Calummoore86 Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 CORONAVIRUS - JOINT RESPONSE GROUP UPDATE THE JOINT RESPONSE GROUP CAN CONFIRM THE DECISION OF THE SCOTTISH FA BOARD TO SUSPEND ALL DOMESTIC PROFESSIONAL AND GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE SCOTTISH FA UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE As a result, the SPFL has announced the postponement of this weekend’s and following midweek’s fixtures, starting with tonight’s Premiership match between Motherwell and Aberdeen and the Championship match between Queen of the South and Ayr United. The Scottish FA and SPFL will continue to liaise with governments and UEFA in relation to domestic, European and International fixtures in the coming days and more information will be communicated at the appropriate time. The Scottish FA Board made its decision in the interests of the health and safety of players, match officials, staff, supporters and the general public. Ian Maxwell, Scottish FA Chief Executive: “Since the guidance outlined by governments last night we have been engaged in extensive dialogue to clarify the position and implications of that guidance for Scottish football. “Today’s announcement is made in the interests of public health but, equally, the health and safety of players, match officials, and staff across the game. This is of paramount importance as the country enters the ‘delay’ phase of the coronavirus pandemic. “It is also why the Scottish FA is compelled to ensure that the suspension is cascaded through the non-professional and grassroots games until further notice.” Neil Doncaster, SPFL chief executive, said: “As everyone knows, this is a fast-moving and unprecedented situation for the entire country. “We have been in intensive and detailed discussions since last night and have also been taking on board the experience of our counterparts in England and across Europe. As a result, the board of the SPFL has agreed this morning that all league fixtures this weekend and next midweek will be postponed until further notice. “The health and safety of fans, players and officials is absolutely paramount. We have not yet had any confirmed cases of Coronavirus amongst players in Scotland, but, given the nature of this outbreak, it seems only a matter of time. “We realise that many people will be bitterly disappointed, and we would obviously prefer to be in a position where we can continue as normal, but that’s neither realistic nor possible.” 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twonky65 Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 NULL AND VOID NULL AND VOID NULL AND VOID. Start the season again with the killie boys back in Europe 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangodog Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 Just now, Twonky65 said: NULL AND VOID NULL AND VOID NULL AND VOID. Start the season again with the killie boys back in Europe You want to go through that again ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steppskillie Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 Sensible decision really...will be interesting to see what happens with the rest of the season now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangodog Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 Three weeks, at least, of nae fitba, thought the international breaks were bad. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casual observer Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 What about the league 2 clubs (and below) that don’t get 500+ gates as a norm? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangodog Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 1 minute ago, casual observer said: What about the league 2 clubs (and below) that don’t get 500+ gates as a norm? They can't take the risk that people will go to these games because there's nothing else on. It isn't about numbers as such, it's about providing police and ambulance staff when they could be required elsewhere. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jock Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 I think it is the right decision to slow the spread of Covid-19 but having watched the Cheltenham festival go ahead all week with 250000 people attending and 20000 returning to Ireland after today...still disappointed...will miss going to the game 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 Take those loons the green brigade for example: Nae Selick, go watch reserves Nae Reserves go watch St. Roch's Nae Juniors, go watch the kids Hence everything need to shut down. -2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 5 minutes ago, jock said: I think it is the right decision to slow the spread of Covid-19 but having watched the Cheltenham festival go ahead all week with 250000 people attending and 20000 returning to Ireland after today...still disappointed...will miss going to the game Massive earner for the treasury, many predicted after Chelts it would be close down. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkG Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 Scotland miles behind the rest of football as always. They gave stalling until the Old Firm game a right good go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 Worryingly Cathy said last night the club relies massively on the match day income. From the horses mouth. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killiesince69 Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 1 minute ago, Andy said: Worryingly Cathy said last night the club relies massively on the match day income. From the horses mouth. The club should have "loss of income" insurance in place 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillieDIV Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, Andy said: Worryingly Cathy said last night the club relies massively on the match day income. From the horses mouth. Maybe a blessing in disguise that so many players are out of contract soon. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesper Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 7 minutes ago, Andy said: Take those loons the green brigade for example: Nae Selick, go watch reserves Nae Reserves go watch St. Roch's Nae Juniors, go watch the kids Hence everything need to shut down. Not that I'm a big Celtic or GB lover, but haven't you just described a reasonably normal course of action for someone who just enjoys football? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangodog Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 I've got tickets for Scotland v Israel and EURO 2020, presumably will be offered a refund, could punt some of that money to a Killie fund to help tide us over. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casual observer Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 Chief Medical Officer & Scientific Adviser both still saying mass events especially outdoors a far lesser risk to public health than smaller indoor gatherings. I fully understand the need for emergency personnel to be focussed on providing vital services however. See you in September! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackislekillie Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 46 minutes ago, Calummoore86 said: we have been engaged in extensive dialogue With Peter and Dave . 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scouser2 Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 Correct decision in the circumstances of this dreadfull virus...with the predicted peak of it still weeks away the chances of a return to even closed door games before May is questionable to say least......a real headache for football authorities all over...... Wonder if clubs like ours will just shut down for a period and tell staff/players to stay away 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 16 minutes ago, jesper said: Not that I'm a big Celtic or GB lover, but haven't you just described a reasonably normal course of action for someone who just enjoys football? Was more for the scale of the potential support at silly wee games, yes all footy fans will want a fix. Might get us all playing in the streets again. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 18 minutes ago, Killiesince69 said: The club should have "loss of income" insurance in place I asked this very question last night, they are in the process of checking insurance be amazed if we are covered. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme S Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 17 minutes ago, KillieDIV said: Maybe a blessing in disguise that so many players are out of contract soon. I wonder when the contracts actually expire and what happens if the season goes beyond that date? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 1 minute ago, Graeme S said: I wonder when the contracts actually expire and what happens if the season goes beyond that date? I just thot the exact same. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydiesback Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, Andy said: I asked this very question last night, they are in the process of checking insurance be amazed if we are covered. Insurances usually only cover a list of specified diseases or infections. Our golf club insurers have emailed this morning to say as this virus wasn’t on that list then no insurance available for loss of earnings anywhere. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenwick Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 Would they just not be out of contract and free to sign for someone else, not sure if they could play for new club as it maybe out width the transfer window not 100% sure how the unattached signing work.. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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