The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Tuesday 24th November) - Some fans to be allowed back into stadiums after lockdown
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The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Tuesday 24th November) - Some fans to be allowed back into stadiums after lockdown
Good Morning. It's Tuesday 24th November, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road
Fans to be allowed back into stadiums in England at end of lockdown
It is understood that the Department of Culture, Media and Sport have submitted proposals to the Cabinet Office for spectators to attend games in areas where coronavirus infection rates are low. If successful, once lockdown is lifted on the 2nd December, we could see fans back at Elland Road, but only a small percentage!
Stadiums in Tier 1 will be permitted to hold up to 4,000 spectators; grounds in tier 2 can welcome up to 2,000 fans; grounds in Tier 3 must continue to hold events behind closed doors. Although cases in Leeds are now falling, we were poised to go into Tier 3 before the national lockdown came in. Is Leeds likely to be in Tier 3 from 2nd December, will it still be soem time before fans return to Elland Road?
Outdoors stadiums in tier 1 areas - deemed to be medium risk by the Government - will be allowed to hold up to 4,000 socially-distanced fans or half of their maximum capacity, depending on which is fewer. Once restrictions are lifted, how is it worked out who should be part of the 4000?
Leeds Offered Chance to Sign Barcelona’s Ace on loan
Leeds are one of several sides who have been offered the chance to sign Barcelona central midfielder Riqui Puig on loan for the remainder of the season. The talented 21-year-old is seen by many as one of the brightest in boss Ronald Koeman's squad yet the former Saints Manager has only used the youngster once this season, a three minute cameo role!
Puig's agent is keen for his client to progress and has had conversations with RB Leipzig,Monaco and Leeds about a possible loan move in January. Bielsa's possession-based style of play is seen as the ideal system for Puig to showcase his skills, but there are several other English sides in the conversation for the 21-year-old's signature.
Re: The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Tuesday 24th November) Fans to be allowed back into stadiums in England at end of lockdo
I won't cry if we sign him, but I don't really see the point of getting a young central midfielder. In our 4-1-4-1 formation we already have Klich, Dallas, Hernandez, Rodrigo and Roberts who can play that role. Not to mention Shackelton, Struik and if necessary Phillips and probably even Raphinha. And I've probably forgotten others.
Especially on loan and espcially seeing that Bielsa does not generally rush new players into the first team.
Especially on loan and espcially seeing that Bielsa does not generally rush new players into the first team.
Un Marcelo Bielsa, solo hay un Marcelo Bielsa. Gracias Marcello. Marsching on together.
Re: The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Tuesday 24th November) - Some fans to be allowed back into stadiums after lockdown
Fans wont be allowed at ER, Anfield, Etihad, OT or in any of the northern Covid hotspots.
As a regular attender watching Leeds live has been a big miss for me as with my bowls but I've accepted & prepared to make the necessary sacrifices if it means our country returns back to the way it was pre-covid
As a regular attender watching Leeds live has been a big miss for me as with my bowls but I've accepted & prepared to make the necessary sacrifices if it means our country returns back to the way it was pre-covid
Re: The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Tuesday 24th November) - Some fans to be allowed back into stadiums after lockdown
Agreed, regarding the stadiums you mention 64 but surely it is easier to keep 4000 people socially distanced in a stadium that hold 75,000 people (ie OT) rather than one that only holds 10,000 for example?1964white wrote: ↑Tue Nov 24, 2020 9:55 am Fans wont be allowed at ER, Anfield, Etihad, OT or in any of the northern Covid hotspots.
As a regular attender watching Leeds live has been a big miss for me as with my bowls but I've accepted & prepared to make the necessary sacrifices if it means our country returns back to the way it was pre-covid
The flowers of common sense do not grow in everyone's garden
Re: The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Tuesday 24th November) - Some fans to be allowed back into stadiums after lockdown
Yes it would be Chilli however certain stadiums will be exempt particularly those in Covid hotspots such as Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool
Re: The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Tuesday 24th November) - Some fans to be allowed back into stadiums after lockdown
It was mentioned on Sky sports news that OT was being looked at as one of the first venues to open to a small percentage of spectators....
Re: The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Tuesday 24th November) - Some fans to be allowed back into stadiums after lockdown
It was morning when some of us got up Duckie
By the way.... this is early for you..... only have the 1 pint of malt last night??
Re: The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Tuesday 24th November) - Some fans to be allowed back into stadiums after lockdown
But isn't Manchester in tier 3 or possibly tier 4 by next week?
I wouldn't be surprised what this present government have in store for us all
Imo football grounds should not be open to fans in the present circumstances particularly in the North West & in Yorkshire where the virus is prevalent, it's not just the grounds, travelling to & fro the stadiums has to be given serious consideration
The way things are going I reckon National lockdown III is guaranteed by January
Re: The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Tuesday 24th November) - Some fans to be allowed back into stadiums after lockdown
Yes I was...... had to go to Southampton at 7 this morning.
and yes I reckon she fell out, onto her computer and typed a bit to show she was up and well and not hung over, and is now back asleep in relapse mode....
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Re: The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Tuesday 24th November) - Some fans to be allowed back into stadiums after lockdown
If Leeds Utd say stay away- perhaps its code for please come in, like it was on the evening that we won the Championship?1964white wrote: ↑Tue Nov 24, 2020 9:55 am Fans wont be allowed at ER, Anfield, Etihad, OT or in any of the northern Covid hotspots.
As a regular attender watching Leeds live has been a big miss for me as with my bowls but I've accepted & prepared to make the necessary sacrifices if it means our country returns back to the way it was pre-covid
The hierachy told us multiple occassions to stay away, and those that turned up were treated to an open top parade with all the trimmings!!!
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Re: The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Tuesday 24th November) - Some fans to be allowed back into stadiums after lockdown
I fear you maybe right Leon, one thing this virus is proving is that unlike the common cold or flu it is not cyclic, it is constant, untill we are all vaccinated against it, it is going nowhere...then we can worry about it mutating I guess!
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Re: The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Tuesday 24th November) - Some fans to be allowed back into stadiums after lockdown
I say we let gessa in. And 64, too.
Re: The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Tuesday 24th November) - Some fans to be allowed back into stadiums after lockdown
This article confirms my thoughts on fans attending football matches in certain areas England
Re: The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Tuesday 24th November) - Some fans to be allowed back into stadiums after lockdown
Anyhow we'd all be freezing our b*ll*cks off standing or sitting in 4,000 attendances, it's always noticeable when half the kop empties at half-time
Coldest I felt last season was in the away end at Forest, mind you my pals & I were on the front row near the corner flag. I had to nip up to the concourse & buy a chocolate bar & a coffee to warm myself up. I found a seat higher up in the stand for the second-half.
Not a great day although I'll always remember the Forest fans singing 'Leeds Leeds are falling apart again'. Silly tits thought they were going up after that victory, they missed out on a play-offs & the rest is history
Ironic as Forest are in the relegation zone this season
Coldest I felt last season was in the away end at Forest, mind you my pals & I were on the front row near the corner flag. I had to nip up to the concourse & buy a chocolate bar & a coffee to warm myself up. I found a seat higher up in the stand for the second-half.
Not a great day although I'll always remember the Forest fans singing 'Leeds Leeds are falling apart again'. Silly tits thought they were going up after that victory, they missed out on a play-offs & the rest is history
Ironic as Forest are in the relegation zone this season