1. Having trouble logging in by clicking the link at the top right of the page? Click here to be taken to the log in page.
    Dismiss Notice

Celtic & Coronavirus and competitions!

Discussion in 'Celtic Chat' started by LectersLuncheon, Mar 2, 2020.

Discuss Celtic & Coronavirus and competitions! in the Celtic Chat area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. Henrik 07 Gold Member Gold Member

    Joined:
    Oct 6, 2012
    Messages:
    160,758
    Likes Received:
    88,536
  2. wulliebad

    Joined:
    Dec 30, 2006
    Messages:
    19,412
    Likes Received:
    2,316
    Location:
    Land of the 45.
    Its the way the world is heading....football or tennis....get jabbed or get *.
     
  3. elbhoydo

    Joined:
    Jul 31, 2012
    Messages:
    2,428
    Likes Received:
    2,338
    Location:
    Engerland
    Fav Celtic Player:
    Paul McStay
    Hopefully i dont get checked then!.
     
  4. davidhannah

    Joined:
    Aug 13, 2014
    Messages:
    1,813
    Likes Received:
    1,173
    It's the Nicola Sturgeon Pantomime.

    Let's hope it's the last we hear of Lady Covid for the forceeable.

    Hail hail.
     
  5. LTPS

    Joined:
    Jan 21, 2021
    Messages:
    892
    Likes Received:
    801
    Fav Celtic Player:
    Bobby Lennox
    Fav Celtic Song:
    Let the people sign
    If all of us not triple jagged arrange to meet at half seven we can storm through the covid checks
     
    elbhoydo and honda like this.
  6. The Prof Administrator Administrator

    Joined:
    Feb 28, 2010
    Messages:
    64,023
    Likes Received:
    42,900
    Location:
    Say Hello To My Little Friend ....
    Fav Celtic Player:
    Jinky
    Screechy Leitchy is a blowhard media *, well done Nicola hen. :ange:
     
    PaulM1888 likes this.
  7. Henrik 07 Gold Member Gold Member

    Joined:
    Oct 6, 2012
    Messages:
    160,758
    Likes Received:
    88,536


    FIRST MINISTER'S UPDATE ON SCOTTISH FOOTBALL ATTENDANCES

    Scottish football’s Joint Response Group is pleased that football fans across the country will be able to return to stadia without restriction from Monday 17 January following confirmation from the First Minister today.

    While the attendance restrictions for football matches will be removed from next week, the entry requirements have been strengthened to ensure:

    1. That all supporters must either a) be fully vaccinated, which will include a booster vaccine for those who had a second dose more than four months ago; or b) provide proof of a negative Lateral Flow Test.
    2. That clubs must increase spot-checking from 20% of attendees prior to admittance, to at least 1000 supporters or 50% of the attendance, whichever number is greater.
    Further to the above, clubs are advised to recommend that all fans take a Lateral Flow Test before travelling to the match, regardless of their vaccination status.

    The national game has again played its part in helping the Scottish Government’s effort to overcome COVID-19, by facilitating pop-up vaccination centres at several stadia to accelerate the booster programme and by complying with the restrictions outlined prior to the festive period.

    Scottish football will continue to support that collective effort and, indeed, we urge fans to comply with public health guidance and make the live match experience as safe and enjoyable as possible.

    Our clubs are well-versed in ensuring the safe access and egress of fans within the stadium footprint and we will continue to update the established protocols to reflect the Scottish Government guidance.

    Rod Petrie, Scottish FA President: “Today’s announcement is welcome news for football fans across Scotland. The First Minister described the new guidance as the country ‘turning a corner’ in the fight to overcome COVID-19 and in particular the Omicron wave that necessitated the latest restrictions.

    “In that regard, I would like to thank clubs for playing their part during the most recent restrictions and I am certain as a sport we will continue to demonstrate best practice in ensuring the safety of players, staff, spectators, match officials and everyone involved in the matchday experience.”

    Neil Doncaster, SPFL Chief Executive: “Today’s announcement is a sensible decision that will be welcomed by clubs and hundreds of thousands of fans across the country.

    “Football is not the same without supporters, and I know how much it will mean to them to be back in stadiums watching matches again.

    “This news will also be a real financial boost for our 42 member clubs, who have faced an incredibly challenging set of circumstances since the pandemic began.

    “Clubs will continue to play their part to keep fans and players safe and I would like to thank them for their efforts in following the most recent restrictions at such short notice.

    “Everyone in Scottish football can now look forward to some cracking matches and a really competitive second half to the season.”
     
  8. Bonobhoy

    Joined:
    May 14, 2009
    Messages:
    20,375
    Likes Received:
    10,113
    Until you need another jab,than another and then another
     
    Skelleto likes this.
  9. wulliebad

    Joined:
    Dec 30, 2006
    Messages:
    19,412
    Likes Received:
    2,316
    Location:
    Land of the 45.
    Like the flu. Better a jab every now and then than ending up in ICU.
     
  10. Bonobhoy

    Joined:
    May 14, 2009
    Messages:
    20,375
    Likes Received:
    10,113
    And do you need a passport telling everyone you have had a flu jab? Will you be denied entry into a stadium for not having a flu jab?
     
    RiquelmeCSC likes this.
  11. Mickmac Gold Member Gold Member

    Joined:
    Aug 4, 2019
    Messages:
    1,131
    Likes Received:
    1,076
    Fav Celtic Player:
    James Forrest
    Fav Celtic Song:
    YNWA
    Passports are needed for now as coronavirus puts more people in hospital than flu. When it's regarded as being endemic (like the flu) rather than a pandemic I think the passports will go. And the more people who have vaccines and boosters the quicker we'll reach that stage. It's just a matter of having some patience and getting the vaccines.
     
  12. wulliebad

    Joined:
    Dec 30, 2006
    Messages:
    19,412
    Likes Received:
    2,316
    Location:
    Land of the 45.
    Really in the grand scheme of things what we are being asked to do is very little. Considering the tens of thousands that have died is it to much to get a jab and wear a mask and have a app on a phone. We go through some stupid stuff in life that is meaningless and pointless for so much less. Is it really to much to ask from us.
     
  13. Bonobhoy

    Joined:
    May 14, 2009
    Messages:
    20,375
    Likes Received:
    10,113
    And that's all fair enough...but you just know that many people are going to be left outside the stadium as the game is in live play due to issues regarding this.


    If Sturgeon and Co (including the SFA/SPFL) are making in mandatory for all attending the game to be checked then lets see the backlash towards it all when people either don't get in or miss the game (look how bad it is especially at away grounds when there is just a turn still problem.

    Unless you are happy turning up a few hours before every game to make sure you can get in then again,fair * to anyone thats willing to do that.
     
  14. wulliebad

    Joined:
    Dec 30, 2006
    Messages:
    19,412
    Likes Received:
    2,316
    Location:
    Land of the 45.
    Peoples lives lost, people sick and in hospitals, NHS struggling, job losses v late into a game.:fear:
     
    Jeannie960, gary88 and Westlondonscot like this.
  15. LTPS

    Joined:
    Jan 21, 2021
    Messages:
    892
    Likes Received:
    801
    Fav Celtic Player:
    Bobby Lennox
    Fav Celtic Song:
    Let the people sign
    75% of the Scottish population fully vaccinated
    (Perhaps 5% that can’t get vaccinated due to health conditions). At what % do we say ok we are at the endemic stage? If 10% say they will never be vaccinated do we continue in pandemic until we reach same immunisation levels as school vaccines (95%) which would be impossible. We are at the stage where everyone who will get the vaccines have taken up the offer of it. We will not reach much higher percentage of those vaxed than were we are at now
     
  16. Mickmac Gold Member Gold Member

    Joined:
    Aug 4, 2019
    Messages:
    1,131
    Likes Received:
    1,076
    Fav Celtic Player:
    James Forrest
    Fav Celtic Song:
    YNWA
    I think we had to see how the booster stood up to omicron. It looks as though it's doing well. The hospital numbers in Scotland are still going up though. I think when they start coming down the restrictions should be greatly reduced and hopefully they will be.
     
    Jeannie960 likes this.
  17. JC Anton Get yer, hats, scarfs badges & tapes

    Joined:
    Jul 26, 2010
    Messages:
    50,816
    Likes Received:
    35,391
    5 subs being introduced again, can only be a good thing for the way we play..
     
  18. Can'tbehooped

    Joined:
    Feb 24, 2020
    Messages:
    3,610
    Likes Received:
    2,834
    Fav Celtic Player:
    Henrik Larsson
    I'm theory yes, as long as we make use of them but with a better bench now we should be
     
    JC Anton and GreenLeanMean like this.
  19. JC Anton Get yer, hats, scarfs badges & tapes

    Joined:
    Jul 26, 2010
    Messages:
    50,816
    Likes Received:
    35,391
    With the intensity we play with just now, we should be able to go full throttle for 90mins and rest and rotate our important players when winning too.

    Competition for places especially in the front 6 will be high, which is great but 5 subs also gives game time to more, which is great for morale..

    Two or three more additions and I think we'll be in a good place for the 2nd half of the season.
     
    Jeannie960 likes this.
  20. Peej Gold Member Gold Member

    Joined:
    Feb 11, 2013
    Messages:
    20,701
    Likes Received:
    14,335
    Location:
    Shetland
    Fav Celtic Player:
    Thom
    Fav Celtic Song:
    Let The People Sing
    It seemed to be the middle to front that had most issues over the hamstrings. so with 5 subs allowed - theoretically, we could hammer a team for the first 45 to 60mins, then sub off Jota, Kyogo, Abada, Rogic and McGregor in favour of Maeda, Giakoumakis, Forrest, Hatate, Ideguchi - problems solved.


    surely :56: