Premier League officially postponed until 17th of June

[bubble07]

Just thought imagine this happened 12 months ago. We would have missed city and ajax games which were the best 2 games ive seen

 

[Trotter]

If we can win our next 2 games and results in other games go our way we will be 5th. They can stop the season at that point then everyone's a winner

Don't think it would be.
Cannot see Man City's appeal happening before September, meaning 5th would not be enough.
We probably need 8 out of 9

 

[Timbo Tottenham]

If we can win our next 2 games and results in other games go our way we will be 5th. They can stop the season at that point then everyone's a winner

As long as Liverpool drop points in those two games, I’m with you.

 

[Maxtremist]

Would anyone’s opinion on here Change about starting the league again if Spurs were in a position to challenge for anything this year? I know top 4 is still a possibility but I’m not even sure if the CL will happen next year. I’m struggling to get excited about the restart mainly because I’m not sure how safe it is to do so but I think deep down it’s also because this season has been a bit of a car crash for us.

Not gonna deny that this year I've definitely cared about football a little less than previous years so that helps my stance. But I think unless we were having a Liverpool style almost once in a lifetime season I'd still be somewhat against things continuing (at least how they are right now).

Keeping an eye on the Bundesliga now. Will be curious to see if just having a football fix will be a nice extra distraction and seeing the weirdness of behind closed doors games and how I'd feel about that.

 

[Nine while nine]

Training individually. Turning away from tackling. No handshakes. No mass celebrations. Whatever next?

 

[wadewill]

Wasn't that the original strategy?

that’s always been the strategy. Lockdown was allow the NHS the ability to not get overwhelmed during the initial peak

we aren’t going to beat this without a vaccine and there may never be one.

we need to get on with life, it’s here to stay

 

[Metalhead]

that’s always been the strategy. Lockdown was allow the NHS the ability to not get overwhelmed during the initial peak

we aren’t going to beat this without a vaccine and there may never be one.

we need to get on with life, it’s here to stay

It was the original plan prior to lockdown before the government realised that it would overwhelm the NHS. It does make more sense to look at things on a local level now though. That's the way forward imo.

 

[SpunkyBackpack]

Watching the Dortmund game and to be honest you get used to the lack of crowd noise pretty quickly and just end up watching the game, it actually highlights how important commentary will be keeping there from being any lulls to dwell on. If you've made up your mind you'll hate it then that's up to you. Maybe I've spent too many Saturday afternoons watching lower/non-league matches where you can hear players shouting at each other already.

The pace of the game is normal, the quality is normal, the players seem as into it as they usually are. A couple of weeks of games and the vast majority of people wont even be talking about it.

In times of change i always turn to Whitney and as she said "It's not right, but it's ok".

 

[Gb160]

Watching the Dortmund game and to be honest you get used to the lack of crowd noise pretty quickly and just end up watching the game, it actually highlights how important commentary will be keeping there from being any lulls to dwell on

Yep you're right, but I haven't missed Steve McManaman one bit.

 

[chrissivad]

Watching the Dortmund game and to be honest you get used to the lack of crowd noise pretty quickly and just end up watching the game, it actually highlights how important commentary will be keeping there from being any lulls to dwell on. If you've made up your mind you'll hate it then that's up to you. Maybe I've spent too many Saturday afternoons watching lower/non-league matches where you can hear players shouting at each other already.

The pace of the game is normal, the quality is normal, the players seem as into it as they usually are. A couple of weeks of games and the vast majority of people wont even be talking about it.

In times of change i always turn to Whitney and as she said "It's not right, but it's ok".

I have watched plenty of games with the sound off, mainly due to who is commentating, and you do get use to it.
It is better having the crowd there though.

 

[BringBack_leGin]

Game (Dortmund Schalke) started off a bit like a tennis match in that it was quite tentative trade offs, feeling each other out initially, then came to life more after a couple of midfield mistakes and a bad tackle on Hazard.

It’s better than nothing I guess.

 

[Nicki78]

Watching the Dortmund game and to be honest you get used to the lack of crowd noise pretty quickly and just end up watching the game, it actually highlights how important commentary will be keeping there from being any lulls to dwell on. If you've made up your mind you'll hate it then that's up to you. Maybe I've spent too many Saturday afternoons watching lower/non-league matches where you can hear players shouting at each other already.

The pace of the game is normal, the quality is normal, the players seem as into it as they usually are. A couple of weeks of games and the vast majority of people wont even be talking about it.

In times of change i always turn to Whitney and as she said "It's not right, but it's ok".

Funnily enough I was just saying exactly this to a friend. Once you are used to how quiet it is it’s completely watchable.
I do wonder if players might run out of steam in second half though given lack of training plus no fans/ noise to keep adrenaline up.

 

[Yiddo100]

I do find it funny that some people think the league is returning just for Liverpool to win the league

 

[benwhyte]

I do find it funny that some people think the league is returning just for Liverpool to win the league

the clubs that think there is a benefit for them (Liverpool - title / Manchester United - thinking they can get 4th) want it to continue. The rest don’t. The players don’t.

 

[BringBack_leGin]

the clubs that think there is a benefit for them (Liverpool - title / Manchester United - thinking they can get 4th) want it to continue. The rest don’t. The players don’t.

The clubs, or the fans of those clubs? Because I promise you, whether you agree with it or not, Spurs as a club wholeheartedly want to restart.

 

[panoma]

A shame the bundesliga is back as that probably mean the PL will be back to.

Could do without watching our turgid side or Liverpool winning the league.

 

[Gb160]

A shame the bundesliga is back as that probably mean the PL will be back to.

Could do without watching our turgid side or Liverpool winning the league.

Don't watch it then.

 

[mil1lion]

Training individually. Turning away from tackling. No handshakes. No mass celebrations. Whatever next?

What next? no ball!

 

[Dannyspur]

If the prem starts again behind closed doors with no fans or atmosphere, won't that give the gooners an unfair advantage?

 

[JR1994]

If the prem starts again behind closed doors with no fans or atmosphere, won't that give the gooners an unfair advantage?

They would still announce there 60000 attendance