Cancelling this season's Premier League

[aazak]

"It makes no sense right now, as we ask citizens to make enormous sacrifices to prevent the spread of the virus, to endanger the lives of players, referees, coaching staff and fans who will surely gather to watch the matches, by not temporarily suspending football," Italian sport minister Vincenzo Spadafora wrote in a statement on his Facebook page.

 

[JamieH]

Have you ever been accused of being somewhat literal?

Am I taking the comment too literal? How do you know it wasn’t meant?

 

[marsh]

Where are you? Let's be having you!

 

[PITA]

Am I taking the comment too literal? How do you know it wasn’t meant?

'I actually think I would give up my season ticket and the aways and not watch Football again' is a bit of a clue.

 

[Bluerover]

St Patrick's Day parades cancelled by the Irish Government in Cork and Dublin cities. Many smaller provincial parades have also cancelled.

This is really getting quite serious.

France banning any gatherings of people greater than 1,000.

 

[Tin-Tin]

What happens if they abandon the league after Liverpool have mathematically won? Surely they cant still be classed as champions if the league is abandoned

 

[Deleted member 38674]

What happens if they abandon the league after Liverpool have mathematically won? Surely they cant still be classed as champions if the league is abandoned

I don’t think any fixtures will be cancelled, perhaps postponed but definitely not cancelled. Too much global money riding on them to just cancel them and start the new season a-fresh.

 

[Methuselah]

What happens if they abandon the league after Liverpool have mathematically won? Surely they cant still be classed as champions if the league is abandoned

What would happen to promotion and relegation issues throughout the leagues?

 

[Toast]

What would happen to promotion and relegation issues throughout the leagues?

Was thinking about the relegation as well earlier.
Impossible to sort out.
Especially for teams with point deductions this season etc.

Any side could go on a run and be safe, whereas Liverpool are home and hosed to win the league.

( Leeds not getting promoted would be funny as though.. )

 

[boris]

I don’t think any fixtures will be cancelled, perhaps postponed but definitely not cancelled. Too much global money riding on them to just cancel them and start the new season a-fresh.

I think it’s happening in Italy now and we seem to be were they where 2 weeks ago today. We have more cases now than they did 14 days ago for example.

It’s only a matter of time before closed doors, possibly next week. I think all games off will happen as well.

Hopefully before they’ve mathematically won it hey Kieran??

 

[boris]

Was thinking about the relegation as well earlier.
Impossible to sort out.
Especially for teams with point deductions this season etc.

Any side could go on a run and be safe, whereas Liverpool are home and hosed to win the league.

( Leeds not getting promoted would be funny as though.. )

If it’s not won mathematically, they can’t just hand them it.

 

[Toast]

If it’s not won mathematically, they can’t just hand them it.

Oh I do agree mate, it's potentially a right mess.

 

[Wat Tyler]

Euro 2020 will not be played this summer in my opinion

 

[Toast]

Euro 2020 will not be played this summer in my opinion

The Qatar world cup being played in the winter would make the next few seasons ridiculous as well if they delayed the Euros by a year.

 

[spence03]

If it’s not won mathematically, they can’t just hand them it.

It wont happen but if the full season isn't completed it would be a nonsense to give them the league title even if they cant be caught, surely for a full season you have to play every team twice.