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15-05-2021, 04:33 PM
The Baldmans Comb

There doesn't even seem to be 1.5 metre spacing never mind 2.0 metre between the fans so I guess the English authorities don't care if a few football oiks get infected though you would think they would have a little more empathy for the rest of their population.

England is hardly a gold standard for Covid management given their infection and death rates but its their call so good luck with that.
15-05-2021, 04:35 PM
Danderhall Hibs

I was all set to “support” Leicester today - then they took their tracksuits off. How do you get behind a team in those colours?
15-05-2021, 04:37 PM
Hibbyradge

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Originally Posted by Danderhall Hibs

I was all set to “support” Leicester today - then they took their tracksuits off. How do you get behind a team in those colours?

My exact thoughts!
15-05-2021, 04:39 PM
AliboyFC

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Originally Posted by Danderhall Hibs

I was all set to “support” Leicester today - then they took their tracksuits off. How do you get behind a team in those colours?

I dont mind their kit me I think it looks nice. It's the badge on the kit that makes me not like it.
15-05-2021, 04:40 PM
HH81

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Baldmans Comb

There doesn't even seem to be 1.5 metre spacing never mind 2.0 metre between the fans so I guess the English authorities don't care if a few football oiks get infected though you would think they would have a little more empathy for the rest of their population.

England is hardly a gold standard for Covid management given their infection and death rates but its their call so good luck with that.

They all had negative tests before entry.
15-05-2021, 04:42 PM
MGmick

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Originally Posted by Danderhall Hibs

I was all set to “support” Leicester today - then they took their tracksuits off. How do you get behind a team in those colours?

It is an unfortunate choice of colour but don't forget the "speshul" relationship Chelsea have with the currants.
15-05-2021, 04:42 PM
The Baldmans Comb

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Originally Posted by HH81

They all had negative tests before entry.

14 day lead time would make that irrelevant but its England's business and English fans are intelligent as any others in making personal choices.

I always regard English fans as the best around for passion and deep commitment but sometime wonder if they take it to far.
15-05-2021, 04:45 PM
Pretty Boy

I want Leicester to win purely because their fans actually seem glad to be there. Have barely heard a peep from the Chelsea end.
15-05-2021, 04:48 PM
AliboyFC

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Originally Posted by Pretty Boy

I want Leicester to win purely because their fans actually seem glad to be there. Have barely heard a peep from the Chelsea end.

Yeah I have a soft spot for leicester. Chelsea fans are all just glory hunters bit like sevco and septic fans.
15-05-2021, 04:48 PM
hibsbollah

Great to see fans again. Personally I’d not be comfortable with that proximity just yet.
15-05-2021, 04:49 PM
hibsbollah

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Originally Posted by The Baldmans Comb

I always regard English fans as the best around for passion and deep commitment but sometime wonder if they take it to far.

I really disagree with that, certainly for noise/colour/displays there’s a lot more passion in other nations grounds.
15-05-2021, 04:50 PM
Lago

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Baldmans Comb

There doesn't even seem to be 1.5 metre spacing never mind 2.0 metre between the fans so I guess the English authorities don't care if a few football oiks get infected though you would think they would have a little more empathy for the rest of their population.

England is hardly a gold standard for Covid management given their infection and death rates but its their call so good luck with that.

It's one of the "test" events being rolled out before next stage of lock down lifting. No social distancing or masks etc
15-05-2021, 04:52 PM
AliboyFC

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Originally Posted by hibsbollah

I really disagree with that, certainly for noise/colour/displays there’s a lot more passion in other nations grounds.

I reckon scottish fans are better IMO.
15-05-2021, 04:53 PM
Onion

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Baldmans Comb

There doesn't even seem to be 1.5 metre spacing never mind 2.0 metre between the fans so I guess the English authorities don't care if a few football oiks get infected though you would think they would have a little more empathy for the rest of their population.

England is hardly a gold standard for Covid management given their infection and death rates but its their call so good luck with that.

Frustrating doesn't even begin to cover it, but look at it another way ... this is a huge test event, where everyone attending is going to be monitored for the coming weeks. If there are no significant outbreaks and all is well, then it is a blueprint for getting us all back into football grounds next season. We need to just hope all goes ok, then the SNP will run out of reasons/excuses not to open football grounds up properly here.

And I don't mean 600 fans in 51000 seater stadia, which what they think is opening grounds.
15-05-2021, 04:53 PM
Hibby70

This is awful
15-05-2021, 04:55 PM
hibsbollah

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Originally Posted by Hibby70

This is awful

The FA cup final? I reckon it’s been good. Wee bit cagey but plenty quality.
15-05-2021, 04:56 PM
The Baldmans Comb

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Originally Posted by hibsbollah

I really disagree with that, certainly for noise/colour/displays there’s a lot more passion in other nations grounds.

Actually you are probably right with that to be honest.

I guess what I meant is that football passion runs very deep in the English phsycology and I always have admired the depth of knowledge many of their fans show.
15-05-2021, 04:57 PM
MWHIBBIES

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Originally Posted by hibsbollah

The FA cup final? I reckon it’s been good. Wee bit cagey but plenty quality.

Indeed, good game. Plenty happening. Dunno what folk actually expect.
15-05-2021, 04:58 PM
Hibby70

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Originally Posted by hibsbollah

The FA cup final? I reckon it’s been good. Wee bit cagey but plenty quality.

Really?, maybe the maroon strips are affecting my eyes.
15-05-2021, 04:59 PM
hibsbollah

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Originally Posted by Hibby70

Really?, maybe the maroon strips are affecting my eyes.

I know what you mean. It’s a bit Hearts St Johnstone :greengrin
15-05-2021, 04:59 PM
Sir David Gray

Great to see fans back for such an occasion, it'll never catch on.

Hopefully no outbreaks as a result.
15-05-2021, 05:00 PM
Hibby70

For the amount of quality players on show the passing has been pretty crap and I'm not sure there's been a shot on target yet.
15-05-2021, 05:00 PM
Onion

Iheanacho having a horrible 45. Good impersonation of Kamberi.
15-05-2021, 05:00 PM
hibbysam

Quote:

Originally Posted by Onion

Frustrating doesn't even begin to cover it, but look at it another way ... this is a huge test event, where everyone attending is going to be monitored for the coming weeks. If there are no significant outbreaks and all is well, then it is a blueprint for getting us all back into football grounds next season. We need to just hope all goes ok, then the SNP will run out of reasons/excuses not to open football grounds up properly here.

And I don't mean 600 fans in 51000 seater stadia, which what they think is opening grounds.

Exactly. They’ve built up to this point, same as the snooker, the brits, the lot. They have scientists watching every move, gaining an understanding of what is happening, tests etc. They’ve not went straight into 20k like what they are going to do up here, they started small and have had a strategy.
15-05-2021, 05:00 PM
Scottie

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Originally Posted by Hibby70

Really?, maybe the maroon strips are affecting my eyes.

Are they maroon? Thank **** I’m colour blind then, thought they were black :rolleyes:
15-05-2021, 05:01 PM
EdinMike

Not been shy of a good challenge or two, been decent enough. All guns blazing the second half maybe !
15-05-2021, 05:02 PM
Hibbyradge

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Originally Posted by Half Pint

Are they maroon? Thank **** I’m colour blind then, thought they were black :rolleyes:

New telly required!

Or an eye test.
15-05-2021, 05:04 PM
Onion

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Originally Posted by Half Pint

Are they maroon? Thank **** I’m colour blind then, thought they were black :rolleyes:

Thankful for the different socks. My Radio Rentals B&W TV is a real problem with this lot.
15-05-2021, 05:05 PM
Glory Lurker

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Originally Posted by Onion

And I don't mean 600 fans in 51000 seater stadia, which what they think is opening grounds.

600 was ridiculous, but it wasn't out of 51000. Only the south stand was available.
15-05-2021, 05:13 PM
Stairway 2 7

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Originally Posted by The Baldmans Comb

14 day lead time would make that irrelevant but its England's business and English fans are intelligent as any others in making personal choices.

I always regard English fans as the best around for passion and deep commitment but sometime wonder if they take it to far.

50,000 sell outs at the baseball 2 months ago 15,000 inside for the boxing and 80,000 inside for the boxing last week all in texas. No spike, numbers tumbling there actually

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