Subscriber Coma+ Posted March 12, 2021 Subscriber Posted March 12, 2021 Any word on fans back in stadiums in Germany? I saw recently that England is targeting the last two weeks of the PL season. MLS might be looking at 30% capacity when the season starts in April.
nudge Posted March 12, 2021 Posted March 12, 2021 We'll know more on 22nd of March. The new concept suggests 35 to 40% capacity.
Subscriber Dan+ Posted March 12, 2021 Subscriber Posted March 12, 2021 Keeping a keen eye on this situation over Europe. The sooner the better. This season has been a miserable experience.
Danny Posted March 12, 2021 Posted March 12, 2021 If we do get fans into the grounds in England it will be short lived as our reopening will most likely trigger another lockdown
Administrator Stan Posted March 12, 2021 Administrator Posted March 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, Danny said: If we do get fans into the grounds in England it will be short lived as our reopening will most likely trigger another lockdown With the vaccine around preventing serious illness/hospitalisation/pressure on NHS, I don't see how another lockdown would come about just because case numbers might go up...
Mpache Posted March 12, 2021 Posted March 12, 2021 Here in Canada it's been hinted that we might be allowed to attend games. I was offered a York United season ticket and I went for it, so I hope our vaccine situation allows it as well.
Danny Posted March 12, 2021 Posted March 12, 2021 1 minute ago, Stan said: With the vaccine around preventing serious illness/hospitalisation/pressure on NHS, I don't see how another lockdown would come about just because case numbers might go up... Maybe....but if Chris Whitty is advising things are gunna go south again then I think that means another lockdown
Subscriber Dan+ Posted March 15, 2021 Subscriber Posted March 15, 2021 There is absolutely no excuse for it with people vaccinated. Grounds should be 100% open next season.
Subscriber Coma+ Posted March 15, 2021 Author Subscriber Posted March 15, 2021 Vaccinations have opened up to ages 50-59 here in the US. At this rate I should be able to get vaccinated in the next month or so. Can't see how things won't be fully opened by June.
Subscriber Dan+ Posted March 15, 2021 Subscriber Posted March 15, 2021 4 hours ago, Coma said: Vaccinations have opened up to ages 50-59 here in the US. At this rate I should be able to get vaccinated in the next month or so. Can't see how things won't be fully opened by June. It's the same for us here. I think the fact they've given an actual date (of which I still think you could argue isn't soon enough given the rate we're vaccinated) - people aren't going to accept it any more after that date. I can't see people complying when everyone's been offered a vaccine.
Rucksackfranzose Posted March 15, 2021 Posted March 15, 2021 5 hours ago, Coma said: Vaccinations have opened up to ages 50-59 here in the US. At this rate I should be able to get vaccinated in the next month or so. Can't see how things won't be fully opened by June. 1 hour ago, Dan said: It's the same for us here. I think the fact they've given an actual date (of which I still think you could argue isn't soon enough given the rate we're vaccinated) - people aren't going to accept it any more after that date. I can't see people complying when everyone's been offered a vaccine. Vaccinations might be progressing well in the US and the UK. The speed vaccinations take in Germany is snail-like though, therefore it's doubtful fans will be back in German stadiums at the begin of the next season, which was the op question.
Subscriber Coma+ Posted March 15, 2021 Author Subscriber Posted March 15, 2021 13 minutes ago, Rucksackfranzose said: Vaccinations might be progressing well in the US and the UK. The speed vaccinations take in Germany is snail-like though, therefore it's doubtful fans will be back in German stadiums at the begin of the next season, which was the op question. Is it the availability of the vaccine that's holding up progress? 3 different vaccines have been approved for use here.
Subscriber Viva la FCB+ Posted March 15, 2021 Subscriber Posted March 15, 2021 14 minutes ago, Rucksackfranzose said: Vaccinations might be progressing well in the US and the UK. The speed vaccinations take in Germany is snail-like though, therefore it's doubtful fans will be back in German stadiums at the begin of the next season, which was the op question. At least your not alone in that regard. My age group is scheduled for end of May, thats if theres no hiccups.
Rucksackfranzose Posted March 15, 2021 Posted March 15, 2021 3 minutes ago, Coma said: Is it the availability of the vaccine that's holding up progress? 3 different vaccines have been approved for use here. For the most part, yes.
Subscriber Dan+ Posted March 15, 2021 Subscriber Posted March 15, 2021 Absolutely bonkers what's going on in Europe. Disgraceful really. We've not handled the situation well for the most part but our vaccination has been superb.
nudge Posted March 21, 2021 Posted March 21, 2021 Rostock v Halle earlier today was the first game to have some fans allowed back into the stadium. 777 fans in total, to be precise. So good to hear the crowd again...
Moderator Tommy Posted November 30, 2021 Moderator Posted November 30, 2021 Looks like we're going back to empty stadiums.
Danny Posted November 30, 2021 Posted November 30, 2021 9 minutes ago, Tommy said: Looks like we're going back to empty stadiums. Smart with the new variant, unfortunately here the govt will wait for people to die rather than try and pre-empt it
Subscriber Coma+ Posted November 30, 2021 Author Subscriber Posted November 30, 2021 37 minutes ago, Tommy said: Looks like we're going back to empty stadiums. I'm not sure I understand this line of thinking considering they were already implementing the 2G/3G program. I'm vaccinated and I plan on getting the booster soon but at some point you have to let people get on with their lives.
Danny Posted November 30, 2021 Posted November 30, 2021 Just now, Coma said: I'm not sure I understand this line of thinking considering they were already implementing the 2G/3G program. I'm vaccinated and I plan on getting the booster soon but at some point you have to let people get on with their lives. If hospitals are being overloaded you have to introduce measures to protect that. The vaccine doesn't magically get rid of coronavirus, it just lessens the impact on people who have it, there is no overnight cure, it's a long process. Not to mention there is the possibility that the spike in cases could be related to the new variant.
Subscriber Coma+ Posted November 30, 2021 Author Subscriber Posted November 30, 2021 Just now, Danny said: If hospitals are being overloaded you have to introduce measures to protect that. The vaccine doesn't magically get rid of coronavirus, it just lessens the impact on people who have it, there is no overnight cure, it's a long process. Not to mention there is the possibility that the spike in cases could be related to the new variant. I get that, but if the trends in Europe are similar to the US, the overwhelming majority of hospitalizations are the unvaccinated. Spikes in cases will never go away when you have a portion of the population who resist the medical science. The world is moving on without the unvaccinated as venues have begun to implement mandates for entry. I think they have every right to do that and I'm fully on board if it means we get back to normal.
Moderator Tommy Posted November 30, 2021 Moderator Posted November 30, 2021 I guess it's mostly because of the fans traveling to and from the stadium. I have the luxury that I can walk there, but on my way I saw how packed the busses and subways were, and I always thought that it's a bit irresonsible with the new infection numbers being so high.
Moderator Tommy Posted November 30, 2021 Moderator Posted November 30, 2021 Reports say that there will be no spectactors in East and South Germany. West and North will be allowed with reduced capacity. Apparently up to 5000 people.
Rucksackfranzose Posted December 2, 2021 Posted December 2, 2021 Today's federal/Länder government conference decided stadiums in Germany are banned from allowing more than half of their capacity or at maximum 15k spectators to matches. Some Länder, like Saxony allow no attendance at all, though.
Subscriber Dan+ Posted December 2, 2021 Subscriber Posted December 2, 2021 Germany going down a very bleak path.
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