SPFL restart plans

[Ozyhibby]

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[GreenCastle]

Zero chance of this.

Old Firm won’t use other stadiums.

Can’t see Hamilton wanting to give up home 3G advantage for example.

[Jim44]

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There’s no reference to which season this applies. Please tell me it applies to the new season, whenever that can be started.

[PaulSmith]

Surely that doesn’t mean that they are actually thinking about allowing a number of fans into stadiums as long as social distancing can be adhered to..I might need to go looking for some of the replies to that suggestion on another thread. ;)




“With the view to return Scottish football in the safest way possible, the group say centralised ‘hubs’ would keep match day resourcing to a minimum and allow for the highest level of safety for spectators.”

[Billy Whizz]

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Zero chance of this.

Old Firm won’t use other stadiums.

Can’t see Hamilton wanting to give up home 3G advantage for example.

I’m presuming Hampden would be the West base, and possibly Murrayfield for the East
Will be an issue in the West on social distancing, if they only allow the stadium to be half full
Won’t be a problem at Murrayfield though

[Ozyhibby]

If we were to play at Murrayfield we could easily have 10,000 fans in every 6th seat. Entry and exit will be the challenge but it could be done.


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[Billy Whizz]

https://spfl.co.uk/news/coronavirus-...p-update-46672

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[SingaporeHibs]

The hub based model seemed to be the preferred route in England a few weeks ago but has since been kicked into touch after a number of clubs objected to it.
The concern had been that if clubs played at home, fans would still head to the stadium even if only to stand outside (the assumption being that all games will be closed doors). The objection from certain clubs related to losing home advantage and the argument that they have a good enough relationship with their support to encourage them not to turn up to the home stadium and risk getting the club in trouble with authorities. Moving games to a neutral hub would reduce the level of control clubs feel they may have over supporters.

IMO there is no chance of games being played with supporters in a stadium this year.

It’s going to be interesting to see how the games in Germany go this weekend.

[SingaporeHibs]

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This sort of communication is a positive step in the right direction. No one has the answers yet but working out all the potential routes that could be taken and sharing them is exactly what the governing body should be doing.
I can’t see how any of the member clubs could argue about this. Of course some will as it won’t suit their agenda but then at least it’s clear for the world to see where the problem is or who the problem is.

[BroxburnHibee]

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This sort of communication is a positive step in the right direction. No one has the answers yet but working out all the potential routes that could be taken and sharing them is exactly what the governing body should be doing.
I can’t see how any of the member clubs could argue about this. Of course some will as it won’t suit their agenda but then at least it’s clear for the world to see where the problem is or who the problem is.

Agreed. This is a good first step and the proper way to do things.

[GreenCastle]

The hub ideas surely wouldn’t work with pitches cutting up etc. Playing on 3G it would probably more possible !

If the top league starts new season then assume lower league teams like Hearts will also ?

[EI255]

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Zero chance of this.

Old Firm won’t use other stadiums.

Can’t see Hamilton wanting to give up home 3G advantage for example.

What's not to like about their gazebos

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[EI255]

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The hub ideas surely wouldn’t work with pitches cutting up etc. Playing on 3G it would probably more possible !

If the top league starts new season then assume lower league teams like Hearts will also ?

Elite football will start first.

Championship (Hearts) after.

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[Billy Whizz]

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Elite football will start first.

Championship (Hearts) after.

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Listening to Clyde just now, they think the Hubs will be for lower league teams

[hibbyfraelibby]

I am assuming these hubs will be at grounds with plastic pitches as grass wouldnt cope and as a consequence behind closed doors.

So it looks like Killie, Livi, Falkirk, Raith will get the closed doors games

[Future17]

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The hub ideas surely wouldn’t work with pitches cutting up etc. Playing on 3G it would probably more possible !

If the top league starts new season then assume lower league teams like Hearts will also ?

Good question about the lower league teams like Hearts. It might be more difficult for the lower league teams like Hearts to find a suitable hub stadium, although the lower league teams like Hearts will typically have fewer fans. We can't underestimate the financial impact on the lower league teams like Hearts...not least because to do so would be to deny ourselves the opportunity to piss ourselves laughing.

[Waxy]

Smaller lower division clubs like hearts will maybe have to play at the toni macaroni stadium as their hub?
Hubs is a good way of getting the little teams of our city reintroduced to football after not really playing it this last year.

[Billy Whizz]

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Smaller lower division clubs like hearts will maybe have to play at the toni macaroni stadium as their hub?
Hubs is a good way of getting the little teams of our city reintroduced to football after not really playing it this last year.

A lot will depend on the Betfred Cup Draw. Historically both Hibs and Hearts have been in the Northern sections. Once they do the draw, they can then do the hub planning

[gaz1875]

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Good question about the lower league teams like Hearts. It might be more difficult for the lower league teams like Hearts to find a suitable hub stadium, although the lower league teams like Hearts will typically have fewer fans. We can't underestimate the financial impact on the lower league teams like Hearts...not least because to do so would be to deny ourselves the opportunity to piss ourselves laughing.

Very funny, although I never count my chickens (or budgies) with these ****ers. Something horrible might happen as normal.

[HIBERNIAN-0762]

I personally think this is a pile of horse****, I seriously do not think there will be any football in this country this year unless they find a cure for this virus, Sturgeon will simply not allow it.

[G B Young]

How about just making this the future of top flight Scottish football? A single 'hub' closed-doors stadium for all Premier matches to be played one after the other on the same day. Removes all costs associated with clubs having to have their own stadiums and they could cut a decent TV deal due to the fact fans of all top flight clubs would be keen to sign up for seeing their team each week. It also ticks a lot of boxes for the 'new normal' Covid-19 world by having no fans travelling around the country. You wouldn't even need a conventional stadium. Just an artificial surface, space for TV cameras and four big walls covered in advertising.

Fanciful? Perhaps, but I don't doubt something of that ilk hasn't already crossed the minds of some of the more cynical club owners.

Oh, and as for the lower league clubs like Hearts, they could just be shut down.

[Keith_M]

I might be wrong, but the discussions seem to be at quite an early stage just now.

To keep two metres distance between fans, you would only be able to use roughly every fourth seat. If we had the option of using Murrayfield, that would mean you could (potentially) have up to 17,000 fans in attendance.

Personally, I wouldn't mind us playing at Murrayfield (if it is an option), if it meant we could actually get in to watch the games.

[Ryan91]

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I personally think this is a pile of horse****, I seriously do not think there will be any football in this country this year unless they find a cure for this virus, Sturgeon will simply not allow it.

Is it not better to plan for every eventuality no matter how unlikely than to just sit and twiddle your thumbs?

[GreenCastle]

Clubs make quite a big from hospitality.

Could you even lower teams like Hearts not being given the chance to make money from tickets or hospitality...

Plus sponsorship etc would be down for all clubs.

[Juniper Greens]

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I might be wrong, but the discussions seem to be at quite an early stage just now.

To keep two metres distance between fans, you would only be able to use roughly every fourth seat. If we had the option of using Murrayfield, that would mean you could (potentially) have up to 17,000 fans in attendance.

Personally, I wouldn't mind us playing at Murrayfield (if it is an option), if it meant we could actually get in to watch the games.

It's half that, as you could only do every second row too.

[Keith_M]

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It's half that, as you could only do every second row too.

That's a good point but you can get round that by staggering which seats are used in each row.

e.g.

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[SquashedFrogg]

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I might be wrong, but the discussions seem to be at quite an early stage just now.

To keep two metres distance between fans, you would only be able to use roughly every fourth seat. If we had the option of using Murrayfield, that would mean you could (potentially) have up to 17,000 fans in attendance.

Personally, I wouldn't mind us playing at Murrayfield (if it is an option), if it meant we could actually get in to watch the games.

Nah, Easter Road only for the Uber fans in first 5k season tickets sales 😁

[Billy Whizz]

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That's a good point but you can get round that by staggering which seats are used in each row.

e.g.

x	-	-	-	x	-	-	-	x
-	-	x	-	-	-	x	-	-
x	-	-	-	x	-	-	-	x

You should join the restart panel

[Not In The Know]

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Elite football will start first.

Championship (Hearts) after.

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Being in the championship will be a double whammy for hearts as there will not be as much cash floating around to get that league started. The priority will quite rightly be for the top teams.

Nae joy!

[Keith_M]

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You should join the restart panel

I've offered but I'm under an injunction already to keep a minimum of 500m from at least three of the panel as it is.

Apparently, I'm really annoying




p.s. My wife just read this post and said she is willing to vouch for the 'annoying' part.