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Post by Westy on Jun 30, 2020 0:39:27 GMT
Title says it all really. Personally, I'm not a coronavirus scare victim, and as contentious as it sounds, I'd go down the mem and watch rovers. Just getting a feel for whose down for a match and who isn't?!
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Post by axegas on Jun 30, 2020 0:50:46 GMT
It depends what kind of time frame you are talking about and what restrictions would be in place. If it was an 8000 crowd and the match was taking place tomorrow then personally I would stay away. If we're talking about a game in October/November with a limited capacity, precautionary measures in place and cases in the UK lower than they are now, then I would consider it.
I'm desperate to be back at the mem watching the Gas as I suspect we all are, but concerns about my own health are always a higher priority.
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Post by completewingback on Jun 30, 2020 1:46:27 GMT
I mean, it's not a "scare", it's a pretty real thing and its body count exceed wars.
So I'd probably follow the WHO guidelines and avoid crowds. Unless everyone agrees to wear masks and stand five feet apart, which let's be real, won't be happening in a football match. In fact, I think stadiums are among the worst places to be during a pandemic, especially in the UK which is 3rd in COVID-19 death rankings.
If it was just me, I guess I could try and throw caution to the wind, but I can endanger others around me too.
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Post by Westy on Jun 30, 2020 2:52:52 GMT
I mean, it's not a "scare", it's a pretty real thing and its body count exceed wars. So I'd probably follow the WHO guidelines and avoid crowds. Unless everyone agrees to wear masks and stand five feet apart, which let's be real, won't be happening in a football match. In fact, I think stadiums are among the worst places to be during a pandemic, especially in the UK which is 3rd in COVID-19 death rankings. If it was just me, I guess I could try and throw caution to the wind, but I can endanger others around me too. I don't dismiss people's worries, and certainly won't deny coronavirus is real. It is. I'm just in the camp of *Seasonal flu *Immunity strengthens with contraction *Evolution is based on overcoming illness *Sitting inside lowers immune system *Life's too short to stay at home |
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Post by Westy on Jun 30, 2020 2:55:51 GMT
It depends what kind of time frame you are talking about and what restrictions would be in place. If it was an 8000 crowd and the match was taking place tomorrow then personally I would stay away. If we're talking about a game in October/November with a limited capacity, precautionary measures in place and cases in the UK lower than they are now, then I would consider it. I'm desperate to be back at the mem watching the Gas as I suspect we all are, but concerns about my own health are always a higher priority. That's fair enough. My anti stance doesn't mean to detract from people's worries. BUT it's well known in science that getting the coronavirus will strengthen the immune system against further mutations and staying at home will deplete the immune system causing a second spike. The longer we sit this one out, the more we will lose. Give me the germs. My bloodline survived the black death and the plague etc etc, and I welcome the chance to bolster my immune system against an innocuous strain of the flu rather than stay at home bored out of my mind |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2020 4:50:47 GMT
I would - plenty of space in the South Stand!  |
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Post by thegasman on Jun 30, 2020 5:06:59 GMT
It depends what kind of time frame you are talking about and what restrictions would be in place. If it was an 8000 crowd and the match was taking place tomorrow then personally I would stay away. If we're talking about a game in October/November with a limited capacity, precautionary measures in place and cases in the UK lower than they are now, then I would consider it. I'm desperate to be back at the mem watching the Gas as I suspect we all are, but concerns about my own health are always a higher priority. That's fair enough. My anti stance doesn't mean to detract from people's worries. BUT it's well known in science that getting the coronavirus will strengthen the immune system against further mutations and staying at home will deplete the immune system causing a second spike. The longer we sit this one out, the more we will lose. Give me the germs. My bloodline survived the black death and the plague etc etc, and I welcome the chance to bolster my immune system against an innocuous strain of the flu rather than stay at home bored out of my mind Really? Pronunciation: /ɪˈnɒkjuːəs/ Not hurtful or injurious; harmless Try telling that to the family of the fans we have already lost! Statistically there will be between 500 and 1000 fans that will not be able to return to watch the Gas, until there is some form of vaccine. |
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Post by Wembley_Gas on Jun 30, 2020 5:32:06 GMT
I mean, it's not a "scare", it's a pretty real thing and its body count exceed wars. So I'd probably follow the WHO guidelines and avoid crowds. Unless everyone agrees to wear masks and stand five feet apart, which let's be real, won't be happening in a football match. In fact, I think stadiums are among the worst places to be during a pandemic, especially in the UK which is 3rd in COVID-19 death rankings. If it was just me, I guess I could try and throw caution to the wind, but I can endanger others around me too. I don't dismiss people's worries, and certainly won't deny coronavirus is real. It is. I'm just in the camp of *Seasonal flu *Immunity strengthens with contraction *Evolution is based on overcoming illness *Sitting inside lowers immune system *Life's too short to stay at home Life could be a lot shorter for some in Horfield if a Leicester like spike is recorded due to a football match |
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Post by rememberhalifax on Jun 30, 2020 7:37:00 GMT
I am not going to gamble so i will listen to the 'experts' and when all the evidence points to little or no risk in our part of the world i will follow that advice, while hoping the boffins come up with the ultimate safeguard of a vaccine. The way things are moving at the moment and the fact that the new season could be 2 or 3 months away at least, gives me hope (Joanna,give me hope)!
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Post by curlywurly on Jun 30, 2020 7:52:16 GMT
I mean, it's not a "scare", it's a pretty real thing and its body count exceed wars. So I'd probably follow the WHO guidelines and avoid crowds. Unless everyone agrees to wear masks and stand five feet apart, which let's be real, won't be happening in a football match. In fact, I think stadiums are among the worst places to be during a pandemic, especially in the UK which is 3rd in COVID-19 death rankings. If it was just me, I guess I could try and throw caution to the wind, but I can endanger others around me too. I don't dismiss people's worries, and certainly won't deny coronavirus is real. It is. I'm just in the camp of *Seasonal flu *Immunity strengthens with contraction *Evolution is based on overcoming illness *Sitting inside lowers immune system *Life's too short to stay at home On that basis. I'm afraid I'm staying away from the Mem until we have a vaccine or we establish herd immunity.
I'll support the club via ifollow until these are established. Not because I'm 'wimping out', but I've got too many vulnerable relatives that I could infect.
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Post by simonj on Jun 30, 2020 8:09:36 GMT
Over it - tad irresponsible maybe, but I would happily go this afternoon.
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Post by Topper Gas on Jun 30, 2020 8:31:00 GMT
Assuming we stick to the 2m rule and capacity is restricted to 25%/30% and season ticket holders/regisitered fans, I can't see watching Rovers is going to be any more of an issue than going to the supermarket/work etc, clearly some fans won't want to take the risk but life as to start getting backing to some normality sooner or later.
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Post by daniel300380 on Jun 30, 2020 8:42:02 GMT
I mean, it's not a "scare", it's a pretty real thing and its body count exceed wars. So I'd probably follow the WHO guidelines and avoid crowds. Unless everyone agrees to wear masks and stand five feet apart, which let's be real, won't be happening in a football match. In fact, I think stadiums are among the worst places to be during a pandemic, especially in the UK which is 3rd in COVID-19 death rankings. If it was just me, I guess I could try and throw caution to the wind, but I can endanger others around me too. Probally safer than a pub as you are outside. |
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Post by daniel300380 on Jun 30, 2020 8:42:47 GMT
Assuming we stick to the 2m rule and capacity is restricted to 25%/30% and season ticket holders/regisitered fans, I can't see watching Rovers is going to be any more of an issue than going to the supermarket/work etc, clearly some fans won't want to take the risk but life as to start getting backing to some normality sooner or later. Will be 1m rule by the time any crowds are allowed in. Isn't it 1 metre from the 4th July?? |
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Post by thegasman on Jun 30, 2020 10:21:08 GMT
Assuming we stick to the 2m rule and capacity is restricted to 25%/30% and season ticket holders/regisitered fans, I can't see watching Rovers is going to be any more of an issue than going to the supermarket/work etc, clearly some fans won't want to take the risk but life as to start getting backing to some normality sooner or later. Isn't it 1 metre from the 4th July?? This is an economic limitation, not a health one. The virus isn't transmitted less distance as time goes on. Anyone that may have vulnerabilities will not be able to attend (unless they accept the risks). I appreciate people will be outside, but the risks remain, and just think if you were stood next to an asymptomatic person, caught it, and took it home to your nearest and dearest? To me it just doesn't bare thinking about. Only when an effective vaccine is administered to a majority of the population, will we return to any type of normality. (as long as this new pig virus thingy from China isn't a go'er! and it starts all over again.) |
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Post by straighouttabristol on Jun 30, 2020 10:50:28 GMT
I would I’m pretty young and in good health and I’m not worried about it.
The death toll figures have been hugely inflated on top of how many people have no symptoms so unknowingly have had it I don’t think the death rate is any higher than your average flu and buy sept Oct I believe it will largely be gone anyway. But I do respect and understand people who see it differently and want to self isolate as a precaution.
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Post by gassince1957 on Jun 30, 2020 11:02:35 GMT
Assuming we stick to the 2m rule and capacity is restricted to 25%/30% and season ticket holders/regisitered fans, I can't see watching Rovers is going to be any more of an issue than going to the supermarket/work etc, clearly some fans won't want to take the risk but life as to start getting backing to some normality sooner or later. Trouble with the season ticket rule is that the majority of tickets sold are for the limited seating areas, where the 1 metre rule could not be applied. Much easier for the standing areas. |
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Post by Topper Gas on Jun 30, 2020 11:10:14 GMT
I would I’m pretty young and in good health and I’m not worried about it. The death toll figures have been hugely inflated on top of how many people have no symptoms so unknowingly have had it I don’t think the death rate is any higher than your average flu and buy sept Oct I believe it will largely be gone anyway. But I do respect and understand people who see it differently and want to self isolate as a precaution. It's people like you who would make me think twice about returning to Rovers, as you'll probably have total disregard for the social distancing rules. Why do you think there's been an extra 30,000+ deaths this summer than the norm? |
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Post by CrispPusher on Jun 30, 2020 11:17:59 GMT
Not really fussed about myself and would go down if I was a loner, but I would hate anyone I care about to contract the virus due to my irresponsible behaviour. Especially wouldn't risk it to watch the crap we've been served up under Garner thus far!
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Post by Topper Gas on Jun 30, 2020 11:18:29 GMT
Assuming we stick to the 2m rule and capacity is restricted to 25%/30% and season ticket holders/regisitered fans, I can't see watching Rovers is going to be any more of an issue than going to the supermarket/work etc, clearly some fans won't want to take the risk but life as to start getting backing to some normality sooner or later. Trouble with the season ticket rule is that the majority of tickets sold are for the limited seating areas, where the 1 metre rule could not be applied. Much easier for the standing areas. We've only sold 1,500 season tickets, I assume there's enough seats for the 1,000 or so fans who've bought stand s/t's , although I did inc registered fans so the club can have some control over where individual fans are sitting/standing and can then identify fans who don't abide to the social distancing rules. |
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