Playoffs

[Shoemaker]

When the play offs start and we are defending an opposition free kick in a goal threatening area I hope the players in our defensive wall will not be expected to stand 2 metres apart.

Why change habits of a lifetime

[Hallsy02]

Anyone know when the playoffs are likely to start?

[Irchy cob]

Anyone know when the playoffs are likely to start?

Hasn’t been decided yet - the vote to actually ratify the playoffs hasn’t even been made yet but it looks likely it will take place on 8th June I think. All I know is that it all has to be done and dusted by 30th June so there’s going to be very little time to work with.

[Hallsy02]

Hasn’t been decided yet - the vote to actually ratify the playoffs hasn’t even been made yet but it looks likely it will take place on 8th June I think. All I know is that it all has to be done and dusted by 30th June so there’s going to be very little time to work with.

Do you mean the decision has to be made by June 8th or first playoff game has to be then?

[Irchy cob]

Do you mean the decision has to be made by June 8th or first playoff game has to be then?

No, the clubs vote on how to resolve the season on the 8th - it’s being delayed because there’s quite a few of the league one clubs who aren’t in agreement, apparently it is unanimous in league 2. I’ve no idea when our 2 games with Cheltenham and the playoff final (if we get there) will be played but given the players aren’t even back in light training yet and it all has to be done by June 30th there is going to be some shoehorning going on.

[guest2934]

It appears the finals are still to be held at Wembley, I'm not altogther sure for who's benefit?

If this is to be the case, surely it would be possible to have our average gate attend and still keep suitably apart? It has 2,618 toilets, more than any other venue in the world so you could all piss safely too.

[guest3264]

It appears the finals are still to be held at Wembley, I'm not altogther sure for who's benefit?

If this is to be the case, surely it would be possible to have our average gate attend and still keep suitably apart? It has 2,618 toilets, more than any other venue in the world so you could all piss safely too.

I think it is the lowest of priorities to get fans back in the stadiums. Yes the finance is needed BUT until their is a vaccine (2021?) the authorities will not grant the return.

If EVERY match is televised then that is the best we can hope for.

[Shoemaker]

It appears the finals are still to be held at Wembley, I'm not altogther sure for who's benefit?

If this is to be the case, surely it would be possible to have our average gate attend and still keep suitably apart? It has 2,618 toilets, more than any other venue in the world so you could all piss safely too.

I’ve heard that season ticket holders will be able to attend the league one and two play off Wembley finals.

Just season ticket holders only with distancing in place

A good idea imo opinion and a reward for those who have missed regular season matches that they have in theory paid for.....

[Deepcut Cobbler]

I’ve heard that season ticket holders will be able to attend the league one and two play off Wembley finals.

Just season ticket holders only with distancing in place

A good idea imo opinion and a reward for those who have missed regular season matches that they have in theory paid for.....

 

[Larry]

I’ve heard that season ticket holders will be able to attend the league one and two play off Wembley finals.

Just season ticket holders only with distancing in place

A good idea imo opinion and a reward for those who have missed regular season matches that they have in theory paid for.....

That's actually a great idea. I would love to roam Wembley without having to deal with those that have drunk more than they can cope with during the day. They are the the curse of all play off finals.

[BackOfTheNet]

I can't see supporters being allowed anywhere near it, but if they were then I don't think I'd go anyway, not unless they allow you to drive there and park right outside the gate or if the Covid-19 situation changes dramatically between now and then.

[guest3086]

That's actually a great idea. I would love to roam Wembley without having to deal with those that have drunk more than they can cope with during the day. They are the the curse of all play off finals.

I love to drink more than I cAn cope with.

[Irchy cob]

I’ve just read that our physio has tested positive for Covid - get well soon Ignacio. The rest of the squad are negative.

[GrangeParkCobbler]

Bearing in mind the final will only be a month away, there is absolutely zero chance of spectators being there.....they're only just getting "behind closed doors" off the ground, The amount of planning, staffing etc would be prohibitive at this stage.

[tcobb]

Got to love Shoemaker's post, 3 weeks ago hes posting that football will be mothballed, with no play possible in the  future. Now season ticket holders can turn up to the matches he said wouldnt take place 

[CobblerForever]

Got to love Shoemaker's post, 3 weeks ago hes posting that football will be mothballed, with no play possible in the  future. Now season ticket holders can turn up to the matches he said wouldnt take place 

He keeps hearing things.

[Winslow Lee]

I’ve heard that season ticket holders will be able to attend the league one and two play off Wembley finals.

Just season ticket holders only with distancing in place

A good idea imo opinion and a reward for those who have missed regular season matches that they have in theory paid for.....

If there’s any truth in that seems like one of the dumbest ideas ever.

[guest2934]

Somebody smarter than me will have to explain why they insist on playing at Wembley then, as the costs must surely be higher. Contracts as usual I expect. I hope somebody else is paying!

There will be many smaller neutral grounds available that will already have systems in place etc.

If they do play at Wembley they may as well let season ticket holders in to work as ball boys (sorry, ball persons), how many do they need? If you go 1-0 up with a few minutes left, why not hoof it into the upper tier at every opportunity? We have players very capable of that and it will totally screw up the flow. They'll have extra balls of course but if every time it goes into play, boom, then boom again! Ballboys running everywhere.

Play royal box bingo.

I hope KC's not reading this and we go 1-0 up after 5 mins.

[CobblerForever]

Somebody smarter than me will have to explain why they insist on playing at Wembley then, as the costs must surely be higher. Contracts as usual I expect. I hope somebody else is paying!

There will be many smaller neutral grounds available that will already have systems in place etc.

I imagine it boils down to Sky Sports wanting them to continue to be held there because they feel it's a better sell. I'd be very surprised if it wasn't 100% the preferred venue for all the active participants.

I know it's naïve of me to make the comparison but as a kid and youth we always loved playing on a league side's ground. Even if it was only one of the feeder leagues.

[tcobb]

I think they've overcome the problem of kicking the ball into empty stands to waste time, they just use multiple footballs hence saving time retrieving the others  Just a thought