Aberdeen fixtures

[The 90+2]

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There is a rule in the SPFL regulations that allows for points deductions in this circumstance? Id be very surprised if so.

There must be a rule on a team who can’t fulfil their fixture, yes.

[hibee_girl]

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You seriously think football players are going to go out and catch a potentially deadly disease to avoid playing a game? Deary me.

They'd have to be seriously stupid to do that. Putting themselves and their families at risk just to get a game of football cancelled.

[Monts]

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Interesting that these are two different photos, taken a minute apart. Someone was desperate to spread this news!

[Since90+2]

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I didn’t suggest they would do it. I suggested the potential opportunity is there and also accusations.

It's ridiculous to even suggest it as an "opportunity" and has no relevance whatsoever to the Aberdeen circumstances.

[Since90+2]

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They'd have to be seriously stupid to do that. Putting themselves and their families at risk just to get a game of football cancelled.

Yip. It just wouldn't happen.

[Sir David Gray]

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Yes you can if they haven’t followed protocol.

What’s stopping Celtic or rangers players going out there way to get a positive test right before an old firm match that’s going to be behind closed doors to get it cancelled to a later date? Punishment will be needed. Could earn St Johnstone a good few quid mind you.

The idea that anyone might intentionally catch a virus that, even if not fatal, can end up causing them long term health problems just so they can avoid playing a game behind closed doors is utter nuts.

[The dalmeny]

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Interesting that these are two different photos, taken a minute apart. Someone was desperate to spread this news!

different info on the screen

[The 90+2]

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It's ridiculous to even suggest it as an "opportunity" and has no relevance whatsoever to the Aberdeen circumstances.

It opens the door for future accusations.

[The 90+2]

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The idea that anyone might intentionally catch a virus that, even if not fatal, can end up causing them long term health problems just so they can avoid playing a game behind closed doors is utter nuts.

Of course it is. We live in a nuts country open to everything though. Not just that, Rangers/Celtic star player is out of suspended a big game, couple of players rest positive, nothing done, the place will go tonto.

[Since90+2]

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Of course it is. We live in a nuts country open to everything though. Not just that, Rangers/Celtic star player is out of suspended a big game, couple of players rest positive, nothing done, the place will go tonto.

I think you're the only one who thinks the possibility of a player intentionally catching a life threatening virus to delay a match is possible. It's genuinely one of the most ridiculous things I've ever read on here.

[The 90+2]

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I think you're the only one who thinks the possibility of a player intentionally catching a life threatening virus to delay a match is possible. It's genuinely one of the most ridiculous things I've ever read on here.

Get off your high horse there fella. Go back and read my last few posts too before continuing to bitch.

[GreenCastle]

I reckon the players get tested but are still mixing with different family members and the public regularly so kind of makes a mockery of it all.

They aren’t in a bubble as such and with Saturday very close going to be interesting to see what happens.

As pointed out the English league just got on with it but i think they were testing more often - I don’t think Scotland has the money to operate like the English leagues.

[Iggy Pope]

The TV guys are wasting their time at Hearts. There’s a Salisbury style blockbuster to be had up North about industrial subterfuge, poisoning and self harm waiting to shoot. With football thrown in. Seriously new territory.

[we are hibs]

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Aberdeen game on but they will be without EIGHT players who need to isolate

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Thursday 6th August 2020
SCOTTISH PREMIERSHIP
JOINT RESPONSE GROUP UPDATE 06/08/20
CONFIRMATION OF POSITIVE TESTS – ABERDEEN FC
The Joint Response Group has been informed that Aberdeen FC has returned two preliminary positive tests for COVID-19 among its playing squad.
One player has now been confirmed as a positive by a follow-up National Health Service test, while the second player is awaiting the result of a follow-up NHS test.
In light of the First Minister’s increased restrictions imposed on the city of Aberdeen since a significant outbreak of COVID-19 this week, and following further investigation by NHS Grampian’s Health Protection Team, the Scottish Government has instructed that both players will require to self-isolate, along with a further six players found to have been in close proximity to the initial positive player.
The initial positive player will require to self-isolate for 10 days from yesterday, with the remaining seven players to self-isolate for 14 days from yesterday.
This instruction for self-isolation has been unanimously endorsed by the Joint Response Group. In light of the action taken, and after consultation with Scottish Government, Aberdeen’s Scottish Premiership match against St Johnstone on Saturday will go ahead as scheduled.
Rod Petrie, Joint Response Group Chair: “As we have said from the outset, public health is the absolute priority of the Joint Response Group. As soon as we were informed of the positive tests, the information was immediately referred to the Scottish Government via our Chief Medical Consultant.
“Given the well-documented outbreak in Aberdeen it was imperative that we took the swiftest action to enable the local Health Protection Team to respond immediately.
“The Scottish Government’s instruction to the JRG was clear and unequivocal, as was our support of that instruction. Given the circumstances, we issue the strongest possible message to all clubs to ensure compliance with the twice-weekly testing procedure and Scottish football’s Return to Playing Protocol. It is imperative that everyone adheres to Scottish Government public health advice.”


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[Hibs90]

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Aberdeen game on but they will be without EIGHT players who need to isolate

Lump on St. Johnstone

[Ronniekirk]

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He's not read it anywhere. He is just spreading his scaremongering opinion.

Or as he put it Prediction


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[Billy Whizz]

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Aberdeen game on but they will be without EIGHT players who need to isolate

They must have had permission to go out on Saturday night

[The 90+2]

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Aberdeen game on but they will be without EIGHT players who need to isolate

That’s the only way to proceed with this.

[Ronniekirk]

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STV news saying allegedly up to 8 Aberdeen players were out on the town on Saturday
Dear me, if this is true,

If true yes it would be shocking and they should be absolutely Hammered pardon the pun


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[calumhibee1]

The eight players will miss league matches against St Johnstone, Hamilton and Celtic

[Billy Whizz]

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That’s the only way to proceed with this.

Putting the onus on the clubs to manage their staff
I can see a big fallout at Aberdeen over this. Did the management give approval to go out, or did they make their own decisions

Big wake up call to all players

[Hibs90]

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Further to tonight’s JRG statement, Aberdeen FC confirms that two first team players, who have tested positive for COVID-19 but are asymptomatic, are self-isolating for ten days.

Club Statement
In line with government guidance and procedures from the football authorities, six other players, who were in close proximity with the two positive cases, are also self-isolating for 14 days.

The Club has been in open discussions with the football authorities since this came to light.

As a result, the Club will be missing eight players for the St Johnstone game, which the JRG has confirmed will now go ahead on Saturday.

AFC Chairman, Dave Cormack, said: “After Saturday’s game, with all eyes on Pittodrie, we were once again commended on the stringent processes and measures we had in place. Given the efforts of everyone at the Club and our investment in protecting our most valuable assets, this is a bitter blow.

“With two first team players testing positive for COVID-19, plus six others having to isolate for 14 days, it is also a harsh reminder of the severity and speed of spread of this virus.

“The Club will be carrying out a full investigation but, as an immediate first step, we have reinforced the Club’s COVID-19 protocols and the governing bodies’ guidance with every player and member of staff and will continue to regularly educate and remind everyone of what is, and what is not, acceptable in the current climate.

“We now have to focus on preparing for Saturday’s game under extremely difficult circumstances.”

[Since452]

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STV news saying allegedly up to 8 Aberdeen players were out on the town on Saturday
Dear me, if this is true,

Poor judgement if they were

[Billy Whizz]

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Poor judgement if they were

Seems to be true now

[Pretty Boy]

Obviously it's just idle speculation on a forum but there really is no point in trying to guess how this will play out.

A few months back a majority on here believed there was no way a virus in China would see a premature end to the season. Obviously that escalated. The situation in Aberdeen could be controlled quickly and we have limited crowds next month, it could mean an extended time behind closed doors or it could see multiple infections within the club confirmed and a series of postponements.

As it stands we just don't know how things will play out.

[we are hibs]

Cosgrove injured and Considine suspended too.

[Billy Whizz]

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Obviously it's just idle speculation on a forum but there really is no point in trying to guess how this will play out.

A few months back a majority on here believed there was no way a virus in China would see a premature end to the season. Obviously that escalated. The situation in Aberdeen could be controlled quickly and we have limited crowds next month, it could mean an extended time behind closed doors or it could see multiple infections within the club confirmed and a series of postponements.

As it stands we just don't know how things will play out.

Let’s just say, it doesn’t help getting fans back into grounds, when the players are testing positive

[Robbo6-2]

Are the players not allowed to socialise?

[B.H.F.C]

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Are the players not allowed to socialise?

Of course they are ‘allowed’ to. In the circumstances it’s not exactly sensible though. Not when they’re meant to be working in a bio secure environment.