Re: Is football really coming back?

By GeeJay (GJ)19/7/2020 09:09Sun Jul 19 09:09:51 2020In response to Re: Is football really coming back?

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Unfortunately it seems plans to allow for spectators are, still work in progress, with the news item concluding:

“ Current Government guidance: Gatherings of more than 30 people are not permitted while social distancing. Therefore, clubs are unable to have gatherings or spectators of any size at this time for any matches or training.
We are currently working with DCMS and other key stakeholders to understand the timescale for the return to spectators at sporting events. Initial discussions have identified that it will be difficult to return to competitive matches without the ability to welcome some form of spectators to matches. There is no current available or formal guidance. The following guidance is designed to provide clubs with suggested considerations to prepare for spectators based on social distancing. Government guidance: Gatherings of more than 30 people are not permitted while social distancing. Therefore, clubs are unable to have gatherings or spectators of any size at this time for any matches or training.“

Let’s hope common sense prevails and the authorities come up with a meaningful plan of action. For sure, as noted, football at this level is nothing without spectators (and probably not viable anyway).