timeforchange Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 It’s getting close that a decision needs to be made to stick or twist. Nobody knows what way it’s going to go my club have already committed to a pitch maintenance programme and also bought new kit etc and with work being done it’s close on 8 grand. We can’t keep forking out with no light at the end of the tunnel. Some clubs will be better off and have budgets that can cover this but also chapping sponsors doors and you can’t get them to commit to the unknown some have been ok others are let’s wait and see . As hard as it is for everybody I think everybody needs to get round the table and decide one way or another. Some of the more financially backed might not be happy but we are now 6 month down the line from the new era and through no fault of the new league set up office bearers we are still playing a waiting game. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darvel legend Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 If players can’t get in changing rooms and fans can’t watch games there is only one decision , games a bogey for a season unfortunately 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceejayar Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 I get managers and players wanting to play but the most important people are the fans..... no fans no football. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rncaa Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Rudderless ship nobody willing to make a proper decisive decision when anyone with half a brain can see the way this is going. Protect clubs, bin this season let clubs who want to continue training and playing friendlies with players who are willing to play for nothing to tick over and thats it. Isn't rocket science. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho Panza Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 16 minutes ago, Ceejayar said: I get managers and players wanting to play but the most important people are the fans..... no fans no football. The games a bogey. See you all next season. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derry Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 28 minutes ago, rncaa said: Rudderless ship nobody willing to make a proper decisive decision when anyone with half a brain can see the way this is going. Protect clubs, bin this season let clubs who want to continue training and playing friendlies with players who are willing to play for nothing to tick over and thats it. Isn't rocket science. Yeah sure the players will do that if no season contracts null and void better players will go elsewhere and play if they can step up which plenty could and then teams without money behind them will be no more 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniorfootball123 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 18 minutes ago, Sancho Panza said: The games a bogey. See you all next season. Seems to be a general theme of desperation to “call the season”. The world has changed, and for anything to run safety and effectively it has to change too. It requires someone with a bit of nouse to move this forward. I for one are desperate to get the game back, yes there is going to be changes. Yes it’s not going to be “the way it was” and yes some things are going to be more difficult but surely in the hierarchy of the league someone can get it going again! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmontheloknow Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 The bottom line is key: no money at the gate = no income to pay players. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 The bottom line is key: no money at the gate = no income to pay players.You also have the problem of convincing sponsors to part with their cash when there is nobody there to see their adverts in programmes or banners on the fence.Also worth pointing out it's not just the gate money that would be missed, no raffles or programme sales would be a big dent in finances too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho Panza Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 (edited) 40 minutes ago, cmontheloknow said: The bottom line is key: no money at the gate = no income to pay players. The clubs have to tell the league this is not an option. At least clear up one point. Edited September 15, 2020 by Sancho Panza 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeLurker Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 That will be what the surveymonkey is all about. Beyond that best to always bear in mind that the darkest hour is just before dawn. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutankhamen Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 No Fans = No Money 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutankhamen Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 7 minutes ago, Ball-foot-score said: We got got sent the same thing. Interim management team are up against it but not helped by asking what did they run prior to the leagues? It will be for the clubs to provide leadership. Issue is if we get a vaccine by Christmas but have written the season off, then what happens until July? postponement would be the best imo Vaccine by Christmas? Not this year there ain't. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tell_me_more Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 (edited) Delaying the inevitable. Semi-pro football teams require income to meet their costs, particularly wages. Zero or reduced : crowds, sponshirship, pie hut revenue, social club income, hospitality, half time draws etc. will put enormous pressure on that. Starting soon will do more harm than good and thats before factoring in the increase in covid and restrictions to players it brings. If we are lucky we might get to start about April and cram some sort of season in. Edited September 15, 2020 by tell_me_more 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho Panza Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 5 minutes ago, tell_me_more said: Delaying the inevitable. Semi-pro football teams require income to meet their costs, particularly wages. Zero or reduced : crowds, sponshirship, pie hut revenue, social club income, hospitality, half time draws etc. will put enormous pressure on that. Starting soon will do more harm than good and thats before factoring in the increase in covid and restrictions to players it brings. If we are lucky we might get to start about April and cram some sort of season in. Nailed it, incredible some want to stumble on blindly. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derry Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 (edited) What if some clubs want to play and can afford to run with no fans highly highly doubtful but hypothetically could they run a mini type league and will clubs be punished in anyway if league is aloud to start when proposed but clubs can’t due to no fans and no income Edited September 15, 2020 by Derry 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coach Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Tutankhamen said: Vaccine by Christmas? Not this year there ain't. Reports this morning suggest won't happen until 2024. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniorfootball123 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 29 minutes ago, Derry said: What if some clubs want to play and can afford to run with no fans highly highly doubtful but hypothetically could they run a mini type league and will clubs be punished in anyway if league is aloud to start when proposed but clubs can’t due to no fans and no income Good point. I would imagine there is still a high % of players who would play for free to get the game going! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derry Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 3 minutes ago, Juniorfootball123 said: Good point. I would imagine there is still a high % of players who would play for free to get the game going! Not the decent players at the better clubs mate they will be gone straight away 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Feet Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 You would have to say amateur and kids football looks like it has a far greater chance of starting back at this point than the semi pros as it doesn't rely on matchday income from punters. This could be the perfect time to just bin our current set up and look to move to summer football. A season that runs from March to September/November. Let the guys play in decent weather (for Scottish Standards) and when the pro season is finished surely you would attract more fans down if they aren't going to SPFL games? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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