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Topic Originator: Jbob
Date: Fri 8 Jan 08:11
I think very unlikely.
Bobs of the world unite
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Topic Originator: AlfonzoBonzo
Date: Fri 8 Jan 08:37
I doubt it too
Show us yer.... 
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Topic Originator: dafc-chris1
Date: Fri 8 Jan 08:48
Oh here come the doomsters and gloomsters đ
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Topic Originator: Dafc1996
Date: Fri 8 Jan 09:02
Why not? why start it if they didn`t see it finishing?
Post Edited (Fri 08 Jan 09:05)
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Topic Originator: rossmcno1
Date: Fri 8 Jan 09:07
If cases start dropping soon as is predicted in the models set with restrictions then there should be no reason why it cannot be completed. If there was real doubt then professional football would have been stopped already.
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Topic Originator: Athletico
Date: Fri 8 Jan 09:56
Down South? I highly doubt it. Up here, I`m more confident.
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Topic Originator: elvis_lives
Date: Fri 8 Jan 10:39
Yes it will.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Fri 8 Jan 11:03
I think so. Though slightly concerned that this lockdown feels nothing like the March one. For example, my neighbours had two separate visits from relatives yesterday. Both visits overlapped meaning three households in the house at the same time so this wasn't for childcare. Still seeing people leaning over others to get things in the supermarket, still seeing kids from multiple households hanging about the streets, still seeing parents at the park chatting away with masks down (if wearing at all) and not social distancing.
I don't think it's sunk in that the new strain is far more easily spread, which is why it's probably only a matter of time before more footballers are affected.
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Topic Originator: Parplod
Date: Fri 8 Jan 12:02
If I remember correctly The Rangers claimed that, in the interests of sporting integrity, last season should have been null and void. I wonder if their views on sporting integrity have changed over the last few months?
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Topic Originator: Row_ZZ
Date: Fri 8 Jan 12:03
Yes, it will be finished, including play-offs.
Thanks
I Know There's Gonna Be (Good Times)
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Topic Originator: brian
Date: Fri 8 Jan 12:27
legitimate question.
one would hope so, I don`t think we saw coming this virus varient so we can`t predict.
would think teams understand now that if the season finishes thats where it ends.
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Topic Originator: dafc
Date: Fri 8 Jan 12:50
If it ends and I think it will continue for elite sports with maybe with more restrictions, however precedents have been set last year, so better to be prepared and be at top of the league or off bottom when the time comes.
Sean Dyce comments were very interesting yesterday on this.
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Topic Originator: Buspasspar
Date: Fri 8 Jan 17:45
A good question and one for serious consideration .... London mayor declaring a state of emergency ....More players testing positive in England and cup ties going ahead with 2nd and 3rd team choices I believe as an obligation .... My opinion is that it will stop or at least have a break in England where the virus is rampant...I think circuit breaker is the popular term....Now then Mrs what about Scotland ? ... we will get hit very soon with the second strain I know its here already but we are a couple of weeks behind England and Wales from the rampant peak .....So its coming make no mistake and again my opinion is we will have a break until infections and deaths start to decline again .....will the vaccine save us ......who knows I hope so
I have described nothing but what I saw myself, or learned from others of whom I made the most careful and particular enquiry.
Thucydides.
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Topic Originator: Thursopar
Date: Fri 8 Jan 18:30
Celtic flying out to Dubai, Nicola asking the SFA to look in to it and the SFA saying they would not leads to one thing. If any violation of the lockdown restrictions occur by any club and player then the Scottish Government will step in.
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Topic Originator: Par
Date: Fri 8 Jan 18:47
I think it will, although todays COVID figures are alarming and going to get worse over the coming week.
Clubs and players need to play their part and realise the seriousness of the situation and their part in lifting the moral and helping with mental welling being of fans.
I know I look forward to watching the football in these grim times and would hate if it was to stop.
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Topic Originator: P
Date: Fri 8 Jan 19:47
Itâs amazing how much a difference watching any ânewâ sport makes. I think it was golf that made the first professional return after lockdown in June and it was terrible with social distancing and a field of 4 players (I think) but at least you didnât know the outcome so I watched it all.
Already you forget how uninteresting 3 months of EPL classics and the like was. Live games without a crowd is a shadow of what it was but sports all about unknown outcomes (especially when you can buy interest for even the dullest match at an online bookie) so I hope elite sport is protected as long as possible as at least itâs a distraction.
Post Edited (Fri 08 Jan 19:48)
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Topic Originator: MDCCCLXXXV
Date: Fri 8 Jan 23:09
I think it will get finished but how funny would it be if the premiership was called nil and void
 East End Park is a symbol of all that is DAFC.
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Topic Originator: Jbob
Date: Sat 9 Jan 08:58
Last chance saloon re covid breaches says Nicola sturgeon
Bobs of the world unite
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Topic Originator: yorkiepar
Date: Mon 11 Jan 13:30
Very much fear that this season is âdoomed, Mr Mainwaring!â And before the smart Alecs start posting that Iâm a âgloomsterâ (whatever that is) they should maybe look at the available evidence, the growing shambles of affected teams and game cancellations and the statement of the Chief Medical Officer that the next few weeks will be the toughest yet. Would be delighted to be proved wrong however.
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Topic Originator: Polt
Date: Mon 11 Jan 16:31
I don't recon it will and don't belive it can be null and voided. The difference in premiership is only 7 games from when season ended last season, would be unfair. As much as I dislike the ugly sisters Rangers do deserve title if it ends early.
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Topic Originator: dafc-chris1
Date: Mon 11 Jan 16:51
The season will be completed in some form
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Topic Originator: yorkiepar
Date: Mon 11 Jan 17:52
Well, Polt, you may be right. And it would be hard to argue against The Rangers winning the Scottish Premiership. But as far as the Championship (and Hearts) is concerned I think we should maybe just restart the season again once we have a handle on COVID. Thatâll be OK, wonât it, Anne? MWAHAHAHAHAHA! đ
Post Edited (Mon 11 Jan 21:29)
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Mon 11 Jan 20:44
Our football authorities have thrown the smaller teams under the bus.
It's bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: East End Boys Are InTown
Date: Mon 11 Jan 21:02
I`m not sure, but if it is finished early, it would be funny to see Celtic campaigning for Rangers to be awarded the league title so that their 9 in a row is still legitimate and for Rangers to be campaigning for the season to be voided not to be awarded the title in order that they can get last season voided so Celtic go back to 8 in a row and they can try and stop them getting 9.
Post Edited (Mon 11 Jan 21:03)
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Mon 11 Jan 21:12
Quote:
East End Boys Are InTown, Mon 11 Jan 21:02
I`m not sure, but if it is finished early, it would be funny to see Celtic campaigning for Rangers to be awarded the league title so that their 9 in a row is still legitimate and for Rangers to be campaigning for the season to be voided not to be awarded the title in order that they can get last season voided so Celtic go back to 8 in a row and they can try and stop them getting 9.
And for Anne Budge to declare the season should be voided like she did last year meaning they don't get promoted.
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Topic Originator: East End Boys Are InTown
Date: Mon 11 Jan 21:14
jake89 wrote:
> Quote:
East End Boys Are InTown, Mon 11 Jan 21:02
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> I`m not sure, but if it is finished early, it would be funny to
> see Celtic campaigning for Rangers to be awarded the league
> title so that their 9 in a row is still legitimate and for
> Rangers to be campaigning for the season to be voided not to be
> awarded the title in order that they can get last season voided
> so Celtic go back to 8 in a row and they can try and stop them
> getting 9.
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> And for Anne Budge to declare the season should be voided like
> she did last year meaning they don`t get promoted.
Can only dream mate
I bet you a dollar
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Topic Originator: EEP
Date: Mon 11 Jan 21:16
Guaranteed by Friday all football is off!
Wee Jimmy Krankie spouting her usual pihs!
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Topic Originator: elvis_lives
Date: Mon 11 Jan 21:25
Quote:
EEP, Mon 11 Jan 21:16
Guaranteed by Friday all football is off!
Wee Jimmy Krankie spouting her usual pihs!
Do you actually know what was said?
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Topic Originator: ParfectXI
Date: Mon 11 Jan 21:26
The SFA refusing to look into Celtics trip after the government asked them to is a real own goal. The government will justifiably be annoyed with that.
Along with that, Celtic were claiming hardship along with the other teams to get hold of a handout from the government but could still afford the 5* trip to Dubai. Theyâve now broken guidelines at least twice - One more from them and I can see the government coming to the conclusion that itâs unnecessary trouble for them to deal with at this time and just call it quits.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Mon 11 Jan 21:37
Facts is facts. Even if Celtic were given a specially signed note from Nicola Sturgeon, they still broke rules whilst away and openly admitted to it. It was all over social media with the pictures.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Mon 11 Jan 21:38
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It's bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
Post Edited (Mon 11 Jan 21:39)
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Topic Originator: wjmcm
Date: Mon 11 Jan 22:10
I have friends and family in Dubai. Last week they compared the place to Benidorm with the number of English holiday makers there. Worrying was that in the pubs young men were boasting about buying negative test results! And Celtic went there!! Just stupid.
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Topic Originator: dd23
Date: Tue 12 Jan 05:43
The social distancing in Dubai is almost non existent right now. Itâs one of the worst places they could have gone to if they werenât going to be in a bubble which they obviously werenât.
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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Tue 12 Jan 07:26
I don`t think the SPFL will repeat the ``mistakes`` they made last season. The situation is different now. Nobody knew where we were going with the virus last March - now we have vaccination as our Great White Hope. Even if football is suspended for several weeks, or even a few months, the season can still be completed by playing two games a week in April, May and June. Many countries were playing in July last year, after all. By that time, almost everyone who wants the vaccine will have been offered it.
The only way the season wouldn`t be completed would be if the available vaccines do not offer the levels of immunity claimed by the manufacturers - let`s not go there.....
Not your average Sunday League player.
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Topic Originator: P
Date: Tue 12 Jan 08:08
Euros start on 11th June so top Division needs to finish ahead of that time frame - assuming itâs not pushed back again but would that even be possible without full cancellation
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Topic Originator: Pars232
Date: Tue 12 Jan 08:09
Euros are due to start 11th June
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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Tue 12 Jan 09:12
Quote:
P, Tue 12 Jan 08:08
Euros start on 11th June so top Division needs to finish ahead of that time frame - assuming itâs not pushed back again but would that even be possible without full cancellation
Can you see the Euros going ahead if Europe doesn't have the pandemic under control? I'd imagine the various Governments would tell UEFA it's not happening, especially as they're due to take place across the entire continent.
Not your average Sunday League player.
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Topic Originator: Rastapari
Date: Tue 12 Jan 09:32
Here's doom for you and I'll take bets, all football but for top flight or "brands" will be dead in 5 years.
Carole Baskin fed Rasta to a tiger.
Post Edited (Tue 12 Jan 09:32)
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Topic Originator: P
Date: Tue 12 Jan 10:37
Quote:
GG Riva, Tue 12 Jan 09:12
Quote:
P, Tue 12 Jan 08:08
Euros start on 11th June so top Division needs to finish ahead of that time frame - assuming itâs not pushed back again but would that even be possible without full cancellation
Can you see the Euros going ahead if Europe doesn't have the pandemic under control? I'd imagine the various Governments would tell UEFA it's not happening, especially as they're due to take place across the entire continent.
I see Euros being prioritised over our leagues. I certainly donât see the Euros being cancelled so the SPFL (or other leagues) can finish its fixtures.
Playing the Euros with no fans is no different to the Champions League which continues (for now) under local rules. I wouldnât be surprised to see Euros moved to single or fewer locations though.
That all said everything depends on all the other much discussed Covid factors and how the next few months play out.
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Topic Originator: saltonsgonagetu
Date: Tue 12 Jan 11:47
European rugby's Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup have been temporarily suspended, organisers have confirmed.
It comes after the French government decreed its clubs should not play in the competitions this month.
As a result, European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) says it had "no choice" but to postpone all matches scheduled for the weekends of 16 and 23 January.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Tue 12 Jan 12:20
Talk that golf might be suspended too in Scotland?
It's bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: P
Date: Tue 12 Jan 12:24
Quote:
Raymie the Legend, Tue 12 Jan 12:20
Talk that golf might be suspended too in Scotland?
Would t be surprised despite most courses having been closed by the weather since the new year anyway
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Topic Originator: AJ27
Date: Tue 12 Jan 13:05
Plenty of people playing on Leven Links this morning.
Andy J
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Topic Originator: P
Date: Tue 12 Jan 13:30
Quote:
AJ27, Tue 12 Jan 13:05
Plenty of people playing on Leven Links this morning.
Apologies should have said inland courses.
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Tue 12 Jan 13:38
Golf is one of the safest sports to play.
It is outdoors, easy to social distance (especially with my driving) and at the moment, it is reduced to only two players at the tee.
Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte
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Topic Originator: yorkiepar
Date: Fri 15 Jan 17:18
Seen on the BBC news site:
âScottish Professional Football League chief executive Neil Doncaster has refused to rule out declaring the season "null and void" if coronavirus restrictions grind the Scottish game back to a halt. (Daily Record)â
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Topic Originator: Buspasspar
Date: Fri 15 Jan 17:21
Celtic spending ÂŁ250,000 to make it happen yorkie
I have described nothing but what I saw myself, or learned from others of whom I made the most careful and particular enquiry.
Thucydides.
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Topic Originator: yorkiepar
Date: Fri 15 Jan 17:35
Oooh, Busspasspar! What a cynic you are!! Surely this couldnât be true? đ¤¨
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Fri 15 Jan 18:12
Quote:
Buspasspar, Fri 15 Jan 17:21
Celtic spending ÂŁ250,000 to make it happen yorkie
Ive heard Celtic fans are having Covid parties, much in the same way folk used to have measles parties for kids. The idea being that they get someone infected by coronavirus to infect the rest of them and then they get out in to the community and spread it about. All in an attempt to stop the season and prevent Sevco winning their first league title
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Topic Originator: Buspasspar
Date: Fri 15 Jan 18:31
red-star ....Sounds a wee bit like the hokey cokey .. put yer left leg in and spread it all about :)
Post Edited (Fri 15 Jan 18:32)
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Topic Originator: Alf
Date: Fri 15 Jan 21:39
Scottish FA chief executive Ian Maxwell has written to all 10 Championship clubs asking if they want to continue playing or suspend their league.
https://t.co/e1j9gev4bF https://t.co/LPQXepE7dq
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Topic Originator: widtink
Date: Fri 15 Jan 21:49
Quote:
Alf, Fri 15 Jan 21:39
Scottish FA chief executive Ian Maxwell has written to all 10 Championship clubs asking if they want to continue playing or suspend their league.
https://t.co/e1j9gev4bF https://t.co/LPQXepE7dq
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Topic Originator: d3monstrate
Date: Fri 15 Jan 21:50
If that`s the quality of the pitches, its probably for the best...
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Topic Originator: Polt
Date: Sat 16 Jan 03:39
I read somewhere there is a rule of 75% of fixtures are needed to avoid null and void. Want to be able to keep going if possible without putting player's and Thier families at risk. Need to hit the 20 games I think.
Leagues need restructuring though and you would think end of this season would be an ideal opportunity.
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Topic Originator: GJS93
Date: Sat 16 Jan 09:30
there are no rules in place, the various outcomes will be voted on like last year if it comes to it.
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