Paul the Wolf
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At least there is some entertainment in people doing all kinds of mental gymnastics trying to justify all the moronic decisions being taken by the authorities.
Judas' crying. thanksCheers already crying at the mere thought of it
Looks like every ounce of logic died with the queenRidiculous decision! So 2 games are being played in London but they can't play our game in Manchester because of a funeral in London?!
Yes, we give far too much credit to organisations who fail us time and time again.I’m surprised people even thought there wouldn’t be HUGE ramifications and massive changes to the Schedules in this country when the Queen died. It’s unprecedented the World over. I’m sure football and it’s fans will survive. It’s just Sod’s law really that it proceeded an international break.
I thought you’d be away mourning mate.I’m surprised people even thought there wouldn’t be HUGE ramifications and massive changes to the Schedules in this country when the Queen died. It’s unprecedented the World over. I’m sure football and it’s fans will survive. It’s just Sod’s law really that it proceeded an international break.
Me too but pleasantly surprised. Chelsea off I understand as it is high risk - we know how scummy their fans can be plus Liverpool thrown in the mix . Spurs game maybe only on as it is on the Saturday.I’m surprised how the Brentford vs Arsenal game is going ahead when that game is in London.
Bring down the Royal Family?We only get to do this once in our lifetime, might as well do it properly.
The problem with this thought process is that it takes away the element of the alternative. Do UK citizens by and large think the monarchy is ridiculous? The answer is most probably, yes, particularly if the question was simply 'should the monarchy be abolished due to it being archaic?' Or 'is the monarchy valid in democratic society?' Etc.The queen is absolutely and certainly not adored by most. There are people in your own country who despise monarchy and as the next generation comes in, it will be despised even more thankfully. She has my respect as a human being but certainly not as a queen. UK has gone bonkers with shutting shop for all this nonsense.
I’m guessing it’s because it’s bang in the middle of the cityfeck me, is everyone on the Tyne a criminal?
Yeah that’s the thing, as much as I’m anti monarchy I also absolute despise the majority of politicians (see: tories) who’ll win elections and be ‘president’ or whatever title they would take.The problem with this thought process is that it takes away the element of the alternative. Do UK citizens by and large think the monarchy is ridiculous? The answer is most probably, yes, particularly if the question was simply 'should the monarchy be abolished due to it being archaic?' Or 'is the monarchy valid in democratic society?' Etc.
The problem however comes to what replaces it? If you ask British people if they would be prefer the current system or one that allows the likes of Blair/Brown/Cameron/May/Johnson to be PM (or any politician) the answer will be a resounding, No.
The argument about becoming a Republic has been around of centuries in the UK. However, it hasn't happened because Brits (even those that acknowledge the monarchy is ridiculous) are very loath to have a President. Obviously, there are probably a solid 25%+ that would go for it regardles but in that middle ground of 50% who realise it is nonsense, too many would go with that status quo once they think of Johnson/Blair being labelled 'President'.
This should have been done, Palace aren't playing either are they? Would have been too logical.Can't we play Palace on Sunday instead? Both teams have 2 games postponed, low key fixture needing less police, one less game to fit in.
That’s the spirit!The most annoying thing is other fixtures are going ahead. We’ll be 1 game behind for a while now and possibly down to 12-13th in the league after we’ve played Man City. All momentum lost ffs.
And fixtures pileup later while others have room to breath.The most annoying thing is other fixtures are going ahead. We’ll be 1 game behind for a while now and possibly down to 12-13th in the league after we’ve played Man City. All momentum lost ffs.
If ETH gets a win at Man City after wins against Liverpool abs Arsenal, then he should be the King of this country!That’s the spirit!
That’s actually the best idea I’ve heard. The whole reason they need more police is because it’s a Category A game. But that’s only because of the two sets of fans. People will argue it’s not fair on away fans who’ve paid expenses, but they’ve lost those expenses either way anyway.Couldn’t they just have banned away fans from the game and do the same when we go to Elland Road to make up for it? Still need policing I know, but not in anything like the same numbers.
Yeah that’s the thing, as much as I’m anti monarchy I also absolute despise the majority of politicians (see: tories) who’ll win elections and be ‘president’ or whatever title they would take.
There’s no particularly correct answer as to what happens next if we abolish (beyond turning those garish royal homes into something actually useful).
Anyway the decisions regarding next weekend were very obvious from day one and I can only assume those annoyed about it lack any kind of critical thinking.
All the more reason that the fixtures of the weekend just past should have gone ahead.United v Leeds will be a Cat C fixture and one of the most high risk of the season. It requires the heaviest police resourcing.
GMP will have had to staff that, along with any other football fixtures in GM (haven’t checked what else is on that day), then other scheduled events/protests etc.
If officers are already assisting Police Scotland and the Met then I’m hardly surprised something has to give.
Policing numbers are at an all time low in the UK and have been dwindling down for years without anyone batting an eyelid. Now you see why it’s an issue.
Greater Manchester Police are cancelling football here this weekend, lending the capital their stormtroopers so that Londoners may continue to enjoy the football at our expense.Absolutely bizarre that ours is off and a London game is still on.
Followed by another month of no games when the World Cup starts!Fan-feckin-tastic. So we have what, a month between league games? Beyond ridiculous.