What's the chances of fans going back in September?

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06-07-2021, 12:46 PM
AugustaHibs

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Originally Posted by H18 SFR

Kate Forbes on the radio saying the gov want to keep restrictions on numbers at things like weddings and stadium events for a longer period.

I’m going to find it hard watching full stadiums in England and not being able to go to Easter Road.

Have you got a source for that? Don’t think stadiums were mentioned
06-07-2021, 05:06 PM
Sir David Gray

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Originally Posted by DiscoDoidge

Have you got a source for that? Don’t think stadiums were mentioned

"We are lifting the limits and lifting as much of the legal restrictions as possible. So that means physical distancing, it means the attendee caps on, for example, life events like weddings or being in stadiums and that kind of thing.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotla...itics-57732436
06-07-2021, 05:43 PM
percy veer

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Originally Posted by Sir David Gray

"We are lifting the limits and lifting as much of the legal restrictions as possible. So that means physical distancing, it means the attendee caps on, for example, life events like weddings or being in stadiums and that kind of thing.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotla...itics-57732436

the way i read that is they are lifting the attendance limits at weddings and stadiums.
06-07-2021, 06:07 PM
Sir David Gray

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Originally Posted by percy veer

the way i read that is they are lifting the attendance limits at weddings and stadiums.

Yeah you're right I've misread what the poster was looking for.
06-07-2021, 08:40 PM
3pm

How many are at Wembley the night?

Quiet times behind both goals. 😁
13-07-2021, 01:36 PM
number9dream

Confirmation of the 2000 seated fans from Monday...

No word on applications from clubs on European ties yet.
13-07-2021, 01:49 PM
Blaster

Hopefully get around 5000 or slightly more at the European game
13-07-2021, 01:54 PM
GreenCastle

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Originally Posted by Blaster

Hopefully get around 5000 or slightly more at the European game

Slowly getting there !!

Hopefully full stadium after August 9th as we remove restrictions.
13-07-2021, 01:59 PM
bingo70

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Originally Posted by number9dream

Confirmation of the 2000 seated fans from Monday...

No word on applications from clubs on European ties yet.

Absolute nonsense.

The idea that the same number of people are allowed in St Mirrens stadium as ibrox and parkhead is nuts and doesn’t make any sense.

The idea we’re meant to be grateful for the scraps they’re throwing us is really getting on my nerves.

I’d be tempted to tell them to shove their 2,000 tickets up their arse.

Probably a good job I’m not in charge here.
13-07-2021, 02:02 PM
Blaster

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Originally Posted by GreenCastle

Slowly getting there !!

Hopefully full stadium after August 9th as we remove restrictions.

Agree 👍
13-07-2021, 02:05 PM
bingo70

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Originally Posted by GreenCastle

Slowly getting there !!

Hopefully full stadium after August 9th as we remove restrictions.

Kidding yourself on if you think we’re going from 2,000 one week to full houses the next.

They’re talking ***** and just kicking the ball down the park a few weeks again to stop people moaning.
13-07-2021, 02:15 PM
Hibeesforever

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Originally Posted by number9dream

Confirmation of the 2000 seated fans from Monday...

No word on applications from clubs on European ties yet.

We have that already, so the SNP have offered nothing new. Football needs to be outspoken and get full stadiums back...silence from the SPFL...
13-07-2021, 02:19 PM
bingo70

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Originally Posted by Hibeesforever

We have that already, so the SNP have offered nothing new. Football needs to be outspoken and get full stadiums back...silence from the SPFL...

Totally agree.

Imo we should all be back in grounds now. If that’s not possible then it should be based on % of grounds with a roadmap as to when the % will increase as time goes on.

2,000 for all stadiums is a complete nonsense.
13-07-2021, 02:20 PM
Blaster

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Originally Posted by Hibeesforever

We have that already, so the SNP have offered nothing new. Football needs to be outspoken and get full stadiums back...silence from the SPFL...

We currently only have 500. We got extra by getting the 2000 for tonight

Hopefully a similar ratio increase for next Thursday would be nice but don’t think it will be as many
13-07-2021, 02:23 PM
Lendo

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Originally Posted by Hibeesforever

We have that already, so the Scottish Government have offered nothing new. Football needs to be outspoken and get full stadiums back...silence from the SPFL...

Corrected
13-07-2021, 02:39 PM
Lago

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Originally Posted by bingo70

Absolute nonsense.

The idea that the same number of people are allowed in St Mirrens stadium as ibrox and parkhead is nuts and doesn’t make any sense.

The idea we’re meant to be grateful for the scraps they’re throwing us is really getting on my nerves.

I’d be tempted to tell them to shove their 2,000 tickets up their arse.

Probably a good job I’m not in charge here.

Totally agree, it's pathetic the way football is being treated, if it goes on for any length of time fans will just drift away from the game.
13-07-2021, 02:42 PM
GreenCastle

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Originally Posted by bingo70

Kidding yourself on if you think we’re going from 2,000 one week to full houses the next.

They’re talking ***** and just kicking the ball down the park a few weeks again to stop people moaning.

Remember England will have full stadiums for start of EPL season.

At a minimum it should be 75% by August for Scottish Clubs and away fans allowed. You can travel throughout the U.K. so why not.
13-07-2021, 03:02 PM
bingo70

https://twitter.com/scotsabroadpod/s...711315976?s=21

That’s a bit more encouraging.

Will maybe tuck my bottom lip back in for now.
13-07-2021, 03:05 PM
blackpoolhibs

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Originally Posted by GreenCastle

Remember England will have full stadiums for start of EPL season.

At a minimum it should be 75% by August for Scottish Clubs and away fans allowed. You can travel throughout the U.K. so why not.

They will have full night clubs next Monday.
13-07-2021, 03:10 PM
number9dream

As others say, 2000 tonight when 500 is the rulebook number suggests there will be some leeway in coming weeks.
And then from 9 August it could be a return to normal - or close to it anyway.

Despite our grumbles, I do think we need to be mindful that there is a perception (from non fans) that football has already been given preferential treatment. There was widespread frustration about the ugly scenes at Rangers' various title 'parties' and then all the negative Covid headlines around the Tartan Army trip to London.

I hope those lucky enough to be going along this evening have a good night out and everything goes smoothly.
13-07-2021, 03:23 PM
ronaldo7

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Originally Posted by blackpoolhibs

They will have full night clubs next Monday.

And full hospitals a month later.
13-07-2021, 03:28 PM
Moulin Yarns

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Originally Posted by ronaldo7

And full hospitals a month later.

Exactly what is happening in the Netherlands now
13-07-2021, 03:45 PM
bingo70

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Originally Posted by ronaldo7

And full hospitals a month later.

What’s the point in the vaccine then?
13-07-2021, 03:50 PM
Stairway 2 7

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Originally Posted by Moulin Yarns

Exactly what is happening in the Netherlands now

No probably in a few weeks, but thanks to vaccines will be smaller than previous waves

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13-07-2021, 04:02 PM
ronaldo7

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Originally Posted by bingo70

What’s the point in the vaccine then?

I'd have thought that was evident. We're not all vaccinated though are we. A cautious opening is better than a full blown open all hours situation.
13-07-2021, 04:03 PM
CraigHibee

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Originally Posted by ronaldo7

And full hospitals a month later.

England will implode once their restrictions are lifted imo
13-07-2021, 04:04 PM
greenginger

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Originally Posted by bingo70

What’s the point in the vaccine then?

They've only got 38% of the population fully vaccinated
13-07-2021, 04:09 PM
GreenCastle

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Originally Posted by greenginger

They've only got 38% of the population fully vaccinated

While Scotland have 53% and UK at 52% - luckily those most at risk are vaccinated.

Cases will go up naturally as you open up more - not sure why folk get surprised with that.
13-07-2021, 04:15 PM
JimBHibees

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Originally Posted by bingo70

Absolute nonsense.

The idea that the same number of people are allowed in St Mirrens stadium as ibrox and parkhead is nuts and doesn’t make any sense.

The idea we’re meant to be grateful for the scraps they’re throwing us is really getting on my nerves.

I’d be tempted to tell them to shove their 2,000 tickets up their arse.

Probably a good job I’m not in charge here.

You would think a percentage would make more sense
13-07-2021, 04:22 PM
danhibees1875

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Originally Posted by JimBHibees

You would think a percentage would make more sense

I guess the actual sitting (effectively outside) in a stadium isn't the risky part - it's the entering and exiting, the public transport to and from the stadium, the pub/restaurant socialising around the ground. Perhaps that's what's driving the limits and why it's not strictly based on the capacity of the ground.

I accept you'd still expect to see different numbers depending on local infrastructure at that point, but it would get difficult to calculate compared to an easy catch all figure.

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