropped her shopping off at door.

[judas]

Apologies if this has been asked already, but can someone offer their view on why games aren’t proceeding at this time.

I understand fully why spectators have to be banned, but why aren’t players being expected to do their jobs like everyone else?

I work in a crammed office and there are no plans right now to throw us out. Its work as usual with some measures thrown in to prevent spread of infections.

Just not entirely sure why players are receiving special treatement?

[Sir David Gray]

Apologies if this has been asked already, but can someone offer their view on why games aren’t proceeding at this time.

I understand fully why spectators have to be banned, but why aren’t players being expected to do their jobs like everyone else?

I work in a crammed office and there are no plans right now to throw us out. Its work as usual with some measures thrown in to prevent spread of infections.

Just not entirely sure why players are receiving special treatement?

Football's a form of entertainment and there's not much point in playing football without any fans present.

[mjhibby]

The UK aren't testing enough folk though. Thousands of people have symptoms and are just told to stay at home. Our figures aren't accurate and we are behind everyone else time scale wise. Will see where we are in a couple of weeks.

Indeed. From viewing many videos on the virus this has many months to run. The advice given from top health officials has varied from country to country and it seems trump and johnson have had their head in the sand. We are just going to have to ride it out. It's more than likely this season is finished. The only debate is what to do in that scenario. Also next season will bound to kick off late cup competition s like the champion league having to go straight to knockout . The financial implications are enormous for sport and it could lead to clubs going to the walk.

[judas]

Football's a form of entertainment and there's not much point in playing football without any fans present.

But there is.

It would increase the chances that the season could be completed and answer all kind of issues surrounding player contracts, relegations and promotions; all of which will define the future prosperity and indeed existence of our league clubs.

Regarding the entertainment. The games could be filmed and shown on Sportscene. Not ideal but perfectly feasible.

[theonlywayisup]

Number of UK deaths now up to 21, an increase of 10 from yesterday.

[Greenworld]

Apologies if this has been asked already, but can someone offer their view on why games aren’t proceeding at this time.

I understand fully why spectators have to be banned, but why aren’t players being expected to do their jobs like everyone else?

I work in a crammed office and there are no plans right now to throw us out. Its work as usual with some measures thrown in to prevent spread of infections.

Just not entirely sure why players are receiving special treatement?The sports have not been cancelled because of crowd gatherings or fear of spread. The reason given is that emergency services and hospitals need all their workers and cannot afford for them to be at large gatherings at present

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[Keyser Sauzee]

Apologies if this has been asked already, but can someone offer their view on why games aren’t proceeding at this time.

I understand fully why spectators have to be banned, but why aren’t players being expected to do their jobs like everyone else?

I work in a crammed office and there are no plans right now to throw us out. Its work as usual with some measures thrown in to prevent spread of infections.

Just not entirely sure why players are receiving special treatement?

I read a statement from the PFA Scotland where they acknowledged that fans health is being thought of at this time and they said why should the players be any different, if someone in 1 team has it they are likely to spread it during a game hence why they called the games off.

[wookie70]

What if you catch it and don't know (as you wouldn't) for a few days until symptoms started to show?

I'm not saying the solution is for everyone to stay at home and do nothing, but I don't think it's as simple as as you're making out.

From what I have heard and read it seems the virus is far more likely to be passed from someone showing symptoms. For the government's tactics to work we need to infect each other but not all at once.

[Stokesy's on fire]

I read a statement from the PFA Scotland where they acknowledged that fans health is being thought of at this time and they said why should the players be any different, if someone in 1 team has it they are likely to spread it during a game hence why they called the games off.


By calling off sporting events it also lifts pressure off the emergency services

[Since90+2]

Good link to an article in the Spectator on the coronavirus thread in the Holy Ground. I'd recommend a read for those concerned by this - suggesting it's a possible lower mortality rate and less infections than currently thought.

[Scouse Hibee]

Steven. He can think what he likes but he is posting his thoughts on a public forum.
To say I am raging at being called a liar is a massive understatement.

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And rightly so. I thank you for posting mate and wish you well in your recovery.

[Waxy]

By calling off sporting events it also lifts pressure off the emergency services

We have to go to our crappy jobs while multi million pound football club owners and players self isolate.
The overstretched NHS would cope if it had lots more ventilators to help the ill breathe.
Maybe its time the rich business owner got there finger out and cash out and bought what the hospitals need.
Us minions do our bit with world in need all the time.

[kaimendhibs]

And rightly so. I thank you for posting mate and wish you well in your recovery.Thank you mate

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[Viva_Palmeiras]

We have to go to our crappy jobs while multi million pound football club owners and players self isolate.
The overstretched NHS would cope if it had lots more ventilators to help the ill breathe.
Maybe its time the rich business owner got there finger out and cash out and bought what the hospitals need.
Us minions do our bit with world in need all the time.

unfortunately thru SKY, BT, PermieSports etal subs we perpetuate this sharade. It’s time to understand just we’re the BILLIONS in revenue heads. It’s not helping facilities for disabled, it’s not to subsidise STs, it’s it to subsidise travel to away games...

[kaimendhibs]

We have to go to our crappy jobs while multi million pound football club owners and players self isolate.
The overstretched NHS would cope if it had lots more ventilators to help the ill breathe.
Maybe its time the rich business owner got there finger out and cash out and bought what the hospitals need.
Us minions do our bit with world in need all the time.[emoji122][emoji122][emoji122]

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[Smartie]

We have to go to our crappy jobs while multi million pound football club owners and players self isolate.
The overstretched NHS would cope if it had lots more ventilators to help the ill breathe.
Maybe its time the rich business owner got there finger out and cash out and bought what the hospitals need.
Us minions do our bit with world in need all the time.

That would help with part of the “cash” angle - but is that our biggest impediment to having enough hospitals, medical staff and ventilators?

I’d have though logistics were the biggest enemy here, the kind of thing that is easier to cut through with a Chinese attitude to regulation and human rights?

[Waxy]

That would help with part of the “cash” angle - but is that our biggest impediment to having enough hospitals, medical staff and ventilators?

I’d have though logistics were the biggest enemy here, the kind of thing that is easier to cut through with a Chinese attitude to regulation and human rights?
There is little time here. The government must spend what it has to to help the vulnerable survive.
We will all need to do our bit for the elderly here.
In the meantime i’d say its important to get life back to as normal as it can within weeks or everyones businesses could go south.
How long before riots and looting?
Get the NHS what it needs. Protect our elderly and get the world spinning again asap.

[bigwheel]

Here is an article of a Falkirk fans experience with the virus...

Coronavirus: Falkirk fan issues warning - 'Do not take this lightly'. https://flip.it/nh8WF_


Ps. It sounds for him, a very stark experience....

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[Bobby's Cinema]

I’ve not read through much of the thread, but has anyone made the point about the transfer window?

What happens if the season is played out at a later date, presumably players as is their right will be able to move around between clubs during the usual summer months regardless of where the season is at?
Contracts will be running out also.

So theoretically, hearts for instance could fire a tonne of money at the transfer window with only 8 games remaining? Players could be moving between clubs during this period playing out these last 8 games?

Interesting how that would pan out

[Sir David Gray]

I’ve not read through much of the thread, but has anyone made the point about the transfer window?

What happens if the season is played out at a later date, presumably players as is their right will be able to move around between clubs during the usual summer months regardless of where the season is at?
Contracts will be running out also.

So theoretically, hearts for instance could fire a tonne of money at the transfer window with only 8 games remaining? Players could be moving between clubs during this period playing out these last 8 games?

Interesting how that would pan out

They would need to introduce emergency changes.

[bigwheel]

They would need to introduce emergency changes.

They can’t stop contracts running out...that’s contract law, not football laws....


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[Beefster]

Here is an article of a Falkirk fans experience with the virus...

Coronavirus: Falkirk fan issues warning - 'Do not take this lightly'. https://flip.it/nh8WF_


Ps. It sounds for him, a very stark experience....

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It seems that loads of folk get it very mild too. I’m not entirely sure of the value of all these ‘here is my experience of having coronavirus’ articles tbh. No-one is going to write an article to say ‘yeah, I got a mild cough and a bit of a temp for couple of days’.

[bigwheel]

It seems that loads of folk get it very mild too. I’m not entirely sure of the value of all these ‘here is my experience of having coronavirus’ articles tbh. No-one is going to write an article to say ‘yeah, I got a mild cough and a bit of a temp for couple of days’.

Fair enough...There’s been some of those also ...I think the value is to underline that it can be quite different, and help people make the right decisions, and keep disciplined about it.....


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[CentreLine]

They can’t stop contracts running out...that’s contract law, not football laws....


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I think what was meant was changes to allowing new signings to play before the extended season end.

Personally I think it makes sense just to wrap it up at present standings. Every club, with the exception of the the Rangers and St Johnstone, have had the equal amount of games to find themselves where the stand. Only St Johnstone could argue that they could achieve an immediate better position with that game in hand and so deserve some sympathy, perhaps compensation. So, for me, it’s: Celtic- 9 in a row; Hearts- relegated yet again; and Dundee United back in the top flight. How much are hahahahearts regretting tossing Neilson aside so quickly I wonder?

[AFKA5814_Hibs]

It seems that loads of folk get it very mild too. I’m not entirely sure of the value of all these ‘here is my experience of having coronavirus’ articles tbh. No-one is going to write an article to say ‘yeah, I got a mild cough and a bit of a temp for couple of days’.

This is where I fit in. There will be many people who will contract it without really knowing, having very mild symptoms that in previous years wouldn't even be worth taking a day off work for. Chances are a very small percentage of people who get coronavirus will get it really bad and the majority will fight it off like they do any other virus every year.

[Sir David Gray]

They can’t stop contracts running out...that’s contract law, not football laws....


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They can move the transfer windows.

[bigwheel]

They can move the transfer windows.

Yes...but they can’t stop players being out of contract and unable to play...


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[calumhibee1]

Yes...but they can’t stop players being out of contract and unable to play...


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The fairest way for me would be to stop any incoming transfers and just leave teams to play with whatever they’ve got left/youth players.

[Gmack7]

This is where I fit in. There will be many people who will contract it without really knowing, having very mild symptoms that in previous years wouldn't even be worth taking a day off work for. Chances are a very small percentage of people who get coronavirus will get it really bad and the majority will fight it off like they do any other virus every year.

This is accurate, but even though you may be largely unaffected by the virus you could easily pass it on to someone else which could prove fatal. there is no flu jab type cure in the near future.

[AFKA5814_Hibs]

This is accurate, but even though you may be largely unaffected by the virus you could easily pass it on to someone else which could prove fatal. there is no flu jab type cure in the near future.

Very true. My dad is 82 and not long out of hospital after having traetment for bowel cancer. I obviously wouldn't visit him if I felt I had any symptoms, but think a wee bit of persepective is needed at times when everything appears to be all doom and gloom.

[Keith_M]

I agree. I'm sure there are folk panicking, but I was referring to your comment that the panic could be worse than the virus itself. Panic might have negative effects, but it's not going to cause much harm in the wider sense.

The temptation for hyperbole in a situation like this isn't just the remit of the worried. 😁

I don't know if it qualifies as panicking or not, but I'm going to get in some frozen vegetables in case I have to isolate. I think that's a reasonable step to take under the circumstances.

Otherwise, I might be tempted to go out when I was ill, and that's far more irresponsible.

If folk are sensible about it, we really shouldn't see empty shelves and shortages for long.



Fair enough

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