EIEIO Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 9 minutes ago, Paulp74 said: Now the Scottish Government has received funds from the UK government, I can see us moving to lockdown again after Xmas and the Ross Co, St j and hobos games being cancelled. I'd prefer if we just got on with things 😪 I think we will carry on until the winter break after the vermin game. Not sure if any additional funds have been realised seemed to be a bit of deflection and bluster from Westminster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Treasurer Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 I see the FA have scrapped replays in the FA cup for rounds 3 and 4. Should be for all cup competitions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTBCAL Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 Spoke to someone earlier who had a one - one conversation with Jason Leitch today. Chat seemed to suggest no planned shutdown for sports at this stage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 It's getting from A to By that might be a problem for some on Boxing Day and the 29th. Already thinking of binning at least one because of trains. The ST pass looks rather attractive at the minute. Few drinks, Turkey curry ! 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmfc1965 Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 5 minutes ago, Boab said: It's getting from A to By that might be a problem for some on Boxing Day and the 29th. Already thinking of binning at least one because of trains. The ST pass looks rather attractive at the minute. Few drinks, Turkey curry ! 🤔 I can't find the ST pass. Do you have a link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockwell Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Paulp74 said: Now the Scottish Government has received funds from the UK government, I can see us moving to lockdown again after Xmas and the Ross Co, St j and hobos games being cancelled. I'd prefer if we just got on with things 😪 Don't think games will be cancelled.maybe a chance games might go closed doors again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leginten Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 The festive season is absolutely my favourite part of the football year. I’d be gutted if our fixtures were postponed, although I wouldn’t have any complaints about it under the current circumstances. Nothing quite like a Boxing Day fixture when you’re still reeking from the previous day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainmac Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 5 hours ago, Pasquale for King said: Only a matter of time before we have more games affected too. Why we are playing Ross County on Boxing Day is unbelievable. Why not just put clubs in 3 groups of 4, RC/AB/DU/Dundee, Us/Hibs/St J/Livi and the other 4, let them all play each other over the week where three games are played to keep travel down at this time of year and this point in history. Aberdeen & Dundee teams can get to Edinburgh quicker than they can get to Dingwall. True story! 😍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainmac Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 Just now, leginten said: The festive season is absolutely my favourite part of the football year. I’d be gutted if our fixtures were postponed, although I wouldn’t have any complaints about it under the current circumstances. Nothing quite like a Boxing Day fixture when you’re still reeking from the previous day. Especially when the trains are off and I'm having to drive from Newcastle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 6 minutes ago, Hmfc1965 said: I can't find the ST pass. Do you have a link? Sorry, mate, bit of a technophobe ! 😳 I had to e-mail club on the tickets e-mail to request my code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmfc1965 Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 Ah right. I'll have a look. That sounds decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwasthere1954 Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 4 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Christmas Eve 1977 I was up at Arbroath dreaming of a White Christmas. Got a dream scoreline instead Arbroath 0-7 Hearts I don't think they play football on Christmas Eve now either, even if it fell on a Saturday. I remember wandering about in Boots in the town centre looking for last minute ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jambo_Gaz Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 Current circumstances? If you'd switched off BBC news you'd have no idea there was a pandemic going on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
His name is Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 28 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Seems strange to jump straight to closed doors. Even stranger if pubs clubs ect are still open Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted December 21, 2021 Author Share Posted December 21, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, His name is said: Seems strange to jump straight to closed doors. Even stranger if pubs clubs ect are still open Drakeford has been hard work for Wales throughout this. Night clubs shut from 27th - further restrictions on pubs and restaurants as well then Keep windows open in your house and buses but can't go to a sporting event outside. Edited December 21, 2021 by Maroon Sailor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 5 hours ago, iainmac said: Aberdeen & Dundee teams can get to Edinburgh quicker than they can get to Dingwall. True story! 😍 Well yes but there has to be a better solution than the current set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 1 hour ago, His name is said: Seems strange to jump straight to closed doors. Even stranger if pubs clubs ect are still open Indeed, pubs will be heaving instead unless more restrictions are reintroduced about social distancing etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregzy2k7 Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 What's the chances of our game being off? Is it a genuine possibility? I live outside the uk so have no idea what's going on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprinbox98 Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 3 hours ago, gregzy2k7 said: What's the chances of our game being off? Is it a genuine possibility? I live outside the uk so have no idea what's going on there. check the news. High chance of cancellation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted December 21, 2021 Author Share Posted December 21, 2021 3 hours ago, gregzy2k7 said: What's the chances of our game being off? Is it a genuine possibility? I live outside the uk so have no idea what's going on there. More chance of it being played BCD than being off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazo Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 9 minutes ago, Malinga the Swinga said: SG meeting this afternoon. With Wales going closed doors for sport, can't see NS being far behind in acting. Games tomorrow might be okay but after Christmas it will be no crowds. They'll give excuse as to stop travel. ****ing nightmare being governed by small minded people who put interests of minority over that of majority. I’ll be shocked if she pulls that trigger already. I think she will go for hospitality first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyK82 Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 Suspect the SG update today will mean curtailed crowds or no crowds at all for remaining fixtures before winter break. I hope we at least get Sundays game, but given Wales announcement, I don’t think we will 😫 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 I’ll be positive here and say I don’t think they’ll stop crowds going to football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 We have a winter break coming up. Surely it’s not beyond us to push back the fixture list by 2 weeks and have the break now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Nookie Bear said: We have a winter break coming up. Surely it’s not beyond us to push back the fixture list by 2 weeks and have the break now. The peak is meant to be end of January/ start of February though? Edited December 21, 2021 by Mr Elwood P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyjam Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 (edited) Think there is a good chance we will follow the Welsh and play behind closed doors from 27 Dec (probably only for a period up to the end of the winter break) although I think the games will continue behind closed doors. Edited December 21, 2021 by happyjam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasAndy Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 12 hours ago, Hmfc1965 said: I can't find the ST pass. Do you have a link? heartstv.heartsfc.co.uk You should have a login and a season code. I used it recently for Dundee Utd game as I was up north. It seemed to go straight in without prompting for log in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 15 minutes ago, happyjam said: As it's the panto season "Oh no it's not" Interesting you should mention that. Pantomimes have been cancelled all across the UK including Scotland after covid outbreaks, and half of theatres in the West End closed. Just another indicator to the politicians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snappypoet Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 Absolutely gutted (but not surprised) by the Welsh news. Is there any real data on outbreaks from outdoor sport events? So tired of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rogue Daddy Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 17 hours ago, Pasquale for King said: I’m sure they outed themselves when we were challenging our demotion and admitted they send the dates and teams to a guy in Florida who makes them up. This guy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted December 21, 2021 Author Share Posted December 21, 2021 Professor Leitch says he was less concerned about 50,000 being in Hampden on Sunday than an indoor gig. Drakeford pulls the plug on fans on outdoor sporting events over the festive period Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 I think she will go for no crowd at today's announcement. I will be gutted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted December 21, 2021 Author Share Posted December 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, savage said: I think she will go for no crowd at today's announcement. I will be gutted There's a kind of inevitability about it now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beave1874 Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 Worst case would have to be behind closed doors. Players are testing daily so would be criminal to cancel the games altogether. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 22 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Shame for Joey but was it really that clever going though all those airports and train journeys during a pandemic? Especially to see Coventry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex member of the SaS Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 As much as the Scottish Government seem to be doing the opposite of Boris ,I think a big indicator was the English leagues staying open. Not even closing the lower leagues shows either they think it will be OK or Sky has put too much pressure on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portobellojambo1 Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 19 hours ago, Pasquale for King said: Only a matter of time before we have more games affected too. Why we are playing Ross County on Boxing Day is unbelievable. Why not just put clubs in 3 groups of 4, RC/AB/DU/Dundee, Us/Hibs/St J/Livi and the other 4, let them all play each other over the week where three games are played to keep travel down at this time of year and this point in history. The problem is pal that the games aren't drawn in a manner that football fans and present circumstances would determine would be the best way to do it. It all revolves around the OF, and any derby matches fitting in somewhere over New Year. Logic has never ever been taken into account in such things. I'd hope that games will be allowed to go ahead, and if people follow the guidelines then things should be OK I'd imagine. Again though there are those who aren't vaccinated, either through choice or indeed because an existing health situation, or their age means they don't need to be. But you would think or hope that those who fall into any of those categories would apply a little common sense at this time and look for alternative means of watching games during this coming period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gards Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 Would it not be better if the games were postponed rather than played behind closed doors? Just from a match day revenue side of things. If something has to happen, that would be my preferred option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted December 21, 2021 Author Share Posted December 21, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Gards said: Would it not be better if the games were postponed rather than played behind closed doors? Just from a match day revenue side of things. If something has to happen, that would be my preferred option. How many games do you postpone ? This might not peak until February Then the players will have to get some bounce matches in before the season restarts BCD is better than nothing Edited December 21, 2021 by Maroon Sailor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gards Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: How many games do you postpone ? This might not peak until February We're only talking about 3 games until the winter break. Got to be able to find a way to reschedule those. Edinburgh Derby with no fans again - no thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboGraham Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Beave1874 said: Worst case would have to be behind closed doors. Players are testing daily so would be criminal to cancel the games altogether. To force a postponement would effectively be forcing a business to close which would require compensation/support that there is no funding for. I suspect behind closed doors is imminent and actual postponements will continue to follow the same guidelines as now based on actual cases at clubs, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo92 Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 About to get screwed over with two home games behind closed doors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmfc1965 Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 1 hour ago, TexasAndy said: heartstv.heartsfc.co.uk You should have a login and a season code. I used it recently for Dundee Utd game as I was up north. It seemed to go straight in without prompting for log in Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gordiegords Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 ****ing booooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 12 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: There really is no need to do that, there really isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Rogue Daddy said: This guy... Hahahahaha that’s him 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 32 minutes ago, portobellojambo1 said: The problem is pal that the games aren't drawn in a manner that football fans and present circumstances would determine would be the best way to do it. It all revolves around the OF, and any derby matches fitting in somewhere over New Year. Logic has never ever been taken into account in such things. I'd hope that games will be allowed to go ahead, and if people follow the guidelines then things should be OK I'd imagine. Again though there are those who aren't vaccinated, either through choice or indeed because an existing health situation, or their age means they don't need to be. But you would think or hope that those who fall into any of those categories would apply a little common sense at this time and look for alternative means of watching games during this coming period. Definitely, even then we might all be watching games on our laptops and phones., Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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