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Post by rossinio on Jun 8, 2020 14:15:18 GMT
Just wondering, if it were decided that next season’s games were to all be played behind closed doors ( or even if say there was a delayed start to the season followed by at least half the season behind closes doors), would we have to play the games at the Mem, or theoretically could we host competitive matches at The Colony?
If this were the case it would allow time for some renovations at The Mem or may even just be cheaper to operate than an empty stadium on match day. The only issue i see is it would be harder to keep fans out.
Surely many of the usual criteria for stadia standards are not relevant if there is no crowd?
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Post by axegas on Jun 8, 2020 14:23:50 GMT
Interesting thought but I'm not sure because you've got to ensure all sorts of things are in accordance to league rules such as making sure there are dressing rooms for the home team, away team and match officials that all meet the league regulations, you've also got to have facilities so that the games can be streamed on iFollow, adequate access for the emergency services ect.
Just can't see the Colony having the required facilities unless the EFL change the rules in a significant way.
May as well use the Mem when all the facilities are there, it wouldn't cost too much to play games behind closed doors I wouldn't have thought, when you're not paying for stewarding, turnstile staff, catering etc.
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Post by gas2 on Jun 8, 2020 15:40:40 GMT
Surely if the 2metre rule is changed we could play games with a small crowd at a safe distance using just the seats available it would bring in some income ?
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Post by lastminutewinner on Jun 8, 2020 17:16:26 GMT
Surely if the 2metre rule is changed we could play games with a small crowd at a safe distance using just the seats available it would bring in some income ? Up until the Sunderland game it looked as though the players adopted their own 2m rule as they couldnt get close to the opposition. They were ahead of their time... |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2020 17:52:38 GMT
Surely if the 2metre rule is changed we could play games with a small crowd at a safe distance using just the seats available it would bring in some income ? I’d prefer it if the 2m rule stayed - there are smelly buggers on the East Terrace. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2020 17:53:03 GMT
Surely if the 2metre rule is changed we could play games with a small crowd at a safe distance using just the seats available it would bring in some income ? I’d prefer it if the 2m rule stayed - there are smelly buggers on the East Terrace. |
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Post by Congas on Jun 9, 2020 8:33:25 GMT
Surely if the 2metre rule is changed we could play games with a small crowd at a safe distance using just the seats available it would bring in some income ? Up until the Sunderland game it looked as though the players adopted their own 2m rule as they couldnt get close to the opposition. They were ahead of their time... The Tranmere manager claimed his team had been social distancing all season |
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Post by xenongas on Jun 9, 2020 9:01:55 GMT
Surely if the 2metre rule is changed we could play games with a small crowd at a safe distance using just the seats available it would bring in some income ? I think that'll cost money rather than bringing any in unfortunately. Can't remember which club (think it may have Stevenage or at least another league 2 club) said that with social distancing they'd be operating at 6% capacity so with stewarding and other matchday related costs they'd be at a loss.
It would be a proper weird atmosphere with a limited crowd. Imagine the players being able to single out the bloke from the crowd giving them dogs abuse for 90mins!
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Post by chewbacca on Jun 9, 2020 9:04:34 GMT
I've said it before and I'll say it again, the only way you'll be able to watch Rovers next season if at all is by purchasing a season ticket.
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Post by Marshy on Jun 9, 2020 9:10:15 GMT
I've said it before and I'll say it again, the only way you'll be able to watch Rovers next season if at all is by purchasing a season ticket. Thanks for the heads up Wael. |
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Post by chewbacca on Jun 9, 2020 9:11:22 GMT
I've said it before and I'll say it again, the only way you'll be able to watch Rovers next season if at all is by purchasing a season ticket. Thanks for the heads up Wael. Ha, like he has a clue what's going on. |
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Post by peterparker on Jun 9, 2020 10:23:39 GMT
I've said it before and I'll say it again, the only way you'll be able to watch Rovers next season if at all is by purchasing a season ticket. unless we sell 10,000 STs |
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Post by lastminutewinner on Jun 9, 2020 11:15:18 GMT
Up until the Sunderland game it looked as though the players adopted their own 2m rule as they couldnt get close to the opposition. They were ahead of their time... The Tranmere manager claimed his team had been social distancing all season
lol. Its harsh that they wont get the opportunity to play themselves out of trouble (as Wimbledon successfully did last season), especially after 3 away wins on the bounce before the season abruptly ended.
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Post by chewbacca on Jun 9, 2020 11:15:46 GMT
I've said it before and I'll say it again, the only way you'll be able to watch Rovers next season if at all is by purchasing a season ticket. unless we sell 10,000 STs Got a feeling we'll be ok with that one, despite Garnerball. |
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Post by blueridge on Jun 9, 2020 11:28:08 GMT
Just wondering, if it were decided that next season’s games were to all be played behind closed doors ( or even if say there was a delayed start to the season followed by at least half the season behind closes doors), would we have to play the games at the Mem, or theoretically could we host competitive matches at The Colony? If this were the case it would allow time for some renovations at The Mem or may even just be cheaper to operate than an empty stadium on match day. The only issue i see is it would be harder to keep fans out. Surely many of the usual criteria for stadia standards are not relevant if there is no crowd? I'm fairly certain and in answer to your first question - professional football matches cannot be played at The Colony. |
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Post by chewbacca on Jun 9, 2020 11:28:39 GMT
Just wondering, if it were decided that next season’s games were to all be played behind closed doors ( or even if say there was a delayed start to the season followed by at least half the season behind closes doors), would we have to play the games at the Mem, or theoretically could we host competitive matches at The Colony? If this were the case it would allow time for some renovations at The Mem or may even just be cheaper to operate than an empty stadium on match day. The only issue i see is it would be harder to keep fans out. Surely many of the usual criteria for stadia standards are not relevant if there is no crowd? I'm fairly certain and in answer to your first question - professional fee paying football matches cannot be played at The Colony. Yeah, there's no pitches. |
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Post by philbemmygas on Jun 9, 2020 11:45:35 GMT
I've said it before and I'll say it again, the only way you'll be able to watch Rovers next season if at all is by purchasing a season ticket. Got mine  |
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