Festive Fixtures - supporters return from 17/1 (updated )

[DH1986]

Rangers failure to publically announce where they stand in this speaks volumes…..they know it’s not morally the right thing to do to vote to continue but can’t admit they want to play on as it just suits them more.

 

 

[Jambo in Bathgate]

1 minute ago, portobellojambo1 said:

The bit I don't understand is what John Swinney, SNP, has come out and said today, which is that any football fans planning to go to the 3 games tonight should refrain from going and stay at home. If they didn't want any fans at football matches tonight why. when they made their original decision yesterday, and they beleived things were/are as bad as they thought did they not stop everything with immediate effect, i.e. when the statment was made rather than setting a date of 26 December.

Sums up the situation in Scotland where politicians try to control our lives and thoughts. 

[Forever Hearts]

2 minutes ago, DH1986 said:

Rangers failure to publically announce where they stand in this speaks volumes…..they know it’s not morally the right thing to do to vote to continue but can’t admit they want to play on as it just suits them more.

 

 

Why is it not the morally right thing to continue when Celtic are parking public safety concerns to play in front of a full house in 30 minutes time? Is Omicron having a night off? 

[Jambo in Bathgate]

1 minute ago, DH1986 said:

Rangers failure to publically announce where they stand in this speaks volumes…..they know it’s not morally the right thing to do to vote to continue but can’t admit they want to play on as it just suits them more.

 

 

They would be dammed if they did. They are not Celtic who get away with things without comment. 

[ScandinavianJambo]

6 minutes ago, portobellojambo1 said:

The bit I don't understand is what John Swinney, SNP, has come out and said today, which is that any football fans planning to go to the 3 games tonight should refrain from going and stay at home. If they didn't want any fans at football matches tonight why, when they made their original decision yesterday, and they beileved things were/are as bad as they thought did they not stop everything with immediate effect, i.e. when the statment was made, rather than setting a date of 26 December.

Because they wanted to give the club's and the SPFL time to plan for this. Had they not every would have gone on about it being too little time to prepare. You are damned  if you do and all that ..

[DH1986]

1 minute ago, Forever Hearts said:

Why is it not the morally right thing to continue when Celtic are parking public safety concerns to play in front of a full house in 30 minutes time? Is Omicron having a night off? 

🤦🏻‍♂️

[been here before]

54 minutes ago, Forever Hearts said:

Why are Celtic happy to play in front of a full house tonight but not in 10 days time? 

 

https://www.celticfc.com/help-and-faqs/contact-us/

 

Let us know what they say.

[Forever Hearts]

1 minute ago, DH1986 said:

🤦🏻‍♂️

If you could just answer the question? 

[GinRummy]

6 minutes ago, DH1986 said:

Rangers failure to publically announce where they stand in this speaks volumes…..they know it’s not morally the right thing to do to vote to continue but can’t admit they want to play on as it just suits them more.

 

 

So all the other leagues in Europe are morally wrong but the Scottish premier league can occupy the moral high ground here. 

[RENE]

23 minutes ago, ramrod said:

Just reported on the news there are 3 proposals with this one the favourite apparently. 

We always seem to let ourselves get shafted .The first home game after the split is Celtic , any extension will see that behind closed doors 

Aren't the first games after split not Cup matches?

[John Findlay]

6 minutes ago, portobellojambo1 said:

The bit I don't understand is what John Swinney, SNP, has come out and said today, which is that any football fans planning to go to the 3 games tonight should refrain from going and stay at home. If they didn't want any fans at football matches tonight why, when they made their original decision yesterday, and they beileved things were/are as bad as they thought did they not stop everything with immediate effect, i.e. when the statment was made, rather than setting a date of 26 December.

Good question.

If this is as bad as made out by the SG.

Then everything that involved large crowds should have been brought to a halt immediately. Allowing three SPL games to go ahead tonight, then the deputy first minister plead to fans not to go is imho beyond parody. To allow the Edinburgh Christmas Market to continue upto and including Christmas Eve defies logic. 

[Forever Hearts]

Just now, been here before said:

 

https://www.celticfc.com/help-and-faqs/contact-us/

 

Let us know what they say.

It'll get swept under their ever bulging carpet. 

[DH1986]

1 minute ago, Forever Hearts said:

If you could just answer the question? 

Ask Celtic your question.

[Forever Hearts]

Just now, DH1986 said:

Ask Celtic your question.

So you don't know? 

[DH1986]

1 minute ago, GinRummy said:

So all the other leagues in Europe are morally wrong but the Scottish premier league can occupy the moral high ground here. 

You think we should continue without fans again ?
 

 

[been here before]

Just now, Forever Hearts said:

It'll get swept under their ever bulging carpet. 

 

Try though itll only take a few minutes of your time. Just copy and paste your post.

 

Let us know their reply.

[DH1986]

Just now, Forever Hearts said:

So you don't know? 

Bringing the break forward a week is the right thing to do imo.

 

Rangers want to keep playing as it suits them on the park without caring about the fans.

[pablo]

5 minutes ago, ScandinavianJambo said:

Because they wanted to give the club's and the SPFL time to plan for this. Had they not every would have gone on about it being too little time to prepare. You are damned  if you do and all that ..

 

But if it's the right thing to do, what do you need to do to prepare? The announcement would be made and the stadium would have been locked. 

 

[Forever Hearts]

Just now, DH1986 said:

Bringing the break forward a week is the right thing to do imo.

 

Rangers want to keep playing as it suits them on the park without caring about the fans.

And Celtic want it stopped because it suits them. And it's not the right thing to do. 

[Forever Hearts]

2 minutes ago, been here before said:

 

Try though itll only take a few minutes of your time. Just copy and paste your post.

 

Let us know their reply.

No. 

[GinRummy]

Just now, DH1986 said:

You think we should continue without fans again ?
 

 

I think that’s inevitable. I think the current restrictions will do very little to curtail the virus and think the restrictions will last way more than 3 weeks. I think the Scottish Government are doing things to be seen to be doing things and I think 6 million or so people travelling round the country for Christmas and new year before going back to work and school will spread the virus (just like last year) meaning even harsher restrictions after the holidays. So no point not playing on. 

[The Hogfather]

3 minutes ago, been here before said:

 

Try though itll only take a few minutes of your time. Just copy and paste your post.

 

Let us know their reply.

 

He'll send you a link to a Celtic blog once they've had a chance to knock something together. Just be patient.

[DH1986]

1 minute ago, Forever Hearts said:

And Celtic want it stopped because it suits them. And it's not the right thing to do. 

Bringing the break forward a week is the right thing to do for the supporters.

[ramrod]

5 minutes ago, RENE said:

Aren't the first games after split not Cup matches?

Yep our first league game is Celtic at home , would bet buttons to dollars it will be behind closed doors 

[Forever Hearts]

Just now, Nunya Business said:

 

He'll send you a link to a Celtic blog once they've had a chance to knock something together. Just be patient.

Oh oh, here they come. Full moon and all that.  🌕  🐺 

[sinks]

16 minutes ago, portobellojambo1 said:

The bit I don't understand is what John Swinney, SNP, has come out and said today, which is that any football fans planning to go to the 3 games tonight should refrain from going and stay at home. If they didn't want any fans at football matches tonight why, when they made their original decision yesterday, and they beileved things were/are as bad as they thought did they not stop everything with immediate effect, i.e. when the statment was made, rather than setting a date of 26 December.

It'll all be to do with evening things up for the a**echeeks... Celtic play a weakened team tonight and Rangers get their shot at the depleted team on Sunday

[The Hogfather]

Just now, Forever Hearts said:

Oh oh, here they come. Full moon and all that.  🌕  🐺 

 

It's not a full moon tonight mate. I doubt they'll cover that in your Celtic blog though, probably unrelated.

[DH1986]

1 minute ago, GinRummy said:

I think that’s inevitable. I think the current restrictions will do very little to curtail the virus and think the restrictions will last way more than 3 weeks. I think the Scottish Government are doing things to be seen to be doing things and I think 6 million or so people travelling round the country for Christmas and new year before going back to work and school will spread the virus (just like last year) meaning even harsher restrictions after the holidays. So no point not playing on. 

Winter break starting after BD is now confirmed.

[Forever Hearts]

Just now, Nunya Business said:

 

It's not a full moon tonight mate. I doubt they'll cover that in your Celtic blog though, probably unrelated.

My Celtic blog.😂

[Worthing Jambo]

Boxing Day games to go ahead.

BBC Scotland 

29th to be played before restart.

[Sherbet]

1 hour ago, TypoonJambo said:

Lack of staff exacerbated by non UK nurses no longer available. 

Think there are plenty non uk workers in the nhs

[GinRummy]

Just now, DH1986 said:

Winter break starting after BD is now confirmed.

Cheers 👍. The vote took quite a while. 

[Mikey1874]

1 minute ago, Worthing Jambo said:

Boxing Day games to go ahead.

BBC Scotland 

29th to be played before restart.

 

 

[merseyjambo]

39 minutes ago, Malinga the Swinga said:

I see Northern Ireland voted to carry on with full crowds ft or sport. So Wales and Scotland do one thing and England and Ireland carry on as normal.

Not quite. England have only said that people will be able to have their Christmas Day.

 

No decision about what’s going to happen after that.

[Hagar the Horrible]

So when will we know if we have made the ballot for the county game?

[colinmaroon]

21 minutes ago, DH1986 said:

Rangers failure to publically announce where they stand in this speaks volumes…..they know it’s not morally the right thing to do to vote to continue but can’t admit they want to play on as it just suits them more.

 

 

 

Having one with the chance of an empty Celtic Park.  End of!

[hughesie27]

On 21/12/2021 at 14:50, Thomaso said:

The TV companies won’t “do one”! The SPFL have a contract with them and if it’s not honoured then they will get hit with huge financial penalties! That is the reality of this shit situation!

 

On 21/12/2021 at 14:57, hughesie27 said:

They'll still get their games televised though. I think you are slightly overthinking how much of a barrier they'll put up.

It was only yesterday that thr English FA and teams decided not to stop playing. Would Sky have kicked up a fuss then. Doubt it. They'll get their games.

Told yi

[Malinga the Swinga]

So most clubs wanted to stop, but not enough to win vote. Hibs then propose this amendment which means they don't play home game with reduced crowd, whereas we do. Surprisingly, Celtic also agree and strangely, they're also away.

League run by Celtic for Celtic, backed by their feeder clubs.

[Snedds76]

1 minute ago, Hagar the Horrible said:

So when will we know if we have made the ballot for the county game?

Won't be a ballot as hospitality will take priority.. Hopefully.. Seen as I'm meant to be in the European lounge 😏

[been here before]

11 minutes ago, Forever Hearts said:

No. 

 

Shame that.

 

You had such a great question. Its a pity you wont do anything to find out why.

[Hagar the Horrible]

18th against St J

 

 

[Wee Mikey]

48 minutes ago, kila said:

Who is feeling confident for the Ross County ballot then?

 

Are there many, like I, who've been lucky every ballot?

 

Yes. 😁😁😁

 

Ps ... the game v Sellick sans their mob was a total joy, and what's more; even with so few people allowed because we were spread around the 4 stands rather than all in one, the atmosphere was surprisingly good.

[Mikey1874]

Just now, Hagar the Horrible said:

18th against St J

 

Hibs week beginning 31 Jan

[Malinga the Swinga]

Rangers wanted to carry on as they have Aberdeen and Celtic away. They obviously preferred to play with no fans.

If we can reschedule for 2 games, we could easily have rescheduled 3.

League is a ****ing joke.

[Hagar the Horrible]

Just now, Malinga the Swinga said:

Rangers wanted to carry on as they have Aberdeen and Celtic away. They obviously preferred to play with no fans.

If we can reschedule for 2 games, we could easily have rescheduled 3.

League is a ****ing joke.

Sevco playing funny buggers, still Celtic dont get their way

[gorgie rd eh11]

So no detriment to Celtic or Hibs. That's a surprise.

[Mikey1874]

1 minute ago, Malinga the Swinga said:

Rangers wanted to carry on as they have Aberdeen and Celtic away. They obviously preferred to play with no fans.

If we can reschedule for 2 games, we could easily have rescheduled 3.

League is a ****ing joke.

 

Who knows Rangers position. But Celtic will be stronger on Feb 1st or 2nd when game is played. Injuries and new signings. Nigeria's progress in African Nations Cup whether Rangers team is weakened. 

[TyphoonJambo]

Ah well,at least we'll have our new CF up and running against hibs and Natty Akki to pick.

[soonbe110]

25 minutes ago, RENE said:

Aren't the first games after split not Cup matches?

They were but probably won’t be now. First league match likely to be Mon/Tuesday before cup ties if all goes well 

[ramrod]

We lose a home game then, fans miss out , team misses out on 18k backing and club misses out on money, meanwhile Celtic and Hibs are unaffected as it stands.

Shafted yet again