shandy
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Post by shandy on Mar 12, 2020 18:13:13 GMT
The Scottish government have advised today that they will ban all gatherings of more than 500 from Monday. That affectively means Rocks will have to limit the number of people at their home games or play them behind closed doors.
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Post by 2NFR on Mar 12, 2020 18:37:32 GMT
Yep, just seen the news
On a different note, where does this leave the Trophy final ?
I'd expect that more than 500 at a final ... what happens next ?
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Post by rideralex on Mar 12, 2020 18:40:02 GMT
Yep, just seen the news On a different note, where does this leave the Trophy final ? I'd expect that more than 500 at a final ... what happens next ? On the basis that Sunday comes before Monday I can't see the trophy final being effected unless there are more developments in the situation in the next couple of days. |
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Post by 2NFR on Mar 12, 2020 18:44:03 GMT
Yep, thanks ... my bad, I saw it mentioned on the TV and posted. Checked the web and found that the ban is from next week. ...Post in haste, repent at leisure  |
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Post by minty on Mar 12, 2020 19:08:08 GMT
R u going to the final 2nfr
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Post by interestedridersfan on Mar 12, 2020 19:09:38 GMT
It's a typical politician soundbyte without substance behind it.
So nobody even knows exactly what it means yet
Is that indoor or outdoor events or both??
She's said something and now everybody's waiting for clarification of what exactly is impacted or not!
"Following the recommendation from the Scottish Government today to step up the response and restrict public gatherings of 500 or more that require mass police and ambulance presence, we are seeking further clarification and awaiting guidance from Cobra"
How many police and ambulances attend Rocks games?
How many attend outside a theatre?
If it's stress on the police and ambulance forces that's the concern than there's loads of events every week with 500 plus that are just covered by st John's ambulance if even that
What about charity fun runs etc?
Nicola Sturgeon has handled this announcement atrociously
She's caused more questions than answers
Has it even been made official or is she just thinking about it?
I've watched the Boris Johnson press conference today with two medical advisers very much part of it. At least with those guys there's a plan and logic being used and explained
Everyone else seems to be doing knee jerk stuff that can do as much harm as good
I said earlier today this is very serious. It is. The one thing I'm confident of is the British Government will make the right decisions at the right times.
And Sturgeon should follow their lead IMO.
Instead of adding in her own random stuff
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Post by sonjel on Mar 12, 2020 23:28:37 GMT
It's a typical politician soundbyte without substance behind it. So nobody even knows exactly what it means yet Is that indoor or outdoor events or both?? She's said something and now everybody's waiting for clarification of what exactly is impacted or not! "Following the recommendation from the Scottish Government today to step up the response and restrict public gatherings of 500 or more that require mass police and ambulance presence, we are seeking further clarification and awaiting guidance from Cobra" How many police and ambulances attend Rocks games? How many attend outside a theatre? If it's stress on the police and ambulance forces that's the concern than there's loads of events every week with 500 plus that are just covered by st John's ambulance if even that What about charity fun runs etc? Nicola Sturgeon has handled this announcement atrociously She's caused more questions than answers Has it even been made official or is she just thinking about it? I've watched the Boris Johnson press conference today with two medical advisers very much part of it. At least with those guys there's a plan and logic being used and explained Everyone else seems to be doing knee jerk stuff that can do as much harm as good I said earlier today this is very serious. It is. The one thing I'm confident of is the British Government will make the right decisions at the right times. And Sturgeon should follow their lead IMO. Instead of adding in her own random stuff
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Post by pjs1978 on Mar 13, 2020 2:42:47 GMT
It's a typical politician soundbyte without substance behind it. So nobody even knows exactly what it means yet Is that indoor or outdoor events or both?? if they haven't specified, it would be eitherShe's said something and now everybody's waiting for clarification of what exactly is impacted or not! all public gatherings"Following the recommendation from the Scottish Government today to step up the response and restrict public gatherings of 500 or more that require mass police and ambulance presence, we are seeking further clarification and awaiting guidance from Cobra" How many police and ambulances attend Rocks games? How many attend outside a theatre? does a meeting outside a theatre require police and ambulance?If it's stress on the police and ambulance forces that's the concern than there's loads of events every week with 500 plus that are just covered by st John's ambulance if even that such as?What about charity fun runs etc? If there are more than 500 people attendingNicola Sturgeon has handled this announcement atrociously in your opinionShe's caused more questions than answers seems like just for youHas it even been made official or is she just thinking about it? the First Minister has a duty to announce policy and not just idly speculate about what might be doneI've watched the Boris Johnson press conference today with two medical advisers very much part of it. At least with those guys there's a plan and logic being used and explained ah, so here the truth comes outEveryone else seems to be doing knee jerk stuff that can do as much harm as good I'll be interested to read your explanation of how limiting public gatherings will do more harm than goodI said earlier today this is very serious. It is. The one thing I'm confident of is the British Government will make the right decisions at the right times. like herd immunity for a thing that wont have a vaccine for a year? You know that means letting 95% of the country get this virus, right? And, on the basis of existing mortality rates, a million people will die.And Sturgeon should follow their lead IMO. Instead of adding in her own random stuff |
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Post by pjs1978 on Mar 13, 2020 2:45:01 GMT
Look folks, this isn't a great situation for us to be in as a country, but really you need to chill. It's just basketball and if shutting down the league is part of the solution so be it.
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Post by 2NFR on Mar 13, 2020 8:23:54 GMT
R u going to the final 2nfr Nah, I'll probably watch it on the old tele/interweb thingy  Watching Eagles get beat by an BBL team is tough, Watching then get beat by a NBL team is...  I suppose in many ways its a win-win situation for us... If we win, we get a Trophy !! If we lose, we get a new coach !! A bit harsh, I know, but just me being honest  GO EAGLES |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2020 8:47:48 GMT
Tbf if you lose to a Lower tier team in any sports Final then you deserve the sack.
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Post by leamrider2 on Mar 13, 2020 14:05:30 GMT
Ice hockey has cancelled all competition as of today. British basketball beginning to stand out as slow to react to the situation.
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Post by minty on Mar 13, 2020 14:12:21 GMT
How come bbl basketball is the only sport not to be cancelled this weekend
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Post by faz on Mar 13, 2020 14:43:52 GMT
The one thing I'm confident of is the British Government will make the right decisions at the right times.
And Sturgeon should follow their lead IMO.
Instead of adding in her own random stuff[/quote]
That’s sarcasm yes?
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Post by faz on Mar 13, 2020 14:45:30 GMT
On the ceasation of gatherings over 500 how do you determine that as a critical number?
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Post by foxprorawks on Mar 13, 2020 15:20:37 GMT
On the secession of gatherings over 500 how do you determine that as a critical number? It's a guess, and non-scientific. It's also only advisory. |
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Post by foxprorawks on Mar 13, 2020 16:17:55 GMT
Basketball Scotland have now postponed all games with immediate effect.
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Post by interestedridersfan on Mar 13, 2020 17:29:10 GMT
The one thing I'm confident of is the British Government will make the right decisions at the right times. And Sturgeon should follow their lead IMO. Instead of adding in her own random stuff That’s sarcasm yes?[/quote] No I base it on my trust of the medical advisers they are using |
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Post by Hearsay247 on Mar 13, 2020 19:09:33 GMT
The only reason games are going ahead this weekend is the greed of the BBL. They don’t want to refund the Trophy final tickets.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2020 20:06:26 GMT
The only reason games are going ahead this weekend is the greed of the BBL. They don’t want to refund the Trophy final tickets. Shocking to think that BBL will still stage games during this crisis when all of basketball has taken a pause. This will lead to their demise. Total lack of leadership. Sad. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2020 20:10:08 GMT
Whereas your league has been on a 15 year hiatus eh,Ron
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Post by interestedridersfan on Mar 13, 2020 20:14:36 GMT
The only reason games are going ahead this weekend is the greed of the BBL. They don’t want to refund the Trophy final tickets. Shocking to think that BBL will still stage games during this crisis when all of basketball has taken a pause. This will lead to their demise. Total lack of leadership. Sad. Coronavirus is going to lead to the demise of lots of stuff |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2020 20:37:40 GMT
Shocking to think that BBL will still stage games during this crisis when all of basketball has taken a pause. This will lead to their demise. Total lack of leadership. Sad. Coronavirus is going to lead to the demise of lots of stuff This will last easily 6-9 months before all sports reset. Proper time for reflection I guess. |
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Post by reallyoldfeenixfan on Mar 13, 2020 20:44:08 GMT
And Rocks have travelled all the way to Plymouth for tonight's game but then are on the way home 'cos they aren't playing Bristol tomorrow. Bit surprised BBLtook so long to decide what was going to happen anyway. Not too much common sense there!!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2020 20:58:08 GMT
Coronavirus is going to lead to the demise of lots of stuff This will last easily 6-9 months before all sports reset. Proper time for reflection I guess. Are you at the airport? Your country is doing soooo much better. Which gives you the time to lecture us. |
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