There is a shock report from The Telegraph claiming that the Government is considering options to allow fans back at football stadiums by Christmas.
According to the report, the likeliest scenario would be a few thousand fans attending matches in low infection-risk areas. So it would not be a uniform measure for all clubs.
The Premier League had done extensive work in trying to get fans back to stadiums before Covid-19’s second wave put that notion to rest. It is a bit of a surprise that this is even being considered at the moment.
With the strict measures that have been put in place for the second wave, it seems highly unlikely that the Government will go through with this plan. Especially as positive cases continue to rise.
This past week was also the worst for coronavirus cases among EPL players and staff. The latest round of testing revealed 16 positive tests eclipsing the past high mark of 10 from late September.
This is a statement from the league on the recent uptick in cases:
“The Premier League can today confirm that between Monday 9 November and Sunday 15 November, 1,207 players and club staff were tested for COVID-19.
“Of these, there were 16 new positive tests. Players or club staff who have tested positive will self-isolate for a period of 10 days.”
The return of supporters by Christmas just doesn’t seem like a realistic proposition considering the ultra-cautious path taken so far. It seems far more likely that this will be an entire season without fans than having even a handful return by the end of the year.
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49 comments so far
Jail for Ashley
Nov 18, 2020 at 11:23 AM
Comment #1I voted win for the craic.
Northumbrian
Nov 18, 2020 at 11:24 AM
Comment #2Even if I hadn’t given up my ST I wouldn’t go to watch Brucie dross.
captainmarvel
Nov 18, 2020 at 11:28 AM
Comment #3I just want did of Bruce 0-5 (and Ashley)..
Mund
Nov 18, 2020 at 11:31 AM
Comment #4It’s hard to see us getting anything at Chelsea and I’m a bit fearful for will happen. Ziyech and Werner both on top form and can’t see our midfield and defence being able to contain them
captainmarvel
Nov 18, 2020 at 11:33 AM
Comment #5I’ve just been reading an article from the daily fail from earlier this year which states Ashley was wanting to state that the club was sold but the consortium told him to wait until it was completely finalised..I wonder who suddenly put the block on the deal?
Northumbrian
Nov 18, 2020 at 11:40 AM
Comment #6Captain,, I personally believe it was 99.9% sold but then Hoffman come in to the prem and all seemed to change.
Its rather strange how a chairman does not do any interviews and seems to prefer to be silent.
triggerman
Nov 18, 2020 at 11:49 AM
Comment #7I’m going for a 2 1 toon win easy as you like
captainmarvel
Nov 18, 2020 at 11:50 AM
Comment #8Tom best wishes to Mrs Tom.. I hope she recovers quickly from her op!!
captainmarvel
Nov 18, 2020 at 11:52 AM
Comment #9The Bard, is it just me that thinks there’s a hint of veganism there?
The Rev.Jim
Nov 18, 2020 at 11:55 AM
Comment #10Jail:missed the bus,and replied previous thread.
on subject:
As for this stupid government making plans to let fans in.
The mind boggles.
This virus is very clever,not only does it wear a Rolex and can tell time after 10pm,it can have 5 days off for xmas.
He’s well named that handCock fella
Ashingtoon62
Nov 18, 2020 at 11:56 AM
Comment #11Repost
I see the EFL have voted and passed the 5 sub rule.Wonder how much the snake Parry has pocketed from the EPL.He’s obviously working for them,this whole thing footing stinks to the high heavens!!!
captainmarvel
Nov 18, 2020 at 11:57 AM
Comment #12I think it was even more “sold” than that Northy. Mikey was hours away from declaring it was sold but the consortium wanted it made completed totally..
captainmarvel
Nov 18, 2020 at 12:01 PM
Comment #13Ashley must have a lot of good information from the dealings with the Pl that will make them very nervous especially if it was stopped right at the death…
Northumbrian
Nov 18, 2020 at 12:02 PM
Comment #14Captain,,, that’s what I meant by 99.9% mate.
I just think all it needed was a EPL signature but then Hoffman went WOAH.
JohnJ
Nov 18, 2020 at 12:11 PM
Comment #15I almost never vote for a Newcastle United defeat but very sadly I can’t see Toon getting anything from this game! However I would love to be proved wrong and I hope I am.
Best wishes to Mrs Tom any anyone else out there who is feeling under the weather. 🙂
The Rev.Jim
Nov 18, 2020 at 12:12 PM
Comment #16Home advantage wont help us,that’s for sure
GhostToon
Nov 18, 2020 at 12:13 PM
Comment #17captainmarvel
#9
That has crossed my mind a few times lol.
Mund
Nov 18, 2020 at 12:15 PM
Comment #18Captain you might have nailed it with that guess
Essex Geordie Bill
Nov 18, 2020 at 12:16 PM
Comment #19Mag52
My comment re the Spanish kid was in relation to the Toon not the England team.
Northumbrian
Nov 18, 2020 at 12:20 PM
Comment #20Wonder if cabbage heed might put Anderson on the bench this weekend? He played very well the other night and is definitely worth a look at.
Mund
Nov 18, 2020 at 12:22 PM
Comment #21Captain
For me the premier league need to explain how it went from giving all the positive noises back to the consortium and the club that it would soon be complete and approved.
Where did it all go wrong? How can it go from one end to another just like that? As like you said Ashley wanted to announce a sale but was held back by the consortium who wanted it done 100%.
We know who the footers are but we need the world to know and hopefully DeMarco rips them a new one in court, if it goes that far which I’ve always thought it wouldn’t.
Always been my opinion that we have an extremely strong case. But I know the league will stretch out the time at every opportunity so patience is needed.
HpoolMag
Nov 18, 2020 at 12:24 PM
Comment #22A lady from York, Amanda her name
Tried to buy the Toon, almost drove some people insane
We thought it was done with no need to worry
Especially after that infamous curry
But the big 6 heard rumours, said we cant have this
Richard be clever and find something amiss
If you cant do that and nothing is wrong just use plan B and drag it on and on
So I’ll leave you with this and please dont be sad
Fat lad still owns and that can only be bad
Be confident and stay confident, if not maintain silence cos if you dont you’ll get threatened with violence
Essex Geordie Bill
Nov 18, 2020 at 12:25 PM
Comment #23Big Archie
‘You can always tell how bad our first team are when bloggers are pushing for youngsters to be included in the first team based on their performances against 4th division teams.
It happened with Sorensen, it happened with Armstrong, and neither was good enough.
I guess desperate times call for desperate suggestions, but let’s not take them seriously’
That I see as a really stupid comment, if our youngsters never get 1st team games then the hell will we know if they’re good enough, they can only play well at the level they are pitched against but if they do so then it’s pretty obvious to me that they should then be given a chance to step up a level.
Not saying start them in 1st team games but at least have them in the squad ready for a 20 to 30 minute stint.
As I keep saying if the U23 lads never get to play then there might as well not be an U23 squad.
Essex Geordie Bill
Nov 18, 2020 at 12:26 PM
Comment #24‘How the hell’
triggerman
Nov 18, 2020 at 12:27 PM
Comment #25Pool mag she’s from rippon
HpoolMag
Nov 18, 2020 at 12:31 PM
Comment #26So Ashley who has told us fans foot all for 14 years was really going to announce it was sold before everything was signed and sealed just wondering where this snippet has come from
HpoolMag
Nov 18, 2020 at 12:33 PM
Comment #27Triggerman as you should know never let the truth get in the way of a good poem
Mund
Nov 18, 2020 at 12:35 PM
Comment #28Pool just wondering why your acting like you care when you don’t?
HpoolMag
Nov 18, 2020 at 12:44 PM
Comment #29Sorry Mund I promise in future I’ll try and be as good a supporter as you if you promise to keep on supporting even if we dont get taken over. It seems to be a deal breaker for you
HpoolMag
Nov 18, 2020 at 12:45 PM
Comment #30Was gonna say I care as much about the club as I do my kids but then thought that would be silly
triggerman
Nov 18, 2020 at 12:45 PM
Comment #31All the poems on here are rubbish that’s the truth of it
Mund
Nov 18, 2020 at 12:48 PM
Comment #32Your a bell end Pool I’m happy with that assessment
HpoolMag
Nov 18, 2020 at 12:49 PM
Comment #33And you say Jail bullies people on here people in glass houses and all that
hibbit
Nov 18, 2020 at 12:50 PM
Comment #34its quite funny really a monkey hanger and a smoggie having a tiff on a nufc blog,
parmo’s at 10 paces ,LOL
Mund
Nov 18, 2020 at 12:50 PM
Comment #35You also lie quite a bit Pool. When did I say it’s a deal breaker if the takeover doesn’t happen I’ll stop supporting the club??
Never said that once and I’ll always support the team no matter what.
Optimistic prime
Nov 18, 2020 at 12:51 PM
Comment #36I know i said I was trying to be Switzerland earlier so don’t think I’m here trying to cause trouble.
Many posters and others are saying “we want answers”
You’ve had answers, you just don’t like them.
We were told about pig and state being seperate entities.
You may not believe that answer or like it but its the one the PL gave and will build their case around.
Mund
Nov 18, 2020 at 12:51 PM
Comment #37Pool come on then tell me how I am a bully?
Dondatta13
Nov 18, 2020 at 12:53 PM
Comment #38Has anybody seen today’s Google Doodle?…
They are celebrating Fanny Eaton…
Taxi!!!
HpoolMag
Nov 18, 2020 at 12:57 PM
Comment #39Hibbit ha yeh but we dont do smoggie food like Parmos. Mund if you dont see it then far be it from me to tell you
Mag52
Nov 18, 2020 at 12:57 PM
Comment #40Essex.
My apologies. I thought you were referring to the England team.