v Wigan Athletic (a) 11/10/2022

[Sweaty Gussets]

The govt/ football governing bodies will have been terrified of the media/public backlash if they'd allowed the games to go ahead.

We forget football isn't an 'Establishment' sport.

Horse of the Year show would have been a different matter... 

[joey_big_nose]

Will be interesting to see what the polling is like. I think most of the public not aligned to the measures tbh.

[Sweaty Gussets]

12 minutes ago, Sweaty Gussets said:

The govt/ football governing bodies will have been terrified of the media/public backlash if they'd allowed the games to go ahead.

We forget football isn't an 'Establishment' sport.

Horse of the Year show would have been a different matter... 

To prove this point....St Leger moved from Saturday to Sunday. 

[Sweaty Gussets]

12 minutes ago, jim mk2 said:

The country is officially in mourning, which will continue until the end of the day of the state funeral, in about 9-10 days

It is a mark of respect for the longest serving monarch in history

To say this is a "Nanny State" is stupid and insulting

The racing is going ahead on Sunday. 

[Sweaty Gussets]

2 minutes ago, jim mk2 said:

 National mourning. Read and learn

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-demise-of-her-majesty-queen-elizabeth-ii-national-mourning-guidance

Nevertheless, mourning is very personal and we anticipate individuals, families, communities and organisations may want to mark Her Majesty’s demise in their own way. There is no expectation on the public or organisations to observe specific behaviours during the mourning period.

 

Read and learn 👍

[Sweaty Gussets]

1 minute ago, jim mk2 said:

 

Football has made the right decision

More learning 👍

 

In your opinion. But it has nothing to do with the links you provided. You were wrong. Again. 👍

[benhben]

Bit perplexed about calling off all games. im sure some people will loose out to lost hotel booking, transport etc.

On a Rover side, I dont think it will do us any harm. Gives chance for some of the injured lads to come back for the next game. I think JDT would appreciate some more time with the team.

[Upside Down]

48 minutes ago, arbitro said:

I'm incredulous at this decision which achieves absolutely nothing. It will cost people money who have booked transport, hotels and other things. People who work in the stadiums will not be paid when many would have been relying on the money to help pay bills and the like. It's simple to me. Anybody who wasn't comfortable going to watch a match don't go but to postpone every single game in disproportionate to the feelings of, I would hazard a guess, the majority of fans.

It's this Nanny State we live in that treats us like kids and makes decisions for us.

They don't give a fuck about fans or anyone that isn't a multi billionaire. 

So you made plans, spent money? Don't give a fuck. 

[Atko's Engine]

 

I have no objection to tomorrow's game being postponed, albeit I recognise it's a matter of personal preference. I wasn't intending to go & have sympathy for those who will lose out financially.

To me this is such a historic moment for the nation. 70+ years of dedication to the country, never shirking her responsibility, right up until 48 hours before her death. We need to take a step back sometimes & reflect on the significance of events outside of our day to day. This is one such occasion IMO.

 

 

[Sweaty Gussets]

1 minute ago, Atko's Engine said:

We need to take a step back sometimes & reflect on the significance of events outside of our day to day. This is one such occasion IMO.

Can we not do that today?

[Mattyblue]

‘Most don’t care’, well that’s certainly  not the impression I’m getting.

 

[K-Hod]

A lot of people do clearly care and it’s obviously a significant event.

Sporting events still shouldn’t be called off in my view though.

[Sweaty Gussets]

2 minutes ago, Mattyblue said:

‘Most don’t care’, well that’s certainly  not the impression I’m getting.

 

about what? 

[magicalmortensleftpeg]

2 minutes ago, Mattyblue said:

‘Most don’t care’, well that’s certainly  not the impression I’m getting.

 

It’s not as binary as caring or not caring. People can care and still feel that life shouldn’t grind to a halt for several days. 

[superniko]

3 minutes ago, Mattyblue said:

‘Most don’t care’, well that’s certainly  not the impression I’m getting.

 

Perhaps the accurate wording is "Most don't care enough to have 5 or so days without entertainment, losing money they've paid for travel, hotels, seeing the bank of england take the week off and watching endless reels repeated on BBC, whilst still having to work each day themselves"

[Guest]

48 minutes ago, jim mk2 said:

The country is officially in mourning, which will continue until the end of the day of the state funeral, in about 9-10 days

It is a mark of respect for the longest serving monarch in history

To say this is a "Nanny State" is stupid and insulting

Well, I'd just like to state, "Nanny State", "Nanny State" "Na na na na na, Nanny State!" 😉

[Guest]

If the country is in official mourning, then I expect we'll all be off work until the funeral? No. Because real life continues, but the things that keep us sane, entertained and distracted must stop...

[TheRovers1994]

Game being off gives us a chance to get lads back and fit and jdt more time to stamp his ways on the team 

[Sweaty Gussets]

1 minute ago, JoeH said:

If the country is in official mourning, then I expect we'll all be off work until the funeral? No. Because real life continues, but the things that keep us sane, entertained and distracted must stop...

Just the footie. The racing goes ahead on Sunday. 

[GHR]

Just now, Sweaty Gussets said:

Just the footie. The racing goes ahead on Sunday. 

Indeed, rugby league appears to be going ahead tomorrow if not tonight (though there's only two games at professional level), as does professional ice hockey. All NI and most Scottish football now off, Wales yet to declare as far as I can see.

[RoverDom]

When my grandad died, someone I actually cared about, what helped me was sacking work off for the day and going out and doing recreational activities. It appears we're being told the correct way to grieve is to do the opposite - go to work but don't you dare go to the football. 

Surely a minutes silence, national anthem and other such tributes would have been a better way to honor her rather than individually shutting ourselves away with our thumbs up our arses 

 

 

Edited September 9, 2022 by RoverDom

[Mattyblue]

29 minutes ago, Sweaty Gussets said:

about what? 

The death of the Queen, which I believe was rovernout’s point.

If we should cancel football tomorrow is a different issue and I can see both sides.

Edited September 9, 2022 by Mattyblue

[K-Hod]

Keep calm and carry on? 🤔.

[bazza]

Jim's link has explained to me that it is the football authorities who have cancelled the games and not the "Nanny State".

Government says the sporting authorities can choose either way.

[Exiled_Rover]

22 minutes ago, Sweaty Gussets said:

Just the footie. The racing goes ahead on Sunday. 

Super League haven't cancelled their fixtures either - but then they've got a hard and fast deadline to get the games in before the World Cup.