It would be incredible call to deny Liverpool the title. I can only imagine the forests of bile from the scouse mafia about that!
But if the Championship declares their season void, then the PL can call it as it is or go to a points average (as basically nothing changes) and it is all good as the Championship has already voided.
That'd probably be the absolute worst case outcome of everything
Irk. However, if it does happen they need to make another one of these in silver and award to them, rather than the real trophy:That'd probably be the absolute worst case outcome of everything
Or would that be Leeds still weasling up.
I'm more worried at silly ideas at next season being some massively reduced job.
Very true. Also to add to that is what happens if there is an emergency?. If a fire alarm goes, or an actual fire, a bomb scare, a medical emergency etc. Can you see thousands of people all slowly and carefully making their way to the exits while keeping six or eight feet apart.. Same goes for the shopping centres and cinemas and any large enclosed gatherings.
A lot of people will be losing money over this pandemic. So I'm not so sure exactly where all of the people are, who will be ready to sign up to BT Sport and Sky Sports as soon as its back to normal. Right now there's no indication of when that might even be, so I think you are way off the mark that Sky and BT will have all of these new customers, as soon as football starts up again, especially at the price points that they have.
China also tried to open some cinemas in march but had to close them only few days later and now there are talks about another attempt in... OCTOBER!
Some have suggested finishing the season on FIFA, in quarantine camps, in China and even having games played count for this season and next. So it isn't even the maddest idea i've read in here which is saying something.
That would probably come into play if they locked all the players inside quarantine camps for 6-8 weeks.
Well I think my underwater idea to finish the season is genius. And I doubt any of those ideas question bumbum entryway infection possibilities do they?
I rest my case.
Thanks for that mental image haha, now I can't unsee hundreds of footballers all engaged in adult cuddles
I agree. I live in a gated community in Southern China and restrictions have been eased, but still only residents are allowed to enter the complex. Temperature is still measured on entry. Say what you like about this government, but I‘d rather have a longer period of restriction, than have cases bounce back.
Yeah, that's not going to happen. Any position that Liverpool is just going to be handed the title is fanciful.
I think it's widely accepted now that if there's going to be any competitive football being played in the foreseeable future then it's going to have to be played behind closed doors. Supporters in football stadiums is a long way off unfortunately. So if it's deemed that even playing BCD is not a viable option to finish off this season, what makes you think there'll be a new season ? If playing games in an empty ground isn't practical now, how will it be any different in a few months time ? So all this talk about CL qualification & the possible legal implications is irrelevant if there is no football next season. & if that is the case, why would Manchester United, or any other club for that matter, be bothered about them handing the title to Liverpool when they're so far ahead ?
I’m going to have to have a little think on this one. In the meantime if you come up with anything I’d appreciate it if you shared it.
You're mistaking Manchester United FC for Manchester United supporters. We all know why you lot want the season voided, but what benefit would your club get from taking out some form of legal action if there's no footie next season ?
Some form of legal action? They’re going to be one of 20 premier league clubs which will ultimately have a vote on what happens.
They'll only get to vote if the EFL abandon their desire to complete their remaining fixtures, so if it gets to that stage then it's highly unlikely there will be a 'next season'. Therefore what purpose would voiding the season have ? There'll be a justifiable argument from some clubs - United included - that this season should be concluded by completing it whenever it's safe to do so. That could be early next year if needs be. So there are legal consequences right across the board, & it's not all about LFC either.
When people say there will be “no next season”, you do realise that they mean no 20/21 season and not football coming to an end?
The thing is, we're both talking about hypothetical scenarios here. I'm basing my thoughts/opinions - & have done from the start - on what advantages there are in null & voiding the season. Especially considering that even playing football behind closed doors may not be seen as a safe enough option. So if that particular scenario happens then there's no rush for anyone to do anything except wait. I've also taken into consideration the fact that voiding the season hasn't even been talked about or considered by those people who actually matter, the footballing authorities. & after reading the comments from that Sports lawyer in the Daily Mail article I posted a few days ago about how binning the season off would bring total chaos, I've not heard one valid argument as to why I should change my views. It's not about me being a blinkered Liverpool fan, it's about applying logic & common sense to a situation that has no tangible answers because there's been no historical situation like it ever.
I live in New Zealand and we are handling this virus extremely well. But I have said to people it's not economically sustainable for everything to be shut until a vaccine is found. The economy will be stuffed and people's lives would be absolutely ruined. I think a lockdown is only sustainable for 3 to 6 months. I know it sucks that this virus is killing people but you can't stuff up people's livelihoods either.
The government can't expect people to get on public transport with a load of strangers to go to work but not be able to have a drink with friends and colleagues.
Yes they can, transport is absolutely vital for people to work etc, a few drinks however going for drinks is not.
I'm just being realistic about how society works in the UK and people's wilingness to adopt such measures for a longer time.
The maths talks and the maths says that nothing is decided yet:
I agree, some people have just got really hung up on how ahead Liverpool are. Any final decision About what happens to the league (if we don’t resume) should be just as applicable as if Liverpool were 3 points ahead in the league than what they are.
You can within reason social distance on transport. You simply can’t within reason stop people from breaking social distancing in a pub setting when they’ve had a few drinks. That’s before we even think about toilets etc. Glasses, is every pub going to be using disposable plastic ones?
So what happens then if the season gets curtailed with current standings as final, or worked out on a points per game average ? Apart from the bottom 3, who'd challenge it ?
Both the least likely and least favourable outcomes. Worked out on a points per game average, really?
it’s not about who would challenge it based on their own biases.
Why are they the least likely ? What's the better options if BCD isn't a viable option ?Both the least likely and least favourable outcomes. Worked out on a points per game average, really?
You just have to look at Villa's and Sheffield's situation to know there's almost zero chance they make the current standings final; it just wouldn't be fair and would 100% lead to lawsuits (so would other solutions but I'd think/hope they have better arguments in those cases). Neither would a PPG calculation be, it doesn't take into account strength of opposition so it would just be too random.
It's 75% of the way through.
Which is why bars etc wont be opened without extreme measures or a vaccine.
There won't be any bars left to re-open if they're gonna wait until a vaccine is out. At some point you have to think about the economy too. I swear most of them, if not all, will be out of business if they have to stay closed throughout summer.
Comments from Brighton's chairman Tony Bloom last weekend on a PPG calculation:
I obviously wouldn't shed a tear if that's the final outcome, but I just don't think it's fair on Villa, Sheffield and other teams who'd fancied themselves in the run-ins (depending on remaining schedule too).
So you would prefer voiding over PPG when BCD is eventually ruled out?
No, but that's for obvious (selfish) reasons... I'd understand it if they did that though.
There has to be some business victims in this, its pie in the sky that everybody gets up and running and gets away unscathed .
