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

[Diclonius]

We can technically go back by the time of the Rangers game, but do we actually expect that to be in place? Will closed doors continue to be enforced for another month or more, especially considering what's happened?

I just don't see how it would be workable.

[smithy_hibees]

Scotland’s game was down as a test event but unfortunately not going happen, I say November/December time if we are lucky

[The 90+2]

No fans will be back until next year. Even then maybe March/April depending what happens when second wave really hits.

[supermcginn]

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No fans will be back until next year. Even then maybe March/April depending what happens when second wave really hits.

Nonsense

[ScottB]

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Nonsense

I wouldn’t say so.

Once we start to get into winter, cold and flu season kicks in, which obviously in terms of symptoms are pretty indistinguishable from Covid, leading to lots more people having to self isolate, either directly or indirectly, as well as the increased pressure on the NHS.

That’s not to say back into full on lockdown, but certainly no further lifting of social distancing till we’re out the other side. Maybe not as far off as Easter, sure, but I’d be stunned if fans are back even in the New Year.

[green day]

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I wouldn’t say so.

Once we start to get into winter, cold and flu season kicks in, which obviously in terms of symptoms are pretty indistinguishable from Covid, leading to lots more people having to self isolate, either directly or indirectly, as well as the increased pressure on the NHS.

That’s not to say back into full on lockdown, but certainly no further lifting of social distancing till we’re out the other side. Maybe not as far off as Easter, sure, but I’d be stunned if fans are back even in the New Year.

Why would people self isolate if they had a cold?

Anyone who thinks they have Covid can have a test to check.

[Forza Fred]

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Why would people self isolate if they had a cold?

Anyone who thinks they have Covid can have a test to check.

Coughs and sneezes spread diseases!

The virus seems to like the cold...hence the number of meat works that are identified as clusters.

[Eyrie]

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Why would people self isolate if they had a cold?

Anyone who thinks they have Covid can have a test to check.

So you'd be happy if the fan sitting next to you coughed throughout the game as long as they claimed that they'd tested negative a few days ago and "it's just a cold"?

How many people would agree with you?

[Sir David Gray]

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Nonsense

I don't think it's nonsense at all. I think it's highly possible.

[The Tubs]

Once winter kicks in, there will be a real second wave. I can’t see anything changing. I think we’ll be lucky if football continues.

[Forza Fred]

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Once winter kicks in, there will be a real second wave. I can’t see anything changing. I think we’ll be lucky if football continues.

Melbourne were reporting only single digit cases only a few weeks ago, relaxed some restrictions, then got hit with a second wave and numbers increased exponentially.

Full lock down in place again.

This virus only needs a tiny opening, so I think it would be unwise to plan for supporters returning at the moment.

I have a fear that you might experience the Melbourne syndrome before That happens.

[Badabing]

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Nonsense

Can you explain why you think this?

[Fergos]

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Nonsense

How is someone’s opinion nonsense?

GGTTH

[Hiber-nation]

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Nonsense

Says Global Pandemic specialist Emeritus Professor of Epidemiology supermcginn.

[Frazerbob]

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Says Global Pandemic specialist Emeritus Professor of Epidemiology supermcginn.

To be fair, you could say the same about everyone voicing their opinion on here. Bottom line is, nobody has the foggiest how things will pan out over the next months.

[Keith_M]

I don't think the SG has this as a high priority, so the chances of having fans back in grounds looks less as every week passes.

[The dalmeny]

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To be fair, you could say the same about everyone voicing their opinion on here. Bottom line is, nobody has the foggiest how things will pan out over the next months.

think that’s it mate, NZ hooked fans at one of their rugby games and cancelled the other with a relatively small outbreak. We just need to see how it goes and folk need to screw the nut. My major concern is folk will have symptoms and just go ‘I’ll be fine for the match’ and go and spread

[mcohibs]

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Nonsense

Realistic

[jacomo]

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Nonsense

A truly pointless comment, this one.

[Scouse Hibee]

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No fans will be back until next year. Even then maybe March/April depending what happens when second wave really hits.

I agree and have said this all along, no doubt this will be another quote for Paul Smith to use if I am wrong.

[ancient hibee]

Will clubs be too worried? The cost of opening grounds to restricted crowds could be the last financial straw.

[Monts]

If theres no shouting allowed, maybe we could all get one of these?


https://www.unnecessaryinventions.com/megaphone-mask/

[Monts]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/55010011

[Alfred E Newman]

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No fans will be back until next year. Even then maybe March/April depending what happens when second wave really hits.

You’re not related to Prof Jason Leitch are you?

[Lago]

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No fans will be back until next year. Even then maybe March/April depending what happens when second wave really hits.

What second wave?

[G B Young]

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What second wave?

Global numbers of new infections have hit a record high today. Arguable whether this can be described as a second wave or just a continuation of the first one. Either way it's a virus that shows little sign of abating.

[bingo70]

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No fans will be back until next year. Even then maybe March/April depending what happens when second wave really hits.

Posts like this annoy me, no offence intended.

You might end up being right but the fact is nobody knows just now but you’re taking one of the worst case scenarios and presenting it as a fact.

Time will tell if people get back into stadiums soon or not, imo we have a chance of getting them in before the end of the year but it’ll depend on a lot of factors going our way.

[Greencore]

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Posts like this annoy me, no offence intended.

You might end up being right but the fact is nobody knows just now but you’re taking one of the worst case scenarios and presenting it as a fact.

Time will tell if people get back into stadiums soon or not, imo we have a chance of getting them in before the end of the year but it’ll depend on a lot of factors going our way.

How is 90+2 presenting it as fact? He's just giving his opinion, it is a forum.

[bingo70]

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How is 90+2 presenting it as fact? He's just giving his opinion, it is a forum.

“No fans will be back until next year”

That’s not giving an opinion, it’s telling us what’s happening, or not happening in this case.

[Greencore]

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“No fans will be back until next year”

That’s not giving an opinion, it’s telling us what’s happening, or not happening in this case.

Depends how one words it.

IMO he's just giving an opinion, considering there wasn't any links attached to back it up as fact.

But each to their own.