Leicester City vs Aston Villa off

[Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air]

Football was not called off following the death of previous monarchs.
We played after the deaths of Victoria, George VI, and Edward VIII.
Edward VII died in the close season.

[cdbearsfan]

They didn't call the football off when Freddie Mercury died, either.

[Meanwood Villa]

They didn't call the football off when Freddie Mercury died, either.

If this isn't precedent I don't know what is

[Brazilian Villain]

And I was far more gutted about Freddie dying than Liz.

[Risso]

And I was far more gutted about Freddie dying than Liz.

So was I. And I wasn’t remotely bothered about Freddie Mercury.

[Clampy]

Who wants to live forever?

[Ian.]

Who wants to live forever?

That was stuck in my head most of yesterday afternoon

[Pat McMahon]

Thr argument about not going if you want to respect the Queen is a false one frankly. The point about the postponement is that nobody misses out.

I think respecting other people's rights to mourn, or trying to do the right thing, is a simple thing to do that shouldn't have the gnashing of teeth. It's a football match.

The Queen, like it or not, has been head of state for 70 of her 96 years. I'm not a monarchist but can see why this is such a big thing.

It's a shame that some have purchased accommodation etc, has anyone tried getting a refund or moving bookings?

The Queen dying is a big thing, and people have the right to mourn. But why does that have to involve football matches being called off. Today I've been to take the kids to school, got a coffee on the way back, nipped to the shops to get something for tea and took my eldest to the opticians. 99.99% of businesses are open and life is continuing as normal. Why does infringing on people's right to enjoy their weekends as they see fit increase others' ability to mourn? The pubs are open, bookies are open, cinemas are open, lesiure centres are open, but we can't go to football. Football matches where respect could have been given, as it was at the West Ham match yesterday.

As I said before, you can go to just about every other sporting contest you'd like this weekend. It's arbitrary bollocks, and just another example of the nonsense that grips this country when people think being SEEN to do the right thing is all important.

It's not infringing on your right to watch a game of football. It will be rearranged. Just because you don't want it stopped there are others who'd rather it was. So postpone it until everyone can watch it.

Probably should have told her to die in the summer.

I'd be happier for the game to go ahead, but I understand why her passing means so much to so many people.

It’s obviously a big moment for the nation but I’m with Risso on this. Other sports and cultural events this weekend are going ahead, including the English cricket team - representing the country - playing a test match, so I don’t see why football shouldn’t be played as well. If people feel it’s not the right thing to do they could simply stay at home and do want they feel is right.

My train ticket from London tomorrow is non refundable so that’s £50 down the drain. After speaking to the Trainline help desk, with no luck, I messaged somebody I know who works on the railways for help and his simple reply was “forget it, they are c**ts”. Somewhat harsh…… I know people from Ireland who’ve booked flights and hotel but their money is lost too, much more than my £50.

I imagine there are tens of thousands of people up and down the country who have lost a few quid this weekend on trains and hotels. Armchair fans as usual suffer not. The food and drink industry will lose a fair chunk or revenue this weekend.

[Nev]

I was bereft when Freddie went but if you couldn't care less it was cool. That sort of choice doesn't seem so readily available today.

[Brazilian Villain]

And I was far more gutted about Freddie dying than Liz.

So was I. And I wasn’t remotely bothered about Freddie Mercury.

And I've always had you down as such a big fan of Queen's music.

[SoccerHQ]

As has been said by others, the postponement is not being done as a show of respect. Rather, it's the fear of something happening that might be perceived as disrespectful. It's interesting that other sports are going ahead but not football. Makes me think that someone up top (wrongly) assumed that football fans couldn't be trusted not to cause controversy.

Well we had the two cup finals recently and the anthem was on both occasions booed loud and clear so certainly get the feeling they wanted to avoid one of the minutes silences being massively disrupted (but didn't want to directly call out Liverpool).

I don't want to pile on Liverpool given the history of last few decades but to best of my knowledge their fanbase is only ones to show dissent at the anthem in recent times so think the FA got nervous at optics of that.

Was out earlier and generally it was just like any other Friday and you'd never have guessed the Monarch had just passed bar the advertising boards showing her image as sign of respect and also obituary notices being put up in shop windows.

I genuinely thought it would be ghost towns for days after her death. I got it wrong so yes in these conditions and given most other sports are continuing football should be on this weekend after all. Not conceding I was wrong on Gerrard just yet though....(wink).

[pauliewalnuts]

I am no Billy Britain, but that Liverpool fans booing the anthem thing is so fucking plasticky wannabe revolutionary.

Ooh, look at us, aren't we controversial?

******.

[pauliewalnuts]

I genuinely thought it would be ghost towns for days after her death.

Really?

What on earth made you think it would be like that?

[SoccerHQ]

I genuinely thought it would be ghost towns for days after her death.

Really?

What on earth made you think it would be like that?

It was like that the afternoon Phillip died when I went for a walk around the same places I did today (can't for life for me remember what stage of lockdown we were in April 2021).

I just assumed mourning period would include kids getting the day off school to watch all the endless tribute programmes and nation just grind to a halt for a day or two so it would have bank holiday feel but miles off that!

[Legion]

Kids getting the day off school? No chance.