Hela Wigmen Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 The rough guideline for returning to stadiums. Fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygilf Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Fingers crossed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hela Wigmen Posted February 22, 2021 Author Share Posted February 22, 2021 It could be as few as two games without fans for League One clubs, which is a small positive for them. Possibly seven games without fans for the Championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Potentially for League 1 level sports the return to crowds (as low percentage of small venues) could be sooner. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DI Keith Fowler Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Only 3,300 will be allowed in at Widnes for their first game back with fans, who are going to be the unlucky 3,300? I was born to run a club like this. Number 1, I do not spook easily, and those who think I do, are wasting their time, with their surprise attacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 We play first home on 16th . Move it to Monday ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 25 minutes ago, Hela Wigmen said: It could be as few as two games without fans for League One clubs, which is a small positive for them. Possibly seven games without fans for the Championship. I'm not sure that's just serendipity. I suspect the late start was geared to a shrewd guess as to whether crowds could return. "We'll sell you a seat .... but you'll only need the edge of it!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygilf Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 7 minutes ago, DI Keith Fowler said: Only 3,300 will be allowed in at Widnes for their first game back with fans, who are going to be the unlucky 3,300? Where are they going to find 1300 extra people from?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamfordsbeans Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 I wonder if there will be calls for some games to be deferred to after May17th.This would probably mean midweek fixtures which is not ideal but if you can play after that date with fans it is worth considering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygilf Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 5 minutes ago, bamfordsbeans said: I wonder if there will be calls for some games to be deferred to after May17th.This would probably mean midweek fixtures which is not ideal but if you can play after that date with fans it is worth considering. They had already moved the Easter fixtures to be fair, I suspect in readiness for today's announcement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 From the Guardian: Step 3 – no earlier than 17 May For sport, indoor venues can have up to 1,000 spectators or half capacity, whichever is lower; outdoors the limit will be 4,000 people or half capacity, whichever is lower. Very large outdoor seated venues, such as big football stadiums, where crowds can be spread out, will have a limit of 10,000 people, or a quarter full, whichever is fewer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 So not guaranteed. It all depends. Good starting point to make plans , though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo5 Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 24 minutes ago, JohnM said: From the Guardian: Step 3 – no earlier than 17 May For sport, indoor venues can have up to 1,000 spectators or half capacity, whichever is lower; outdoors the limit will be 4,000 people or half capacity, whichever is lower. Very large outdoor seated venues, such as big football stadiums, where crowds can be spread out, will have a limit of 10,000 people, or a quarter full, whichever is fewer. Good news for city,they can finally sell out the Emptihad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Could have full houses for the Euros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygilf Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Just now, DavidM said: Could have full houses for the Euros Lockdown ends 21st June, England v Czech Republic at Wembley 22nd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Chopra Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 30 minutes ago, JohnM said: From the Guardian: Step 3 – no earlier than 17 May For sport, indoor venues can have up to 1,000 spectators or half capacity, whichever is lower; outdoors the limit will be 4,000 people or half capacity, whichever is lower. Very large outdoor seated venues, such as big football stadiums, where crowds can be spread out, will have a limit of 10,000 people, or a quarter full, whichever is fewer. I wonder what the definition of "very large outdoor seated venues" is? Perhaps Wigan, Hull FC and Huddersfield will qualify which would give them capacity to let in around 6000 fans. Looking promising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DI Keith Fowler Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Just now, Toby Chopra said: I wonder what the definition of "very large outdoor seated venues" is? Perhaps Wigan, Hull FC and Huddersfield will qualify which would give them capacity to let in around 6000 fans. Looking promising. I took that as being anything that could be considered a stadium, as in not the touchline separated by a bit of rope at a local club. I was born to run a club like this. Number 1, I do not spook easily, and those who think I do, are wasting their time, with their surprise attacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Stottle Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 1 hour ago, DI Keith Fowler said: Only 3,300 will be allowed in at Widnes for their first game back with fans, who are going to be the unlucky 3,300? I would say season ticket holders first and foremost, then on application and drawn out of an hat. Just re-read it Keith, and can now see the humour in your post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin James Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Wonder if clubs will be looking for any excuse to postpone games until they can get fans in. Swinton unlucky that four of their first six fixtures before fans can return will be at home. Some clubs only losing one or two home crowds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnyia Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 29th march for team amateur team sports? Doed this include rl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DI Keith Fowler Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Just now, barnyia said: 29th march for team amateur team sports? Doed this include rl? I think there was a question in Parliament about this, I believe so and rugby was specifically mentioned with the clarification being, yes but not with scrums. I was born to run a club like this. Number 1, I do not spook easily, and those who think I do, are wasting their time, with their surprise attacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo5 Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 42 minutes ago, Toby Chopra said: I wonder what the definition of "very large outdoor seated venues" is? Perhaps Wigan, Hull FC and Huddersfield will qualify which would give them capacity to let in around 6000 fans. Looking promising. Huddersfield getting 6000 fans in wouldn’t be promising,it would be a miracle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 1 hour ago, DI Keith Fowler said: Only 3,300 will be allowed in at Widnes for their first game back with fans, who are going to be the unlucky 3,300? Hopefully I'll be one of the unlucky lucky ones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creditwhereitsdews Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 There is also a mention of "trial events" from April 12. Hopefully that might mean a bit of live sport for those who want it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hela Wigmen Posted February 22, 2021 Author Share Posted February 22, 2021 55 minutes ago, Toby Chopra said: I wonder what the definition of "very large outdoor seated venues" is? Perhaps Wigan, Hull FC and Huddersfield will qualify which would give them capacity to let in around 6000 fans. Looking promising. Who are Huddersfield going to let use their ground to hit that number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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