Should fans be allowed at the final ? A poll…….

[Barney McGrew]

Currently there are no plans to allow fans to attend the Scottish Cup Final in a few weeks time.

Do you think the Scottish football authorities and Government should ensure that at least some supporters from each side to be there?

[Eyrie]

Yes.

But the politicians have just had their election, so don't expect us to be listened to.

[hibbysam]

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Yes.

But the politicians have just had their election, so don't expect us to be listened to.

It’s nothing to do with politicians, unless Rod Petrie, Mike Mulraney and Ian Maxwell have been elected MSP’s this week.

I’m not sure how to vote on mobile but I’m a yes also.

[marinello59]

Yes.
We should have been able to attend the final few league games as well.

[Sir David Gray]

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Yes.
We should have been able to attend the final few league games as well.

Sadly that won't happen due to the government framework.

[Sir David Gray]

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It’s nothing to do with politicians, unless Rod Petrie, Mike Mulraney and Ian Maxwell have been elected MSP’s this week.

I’m not sure how to vote on mobile but I’m a yes also.

You need to switch to desktop view.

[ian cruise]

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You need to switch to desktop view.

I never thought of that until you shared. Thanks. I predominantly look at the site on my mobile in lite view and not being able to vote in polls has always been a mild irritant.

[AliboyFC]

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I never thought of that until you shared. Thanks. I predominantly look at the site on my mobile in lite view and not being able to vote in polls has always been a mild irritant.

I dont use mobile view on mobile. It is shocking.

[007]

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It’s nothing to do with politicians, unless Rod Petrie, Mike Mulraney and Ian Maxwell have been elected MSP’s this week.

I’m not sure how to vote on mobile but I’m a yes also.

How is it nothing to do with politicians? Do you think it is Rod Petrie, Mike Mulraney and Ian Maxwell that get to make the decision without needing the government to approve it?

[660]

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How is it nothing to do with politicians? Do you think it is Rod Petrie, Mike Mulraney and Ian Maxwell that get to make the decision without needing the government to approve it?

The government won’t bother unless the football authorities request it. The football authorities won’t request it because of the Euros at hampden and they can’t be arsed sorting out another stadium. The end. There’s no chance of fans getting in.

[ABZHFC]

2 deaths in the whole of the UK today, course we should, and if you'd told anyone that we couldn't back in January 2020 they'd have laughed at you

[CMurdoch]

Hampden has been handed over to UEFA, the Glasgow clubs won't rent their stadiums to the SFA and it is too late to rent Murrayfield, organise Police, Ambulances, stewards etc etc etc. It's not happening at this late stage no matter how many folk sign a petition.

[danhibees1875]

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How is it nothing to do with politicians? Do you think it is Rod Petrie, Mike Mulraney and Ian Maxwell that get to make the decision without needing the government to approve it?

If they want 500 fans or fewer they can crack on without the government approving anything I think (assuming we are in level 2 as planned).

Any more than that and we'd need the government involved - I can't see that being achieved at such short notice.

[007]

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If they want 500 fans or fewer they can crack on without the government approving anything I think (assuming we are in level 2 as planned).

Any more than that and we'd need the government involved - I can't see that being achieved at such short notice.

Thanks, yeah I posted much the same about 15 mins later. So really it is to do with politicians unless we're just going to set the bar low at 500. As said, there's probably not enough time to sort something now anyway.

[Pretty Boy]

Yes.

Even if it's a couple of thousand from each team through a ballot it would be worth it.

Aside from anything else it seems madness we are going into the Euros without a Scottish specific test event.

[Diclonius]

I'm sure a petition will be set up soon that we can all rally around.

[Bishop Hibee]

Absolutely disgraceful from the SFA. They should have done all in their power to put on a show but they couldn’t give a rats ass as Rantic aren’t involved.

[basehibby]

I think it's always been massively debateable that the act of watching an open air sporting event has a significant role in spreading any virus. Surrounding social activities may be another matter but there would seem to be little chance of picking anything up in an outdoor setting with distancing measures in place.

[ScottB]

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I think it's always been massively debateable that the act of watching an open air sporting event has a significant role in spreading any virus. Surrounding social activities may be another matter but there would seem to be little chance of picking anything up in an outdoor setting with distancing measures in place.

I don’t think it’s ever been about being in the stands, it has however been about funnelling people through often cramped / tight indoor spaces to get to and from those stands.

[Hibernia&Alba]

Heart says yes, head says no. We've come this far with lockdown, we need to see it through now. Is it worth the risk at this point?

[Lago]

Won't make a blind bit of difference what the fans thick, Scottish Gov won't be for turning, football means nothing to them.

[greenpaper55]

It's Sturgeons fault, If she said yes it would happen tomorrow.

[Blaster]

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It's Sturgeons fault, If she said yes it would happen tomorrow.

Where would you play it? Hampden, murrayfield, ibrox, Celtic park and tynecastle are all unavailable

[WeeRussell]

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It's Sturgeons fault, If she said yes it would happen tomorrow.

Can you imagine the stick the FM would get if she started trying to do the SFA's job for them and focussed on getting a few fans to a game in a couple of weeks with everything going on just now?

[Vault Boy]

Without a shadow of a doubt. 12k for the Euros a few weeks later with absolutely nothing for the biggest domestic tournament in Scotland? Seems very unjust to me.

[hibbysam]

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Without a shadow of a doubt. 12k for the Euros a few weeks later with absolutely nothing for the biggest domestic tournament in Scotland? Seems very unjust to me.

And straight into the Euros with no build up, no test events, no trial runs. Seems incredibly naive.

[Billy Whizz]

Let’s get voting on this everyone

[Vault Boy]

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And straight into the Euros with no build up, no test events, no trial runs. Seems incredibly naive.

Yep, a Scottish Cup final with some fans could serve as a decent barometer for the SFA.

[AliboyFC]

A lot of people have had the vaccine so I don't see why not.

[gbhibby]

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And straight into the Euros with no build up, no test events, no trial runs. Seems incredibly naive.

I agree there needs to be a test event before the euros. Clubs have a database of fans so could pick from the season ticket holders. Before buying ticket a questionnaire could be completed. Fans will be asked to take with them proof of vaccination form and ID. This will exclude people who have not be vaccinated, but at least it will allow people to attend(i am being selfish being 60 years old but will allow fans who work in NHS to attend)
There is still time to organise this as without a test event it could be a nightmare at the euros.