The Hotel End
March 28, 2024, 10:06:55 am
Welcome, Guest. Please login or register.
Did you miss your activation email?

Login with username, password and session length
News:
 
  Home Help Search Arcade Downloads Gallery Links Staff List Calendar Login Register Chat  

League One 2020-2021 Season

Pages: [1] 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ... 14   Go Down
  Print  
Author Topic: League One 2020-2021 Season  (Read 19136 times)
0 Members and 3 Guests are viewing this topic.
Deepcut Cobbler
Administrator
*****
Offline Offline

Posts: 14651



View Profile
Badges: (View All)
Search Level 6 Windows User
« on: July 04, 2020, 10:16:48 am »

Quote from a Rochdale Director:
"I attended an EFL meeting on Thursday and whilst we have been sworn to confidentiality, it appears that a new season date could be a lot sooner than we all feared, and potentially with crowds in some form coming back the same. I think in the next week we will be able to communicate something on this front."

Despite his ignorance of the confidentiality aspect of the meeting, it does sound promising... Wink
Those involved in the play-offs and still playing in the Championship will have a shorter pre-season to get themselves sorted out, which I would anticipate could be beneficial for us initially?
Report Spam   Logged

“They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.” Laurence Binyon

The Hotelend Grand National Sweepstake Champion 2009

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter

Athena
Full Member
***
Offline Offline

Posts: 130


View Profile
Badges: (View All)
Sixth year Anniversary Level 5 Apple User
« Reply #1 on: July 04, 2020, 10:45:09 am »

That does seem promising indeed.  Thinking about next season its amazing how interested I've suddenly become in the current League One play-offs and the Championship relegation battle.  Watched Fleetwood really shoot themselves in the foot last night.  Wycombe did not have to play all that well to earn a healthy lead. However we all know healthy first leg leads can be overturned!  One thing did pass my mind however is that I would never have thought that I could ever have anything in common with Gareth Ainsworth the Wycombe manager, but by goodness we both desperately need hair cuts.
Report Spam   Logged
Shoemaker
Hero Member
*****
Offline Offline

Posts: 6889


View Profile
Badges: (View All)
Combination Topic Starter Poll Voter
« Reply #2 on: July 04, 2020, 11:07:24 am »

Quote from a Rochdale Director:
"I attended an EFL meeting on Thursday and whilst we have been sworn to confidentiality, it appears that a new season date could be a lot sooner than we all feared, and potentially with crowds in some form coming back the same. I think in the next week we will be able to communicate something on this front."

Despite his ignorance of the confidentiality aspect of the meeting, it does sound promising... Wink
Those involved in the play-offs and still playing in the Championship will have a shorter pre-season to get themselves sorted out, which I would anticipate could be beneficial for us initially?
Might be worth getting some players signed / resigned if the season is starting soon....
Just saying Shocked Smiley
Report Spam   Logged
The 12th Marquis of Sixfields
Winning Is For Losers
Administrator
*****
Offline Offline

Posts: 9352


View Profile
Badges: (View All)
Search Mobile User Level 6
« Reply #3 on: July 04, 2020, 12:00:40 pm »

Wouldn't it be better to ensure it's safe first? Huh?
Report Spam   Logged

The Hotelend Grand National Sweepstake Champion 2023
CobblerForever
Hero Member
*****
Offline Offline

Posts: 2038



View Profile
Badges: (View All)
Avatar Search Combination
« Reply #4 on: July 04, 2020, 12:08:09 pm »

If we are going to be allowed in early doors why not start with the Football League Trophy. Lower manageable gates for distancing and gets players match fit for the new season proper.

If we are going to have distancing could we move home matches to MK Dons (capacity 30,500 - so far more room) ?

Something similar to what DC's source said was suggested as if it was being considered by one of the Sky commentators this week.
Report Spam   Logged
CobblerForever
Hero Member
*****
Offline Offline

Posts: 2038



View Profile
Badges: (View All)
Avatar Search Combination
« Reply #5 on: July 04, 2020, 12:11:21 pm »

Wouldn't it be better to ensure it's safe first? Huh?

For the young codgers it's already pretty safe. It's us older types and those with particular health issues already who are at risk (per the statistics). 
Report Spam   Logged
Shoemaker
Hero Member
*****
Offline Offline

Posts: 6889


View Profile
Badges: (View All)
Combination Topic Starter Poll Voter
« Reply #6 on: July 04, 2020, 12:12:32 pm »

Wouldn't it be better to ensure it's safe first? Huh?
Couldn’t agree more tel
I’m on the extremely vulnerable list and I won’t be going shopping , to the pub , to the football any time soon.....

One of the things discussed was only allowing under 30’s into matches (I jest you not) the theory being they are the most unlikely group to suffer complications...

No idea of the outcome though...

Report Spam   Logged
Larry
Hero Member
*****
Offline Offline

Posts: 831


View Profile
Badges: (View All)
Search Fourth year Anniversary Mobile User
« Reply #7 on: July 04, 2020, 12:29:55 pm »

Quote from a Rochdale Director:
"I attended an EFL meeting on Thursday and whilst we have been sworn to confidentiality, it appears that a new season date could be a lot sooner than we all feared, and potentially with crowds in some form coming back the same.


I thought the EFL represented the clubs so if they are all fearing a sooner season start they can decide not to have one.
Report Spam   Logged
Shoemaker
Hero Member
*****
Offline Offline

Posts: 6889


View Profile
Badges: (View All)
Combination Topic Starter Poll Voter
« Reply #8 on: July 04, 2020, 12:38:22 pm »

I thought the EFL represented the clubs so if they are all fearing a sooner season start they can decide not to have one.
Maybe the fact the EFL is entertaining an early start with crowds of some description is that they know many clubs will go to the wall if they don’t?
Report Spam   Logged
CobblerForever
Hero Member
*****
Offline Offline

Posts: 2038



View Profile
Badges: (View All)
Avatar Search Combination
« Reply #9 on: July 04, 2020, 12:50:51 pm »

Couldn’t agree more tel
I’m on the extremely vulnerable list and I won’t be going shopping , to the pub , to the football any time soon.....

One of the things discussed was only allowing under 30’s into matches (I jest you not) the theory being they are the most unlikely group to suffer complications...

No idea of the outcome though...



Shoey,

You're not forced to go to the match. You could watch on IFollow (which is where they are thinking for the rest of us). Opening up is about commerce and direct mental health improvements (we'd all feel better back to normality). There is no certainty of an effective vaccine but methods of managing the virus will improve with experience. We need to strike a balance.
Report Spam   Logged
Cordwainer2
Hero Member
*****
Offline Offline

Posts: 750


View Profile
Badges: (View All)
Combination Topic Starter Poll Voter
« Reply #10 on: July 04, 2020, 12:55:36 pm »

From where I sit in the West Stand, most of my neighbours are old codgers like me. I wonder how many would go even if they were allowed. Don't think I would.
Report Spam   Logged
Deepcut Cobbler
Administrator
*****
Offline Offline

Posts: 14651



View Profile
Badges: (View All)
Search Level 6 Windows User
« Reply #11 on: July 04, 2020, 13:40:08 pm »

https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/cobblers-fans-could-be-back-next-season-efl-eye-two-potential-start-dates-202021-2903936
Report Spam   Logged

“They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.” Laurence Binyon

The Hotelend Grand National Sweepstake Champion 2009
RowN
Full Member
***
Offline Offline

Posts: 132


View Profile
Badges: (View All)
Level 5 Eighth year Anniversary Combination
« Reply #12 on: July 04, 2020, 14:03:20 pm »

I wonder if away fans will be allowed to travel to games in the aim of stopping infections from being spread around the country?? If the South stand was away fan free, would that be used to spread out all the home fans??

Also, any news on ST’s?? I thought I would see if I could renew mine, and although reserved, I couldn’t buy them. I suppose club is waiting to see how the wind blows and if prices etc will have to go up etc??
Report Spam   Logged
Larry
Hero Member
*****
Offline Offline

Posts: 831


View Profile
Badges: (View All)
Search Fourth year Anniversary Mobile User
« Reply #13 on: July 04, 2020, 14:36:24 pm »

Maybe the fact the EFL is entertaining an early start with crowds of some description is that they know many clubs will go to the wall if they don’t?

I don't think you understand, the EFL is the clubs, not some entity that governs them
Report Spam   Logged
CobblerForever
Hero Member
*****
Offline Offline

Posts: 2038



View Profile
Badges: (View All)
Avatar Search Combination
« Reply #14 on: July 04, 2020, 14:37:47 pm »


Thanks DC. So why not get those normally poorly attended anyway Football League Trophy games out of the way first ?

I agree with RowN regarding away fans - probably shouldn't travel (though we do have those Air Bridges now don't we).

Cordwainer2 - providing there is the required social distancing I'd attend as I do now (not a season ticket holder at present) and continue to hide away in the East Stand.
Report Spam   Logged
Cordwainer2
Hero Member
*****
Offline Offline

Posts: 750


View Profile
Badges: (View All)
Combination Topic Starter Poll Voter
« Reply #15 on: July 04, 2020, 15:19:03 pm »

Not sure how social distancing would work. How many seats occupied? How do you get to them? Toilets? Too many imponderables for me. I can't take the risk.
Report Spam   Logged
The 12th Marquis of Sixfields
Winning Is For Losers
Administrator
*****
Offline Offline

Posts: 9352


View Profile
Badges: (View All)
Search Mobile User Level 6
« Reply #16 on: July 04, 2020, 16:12:01 pm »

Not sure how social distancing would work. How many seats occupied? How do you get to them? Toilets? Too many imponderables for me. I can't take the risk.
and how would everybody exit the stadium as well? Row by row? Can't see that happening with some of the clowns out there that think things don't apply to them
And what about walking up the steps outside as well?
Report Spam   Logged

The Hotelend Grand National Sweepstake Champion 2023
CobblerForever
Hero Member
*****
Offline Offline

Posts: 2038



View Profile
Badges: (View All)
Avatar Search Combination
« Reply #17 on: July 04, 2020, 16:59:56 pm »

and how would everybody exit the stadium as well? Row by row? Can't see that happening with some of the clowns out there that think things don't apply to them
And what about walking up the steps outside as well?

I attend virtually all the poorly attended cheap as chips Football League Trophy games with only the West and South Stands open. There shouldn't be much of an issue if they restrict crowds to say 2,000 at Sixfields (or about 8,000 at MK Dons -see my point earlier) with all stands open. Just remind fans to leave in an orderly fashion at the end. We could even open up the North Stand (say) for the young only.
Report Spam   Logged
Larry
Hero Member
*****
Offline Offline

Posts: 831


View Profile
Badges: (View All)
Search Fourth year Anniversary Mobile User
« Reply #18 on: July 04, 2020, 17:53:32 pm »

and how would everybody exit the stadium as well? Row by row? Can't see that happening with some of the clowns out there that think things don't apply to them
And what about walking up the steps outside as well?

People will use common sense, we are not all clowns. Outdoor events are far less likely to transmit the virus so it shouldn't take too much organisation to make it safe for those content to take the risk. Far less dangerous than indoor places such as shopping centres and pubs.
Report Spam   Logged
tcobb
Hero Member
*****
Offline Offline

Posts: 3222


View Profile
Badges: (View All)
Search Level 6 Windows User
« Reply #19 on: July 04, 2020, 18:49:22 pm »

Im surprised League one is going to happen next season. Didnt "Shoemaker " state that all league one/two teams were to be mothballed until a vaccine was found ? Mind you he also stated that Season Ticket holders would be able to attend the play off finals  Grin
Report Spam   Logged

This blessed plot, this earth, this realm, this England.
Pages: [1] 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ... 14   Go Up
  Print  
 
Jump to:  

Powered by EzPortal
Parental guidance is urged as this messageboard may not be suitable for all persons especially those under the age of 16 as the forums may contain words, phrases and expressions not considered appropriate for a younger audience so please express caution. If any posts in the forums offend you, please let us know and we will look at them and if we agree with your complaint, we will remove them. You are personally responsible and potentially liable for the contents of your posting and may be sued should your posting contain content of a defamatory or other illegal nature. Every message posted leaves a traceable IP number. We check the forums at various times of the day and remove offending posts. Other supporters are welcome but abusive or silly posts will be removed and the offenders potentially barred from future access to the site. We advise that you never reveal any personal information about yourself or anyone else (for example: telephone number, home address or email address), and please do not include postal addresses of any kind. This messageboard is not endorsed or in any way affiliated with Northampton Town FC. All postings on this board become copyright of The Hotel End & may not be reproduced without the permission of the board administrator. By signing up to this message board you agree to this. The Hotel End cannot be held liable for the actions or postings of its members. The Hotel End reserve the right to edit, delete, move or close any thread for any reason. The Hotel End may disclose user information to government authorities at their discretion or when required by law. The Hotel End may also disclose user information when The Hotel End has reason to believe that someone is causing injury to or interference with its rights or property, other The Hotel End users, or anyone else that could be harmed by such activities. By registering for The Hotel End, you agree to indemnify The Hotel End its representatives, and agents, and hold them harmless from any and all claims (including claims for legal fees) which may arise from your participation on the The Hotel End. You also agree that The Hotel End is not responsible for the materials posted by users of The Hotel End. In addition, you grant The Hotel End and its affiliates, worldwide, royalty-free perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive right and license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform and display any message or content posted on The Hotel End and/or e-mail sent by you to The Hotel End (in whole or in part). The Hotel End reserves the right to make the rules up as it goes along. Thank you - The Hotel End I love Quidco
Bookmark this site!
Powered by SMF | SMF © 2016, Simple Machines
Privacy Policy