How much will Coronavirus (COVID-19) impact Aston Villa's season?

[Behind Bluenose Lines]

Just heard Bundesliga has been put back till the 22nd at the earliest.

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Purslow on talk sport next

[VinnieChase84]

Purslow talking well, highlights
- wont agree to neutral venues unless 'conditions right' as obviously its a disadvantage
- player health - nowhere near enough info as yet one medical side

[garyellis]

The guy is quality and in his element
Most sense I have heard spoken to date on this issue

[cdward]

Purslow talking well, highlights
- wont agree to neutral venues unless 'conditions right' as obviously its a disadvantage
- player health - nowhere near enough info as yet one medical side

I would be interested to hear him expand on his point regarding neutral venues, what conditions would be right to give back the home advantage?

[pauliewalnuts]

Purslow talking well, highlights
- wont agree to neutral venues unless 'conditions right' as obviously its a disadvantage
- player health - nowhere near enough info as yet one medical side

I would be interested to hear him expand on his point regarding neutral venues, what conditions would be right to give back the home advantage?

I think with this sort of thing you have to read between the lines.

He is sounding supportive in that he's not ruling out netutral venues unless the 'conditions are right', which is kind of an insurmountable problem, which means we sound amenable to it as a solution whilst knowing deep down it's not happening.

This entire subject is so awash with bullshit, hidden meaning and obfuscation at the moment.

[aev]

Purslow talking well, highlights
- wont agree to neutral venues unless 'conditions right' as obviously its a disadvantage
- player health - nowhere near enough info as yet one medical side

I would be interested to hear him expand on his point regarding neutral venues, what conditions would be right to give back the home advantage?

I think with this sort of thing you have to read between the lines.

He is sounding supportive in that he's not ruling out netutral venues unless the 'conditions are right', which is kind of an insurmountable problem, which means we sound amenable to it as a solution whilst knowing deep down it's not happening.

This entire subject is so awash with bullshit, hidden meaning and obfuscation at the moment.

Yep - and the issue the bottom 6 have is (I think) it would need a 7th to vote against it, and I am not sure who would?

[john2710]

They could restart the season, play wherever they liked, at any time they like if the threat of relegation is removed & the games can be held safely.

I think Purslow is laying down the grounds for the argument that you can't play at home because of crowd concerns & if you play at neutral venues you remove home advantage. Anyone relegated under those circumstances is at a distinct disadvantage.

[fredm]

Purslow talking well, highlights
- wont agree to neutral venues unless 'conditions right' as obviously its a disadvantage
- player health - nowhere near enough info as yet one medical side

I would be interested to hear him expand on his point regarding neutral venues, what conditions would be right to give back the home advantage?

I think with this sort of thing you have to read between the lines.

He is sounding supportive in that he's not ruling out netutral venues unless the 'conditions are right', which is kind of an insurmountable problem, which means we sound amenable to it as a solution whilst knowing deep down it's not happening.

This entire subject is so awash with bullshit, hidden meaning and obfuscation at the moment.

Yep - and the issue the bottom 6 have is (I think) it would need a 7th to vote against it, and I am not sure who would?

There has usually been a team that from looking reasonably safe has plummetted to relegation.  If the games are played - on neutral grounds; no crowds etc - could this have an impact on a teams performance?  So there is for instance Newcastle - seemingly to be taken over shortly by the Saudis, but no doubt including a guarantee in the deal that they are a PL club so a vote against would guarantee this; or Southampton not so long ago looking certs for relegation so maybe could spiral again.  A vote against would cover this.  Who knows how they are all thinking.

[chrisw1]

Surely it’s clear by now it’s going to be a long time getting to even a new normal. Why can’t the remaining games of this season be played JAN 21 to April . Earlier finish for euros and cancel season 20/21

I think the problem is clubs will go bust if they lose a whole seasons money.  There's also the players going out of contract inbetween.  It's one thing trying to extend players contracts for a month or two to try to finish the season in Jun-Aug, but I can't see players waiting 6 months.  For me, keeping next season as intact as possible ought to be a key priority for the PL.

[villasjf]

Ok, if we have to play at neutral grounds why Wembley, The Eitihad etc, large venues with no fans? How much will it cost? they will not be giving up their grounds for nothing. Why travel 100s of miles to play in an empty stadium. Why not play at places like Walsall then at least they get something out of it. What about ball boys/girls? Not allowed? I cannot see a premier league player climbing into the stands to get a ball back. Where ever they are played some will make the journey to be outside (some with half/half scarves and some will be gathering at homes, parks with a beer and a radio/tv.

[mallo]

I think Southampton would consider voting against - they've got a few tricky fixtures and their form wasn't great. Why take the risk if a vote seals safety? There are individual club issues here as well - no-one can afford to go down so why risk it? It can all be hidden behind safety.

[chrisw1]

Ok, if we have to play at neutral grounds why Wembley, The Eitihad etc, large venues with no fans? How much will it cost? they will not be giving up their grounds for nothing. Why travel 100s of miles to play in an empty stadium. Why not play at places like Walsall then at least they get something out of it. What about ball boys/girls? Not allowed? I cannot see a premier league player climbing into the stands to get a ball back. Where ever they are played some will make the journey to be outside (some with half/half scarves and some will be gathering at homes, parks with a beer and a radio/tv.

I was thinking this.  I think only thing against very small grounds will be dressing room size and TV camera angles?

[aj2k77]

Form wise, who knows what form they are in? No one will have played for months, some need longer than others to get up and running, some may have lost a loved one and aren't mentally as they were, some may be in full holiday mode and on the beach. There's so many permutations, a league table based on 13 home games, others playing 15 and all of the above and more is simply not credible.

I accept we might get relegated and we aren't and haven't been very good but the standings will be a farce.

[cdward]

There have been 29,400 Coronavirus related deaths so far in the UK, so maybe Sky TV should choose a neutral venue with at least 29,400 empty seats.

A whole football ground of people have died because of COVID 19, now that is a sobering thought.