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[west country stag]

Government has announced this evening that pilot events are restarting with a view to fans being allowed in from 1 Oct.

"If the pilots are a success the government says it could lead to other sports venues being opened to socially-distanced fans from 1 October."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/snooker/53771656

I really hope that this comes a reality in October , like all other clubs do , rely on matchday income … as long as this virus is taken seriously ...

[Martin Shaw]

from The Times today:

The Sports Grounds Safety Authority has said stadiums will be between 17 per cent and 33 per cent full when spectators are permitted to return while maintaining social distancing, and are expected to be around 25 per cent full on average. Some sports bodies are hoping that other measures, such as health “passports” showing recent negative Covid-19 tests, might allow more flexibility around capacity.

In his guidance to event organisers for the return of fans, Ken Scott, the SGSA’s head of inspectorate, accepts that such reduced capacities will not be popular.

He said: “The safe capacities permitted to enter social-distanced sporting events may not be set at levels that will appeal to all but it is a major step in the right direction.”

The requirements that event organisers must comply with are hugely complicated, covering every area from entry points, distancing in seating areas, and ensuring no queues or gathering in concourses. Organisers have also been told they need to plan for fans breaking social-distancing rules during celebrations such as when a goal is scored in a football match.

“Risks associated with moments of celebration and high excitement will have to be evaluated,” Scott said.

Football’s authorities are hoping that all 92 league clubs will each be permitted to hold a trial event before October 1 but it remains unclear whether the government will agree to that.

Spectators will have to carry out a personal risk assessment to judge themselves whether they should attend and will be expected to wear face masks.

Scott added: “I am confident that in these strange times fans will observe the requests of any operators and maintain social distancing on arrival, throughout the event and leaving at the end. We know it is absolutely crucial to many smaller venues which rely totally on spectators for their very existence.”

[oldweststander]

At last, somebody talking sense. Can't believe how many people want to cower in a corner, forever. Can't wait to get back to watching some football,soon

Very unhappy about " cowering in a corner" but what will be will be.

I love my football and my family and I'm not prepared to risk their lives and others to attend a risky event like a football match. God knows,how they will get people in and out of the, One Call safely?

Happy to pay for ifollow, should it be made available.

[Dave Wayne]

from The Times today:

The Sports Grounds Safety Authority has said stadiums will be between 17 per cent and 33 per cent full when spectators are permitted to return while maintaining social distancing, and are expected to be around 25 per cent full on average. Some sports bodies are hoping that other measures, such as health “passports” showing recent negative Covid-19 tests, might allow more flexibility around capacity.

In his guidance to event organisers for the return of fans, Ken Scott, the SGSA’s head of inspectorate, accepts that such reduced capacities will not be popular.

He said: “The safe capacities permitted to enter social-distanced sporting events may not be set at levels that will appeal to all but it is a major step in the right direction.”

The requirements that event organisers must comply with are hugely complicated, covering every area from entry points, distancing in seating areas, and ensuring no queues or gathering in concourses. Organisers have also been told they need to plan for fans breaking social-distancing rules during celebrations such as when a goal is scored in a football match.

“Risks associated with moments of celebration and high excitement will have to be evaluated,” Scott said.

Football’s authorities are hoping that all 92 league clubs will each be permitted to hold a trial event before October 1 but it remains unclear whether the government will agree to that.

Spectators will have to carry out a personal risk assessment to judge themselves whether they should attend and will be expected to wear face masks.

Scott added: “I am confident that in these strange times fans will observe the requests of any operators and maintain social distancing on arrival, throughout the event and leaving at the end. We know it is absolutely crucial to many smaller venues which rely totally on spectators for their very existence.”

Where is the 'eating popcorn' emoji when you need it ?

[cassellswasmagic]

At last, somebody talking sense. Can't believe how many people want to cower in a corner, forever. Can't wait to get back to watching some football,soon

Very unhappy about " cowering in a corner" but what will be will be.

I love my football and my family and I'm not prepared to risk their lives and others to attend a risky event like a football match. God knows,how they will get people in and out of the, One Call safely?

Happy to pay for ifollow, should it be made available.

Brilliant OWS. Family always comes first. I would love to go but not until it’s safe. I agree with you totally.
I wonder if ifollow will be available for all games? For everyone!

[Parkinsons Perm]

from The Times today:

The Sports Grounds Safety Authority has said stadiums will be between 17 per cent and 33 per cent full when spectators are permitted to return while maintaining social distancing, and are expected to be around 25 per cent full on average. Some sports bodies are hoping that other measures, such as health “passports” showing recent negative Covid-19 tests, might allow more flexibility around capacity.

In his guidance to event organisers for the return of fans, Ken Scott, the SGSA’s head of inspectorate, accepts that such reduced capacities will not be popular.

He said: “The safe capacities permitted to enter social-distanced sporting events may not be set at levels that will appeal to all but it is a major step in the right direction.”

The requirements that event organisers must comply with are hugely complicated, covering every area from entry points, distancing in seating areas, and ensuring no queues or gathering in concourses. Organisers have also been told they need to plan for fans breaking social-distancing rules during celebrations such as when a goal is scored in a football match.

“Risks associated with moments of celebration and high excitement will have to be evaluated,” Scott said.

Football’s authorities are hoping that all 92 league clubs will each be permitted to hold a trial event before October 1 but it remains unclear whether the government will agree to that.

Spectators will have to carry out a personal risk assessment to judge themselves whether they should attend and will be expected to wear face masks.

Scott added: “I am confident that in these strange times fans will observe the requests of any operators and maintain social distancing on arrival, throughout the event and leaving at the end. We know it is absolutely crucial to many smaller venues which rely totally on spectators for their very existence.”

Where is the 'eating popcorn' emoji when you need it ?

Same place as the greedy bar steward, I want extra refund emoji

[spanishstag]

At last, somebody talking sense. Can't believe how many people want to cower in a corner, forever. Can't wait to get back to watching some football,soon

Very unhappy about " cowering in a corner" but what will be will be.

I love my football and my family and I'm not prepared to risk their lives and others to attend a risky event like a football match. God knows,how they will get people in and out of the, One Call safely?

Happy to pay for ifollow, should it be made available.

Brilliant OWS. Family always comes first. I would love to go but not until it’s safe. I agree with you totally.
I wonder if ifollow will be available for all games? For everyone!

Dont know about i follow being available in the uk ,my yearly pass has just come through for renewal,its gone up from 110 pounds last season to 140 pounds this year ,still great value but still a near 30% increase ,ah well my beers cheap

[Bros]

As we get closer to the season starting and hopefully fans in the Mill at the beginning of October.,does anyone know how many st have been sold

[frt1987]

We’re not going to have a vaccine anytime soon so there will be slight risk in attending games.

But there is also that same risk when going to work, getting on public transport, going shopping, going out for a meal or going to the pub etc

Seeing as I would spend 2 hours per fortnight at a match and about 50 hours a week doing the other activities, I will attend games when I am able to do so.

If not , then I can forget this season and maybe next season by the time a vaccine has been tried, tested approved and then made available to the public

[adamstag]

We’re not going to have a vaccine anytime soon so there will be slight risk in attending games.

But there is also that same risk when going to work, getting on public transport, going shopping, going out for a meal or going to the pub etc

Seeing as I would spend 2 hours per fortnight at a match and about 50 hours a week doing the other activities, I will attend games when I am able to do so.

If not , then I can forget this season and maybe next season by them time a vaccine has been tried, tested approved and then made available to the public

Don’t worry, Russia tried a vaccine on 1 monkey last week and apparently it works

[chip63]

No queuing or gatherings?
Do you have to book a toilet appointment at half time?

It must be a nightmare for MTFC to try and think of ways to implement very difficult rules.

[oldweststander]

We’re not going to have a vaccine anytime soon so there will be slight risk in attending games.

But there is also that same risk when going to work, getting on public transport, going shopping, going out for a meal or going to the pub etc

Seeing as I would spend 2 hours per fortnight at a match and about 50 hours a week doing the other activities, I will attend games when I am able to do so.

If not , then I can forget this season and maybe next season by them time a vaccine has been tried, tested approved and then made available to the public

Don’t worry, Russia tried a vaccine on 1 monkey last week and apparently it works

Looking at the news, it seems Russia are still dab hands when it comes to poisoning people

[wayno cordiniho]

Will there be a waiting list for those who didn’t have a ST last year but would like one this? Surely they’ll be some that won’t renew for covid/financial/other reasons?

[adamstag]

We’re not going to have a vaccine anytime soon so there will be slight risk in attending games.

But there is also that same risk when going to work, getting on public transport, going shopping, going out for a meal or going to the pub etc

Seeing as I would spend 2 hours per fortnight at a match and about 50 hours a week doing the other activities, I will attend games when I am able to do so.

If not , then I can forget this season and maybe next season by them time a vaccine has been tried, tested approved and then made available to the public

Don’t worry, Russia tried a vaccine on 1 monkey last week and apparently it works

Looking at the news, it seems Russia are still dab hands when it comes to poisoning people

Quite

[MTFCMusings]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8652447/amp/EFL-make-huge-deal-Sky-Sports-allow-clubs-three-divisions-stream-match.html?__twitter_impression=true

Clubs allowed to stream all matches on their websites.

[Amber Andy]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8652447/amp/EFL-make-huge-deal-Sky-Sports-allow-clubs-three-divisions-stream-match.html?__twitter_impression=true

Clubs allowed to stream all matches on their websites.

That's good news, as it's the next best thing.

[oldweststander]

I applaud this move, happy to pay around a tenner a game.

[Martin Shaw]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8652447/amp/EFL-make-huge-deal-Sky-Sports-allow-clubs-three-divisions-stream-match.html?__twitter_impression=true

Clubs allowed to stream all matches on their websites.

Note this bit

The money raised by the streaming fees will be kept by whichever club sells the service in the Championship.

A more complex revenue-sharing formula will be applied in League One and League Two due to the big disparity in clubs' respective fanbases.

[Parkinsons Perm]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8652447/amp/EFL-make-huge-deal-Sky-Sports-allow-clubs-three-divisions-stream-match.html?__twitter_impression=true

Clubs allowed to stream all matches on their websites.

Note this bit

[quote]The money raised by the streaming fees will be kept by whichever club sells the service in the Championship.

A more complex revenue-sharing formula will be applied in League One and League Two due to the big disparity in clubs' respective income.

[Conker]

Why would Sunderland not want to keep 100% of the streams that they sell like in the Championship?

I think that’s in place to help smaller clubs, not bigger. .

[Martin Shaw]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8652447/amp/EFL-make-huge-deal-Sky-Sports-allow-clubs-three-divisions-stream-match.html?__twitter_impression=true

Clubs allowed to stream all matches on their websites.

Note this bit

The money raised by the streaming fees will be kept by whichever club sells the service in the Championship.

A more complex revenue-sharing formula will be applied in League One and League Two due to the big disparity in clubs' respective fanbases.

to clarify one thing in case there is any confusion. Sky are not doing the streaming. The streaming will still be on iFollow.

[Sneag]

Why would Sunderland not want to keep 100% of the streams that they sell like in the Championship?

I think that’s in place to help smaller clubs, not bigger. .

Agreed, I think that disadvantages Sunderland who have a bigger fanbase that anyone in the Championship & a good chunk of the Prem. They will have to split their revenue with clubs like Accrington & Fleetwood.

[Dave Wayne]

Why would Sunderland not want to keep 100% of the streams that they sell like in the Championship?

I think that’s in place to help smaller clubs, not bigger. .

Agreed, I think that disadvantages Sunderland who have a bigger fanbase that anyone in the Championship & a good chunk of the Prem. They will have to split their revenue with clubs like Accrington & Fleetwood.

But with a salary cap now in place they wouldn't be able to spend it all anyway, so they may as well share it around.

[Tippy Tappy Football]

What's happened to iFollow? Has their contract come to an end?

iFollow is not working on desktop at the moment.

[The One]

What's happened to iFollow? Has their contract come to an end?

iFollow is not working on desktop at the moment.

Think Martin said its down for maintainance ?