May 10, 20205 yr I'm opposed to neutral sites (for sports return in general) because I prefer to have teams hire at least some of their own employees to stage the games. But for EPL purposes there could be some horrible spreading incidents with crowds outside the stadium. Maybe that would happen anyway, as people gather to watch on the telly. I can't imagine what some Liverpool residents are going through, weighing how to celebrate as a community but without starting a new outbreak in the process.
May 11, 20205 yr UK government says EPL can return on June 1st. Yeah, it's not happening but that's the speculative date. Coronavirus: Premier League restart boost as U.K. government sets June 1 date 8:12 AM CT Premier League football could resume in June after the UK government revealed its roadmap out of lockdown. John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images The Premier League has been given the go-ahead to resume behind closed doors from June 1 by the United Kingdom government, it was announced on Monday. U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson set out a road map to ease lockdown restrictions during the coronavirus crisis on Sunday evening and a full report has since been released. The 50-page document includes "permitting cultural and sporting events to take place behind closed-doors for broadcast, while avoiding the risk of large-scale social contact," but this cannot happen before June 1. Entitled "Our Plan to Rebuild: The UK Government's Covid-19 Recovery Strategy," the document says lockdown measures will only be eased once certain measures have been met. In any case, no spectators will be allowed at matches should the Premier League return, with the league's 20 clubs set for a vote on whether to resume the season in the next few days. England's top division has been suspended since March 13 and there is, as yet, no consensus surrounding how, or if, the 2019-20 season will start. There are still 92 Premier League fixtures to be played, with clubs now back in training at training grounds, albeit while observing the government's social distancing guidelines. Fans in football stadiums "may only be fully possible significantly later depending on the reduction in numbers of infections," the report states. "Some venues which are, by design, crowded and where it may prove difficult to enact distancing may still not be able to reopen safely at this point, or may be able to open safely only in part." Clubs are split about the prospect of the Premier League returning, with a majority of 14 votes from the division's 20 teams required to pass any decision. The Premier League were not immediately available for comment following the publication of the government's report. England's top division and other leagues around Europe have until May 25 to outline to UEFA their detailed plans to start football matches again. The Bundesliga will become Europe's first major football league to resume during the coronavirus pandemic when it starts again this weekend.
May 11, 20205 yr 15 hours ago, Bartles said: I can't imagine what some Liverpool residents are going through, weighing how to celebrate as a community but without starting a new outbreak in the process. Imagine getting laid after 30 years of drought.
May 16, 20205 yr These Bundesliga matches are weird as hell without the crowds. Though they do show that this could work if the EPL is willing to wait it out.
May 18, 20205 yr On 5/16/2020 at 8:52 AM, mdmost said: These Bundesliga matches are weird as hell without the crowds. Though they do show that this could work if the EPL is willing to wait it out. Yeah, they should pipe in crowd noise like a shitty laugh track. (serious, not serious) I'm selfish. I want the EPL finish just to shut up the asterisk talk & I'm willing to watch dead silence if I have to.
May 18, 20205 yr Premier League statement on return to training The Premier League released the following statement on Monday afternoon. Premier League Shareholders today voted unanimously to return to small group training from tomorrow afternoon – the first step towards restarting the Premier League, when safe to do so. Step One of the Return to Training Protocol enables squads to train while maintaining social distancing. Contact training is not yet permitted. This first stage has been agreed in consultation with players, managers, Premier League club doctors, independent experts and the Government. Strict medical protocols of the highest standard will ensure everyone returns to training in the safest environment possible. The health and wellbeing of all participants is the Premier League’s priority, and the safe return to training is a step-by-step process. Full consultation will now continue with players, managers, clubs, the PFA and LMA as protocols for full-contact training are developed. Edited May 18, 20205 yr by mdmost
May 18, 20205 yr The only thing I can hope for now is that everyone else in the PL forgot how to play football and Villa escapes (barely) from the relegation zone in this modified season.
May 18, 20205 yr 3 hours ago, RamjetFDO said: The only thing I can hope for now is that everyone else in the PL forgot how to play football and Villa escapes (barely) from the relegation zone in this modified season. Did they all lose their right foot as well? That might give us a shot!
May 19, 20205 yr The EPL has a statement out https://www.premierleague.com/news/1670563 Quote The Premier League can today confirm that, on Sunday 17 May and Monday 18 May, 748 players and club staff were tested for COVID-19. Of these, six have tested positive from three clubs. Players or club staff who have tested positive will now self-isolate for a period of seven days.
May 19, 20205 yr I'd imagine it will just be like in the Bundesliga where a Union Berlin player was positive. Match still occurred. Player sat out and they made a casual reference on the broadcast when they went through the lineups.
May 20, 20205 yr Here’s a pretty sweet video to get you pumped up for the resumption of the season. Although moments like this will be significantly different for the time being. Edited May 20, 20205 yr by IPoopOnWhoop
May 20, 20205 yr 1 hour ago, IPoopOnWhoop said: Here’s a pretty sweet video to get you pumped up for the resumption of the season. Although moments like this will be significantly different for the time being. #4 is trash, but otherwise a good rundown.
May 20, 20205 yr 8 hours ago, LonghornJudas said: #4 is trash, but otherwise a good rundown. I had to DVR that game and watch it after work around 6 or 7 that evening. I just remember sitting in my living room and letting out a very loud “Holy Fuck” as soon as the ball hit the net.
May 20, 20205 yr 8 hours ago, LonghornJudas said: #4 is trash, but otherwise a good rundown. #2 should be #1.
May 20, 20205 yr 4 hours ago, IPoopOnWhoop said: I had to DVR that game and watch it after work around 6 or 7 that evening. I just remember sitting in my living room and letting out a very loud “Holy Fuck” as soon as the ball hit the net. Yeah, I watched live and have been fine with a typical goal from Aguero or Sterling, but a 30 yard bending strike from Kompany is just unreal. Liverpool beats Everton though and that goal isn’t on the list...which is why it deserves a spot.
May 20, 20205 yr 5 hours ago, IPoopOnWhoop said: I had to DVR that game and watch it after work around 6 or 7 that evening. I just remember sitting in my living room and letting out a very loud “Holy Fuck” as soon as the ball hit the net. I said "Fucking, fuck fuck fuck fuck FUUUUUCK"
May 23, 20205 yr Latest round of EPL tests, almost 1000 players and staff. 2 more positive tests. https://www.premierleague.com/news/1670563
May 26, 20205 yr On 5/23/2020 at 5:11 PM, Captain Ron said: Latest round of EPL tests, almost 1000 players and staff. 2 more positive tests. https://www.premierleague.com/news/1670563 That's either great news or the death of the EPL depending on who you follow on twitter.
May 28, 20205 yr Its sounding like Jun 17 is the day: https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-set-for-june-17-restart-and-august-1-end-man-city-vs-arsenal-to-resume-2019-20-campaign-301632 Looking for some official word.
May 28, 20205 yr More corroborationhttps://www.espn.com/soccer/english-premier-league/story/4102936/premier-league-to-return-on-june-17-amid-coronavirus
May 29, 20205 yr I was wondering what the plans for player safety is. I have to admit, I find this woefully inadequate: Quote Players and staff will be tested twice per week going forward, and any positive test will see that individual quarantined for seven days. Seriously? What if a player turns up a false negative? Worse, what if they contract COVID-19 right after a test and are spreading during the time before their next test? The KBO tests their players DAILY (I thought i read somewhere it was TWICE daily). And any positive tests would halt the season for everyone. Frankly, I say just give Liverpool the title and let's move on, because I think the EPLs plan is a really bad idea.
May 29, 20205 yr 10 hours ago, Captain Ron said: I was wondering what the plans for player safety is. I have to admit, I find this woefully inadequate: Seriously? What if a player turns up a false negative? Worse, what if they contract COVID-19 right after a test and are spreading during the time before their next test? The KBO tests their players DAILY (I thought i read somewhere it was TWICE daily). And any positive tests would halt the season for everyone. Frankly, I say just give Liverpool the title and let's move on, because I think the EPLs plan is a really bad idea. NFL and College Football in the fall is going to say hold my beer
May 31, 20205 yr Saw yesterday that round 4 of testing of EPL players and staff yielded no positive cases of Covid.
June 1, 20205 yr 13 hours ago, mdmost said: Saw yesterday that round 4 of testing of EPL players and staff yielded no positive cases of Covid. that is great news!
June 2, 20205 yr So when is the fixtures list going to be announced? The only thing I'm seeing is the two games on the 17th and then a full slate of matches on the 20th, but nothing after that. I heard on a podcast that there are going to be games literally every day starting on the 20th but I can't find any verification of that.
June 3, 20205 yr On 5/31/2020 at 11:10 AM, mdmost said: Saw yesterday that round 4 of testing of EPL players and staff yielded no positive cases of Covid. Round 5 of testing - Spurs had a positive test, no word if it was player or staff.
June 3, 20205 yr 6 minutes ago, Captain Ron said: Round 5 of testing - Spurs had a positive test, no word if it was player or staff. Spursey.
June 5, 20205 yr Wednesday 17 June 18:00 Aston Villa v Sheffield Utd 20:15 Man City v Arsenal Friday 19 June 18:00 Norwich v Southampton 20:15 Spurs v Man Utd Saturday 20 June12:30 Watford v Leicester 15:00 Brighton v Arsenal 17:30 West Ham v Wolves 19:45 Bournemouth v Crystal Palace Sunday 21 June14:00 Newcastle v Sheffield Utd 16:15 Aston Villa v Chelsea 19:00 Everton v Liverpool Monday 22 June20:00 Man City v Burnley Tuesday 23 June18:00 Leicester v Brighton 20:15 Spurs v West Ham Wednesday 24 June18:00 Man Utd v Sheffield Utd 18:00 Newcastle v Aston Villa 18:00 Norwich v Everton 18:00 Wolves v Bournemouth 20:15 Liverpool v Crystal Palace Thursday 25 June 18:00 Burnley v Watford 18:00 Southampton v Arsenal 20:15 Chelsea v Man City Saturday 27 June12:30 Aston Villa v Wolves Sunday 28 June16:30 Watford v Southampton Monday 29 June20:00 Crystal Palace v Burnley Tuesday 30 June20:15 Brighton v Man Utd Wednesday 1 July 18:00 Arsenal v Norwich 18:00 Bournemouth v Newcastle 18:00 Everton v Leicester 20:15 West Ham v Chelsea Thursday 2 July 18:00 Sheffield Utd v Spurs
June 5, 20205 yr 1 minute ago, MillerEP said: Wednesday 17 June 18:00 Aston Villa v Sheffield Utd 20:15 Man City v Arsenal @Derka Do it for LIverpool, brother.
June 5, 20205 yr For those of us in dark mode. Wednesday 17 June 18:00 Aston Villa v Sheffield Utd 20:15 Man City v Arsenal Friday 19 June 18:00 Norwich v Southampton 20:15 Spurs v Man Utd Saturday 20 June 12:30 Watford v Leicester 15:00 Brighton v Arsenal 17:30 West Ham v Wolves 19:45 Bournemouth v Crystal Palace Sunday 21 June 14:00 Newcastle v Sheffield Utd 16:15 Aston Villa v Chelsea 19:00 Everton v Liverpool Monday 22 June 20:00 Man City v Burnley Tuesday 23 June 18:00 Leicester v Brighton 20:15 Spurs v West Ham Wednesday 24 June 18:00 Man Utd v Sheffield Utd 18:00 Newcastle v Aston Villa 18:00 Norwich v Everton 18:00 Wolves v Bournemouth 20:15 Liverpool v Crystal Palace Thursday 25 June 18:00 Burnley v Watford 18:00 Southampton v Arsenal 20:15 Chelsea v Man City Saturday 27 June 12:30 Aston Villa v Wolves Sunday 28 June 16:30 Watford v Southampton Monday 29 June 20:00 Crystal Palace v Burnley Tuesday 30 June 20:15 Brighton v Man Utd Wednesday 1 July 18:00 Arsenal v Norwich 18:00 Bournemouth v Newcastle 18:00 Everton v Leicester 20:15 West Ham v Chelsea Thursday 2 July 18:00 Sheffield Utd v Spurs
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