craigkillie Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 32 minutes ago, Inanimate Carbon Rod said: Sporting exemptions are made all the time, theres no way they couldnt put something in place to make it work for Saints. Even some kind of managed quarantine for the team with testing or similar. The Scottish Government have backed themselves into a concern corner appeasing all the folk scared about trains or people who go to beaches and then complain about people who go to beaches. Enough of this shite, keep some reasonable measures if need be but just open the fucking country up. I agree with you, I was just pointing out that all your stuff about testing fans outside the stadium and so on wasn't relevant to this scenario. 23 minutes ago, Michael W said: Even "elite athletes" aren't exempt now? Have to say I'm a little surprised by that. This is a UK-wide thing which only applies to red list countries. Turkey is the only red list country in Europe which is why we haven't really been affected by it much in a sporting sense. However, Portugal was previously on the former version of the red list, and Scotland women had to play their home game against Portugal in Cyprus as a result. Arsenal v Benfica was similarly affected too around the same time. However, I'm sure there must have been some exemptions made at some point for some form of sporting event. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Left Back Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 11 minutes ago, Todd_is_God said: So literally anyone in Scotland can travel to Carlisle and go to a packed nightclub (with zero Covid measures in place whatsoever) and go wherever they like in Scotland on return but regularly tested Galatasaray players can't fly in on a charter flight, get bussed to a hotel, play at McDairmid park, and then immediately fly back to Turkey? Turkey has extremely strict Covid measures in place (facemasks worn at all times outside your home, for example) - the fact that they only count symptomatic people as cases doesn't change that. There must surely come a point where someone in the Government takes a step back and thinks "This makes no sense at all. What can we do to make it make sense?" Were any of the teams that came to the UK for the Euros on the red list or was this issue avoided then due to luck of the draw? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael W Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 1 minute ago, craigkillie said: I agree with you, I was just pointing out that all your stuff about testing fans outside the stadium and so on wasn't relevant to this scenario. This is a UK-wide thing which only applies to red list countries. Turkey is the only red list country in Europe which is why we haven't really been affected by it much in a sporting sense. However, Portugal was previously on the former version of the red list, and Scotland women had to play their home game against Portugal in Cyprus as a result. Arsenal v Benfica was similarly affected too around the same time. However, I'm sure there must have been some exemptions made at some point for some form of sporting event. I probably should've realised this earlier, tbf. We had Fernandy Mendy spend time in hotel quarantine after his Guinea-Bissau call up because he'd been to red-listed Eswatini. This was back on the early part of the year when we were under strict lockdown so I'd have thought exemptions may be more forthcoming now. Clearly not. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigkillie Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 4 minutes ago, Left Back said: Were any of the teams that came to the UK for the Euros on the red list or was this issue avoided then due to luck of the draw? Turkey are the only European team on it and they didn't come here. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detournement Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 It's weird that the SG announced Turkish teams need to played at neutral venues five minutes after it became clear they would be playing St Johnstone rather than Celtic..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottsdad Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 12 minutes ago, Salt n Vinegar said: Seems remarkable to me. "Graduations" from primary school? Kids being 'devastated' by having no school 'proms'? Its amazing that folk my age survived childhood and adolescence at all after being denied such essentials. Can't be long before the ambulance-chasing heroes from Mssrs Sue, Grabbit and Runne have tv adverts set against a background of crying children surrounded by piles of unused party dresses and tuxedos.... something like "Was your school experience utterly destroyed by not graduating from nursery? Life chances ruined by not going to a party? Email us now at chancingshysters.co.uk or outragedsnowflake.co.uk and we'll make sure you get what you deserve!" Quote Mum launches petition to change COVID rules after parents banned from attending kids' nursery graduation https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/in-your-area/lanarkshire/mum-launches-petition-change-covid-24230346 My daughter left nursery in 2015 and didn't have any of this pish. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Left Back Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 1 minute ago, scottsdad said: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/in-your-area/lanarkshire/mum-launches-petition-change-covid-24230346 My daughter left nursery in 2015 and didn't have any of this pish. ^^^ shite parent found. You've ruined your daughters life. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeTillEhDeh Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 It's weird that the SG announced Turkish teams need to played at neutral venues five minutes after it became clear they would be playing St Johnstone rather than Celtic..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Left Back Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 (edited) Pingdemic getting worse. 17% rise in people isolating. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57929162 ETA I never knew being pinged by the app was advisory and not enforceable. Surprised people aren't just ignoring it, especially if it's affecting their livelihood Edited July 22, 2021 by Left Back 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeTillEhDeh Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 Seems remarkable to me. "Graduations" from primary school? Kids being 'devastated' by having no school 'proms'? Its amazing that folk my age survived childhood and adolescence at all after being denied such essentials. Can't be long before the ambulance-chasing heroes from Mssrs Sue, Grabbit and Runne have tv adverts set against a background of crying children surrounded by piles of unused party dresses and tuxedos.... something like "Was your school experience utterly destroyed by not graduating from nursery? Life chances ruined by not going to a party? Email us now at chancingshysters.co.uk or outragedsnowflake.co.uk and we'll make sure you get what you deserve!" FB maws missing out on bombarding their friends with pictures no-one can really be arsed looking at.Result. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realmadrid Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 If Celtic win next week the dutch have rules that allow them to travel despite the ban on entry from the UK if they get an invite from KNVB https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/visiting-the-netherlands-from-abroad/exemptions-to-the-entry-ban/elite-athletes-and-their-support-staff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeTillEhDeh Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 Its an absolute joke McDermid park can’t be packed for arguably the biggest game Saints have ever had. So how come Saints can't fill 2 sides of their ground when the Old Firm come to town?Or when they play their "derby rivals"?[emoji8] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realmadrid Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 15 minutes ago, Detournement said: It's weird that the SG announced Turkish teams need to played at neutral venues five minutes after it became clear they would be playing St Johnstone rather than Celtic..... TBF it was known as soon as the draw came out I know that Saints had meetings with UEFA on Tuesday and the rules have been in place for months. Just our luck to be the first Scottish club side to hit the problem. Our fans have missed so much of this glory period. Having missed 2 cup finals and now this we better get a good tie in the play offs of either competition. Id still rather have this than a glamour league game v Ayr and championship fixtures to look forward to. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky88 Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 38 minutes ago, Todd_is_God said: So literally anyone in Scotland can travel to Carlisle and go to a packed nightclub (with zero Covid measures in place whatsoever) and go wherever they like in Scotland on return but regularly tested Galatasaray players can't fly in on a charter flight, get bussed to a hotel, play at McDairmid park, and then immediately fly back to Turkey? Turkey has extremely strict Covid measures in place (facemasks worn at all times outside your home, for example) - the fact that they only count symptomatic people as cases doesn't change that. There must surely come a point where someone in the Government takes a step back and thinks "This makes no sense at all. What can we do to make it make sense?" Given that Government ministers haven't been bothered about inconsistencies previously in the pandemic (remember the one about your mother not being allowed into your house unless she is your estate agent?) I don't think they will start now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon EF Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 12 minutes ago, Left Back said: Pingdemic getting worse. 17% rise in people isolating. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57929162 ETA I never knew being pinged by the app was advisory and not enforceable. Surprised people aren't just ignoring it, especially if it's affecting their livelihood I'm surprised anyone still has the app. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd_is_God Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 (edited) 32 minutes ago, Left Back said: Were any of the teams that came to the UK for the Euros on the red list or was this issue avoided then due to luck of the draw? 27 minutes ago, craigkillie said: Turkey are the only European team on it and they didn't come here. Let's not kid ourselves on that if Turkey had made the semi finals (or even the round of 16 game due to be played in Dublin but moved to Wembley) they would not have been allowed to play at Wembley. An utter sham. Edited July 22, 2021 by Todd_is_God 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH33 Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 1 hour ago, TheScarf said: We must be due the 'Echo' variant soon? Been a few weeks since the last one. Nah the Embo variant 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101 Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 32 minutes ago, Left Back said: Pingdemic getting worse. 17% rise in people isolating. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57929162 ETA I never knew being pinged by the app was advisory and not enforceable. Surprised people aren't just ignoring it, especially if it's affecting their livelihood The problem is being instructed to do something by the NHS should never affect your livelihood. We are one fucked up country, 100% sick pay should be the bare minimum. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingscot Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 32 minutes ago, Left Back said: Pingdemic getting worse. 17% rise in people isolating. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57929162 ETA I never knew being pinged by the app was advisory and not enforceable. Surprised people aren't just ignoring it, especially if it's affecting their livelihood Aye sorry boss, can't come in, got pinged <sits in the garden in sunshine with beer> 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigkillie Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 44 minutes ago, Detournement said: It's weird that the SG announced Turkish teams need to played at neutral venues five minutes after it became clear they would be playing St Johnstone rather than Celtic..... If by "five minutes after" you mean several months ago, then I agree. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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