Match Thread ⚽️ Coventry City vs West Bromwich Albion Match Thread - Saturday 10th Sep (29 Viewers)

Governmac · Sep 9, 2022

Nick said:
Prince William should be demanding they are played, he's involved with the FA after all isn't he?

Yes he is the president of the FA.

jordan210 · Sep 9, 2022

Might as well Null and void the season.....

Deleted member 5849 · Sep 9, 2022

torchomatic said:
"There is no expectation on the public or organisations to observe specific behaviours during the mourning period."

Hmm

Nick · Sep 9, 2022

Fucking pathetic, it really is.

The EFL really showing their priorities, hope it's worth it for them while it will cause issues for hundreds of thousands across the country.

Governmac · Sep 9, 2022

ffs now I have to help the missus with sanding and painting the living room.

SeaSeeEffCee · Sep 9, 2022

Ridiculous decision.

SkyBlueSoul · Sep 9, 2022

Skyblueweeman · Sep 9, 2022

Think it's a governing body decision - ie, the EPL and EFL as it looks like they were given the option of staging fixtures:

The PA news agency understands that sports were advised by the Government in a meeting on Friday morning that events can take place this weekend provided they are staged in a commemorative and respectful manner.

Julian Knight, the chair of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport select committee, told PA: "This seems to be a sensible approach - that it's going to be up to individual sports how they mark the passing of our remarkable Queen.

"Whether that is silences, the wearing of black armbands or the singing of the National Anthem, or whether there will be those who wish at this time that perhaps they won't be having an event at all - it's completely up to the individual sports.

"But the Government guidance seems to be relatively flexible and understanding."

Further guidance released by the Government on National Mourning stated as follows: "There is no obligation to cancel or postpone events and sporting fixtures, or close entertainment venues during the National Mourning period.

"As a mark of respect, organisations might wish to consider cancelling or postponing events or closing venues on the day of the State Funeral. They are under no obligation to do so and this is entirely at the discretion of individual organisations.

"If sporting fixtures or events are planned for the day of the State Funeral, organisations may want to adjust the event timings so they do not clash with the timings of the funeral service and associated processions."

Robinshio · Sep 9, 2022

so 22 home games to fit in across october - April (less 1 month for the world cup) = 22 games in 26 weeks at home

clint van damme · Sep 9, 2022

Luton to go ahead then.

SlowerThanPlatt · Sep 9, 2022

Looking for a positive, delays the inevitable defeat and gives us Luton/Birmingham to pick up points before the international break.

Nick · Sep 9, 2022

So the EFL makes the decision and fucks it's clubs and fans up. For what reason???

lord_garrincha · Sep 9, 2022

No train strike to New St next Sat!

AOM · Sep 9, 2022

We really could be doing with playing for the sake of some match sharpness, but at least all other teams will be losing out this weekend too

Robinshio · Sep 9, 2022

and after next saturday there is a 2 week international break - are we ever going to get the season going

no_loyalty · Sep 9, 2022

Fuck the EFL.

NortonSkyBlue · Sep 9, 2022

I agree that we should mourn the passing of the Queen but feel the game should have been played.
On a Coventry City note I am finding it hard to see a way we are going to get out of this nightmare start to the season. Everything has conspired against us getting any momentum and we are going to be at a disadvantage the whole season.

Deleted member 9744 · Sep 9, 2022

Ridiculous decision.

How many people are actually going to be settling down to watch this nonsense on the TV all weekend?

Deleted member 9744 · Sep 9, 2022

So now no home game until October

Nick · Sep 9, 2022

riyadhskyblue said:
I agree that we should mourn the passing of the Queen but feel the game should have been played.

It's OK, the joey's still are still going to work as normal. Life must go on until it means an Exec can try and impress people with their "respects" by using their power.

no_loyalty · Sep 9, 2022

riyadhskyblue said:
I agree that we should mourn the passing of the Queen but feel the game should have been played.
On a Coventry City note I am finding it hard to see a way we are going to get out of this nightmare start to the season. Everything has conspired against us getting any momentum and we are going to be at a disadvantage the whole season.

I totally agree, we will do well to get off the bottom of the league before the break for the World Cup.

Paul Anthony · Sep 9, 2022

I think we should be getting on with it, honestly. I know they want to show respect and all that, but I don't see any reason they couldn't have gone ahead and had the usual mark of respect before kick off.

From a purely City point of view, this isn't helpful. We've already got a backlog, and now we've got to squeeze another one in somewhere.

fernandopartridge · Sep 9, 2022

Just performative nonsense from the suits at the EFL

matesx · Sep 9, 2022

Nick · Sep 9, 2022

Who's going to be refunded any monies lost?

napolimp · Sep 9, 2022

Don't get it. Could get behind the Royal family if there was an element of danger involved, like a Cromwell type figure could appear at any moment and murder you. Otherwise, what's the point? They really haven't done enough in my eyes to warrant the position. Where's the raising of armies and loyal followers to your cause? The destruction of other elite families? I want to see them really want the throne, with blood, sweat, and tears.

And for some reason we can't play football for a week?

David O'Day · Sep 9, 2022

weird and out of touch decision given the official guidance

Flying Fokker · Sep 9, 2022

Oh well. At least is wasn’t snowed off

Skyblue_CP · Sep 9, 2022

I’ve actually got a mate coming over from Germany to see the city and catch up with a few pals and picked this weekend especially. I wonder if they will refund his ticket and flights because he won’t be here for the replay. Somehow I doubt it.

SkyblueDad · Sep 9, 2022

clint van damme said:
Luton to go ahead then.

I wouldn’t bank on it government has announced ten days of national mourning and our new King has announced seventeen days of Royal mourning nor sure what that means

SlowerThanPlatt · Sep 9, 2022

Probably means no free agent coming in now either! Oh the joys

Flying Fokker · Sep 9, 2022

Deleted member 9744 said:
Ridiculous decision.

How many people are actually going to be settling down to watch this nonsense on the TV all weekend?

Yes, but all of us need to mourn like the media pretend to. they’ll be calling for us to become a republic in 6 months time.

Perryccfc · Sep 9, 2022

Pathetic and weak decision. Apparently AGAINST government recommendation.

Skyblueweeman · Sep 9, 2022

slowpoke said:
I wouldn’t bank on it government has announced ten days of national mourning and our new King has announced ten days of Royal mourning nor sure what that means

National mourning is from now until the evening off the funeral - I guess 23:59 on probably Monday 19th Sept. The royal houses and their staff have a further 7 days of mourning after that.

edgy · Sep 9, 2022

The turf will be world class before we play there again.

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