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posted on 9/9/22

It’s tough one tbf , it’s actually the end of the 2nd Elizabethan period of our history so it’s a big one.

On a level with the Victorian period

posted on 9/9/22

I can’t believe some people think it’s appropriate to play games. The right thing to do is wind it down and restart in October. The Queen has died ffs.

posted on 9/9/22

comment by der kloppites Hi, wie geht es dir * (U13373)
posted 7 minutes ago
It’s tough one tbf , it’s actually the end of the 2nd Elizabethan period of our history so it’s a big one.

On a level with the Victorian period
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I agree that it's a huge moment in our history, so if sporting fixtures are postponed this weekend, should we not also close cinemas, postpone concerts and theatre performances as a mark of respect?

posted on 9/9/22

We are not getting a bank holiday so why should football stop

posted on 9/9/22

I just don't get stopping sporting events, why not close everything then? Plenty of normal people earn a living from sporting events, it's just another industry.

comment by JFDI (U1657)

posted on 9/9/22

Whatever is done will not suit all, there are many different views and opinions on many aspects of recent events and everyone has a he right to their opinion. I'll be happy either way and respect whatever decision that is made.

posted on 9/9/22

comment by Culèr: Mr Brand ✅ (U9489)
posted 29 minutes ago
I can’t believe some people think it’s appropriate to play games. The right thing to do is wind it down and restart in October. The Queen has died ffs.
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Trying too hard with this one. You're usually more subtle?

posted on 9/9/22

All the upcoming sporting fixtures should carry on as normal,
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They won’t, deal with it

Like it or not, some things are just much bigger and much more important than your own shallow and fairly ignorant agenda

I’m glad that people who hold your kind of views and feel that this is some kind of inconvenience are in minority

posted on 9/9/22

I expect the domestic fixtures will be cancelled but next weeks European game will go ahead - I'll roll with whatever decision is made.

Of course people will be disappointed but it's literally a once in a lifetime event.

The Government should make sure train companies etc should offer refunds for anyone who was travellling to away games.

posted on 9/9/22

comment by der kloppites Hi, wie geht es dir * (U13373)
posted 34 minutes ago
It’s tough one tbf , it’s actually the end of the 2nd Elizabethan period of our history so it’s a big one.

On a level with the Victorian period
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yeah...but we didn't have televised Prem footy then....its a disgrace, that's my predictions & fantasy footy wasted this week......

posted on 9/9/22

comment by DejaVu Wolf (U22884)
posted 9 minutes ago
comment by Culèr: Mr Brand ✅ (U9489)
posted 29 minutes ago
I can’t believe some people think it’s appropriate to play games. The right thing to do is wind it down and restart in October. The Queen has died ffs.
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Trying too hard with this one. You're usually more subtle?
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Not unthinkable the PL won't restart until October though.

comment by JFDI (U1657)

posted on 9/9/22

comment by D'Jeezus Mackaroni (U1137)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by DejaVu Wolf (U22884)
posted 9 minutes ago
comment by Culèr: Mr Brand ✅ (U9489)
posted 29 minutes ago
I can’t believe some people think it’s appropriate to play games. The right thing to do is wind it down and restart in October. The Queen has died ffs.
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Trying too hard with this one. You're usually more subtle?
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Not unthinkable the PL won't restart until October though.
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I doubt it with the world cup coming up.

posted on 9/9/22

comment by JFDI (U1657)
posted 13 seconds ago
comment by D'Jeezus Mackaroni (U1137)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by DejaVu Wolf (U22884)
posted 9 minutes ago
comment by Culèr: Mr Brand ✅ (U9489)
posted 29 minutes ago
I can’t believe some people think it’s appropriate to play games. The right thing to do is wind it down and restart in October. The Queen has died ffs.
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Trying too hard with this one. You're usually more subtle?
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Not unthinkable the PL won't restart until October though.
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I doubt it with the world cup coming up.
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This weeks games could go, then the funeral will be next weekend and that is it for the PL until October.

comment by JFDI (U1657)

posted on 9/9/22

comment by D'Jeezus Mackaroni (U1137)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by JFDI (U1657)
posted 13 seconds ago
comment by D'Jeezus Mackaroni (U1137)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by DejaVu Wolf (U22884)
posted 9 minutes ago
comment by Culèr: Mr Brand ✅ (U9489)
posted 29 minutes ago
I can’t believe some people think it’s appropriate to play games. The right thing to do is wind it down and restart in October. The Queen has died ffs.
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Trying too hard with this one. You're usually more subtle?
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Not unthinkable the PL won't restart until October though.
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I doubt it with the world cup coming up.
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This weeks games could go, then the funeral will be next weekend and that is it for the PL until October.
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Fair enough. Will be interesting to see how it pans out, will also be tricky for teams playing in europe, could even benefit them getting playing time and building on match fitness whilst others stand still.

posted on 9/9/22

comment by HEY, WE'RE BACK (U22866)
posted 6 minutes ago
All the upcoming sporting fixtures should carry on as normal,
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They won’t, deal with it

Like it or not, some things are just much bigger and much more important than your own shallow and fairly ignorant agenda

I’m glad that people who hold your kind of views and feel that this is some kind of inconvenience are in minority
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If sporting fixtures are stopped, should other forms of entertainment be postponed/re-scheduled as a mark of respect? My opinion is that the nation can show respect for the passing of our Queen at sport events, theatres, cinemas and concerts, whilst still continuing with the event.

posted on 9/9/22

The Government will have a say in this and as the day of the funeral would mean a bank holiday if it was held on a weekday, I think they'll press for a Saturday.

That will mean no games next weekend unless we have a full programme on Sunday.

posted on 9/9/22

comment by Boris 'Inky’ Gibson (U5901)
posted 1 minute ago
The Government will have a say in this and as the day of the funeral would mean a bank holiday if it was held on a weekday, I think they'll press for a Saturday.

That will mean no games next weekend unless we have a full programme on Sunday.
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10 days after her death, which I think is next Sunday.

posted on 9/9/22

comment by D'Jeezus Mackaroni (U1137)
posted 4 minutes ago
comment by Boris 'Inky’ Gibson (U5901)
posted 1 minute ago
The Government will have a say in this and as the day of the funeral would mean a bank holiday if it was held on a weekday, I think they'll press for a Saturday.

That will mean no games next weekend unless we have a full programme on Sunday.
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10 days after her death, which I think is next Sunday.
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Yes unless they count yesterday as Day 1.

posted on 9/9/22

current suggestion is that the games will go ahead, but with 90 minutes of silence at the etihad

posted on 9/9/22

comment by Don Draper's dandruff (U20155)
posted 45 seconds ago
current suggestion is that the games will go ahead, but with 90 minutes of silence at the etihad
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90 minutes of noise if it had been at Old Trafford because there wouldn't be any British people there.

posted on 9/9/22

comment by Sgt Wilko 92 (U5983)
posted 22 minutes ago
comment by HEY, WE'RE BACK (U22866)
posted 6 minutes ago
All the upcoming sporting fixtures should carry on as normal,
=====================
They won’t, deal with it

Like it or not, some things are just much bigger and much more important than your own shallow and fairly ignorant agenda

I’m glad that people who hold your kind of views and feel that this is some kind of inconvenience are in minority
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If sporting fixtures are stopped, should other forms of entertainment be postponed/re-scheduled as a mark of respect? My opinion is that the nation can show respect for the passing of our Queen at sport events, theatres, cinemas and concerts, whilst still continuing with the event.
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This.
Hundreds of sporting venues singing the National Anthem this weekend would be a fine send-off imo.
Celebrate her life this weekend and mourn her passing next.
Postpone any sporting fixtures this weekend and the moment will be lost.

posted on 9/9/22

I think they'll be postponed, as King Charles will be officially proclaimed as King tomorrow.

posted on 9/9/22

He has already been officially proclaimed King Charles the Third.

comment by Silver (U6112)

posted on 9/9/22

Hundreds of sporting venues singing the National Anthem this weekend would be a fine send-off imo.
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Aint happening at a few grounds

posted on 9/9/22

comment by Boris 'Inky’ Gibson (U5901)
posted 33 minutes ago
comment by Don Draper's dandruff (U20155)
posted 45 seconds ago
current suggestion is that the games will go ahead, but with 90 minutes of silence at the etihad
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90 minutes of noise if it had been at Old Trafford because there wouldn't be any British people there.
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Racism Boris? Really?? Really poor form.

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