faraway saint Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 7 minutes ago, djchapsticks said: I think something similar happened in Chile a few years ago but there is no precedence for this in modern European football and certainly not at this stage in the season. It's really the only way if it gets cancelled. For me it's far more palatable than null and voiding the entire season of football, though I do admit, I'd probably have a different viewpoint if Wednesday had gone differently and we were currently bottom. Aye, that occurred to me. Can you imagine..............😂😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insaintee Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 37 minutes ago, Eric Arthur Blair said: 42 minutes ago, TPAFKA Jersey 2 said: Didn’t someone say the other day that if the season was abandoned, the league positions at the point of abandonment would stand? The only precedent was the 39/40 season which was annulled. Admittedly the season was only 5 games in compared to the current standings. Wait don the rangers want to claim that title? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Pityme Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 With players now testing positive (same old, same old) then the likelihood is the season will be halted early as even closed doors games, with players all over each other at set pieces etc.. is a risk.With that in mind I would go for cancelling the league cup next season, maybe starting a wee bit early with Summer football, then completing the games, pull the winter break forward to September and start the 20/21 season then.Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldo_j Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 Just now, Lord Pityme said: With players now testing positive (same old, same old) then the likelihood is the season will be halted early as even closed doors games, with players all over each other at set pieces etc.. is a risk. With that in mind I would go for cancelling the league cup next season, maybe starting a wee bit early eith Summer football, then completing the games, pull the winter break forward to September and start the 20/21 season then. Any thought? I think the Euros will be moved to next year, all leagues will be suspended for a month/6 weeks and then resume, running until mid/end June. It might mean a change in format for the League Cup...drop the groups and just go back to knock out fitba. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djchapsticks Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 7 minutes ago, Lord Pityme said: With players now testing positive (same old, same old) then the likelihood is the season will be halted early as even closed doors games, with players all over each other at set pieces etc.. is a risk. With that in mind I would go for cancelling the league cup next season, maybe starting a wee bit early with Summer football, then completing the games, pull the winter break forward to September and start the 20/21 season then. Any thoughts? The main problem there is that several players across all clubs are out of contract at end of May. You'd be essentially rebuilding squads to complete the previous season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 59 minutes ago, TPAFKA Jersey 2 said: Didn’t someone say the other day that if the season was abandoned, the league positions at the point of abandonment would stand? Aye............Scott Brown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 1 minute ago, HSS said: Aye............Scott Brown. I have got to say I totally agree with him it's the only sensible thing to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munoz Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 We should end the season now as things stand, but with no relegation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 No get Hearts down it would be funny as hell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munoz Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 1 minute ago, elvis said: No get Hearts down it would be funny as hell. Coupled with no promotion for Utd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djchapsticks Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, elvis said: I have got to say I totally agree with him it's the only sensible thing to do. You'd still somehow manage to construe a situation where we get relegated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Pityme Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 The main problem there is that several players across all clubs are out of contract at end of May. You'd be essentially rebuilding squads to complete the previous season. Aye, but if the ruling body set it up then they would facilitate it by appropriate opening/closing of the transfer window.I.e. no moves out or in until 19/20 season complete. Then two week transfer window.Would be a quicker, slicker turnaround. Let's face it who doesn't dread the long transfer window dragging on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Pityme Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 We should end the season now as things stand, but with no relegation. To equal that out there would need to be no title winner, and no euro places allocated.Can you see septic & sevco going for that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 8 minutes ago, munoz said: Coupled with no promotion for Utd. I'm sure that would go down well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Pityme Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 EFL making statement this morning regarding this weekend and beyond fixtures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Ricky Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 1 hour ago, TPAFKA Jersey 2 said: Didn’t someone say the other day that if the season was abandoned, the league positions at the point of abandonment would stand? Best not to play any games this weekend then from our point of view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddymarvellous Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 You could take the opportunity to restructure league to 14 or 16 teams and let the current league positions stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djchapsticks Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 11 minutes ago, St.Ricky said: Best not to play any games this weekend then from our point of view. No reason not to - there's no possible scenario where we can finish this weekend in the bottom two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Ricky Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 15 minutes ago, djchapsticks said: No reason not to - there's no possible scenario where we can finish this weekend in the bottom two. But 9th sounds better and we would get more cash.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Pityme Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 Epl & Efl both look likely to join UEFA and postpone all fixtures with immediate effect. For two weekends till international break. Then review.Pressure will be on Spfl & Sfa to follow suit!Killie game might be a bogey... but the seethe from the bigots will be a joy to behold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Pityme Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 [https://pbs]Dan Roan[emoji818]@danroanBREAKING: Premier League and EFL look set to announce both will be suspended until at least Apr 4th, when situation will be reviewed. Hearing EFL board agreed on this unanimously. Premier League meeting happening in 10 mins when clubs will be urged to follow suit1,69010:22 - 13 Mar 2020Twitter Ads information and privacy1,298 people are talking about thisScotland next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doakes Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 Could be huge viewing figures for old firm if it goes ahead with no other games on For this reason, it will go ahead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougJamie Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 I think we have to follow suit, but not unprecedented if we don't.... Remember 97 when we didn't cancel the WC game re Diana's death Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldo_j Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 League postponed indefinitely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 20 hours ago, pod said: Aren't they also under pressure when they have those silly walks every other week in Glasgow and surrounding areas and that also includes her followers. I heard that in July there will be thousands of orangemen stuck at home dressed in full regalia marching on a treadmill and yelling "Alexa play the Sash" 😍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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