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Post by interestedridersfan on Mar 12, 2020 21:24:59 GMT
On a separate note the 550k worst case deaths predicted from coronavirus this year in UK compares to an average 500k deaths in UK every year from EVERY other reason for dying added together Good jobs to have right now? Pharmacist Doctor Nurse Vicars Funeral Directors (if funerals are allowed to happen) Funeral Directors!! That's awful but must admit put a smile on my face. In Italy funerals are currently banned |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2020 21:36:22 GMT
Things I've learned tonight:
Dunkster is a moron.
IRF is an expert on yet another thing.
Sam is going out.
Only 1 of these is a shock.
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Post by SamH on Mar 12, 2020 21:44:12 GMT
Some people should self isolate from whatsbev.
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Post by connors on Mar 12, 2020 23:36:05 GMT
I agree the BBL and other sports organisations are not at fault here. They are quite rightly following the government advice. This advice is backed by our chief scientific and medical officers. I trust they know more about this than the BBL and they rest of us. Only time will tell if they are right and history will judge them and our country accordingly.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2020 7:17:29 GMT
So much for following the advice of government. The EPL will be CANCELLED and I’m sure the FA will follow suit. Common sense prevails. Anyone still willing to stage sporting events open to the public will open themselves up to huge legal liability. Those are the facts!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2020 7:27:41 GMT
I didn't know people were actually been forced to attend such events
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Post by notoriousbigz on Mar 13, 2020 7:46:22 GMT
And I back the UK to come through any crisis better than anywhere else in the world We've got a bulldog spirit you've not got The irony being this is the most Donald Trump-esque comment I've ever seen on this page.....
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Post by interestedridersfan on Mar 13, 2020 8:03:41 GMT
And I back the UK to come through any crisis better than anywhere else in the world We've got a bulldog spirit you've not got The irony being this is the most Donald Trump-esque comment I've ever seen on this page.....
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Post by notoriousbigz on Mar 13, 2020 8:22:58 GMT
The irony being this is the most Donald Trump-esque comment I've ever seen on this page.....
Do you disagree ? I actually think Boris doesn't give a rats backside about individuals and cares only for the £ signs - so long as the FTSE doesn't fall through the floor I question how much he's bothered.
As for Cummings, he wouldn't be one to just idly surround himself with experts that sing to his tune now, would he? (He definitely would).
I personally am taking precautions over and above what he suggests, and I'd never trust a Tory as far as I could throw them. I'm sure you'll try and change my mind on that, but we (and I'm talking scousers here) have been burned by their negligence too many times before.
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Post by baldeagle on Mar 13, 2020 8:27:57 GMT
I guess the FTSE plan isn’t going too well then.....
I do still wonder whether we will have a Trophy final on Sunday, and given the steps taken elsewhere (particularly the States) whether half the players will want to be playing in one anyway. Don’t get me wrong, like Obama I love basketball, and would love to see the game, but there are (apparently) more important things.
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Post by leamrider2 on Mar 13, 2020 10:26:28 GMT
The irony being this is the most Donald Trump-esque comment I've ever seen on this page.....
Do you disagree ? Toilet roll wars. The country is on a mental knife edge. |
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Post by foxprorawks on Mar 13, 2020 10:44:10 GMT
Toilet roll wars. The country is on a mental knife edge. That's the bulldog spirit for you - panic buying toilet rolls and pasta. |
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Post by connors on Mar 13, 2020 11:12:45 GMT
All professional football in the country now halted until 3rd April.
Seemed inevitable once the top clubs started announcing isolation measures for players and coaches. A rare moment of co-ordination among the many organisations too.
How long before BE and BBL follow suit.......?
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Post by reallyoldfeenixfan on Mar 13, 2020 11:30:03 GMT
How long before BE and BBL follow suit.......? Middle of May?? |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2020 11:51:34 GMT
The BBL have come out and said the Finals are on.
EIHL have just cancelled their season
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Post by sussexbantam on Mar 13, 2020 12:56:14 GMT
If it call gets called off do I win the Prediction League ?!?
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Post by interestedridersfan on Mar 13, 2020 13:13:55 GMT
If it call gets called off do I win the Prediction League ?!? Good chance this weekend will be the last games of the season Too many players will be self isolating after then |
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Post by connors on Mar 13, 2020 13:54:41 GMT
BE have announced they are meeting at 2pm and will issue a statement by 4pm. Maybe last weekends were the last..........
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Post by blueskies99 on Mar 13, 2020 15:40:11 GMT
Not sure how old this is.
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Post by sussexbantam on Mar 13, 2020 15:46:55 GMT
Interestingly the Vitality Netball league (which is probably a good parallel to the BBL) are also carrying on playing. They play in similar arenas with similar sized crowds.
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Post by rideralex on Mar 13, 2020 15:56:10 GMT
The fist confirmed cancellation in the NBL has now been announced (Bradford v Derby). As there is no suggestion that anyone involved in the game is symptomatic or has been tested positive I imagine this is the first indication that all games will be cancelled Basketball England's forthcoming statement. While I would hope that on such an issue BE and the BBL would take the same approach to such an issue it really wouldn't surprise me if they did not.Basketball England have now announced that all of their activities and games are cancelled for two weeks as of tomorrow morning. No mention of BBL in the statement but I imagine they'll issue their own any minute. www.basketballengland.co.uk/news/coronavirus-basketball-england-to-suspend-all-basketball-activity-for-two-weeks/ |
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Post by ecrider on Mar 13, 2020 16:08:57 GMT
BBL says we are carrying on for this weekend. Cynic in me says would decision have been the same if there was no showcase final this weekend they weren't so heavily invested in! UPDATED 15:50 GMT 13 March 2020 The British Basketball League (BBL) continues to follow the current guidance of the Government and the chief medical and science advisers issued on 12 March 2020 with all games scheduled for this weekend (13-15 March 2020) taking place as planned. There are currently no suspected or confirmed cases of Covid-19 within BBL as has affected other sports. We encourage all fans planning to attend games to follow the optimum hygiene practices directed by the NHS including regularly washing your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water and to self-isolate should you be experiencing any symptoms. You can find more advice from the NHS here: www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/The BBL and WBBL Trophy Finals will also take place on Sunday 15 March at Emirates Arena in Glasgow. Full handwashing facilities will be available at the arena and again, we encourage fans to take appropriate measures in line with NHS advice. We are closely monitoring what is a rapidly moving situation and should anything change, we will act accordingly and update everyone as soon as possible. All News Post navigation Best of British basketball to be broadcast live |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2020 16:13:26 GMT
So, just because there's no confirmed cases they play on? Seems a bit reckless.
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Post by foxprorawks on Mar 13, 2020 16:25:22 GMT
So, just because there's no confirmed cases they play on? Seems a bit reckless. I think so as well. Probably weighing up the financial cost against the human cost... Basketball Scotland have suspended all basketball with immediate effect. |
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Post by DefyingGravity on Mar 13, 2020 16:32:51 GMT
Beer league!
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