8MileBU Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Marshmallo said: @8MileBU doesn't think it was "a bit much" No @Marshmallo I absolutely agree it was “a bit much”. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 3 hours ago, Todd_is_God said: When you look back over the last 12 months, the UK Gov and SG have been consistent in adding restrictions based on "the science" but never go back and remove them when it becomes apparent that the science doesn't really show they are impactful at all: Sanitising surfaces regularly Banning Alcohol Closing hospitality Masks Banning Spectators Are a few examples of measures that were brought in based on the science at the time, but, despite their being plenty of evidence that the impact of each being (at best) minimal, restrictions are never lifted. They are left in place because "well we might as well." The only thing I can think of that was brought in and then binned, was banning hospitality from playing background music. The only logical reason I can think of for this approach is to give the continued impression that they are somehow "in control" of the virus. But the knock-on effect is that there is a not inconsiderable group of the public who believe that not having these restrictions in place is excessively dangerous. This mentality will take a long time to shift. To give an example, there is a bar in Glasgow which has put in planning permission for a large outdoor beer garden. This should be welcomed, but there are comments under it begging this to be denied because "It's too big - how can the staff make sure no-one stays for longer than two hours?!" I don't disagree with what you're saying, however for the most part our European neighbours have been following very similar advice and facing very similar restrictions to ourselves. Granted there has been the odd "token gesture" such as the small amount of fans in Amsterdam this evening but if we look at France, Germany and Spain it's all been the same as ourselves. I suppose we probably need one of those countries to break ranks and let things play out, however all Governments would still appear to be terrified of the repercussions should they get it wrong and as such we're all suffering as a result. Still, it can't go on forever and sooner or later public opinion and the business lobbies will force Governments hand, especially when the hospitalisations are virtually non existent and the majority have been vaccinated as at that point their argument will no longer hold any water. Here's hoping that day will be soon........ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshmallo Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Thought "fair play!" when @8MileBU rescinded his "red dot" on my post re Leitch, but he then re-downvoted it! What a jackass! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 2 hours ago, charlie king mvp said: Would be no surprise if UEFA took the games we have for the Euros somewhere else. Would be a HUGE surprise actually, given that most of Europe is in the middle of a third wave with hospitals at breaking point. Frankly, I think fans at football matches are the least of their concerns right now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Thereisalight.. said: Exactly. I cant see Ayr or Stranraer etc being allowed fans until everyone is. Totally not fair but that seems to be the narrative That's a relief, it's bad enough watching us on a stream at the moment !! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8MileBU Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 4 minutes ago, Marshmallo said: Thought "fair play!" when @8MileBU rescinded his "red dot" on my post re Leitch, but he then re-downvoted it! What a jackass! Except that didn’t happen @Marshmallo. You’ve had a drink? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thereisalight.. Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 5 minutes ago, WATTOO said: That's a relief, it's bad enough watching us on a stream at the moment !! I gave up on the streams at the start of the year. Stupidly went back and paid for the game last week v Raith and immediately realised the reason why I'd stopped! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realmadrid Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 39 minutes ago, Inanimate Carbon Rod said: I don’t believe for a second that its somehow safer to have unregulated numbers of old biddies in a church singing away than people socially distanced at a football ground watching a match especially given the average demographics of the latter having significantly lower mortality than the church goers. There’s now a very clear need imo for the government to justify with published evidence why crowds can’t attend open air matches given the only evidence (and id be happy to admit im wrong) seems to be that its actually safe/negligible risk of transmission in outdoor environments like a football ground. As far as I understand it the singing element is still banned in churches, the numbers are regulated as is the distancing. It still however makes little sense in the element of why 600 fans cannot go along and support Brechin City or Edinburgh City as expamples now, in an outdoor environment . If their concern is travel make it home fans only for a few weeks. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz Chuckle Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 (edited) The latest ONS survey. Scotland has the highest covid infection rates in the UK So the elimination strategy must be working well.... Wonder if there will be English racists in the border with “keep Scotland out” banners Edited March 27, 2021 by Baz Chuckle 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz Chuckle Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Enjoying my usual Sat night round at the in laws breaking covid household mixing rules 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moomintroll Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 1 minute ago, Baz Chuckle said: Enjoying my usual Sat night round at the in laws breaking covid household mixing rules That's nice, wish I could be as hard as you. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyle Lanley Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 5 minutes ago, Baz Chuckle said: Enjoying my usual Sat night round at the in laws breaking covid household mixing rules 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gaz Posted March 27, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 27, 2021 The only thing worse than spending every Saturday at your fucking in-laws is pretending to spend every Saturday at your fucking in-laws. 27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 40 minutes ago, realmadrid said: As far as I understand it the singing element is still banned in churches, the numbers are regulated as is the distancing. It still however makes little sense in the element of why 600 fans cannot go along and support Brechin City or Edinburgh City as expamples now, in an outdoor environment . If their concern is travel make it home fans only for a few weeks. I assume of course that the collection plate won't be getting passed around? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingTON Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 (edited) 43 minutes ago, realmadrid said: It still however makes little sense in the element of why 600 fans cannot go along and support Brechin City or Edinburgh City as expamples now, in an outdoor environment . If their concern is travel make it home fans only for a few weeks. That's optimistic. Given the Helen Lovejoys running the SG, I'd be surprised if away fans are allowed to attend games by the end of next season at this rate. They'll most likely announce some sanitised (pun incidental) pish, 'fan protocol' for next season, with fans asked to turn up at 2 o'clock and required to take an hour to carefully file out again, with every pub within a mile of the ground shut. All subject to variants!!!!1111!!!! of course. Some will lap it up as progress before it remains in place so long as one fatty is creaking in a hospital bed. Edited March 27, 2021 by vikingTON 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz Chuckle Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 13 minutes ago, Perkin Flump said: That's nice, wish I could be as hard as you. You’ll never be as hard as me you pussy I’m as hard as nails 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz Chuckle Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 10 minutes ago, Lyle Lanley said: I’m a popular guy, what can I say 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madwullie Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Inanimate Carbon Rod said: I called the fact someone would mount a legal challenge over the efficacy and necessity of the restrictions and measures about a month ago and certain posters tried to mock me, the churches legal action has imo opened the door. I would not be surprised if there is a similar action to see other liberties restored. I don’t believe for a second that its somehow safer to have unregulated numbers of old biddies in a church singing away than people socially distanced at a football ground watching a match especially given the average demographics of the latter having significantly lower mortality than the church goers. There’s now a very clear need imo for the government to justify with published evidence why crowds can’t attend open air matches given the only evidence (and id be happy to admit im wrong) seems to be that its actually safe/negligible risk of transmission in outdoor environments like a football ground. Presumably a large part of it is the getting to the game, queuing outside, influx of people to the local streets etc too. I doubt it's all just based on what is happening inside the ground. Not that I'm outside churches on a Sunday morning, but I don't imagine it causes many travel / queueing issues etc 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty dingus Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 19 minutes ago, Baz Chuckle said: Enjoying my usual Sat night round at the in laws breaking covid household mixing rules Must be a banging night if you find yourself trawling a covid thread on a football forum. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Just now, dirty dingus said: Must be a banging night if you find yourself trawling a covid thread on a football forum. Mind when @Todd_is_God banged on for months about getting the pubs open and then spent his first Saturday night in a pub live-updating the Covid thread on P&B? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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