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[fundy]

Different governing bodies with different rules ? One the EFL and one the Prem ? Or was it because it was a cup

Even though the Prem did say there would be games conceeded but then allowed Newcastle to have the game postponed

or it was big club v little club, who knows

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Leyton Orient might have a different view on it

He’s also got the facts wrong, Newcastle cancelled 2 days before the game, City spoke to the PL only, never contacted Everton, and had the game postponed with 4hrs notice, so nothing like the Newcastle situation.

That’s why some fans are unhappy, 2,000 have also had to have the covid test to attend at their own expense etc.

edit:
Official Club Statement:

Everton Football Club regret the postponement of tonight’s match against Manchester City - not only for the 2,000 fans who would have been attending, but for supporters on Merseyside and across the world.

Our players were prepared for the game, as were both the team staff and everyone at Goodison. Matchday is the most important date in our calendar. And this was a big one.

Whilst Everton will always have public safety uppermost, we will be requesting full disclosure of all the information that Manchester City provided to the Premier League so the Club can be clear on why this decision was taken.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

or it was big club v little club, who knows

Was the other club a Prem club ? Was that before they had compulsory testing for League 1 and 2 ?

He’s also got the facts wrong, Newcastle cancelled 2 days before the game, City spoke to the PL only, never contacted Everton, and had the game postponed with 4hrs notice, so nothing like the Newcastle situation.

That’s why some fans are unhappy, 2,000 have also had to have the covid test to attend at their own expense etc.

Why don’t you respond directly to me ?

What “fact” did I get wrong - Newcastle Villa was postponed due to Covid cases as i stated

 

[fundy]

Was the other club a Prem club ? Was that before they had compulsory testing for League 1 and 2 ?


Why don’t you respond directly to me ?

What “fact” did I get wrong - Newcastle Villa was postponed due to Covid cases as i stated

was Spurs and yeah expect it was

 

[Pin-seeker]

Funny how the null and voiders have turned into just play at any costs'??

? ? ???

 

[Deleted member 15344]

was Spurs and yeah expect it was

Have had a look and it was - not sure how they could have got around it with it being a cup game ? Without it affecting the whole comp.

If City have been hit hard it could be the start of big affects as they have another 3 games in 10 days I think it is including two cup Games. They can prob postpone the league game but the two cup games ?

 

[DanFST]

Should have been awarded to Everton. The bubble was compromised, City couldn't have followed procedures.

Should also have to pay to compensation to the 2000 that were attending and all Everton's costs to host the match.

 

[fundy]

Have had a look and it was - not sure how they could have got around it with it being a cup game ? Without it affecting the whole comp.

If City have been hit hard it could be the start of big affects as they have another 3 games in 10 days I think it is including two cup Games. They can prob postpone the league game but the two cup games ?

already being reported theyll be allowed to postpone the cup game and not be thrown out as LO were

 

[Deleted member 15344]

already being reported theyll be allowed to postpone the cup game and not be thrown out as LO were

Then that would be wrong

These are the rules it seems

 

[fundy]

Then that would be wrong

These are the rules it seems

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its semi final stage, ie after round 4

 

[Deleted member 15344]

its semi final stage, ie after round 4

Of course ? and guess there is plenty of time until the final - doesn’t feel right though

Should have been awarded to Everton. The bubble was compromised, City couldn't have followed procedures.

Should also have to pay to compensation to the 2000 that were attending and all Everton's costs to host the match.

Even in bubbles people can catch Covid - they aren’t immune , they stayed at a hotel the other day so it wouldn’t take much for one person to catch it via there .

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Should have been awarded to Everton. The bubble was compromised, City couldn't have followed procedures.

Should also have to pay to compensation to the 2000 that were attending and all Everton's costs to host the match.

I disagree, what smells is when City did these tests and when they believed the bubble was compromised, they had 2 players positive from Christmas Day.
They are retaking the tests tomorrow and awaiting the results to see if further fixtures should be postponed.

It needs to be clear why though, Newcastle kept Villa fully involved and stated exactly who and how many positives they had in their Camp with the decision to postpone taken in plenty of time, all Everton know at the moment is the City bubble is believed to be compromised and that’s it.

Going forward, every Club needs clarification.

 

[DanFST]

Even in bubbles people can catch Covid - they aren’t immune , they stayed at a hotel the other day so it wouldn’t take much for one person to catch it via there .

Of course they can, however processes are in place to minimise multiple infections. Every club has had infections, with 1 or 2 players getting sick. City have enough that the training ground is compromised.

Jesus and Walker got it on Christmas day, How has it taken 3 days to fully investigate? And left fans and Everton out of pocket.

 

[Tashyboy]

Should have been awarded to Everton. The bubble was compromised, City couldn't have followed procedures.

Should also have to pay to compensation to the 2000 that were attending and all Everton's costs to host the match.

City have been told positive cases have subsequently been reported at the hotel they were staying in. when they played Arsenal in the cup.

 

[Deleted member 1740]

Of course they can, however processes are in place to minimise multiple infections. Every club has had infections, with 1 or 2 players getting sick. City have enough that the training ground is compromised.

Jesus and Walker got it on Christmas day, How has it taken 3 days to fully investigate? And left fans and Everton out of pocket.

This is the most important question.

I'm sure Everton will refund fans ASAP to make sure they're not left out of pocket.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Of course they can, however processes are in place to minimise multiple infections. Every club has had infections, with 1 or 2 players getting sick. City have enough that the training ground is compromised.

Jesus and Walker got it on Christmas day, How has it taken 3 days to fully investigate? And left fans and Everton out of pocket.

The same way as Newcastle training ground got infected or indeed many other secure bubbles , it’s a virus that goes around very quickly - there is no rule book for this , we only have to see how the cases right now are going through the roof especially in London where City have recently been.

The timing isn’t great but it’s why they have daily testing and this situation was always going to happen at some stage

You would expect and hope the fans would be reimbursed any charges

 

[ColchesterFC]

Of course they can, however processes are in place to minimise multiple infections. Every club has had infections, with 1 or 2 players getting sick. City have enough that the training ground is compromised.

Jesus and Walker got it on Christmas day, How has it taken 3 days to fully investigate? And left fans and Everton out of pocket.

That's a bit of bad luck. On his birthday as well.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

City have been told positive cases have subsequently been reported at the hotel they were staying in. when they played Arsenal in the cup.

It’s also reported City tried to postpone this morning and the PL said No, probably best waiting for the facts.

I wouldn’t want the game played and then our players catching it.

More important things in life than football.

 

[Deleted member 1740]

City have been told positive cases have subsequently been reported at the hotel they were staying in. when they played Arsenal in the cup.

Has it been confirmed who was positive since Xmas day?

 

[Deleted member 1740]

It’s also reported City tried to postpone this morning and the PL said No, probably best waiting for the facts.

I wouldn’t want the game played and then our players catching it.

More important things in life than football.

The PL said back in September that no games would be postponed even if teams only had 3 subs or academy players in the match day squad.

What's changed.