Leeds Banter Archive March 15 2020

15 Mar 2020 22:03:39
So I've not seen this option mentioned yet but to me seems the fairest.
Whenever it's safe to do so, the season continues to its rightful conclusion.
Then a month after that the Euros are played.
Next season starts a couple of months after that but it is shortened.
Each team plays each other just once. Would need to balance the home and aways, with each team's ground hosting a neutral game to make it fair.
Best wishes to all over there, you are ahead of the curve compared to here so our turn will come soon.

16 Mar 2020 06:24:01
Good shout Canada and you mate.

16 Mar 2020 00:49:01
Good options Canada . the current season simply must be completed. even if it takes tbe rest of 2020

But really the Corina Virus ( aka slightly more contagious flu) is surely one of the most bullshit unnecessary panic overhyped incidents in the history of mankind

China's stats. they have had the virus for 4 months or so and the death rate from the virus is now falling.

China's population 1.388 BILLION

Deaths from Corona Virus in China 3199

Drum roll 0.0000023042 % of Chinas population have died from Corona

Not an insignificant percentage of course but not anywhere near big to cause the panic which could cause a needless World recession from overreacting over zealous World governments

Get a grip World!

16 Mar 2020 08:11:33
Indeed Bazooka.

16 Mar 2020 09:32:57
Totally with you Baz. The vulnerable should maybe be more protected, with specific guidelines, but us healthy ones would be fine to just get on with it.

16 Mar 2020 12:59:40
I agree. IMO surely it's best to isolate the elderly and those with underlying health issues, then let the fit and healthy get the virus, then get better. This has got to be the best way to get rid of this virus as quickly as possible. 🤔.

16 Mar 2020 14:49:09
Totally agree danum, speaking total sense. A total lockdown of the population would just cause more cases. Isolating the elderly with health issues and others from anyone presenting with virus symptoms is the best idea, but this will only work if the government do test all those with symptoms rather than just saying self isolate. Plenty of virus like symptoms, colds flu etc and people not being properly checked.

15 Mar 2020 13:21:42
I say extend the season until conclusion (if behind closed doors so be it) drop Fa cup from this season and cut all cup competitions (other than FA Vase) for next season also.

The Premier teams see them as a nuisance and field second teams, the ONLY perceived magic is a non-league team playing one of the big boys so retain non-league FA vase comp with games permitted at league grounds and some nominal compensation awarded to league 1 and 2 clubs.

Nothing’s perfect but I’d rather lose cup competitions and meaningless (Wembley mortgage payback) international friendlies and I’m sure it could be completed.

Just my two penneth (*I must stress these views or not any way connected to the official LUFC organisation so please don’t deduct us any points for having the temerity to even suggest these options)

15 Mar 2020 09:15:43
If you think about it from a non partisan point of view, the best thing to do, would be to void this season and hopefully start a new season in August.
I fear this is what will be decided in this week's meeting, due to the fact that only the teams with a chance of winning their leagues, or getting promoted would vote to carry on. Relegation threatened clubs would definitely vote to void the season and the rest would see it as the right thing to do.
It's not fair, but I'm afraid getting this virus sorted is bigger than wether we go up this season or not.
MOT. Whatever happens!

15 Mar 2020 09:54:32
Is this virus any worse than a common flu.

15 Mar 2020 11:35:11
According to the WHO flu killed between 290000 to 650000 last year.

15 Mar 2020 11:41:14
Doubt if they will void it, how do we decide then who goes into European competitions from PL. They need to make the fairest decision now. Void it and nothing is solved.

15 Mar 2020 13:22:24
Trouble is no one knows how this pandemic will play out. Only thing we have to go no is what is happening now where it first started China and the East Asian region. If reports are true then the virus first became a problem there in December and the number of cases are slowing, South Korea saying they are seeing less cases each day as people are starting to recover. Reports are that Britain is weeks behind other regions including mainland Europe, so we can expect the next couple of months to become worse here. So just maybe this season doesn't get finished before the next is due to start.
Personally I think we should finish this season even if it means we miss out the rest of this year and finish the remaining games from this time next year. Maybe this will allow the population of this planet time to recover from the virus and socially everything recover. Just saying null and void this season is wrong, either finish the season at a later date or allow teams with games in hand play them behind closed doors.

15 Mar 2020 13:46:09
It would seem sensible to go a version of the system likely to be adopted in Germany with promotion of top two in each league and no relegation. It would actually make some kind of sense for the other teams in the playoff positions to go with this. I think someone on here has already pointed out that with no teams coming down from the Prem with parachute payments, the teams just missing out this season would likely be best placed to take the three places available next year. If the season is played through to conclusion, they'd be likely to be fighting for one place this year and could have three stronger relegated teams (for example Norwich, Bournemouth and Villa) potentially blocking their path to promotion next time around.

15 Mar 2020 17:15:05
Richie. Are you sure it's a good idea to get your medical information from a 60s rock band?
🎸🎶😂😂.