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

[Peevemor]

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Well if it was Hearts being allowed to host 300 fans then we would hear no end of how they are the best supported club in Scotland. on the other hand it would actually involve a valid crowd size being announced.

"Another full house at Tynecastle..."

[where'stheslope]

If the rate of infection carries on going up in Scotland, football itself could be brought to a halt!
I believe the current "R" number is at 1.2, up from 0.6 since lockdown was eased!
People are just going about everyday as if it is not happening, sooner everyone takes a wee bit more care, the sooner it will go back to normal!!
I'm not holding my breath for that!!!!

[ballengeich]

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Whats the point in test matches? What does having 300 at Pittodrie actually prove?

It allows testing of revised security and crowd control procedures with small numbers at first. One way systems will be tryed out. When the Edinburgh v Glasgow rugby had a small crowd at the end they were required to leave a row at a time. Will football fans be amenable to keeping social distancing at the end given so many normally leave in disgust or to beat the rush long before the end?

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You do realise that under current restrictions imposed by Nicolas Sturgeon she is unable to go anywhere let alone Falkirk.

She can go anywhere except another person's house, unless she has caring responsibilities.

[The dalmeny]

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If the rate of infection carries on going up in Scotland, football itself could be brought to a halt!
I believe the current "R" number is at 1.2, up from 0.6 since lockdown was eased!
People are just going about everyday as if it is not happening, sooner everyone takes a wee bit more care, the sooner it will go back to normal!!
I'm not holding my breath for that!!!!

too simplistic as the reality is the r number will be different in different parts of Scotland. Still need people to be sensible though

[Lee Marvin]

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If the rate of infection carries on going up in Scotland, football itself could be brought to a halt!
I believe the current "R" number is at 1.2, up from 0.6 since lockdown was eased!
People are just going about everyday as if it is not happening, sooner everyone takes a wee bit more care, the sooner it will go back to normal!!
I'm not holding my breath for that!!!!

I came on here to post something similar. It is starting to feel more and more like the beginning of a very hard few months again - nowhere near as bad as March/April but bad enough to put the brakes on any crowds near football games.

I've been saying it all along, I feel there is a huge chance that the Championship down may not even start. If the virus continues on this path, then the Gov could easily keep the requirements of testing and no crowds for a while yet. If this happens, I see no way in which Hearts will have teams to compete against. It's just not financially viable for their competitors.

[Keith_M]

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.... I see no way in which Hearts will have teams to compete against. It's just not financially viable for their competitors.

I thought Benny Factor gave a 'donation' to the other clubs so they could afford to do testing?

[Greenio]

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If the rate of infection carries on going up in Scotland, football itself could be brought to a halt!
I believe the current "R" number is at 1.2, up from 0.6 since lockdown was eased!
People are just going about everyday as if it is not happening, sooner everyone takes a wee bit more care, the sooner it will go back to normal!!
I'm not holding my breath for that!!!!

I worry it's going to take a lot more than a 'wee bit more care' to halt the increase.

If it's anything like the second wave was/is here in Melbourne, once the cat is out the bag, it just goes rampant. We're 5 weeks into an 8 week hard lockdown (curfew included) and it's taken this to get things back under control again.

Could be different, who knows, and I don't want to piss on anyones campfire, but having any football on at all should be the goal from now until xmas I'd say

[G B Young]

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If the rate of infection carries on going up in Scotland, football itself could be brought to a halt!
I believe the current "R" number is at 1.2, up from 0.6 since lockdown was eased!
People are just going about everyday as if it is not happening, sooner everyone takes a wee bit more care, the sooner it will go back to normal!!
I'm not holding my breath for that!!!!

Couldn't agree more. Today's figures show new cases in all Scottish mainland areas as well as three deaths. Pubs and restaurants look to be heading for closure again after this week's review. I'm amazed we're even still talking about fans attending games at this time and I'm hopeful any such notion will be knocked on the head for now. I suspect the Scottish government are (understandably) keen to get sport back to some sort of normality in order to inject some cash into clubs, but it seems reckless to be thinking about allowing crowds back in the current climate.

[B.H.F.C]

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Couldn't agree more. Today's figures show new cases in all Scottish mainland areas as well as three deaths. Pubs and restaurants look to be heading for closure again after this week's review. I'm amazed we're even still talking about fans attending games at this time and I'm hopeful any such notion will be knocked on the head for now. I suspect the Scottish government are (understandably) keen to get sport back to some sort of normality in order to inject some cash into clubs, but it seems reckless to be thinking about allowing crowds back in the current climate.

Not seen anything to suggest pubs (or wider hospitality) will close. Without furlough to support, that’s a lot of folk to put out of work.

[Radium]

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BREAKING: Hibs' bid to be included in Scottish Government test events for fans returning to top flight matches has been knocked back by health chiefs

https://t.co/ZoHQrTHakX

[Sylar]

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BREAKING: Hibs' bid to be included in Scottish Government test events for fans returning to top flight matches has been knocked back by health chiefs

https://t.co/ZoHQrTHakX

Not really a surprise at all.

Hope the fans who get into games this week and possibly next enjoy themselves, as the rate of increasing case numbers and resumption of registered deaths is going to see the brakes slammed hard in the coming weeks.

[Billy Whizz]

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BREAKING: Hibs' bid to be included in Scottish Government test events for fans returning to top flight matches has been knocked back by health chiefs

https://t.co/ZoHQrTHakX

It’s a bit misleading headline

[Peevemor]

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BREAKING: Hibs' bid to be included in Scottish Government test events for fans returning to top flight matches has been knocked back by health chiefs

https://t.co/ZoHQrTHakX

Badly worded - I wouldn't say that it was "Hibs' bid" at all given the match is in Paisley.

Hibernian's bid to be included in Scottish Government test events for fans returning to top flight matches has been knocked back by health chiefs.


The Easter Road side were hoping Saturday's Premiership clash with St Mirren in Paisley would be opened to home supporters as the Scottish game looks to return to a sense of normality amid the coronavirus pandemic.

[B.H.F.C]

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Not really a surprise at all.

Hope the fans who get into games this week and possibly next enjoy themselves, as the rate of increasing case numbers and resumption of registered deaths is going to see the brakes slammed hard in the coming weeks.

Strange article, would be St Mirren’s bid.

Hopefully Hibs are looking to do similar next week though.

[we are hibs]

Aberdeen doing it via a ballot but if you apply and are sucessful then thats you until all other season ticket holders have attended/been offered the option to go.

[Keith_M]

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Aberdeen doing it via a ballot but if you apply and are sucessful then thats you until all other season ticket holders have attended/been offered the option to go.

Sounds reasonable.

[Largshibby]

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https://spfl.co.uk/news/confirmation...-pilot-matches




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So Aberdeen get to host the first match with supporters in attendance thereby showing guidance and good practice that the rest of us can in turn follow? Oh the irony!

[Sir David Gray]

I'm stunned, albeit encouraged, that this is still going ahead this weekend.

[lugz]

This looks like its going to be a very long drawn out process, can't see how we get from 300 to 20k or in the case of the old firm 50/60k this season.

[B.H.F.C]

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This looks like its going to be a very long drawn out process, can't see how we get from 300 to 20k or in the case of the old firm 50/60k this season.

Was never going to be anything else other than a long process. And there will probably be a point, or points, along the way where they have to take a step back or stop it all together.

An advantage for Scottish football is that, with the exception of the Old Firm, we don’t really need to get close to 100% of capacity to accommodate season ticket holders. In our case, it’s less than 60% of capacity.

[wandering_hibee]

Looks like it is only "local" season ticket holders that are included and so living North of Perth don't see myself back anytime soon. Oh well at least it means I can watch from the sofa

[B.H.F.C]

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Looks like it is only "local" season ticket holders that are included and so living North of Perth don't see myself back anytime soon. Oh well at least it means I can watch from the sofa

Aberdeen haven’t said anything along those lines, only that you had to have bought your season ticket before a certain date to enter the first ballot.

[Scouse Hibee]

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I
Says who?

I said it.

[hibbyfraelibby]

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BREAKING: Hibs' bid to be included in Scottish Government test events for fans returning to top flight matches has been knocked back by health chiefs

https://t.co/ZoHQrTHakX

Read the story and never trust this media outlet or its clickbait headlines.

1. Hibs are not at home on the test date
2. St. Mirren are in Paisley
3. Paisley is back into "lockdown" sort of
4. Health Chiefs never said a dicky bird to Hibs

[hibby6270]

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BREAKING: Hibs' bid to be included in Scottish Government test events for fans returning to top flight matches has been knocked back by health chiefs

https://t.co/ZoHQrTHakX

Edinburgh Live? Pah!!
I’d trust reading a similar article in the Currant Bun or Daily Ranger more than the EL website!

[hibbyfraelibby]

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Edinburgh Live? Pah!!
I’d trust reading a similar article in the Currant Bun or Daily Ranger more than the EL website!

You do realise they are part of the same group as the Daily Ranger/Rebel...

[Sir David Gray]

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Aberdeen haven’t said anything along those lines, only that you had to have bought your season ticket before a certain date to enter the first ballot.

Both home clubs must ensure supporters are from their local areas and must provide a post-match report.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54061580

[K-Zazu]

300 fans what’s the point? Getting the feeling it could be years until Easter road is packed again