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Quote from: DeathAngel on April 26, 2020, 08:50:50 AM

Quote from: Daniel91 on April 26, 2020, 08:03:48 AM

It seems that after this crisis nothing will be the same, even for the English league.
Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward says speculation about transfers for "hundreds of millions of pounds this summer" is ignoring the "realities that face the sport" because of the coronavirus pandemic. Source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/52418826
There has been speculation that Manchester is interested in Tottenham striker Harry Kane but they seem to have given up.
Obviously we won't be able to return to normality until spectators finally return to the stadiums.

Yeah there might be very few transfers this summer due to the pandemic & restrictions on travel. Maybe the transfer window could run for from September to November or something to give clubs a chance to bring in players. Even then though due to the financial hit of covid19 there might not be the same volume of deals as usual.

I have a feeling that with a few exceptions, such as maybe Paris SG and Real, We will no longer look at cases where players are sold or bought for big money.
Due to this crisis everyone's income will fall, particular from the viewers and many clubs will have to reduce significantly all costs, especially on player salaries.

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Quote from: LFC_Bitcoin on April 26, 2020, 03:29:52 PM

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I don’t think the games (behind closed doors) will be free on TV & why should they be? Sky & BT have already paid for the coverage & have existing contracts with the PL.

They have contracts that the games need to be played within a certain time frame. If that passes then then contracts could become null and void unless Sky/BT don't mind or can come to some sort of arrangement. I would be surprised if they became free to air though. Surely they'll sell the rights to someone rather than give them away for free. Now would be a good time for the PL to do its own streaming service and show them on there free or paid.

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Quote from: AakZaki on April 26, 2020, 10:21:35 AM

They will also practice by following the social distancing rules issued by the British Government. The players will also do training individually and practice in turns, so there are no first-team players training at the same time.

Training with social distance might be difficult for them because training with individuals is still less than optimal maybe they will just warm up to maintain their fitness during this pandemic, although strict rules during the pandemic remain Arsenal wants to keep players in fitness so that the training will continue on Sunday front.

Quote from: AakZaki on April 26, 2020, 10:21:35 AM

While the English Premier League is also not certain when it will resume since the postponement was announced on March 13.

It is still a long time to announce that the EPL has started again because it requires the stability of the region to be safe for the players and fans, but rumors are also circulating behind closed doors with strict rules.

Training together a sa team whilst social distancing will be nigh on impossible and pointless. Players should just be keeping themselves fit at home until the time comes when this has blown over and they resume the season again. They don't really need to train as a team until that happens just like they don't on the off season or any other breaks.

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Quote from: AakZaki on April 26, 2020, 10:21:35 AM

They will also practice by following the social distancing rules issued by the British Government. The players will also do training individually and practice in turns, so there are no first-team players training at the same time.

Training with social distance might be difficult for them because training with individuals is still less than optimal maybe they will just warm up to maintain their fitness during this pandemic, although strict rules during the pandemic remain Arsenal wants to keep players in fitness so that the training will continue on Sunday front.

Quote from: AakZaki on April 26, 2020, 10:21:35 AM

While the English Premier League is also not certain when it will resume since the postponement was announced on March 13.

It is still a long time to announce that the EPL has started again because it requires the stability of the region to be safe for the players and fans, but rumors are also circulating behind closed doors with strict rules.

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After a meeting between the clubs on April 17, it was announced that the Premier League “will only restart when medical guidance allows”. The situation is evolving day-by-day and the league did not offer a deadline by which play must resume. In general, a return is considered for June 8. In the EFL leagues from the Championship downwards, a decision has not been made yet.

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Quote from: Harkorede on April 26, 2020, 08:31:19 AM

I think they should be glad though, of course they have a shot at the title, but I really don't think they would have beat Ajax to it. However, would they have preferred Ajax declared as winners despite being on the same points ? Or were they hoping for the possibilities of being declared as Co-winners

Still though, I think Ajax should have been declared champions, lets assume all 38 games has been played and the table still stand as it currently did before the season got voided, which team would had been declared champions? Ajax of course or unless there's some sort of criteria they use that I'm not aware of as I don't follow their league neither have I watched any match from the league.

I just think Ajax deserve to be crown champions, for them to be at the top of the league irrespective of having same point with their challenger (having played equal matches) then they most be leading by goal difference. If I'm not mistaking, goal difference is quite enough to win a title.

PS: just confirmed, Ajax had a goal difference of 45goals while AZ Alkmaar had 37 goals, that's 8goal difference.

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Quote from: Harkorede on April 26, 2020, 08:31:19 AM

I think they should be glad though, of course they have a shot at the title, but I really don't think they would have beat Ajax to it. However, would they have preferred Ajax declared as winners despite being on the same points ? Or were they hoping for the possibilities of being declared as Co-winners

Neither do I, but stranger things have happened, and Ajax have been really shaky since their high of last season's Europe, specially after losing 2 of their brightest stars. That said, Alkmaar have an even shallower squad and it certainly lacked firepower (hence the goal difference) but who doesn't want a shout at the title?

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I don’t think the games (behind closed doors) will be free on TV & why should they be? Sky & BT have already paid for the coverage & have existing contracts with the PL.

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Quote from: Naida_BR on April 26, 2020, 07:24:26 AM

I wonder how Arsenal got this decision when there is still not any stability in the treatment of COVID-19 in the UK.

In addition to the link @AakZaki provided, the following things seem to be the reason behind their strange decision:
^{- It's a good thing that it's not mandatory but I don't think they'll follow the guidelines after getting back home.}

Quote from: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/52428362

The move comes two days after the club spoke to all their players after Alexandre Lacazette, David Luiz, Nicolas Pepe and Granit Xhaka were pictured breaking social distancing guidelines.

Lacazette was too close to someone valeting his car, while Luiz and Xhaka were having a kickabout in a park.

Pepe was seen playing football with some friends.

The quartet, along with the rest of the Gunners squad, were reminded of their responsibilities.

Quote from: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/arsenals-decision-open-training-facilities-21929440

Several first-team stars have been caught breaching government guidelines to either train or play football, including Alexandre Lacazette, David Luiz, Nicolas Pepe and Granit Xhaka.

In addition, many players have been stopped while running by fans requesting selfies, putting them in breach of social distancing rules.

It is thought that by reopening the facility, Arsenal can give their players a safe place to train while adhering to the rules and working on their game in a safe way.

It is also understood that all individuals will maintain social distancing guidelines, and only five players at any one time will be at the training ground, though they will be working individually at allocated time slots.

These are not mandatory, and players can opt to continue to train from home if they wish.

Bad news for both Manchester fans:

Manchester United and Man City Premier League TV games might not be free-to-air after all

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Quote from: Avirunes on April 26, 2020, 01:00:04 PM

Arsenal were pretty strict about their player's fitness when this pandemic started getting some serious attention. I recall a news hovering that Arteta keeping tabs on his players fitness during the lockdown. Good that they are first PL team to start some activity in their training grounds but will it be allowed with things so worse out there with the pandemic?

Keep in mind mine wasn't an official information was only a rumor for a guy who got a good infomation in the recent past.
They rumor may be no happens.

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Quote from: Avirunes on April 26, 2020, 01:00:04 PM

Arsenal were pretty strict about their player's fitness when this pandemic started getting some serious attention. I recall a news hovering that Arteta keeping tabs on his players fitness during the lockdown. Good that they are first PL team to start some activity in their training grounds but will it be allowed with things so worse out there with the pandemic?

Pandemic is still a terrible scourge for everyone even for the players and staff of a club. But maintaining fitness is a very important thing for every player to do despite having to get strict rules. Each player will not be allowed to do the exercise as usual and they must do it separately and that is a good effort made by the fitness staff for the players.

I think every player will do a closed training session so they will be free to do it without thinking about a pandemic. Is this a sign that the Premier League will resume soon? Hoping

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Quote from: AakZaki on April 26, 2020, 10:21:35 AM

ESPN^[1] reportedly, Arsenal will issue strict rules during training sessions later.

They will also practice by following the social distancing rules issued by the British Government. The players will also do training individually and practice in turns, so there are no first-team players training at the same time.

It is not yet known exactly when they will return to training, which is clearly the club plans to do so next week. While the English Premier League is also not certain when it will resume since the postponement was announced on March 13.

Reference^[1]: https://www.espn.com/soccer/arsenal/story/4089033/arsenal-to-return-to-training-despite-uks-coronavirus-lockdown-sources

Arsenal were pretty strict about their player's fitness when this pandemic started getting some serious attention. I recall a news hovering that Arteta keeping tabs on his players fitness during the lockdown. Good that they are first PL team to start some activity in their training grounds but will it be allowed with things so worse out there with the pandemic?

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Training is definitely something but it is totally different from a game. Training could be done personally without any other teammate, or you could do it with few teammates, you could still have self isolation, you could simply just stay 5 feet from each other and just simply pass to each other, you could run together and pass each other at the same time, you could do ball dribbling, you could shoot, all of these can be done without getting close. Yet when we are talking about matches, everyone is literally touching each other.

So, when playing a game there is a lot more risk involved in a game so that is why that will still be a big difference and it will take time. Starting a training period and starting game period is a whole lot of difference.

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Quote from: $crypto$ on April 26, 2020, 09:05:31 AM

I see on the official Twitter there is no such statement maybe it's just a rumor from some people so there is no training next week for Arsenal.
England's situation is still not stable so it would not be possible to exercise it in the title because if that happens it will be threatened with covid-19 infection.

I will not believe it before Arsenal officially announces it.

ESPN^[1] reportedly, Arsenal will issue strict rules during training sessions later.

They will also practice by following the social distancing rules issued by the British Government. The players will also do training individually and practice in turns, so there are no first-team players training at the same time.

It is not yet known exactly when they will return to training, which is clearly the club plans to do so next week. While the English Premier League is also not certain when it will resume since the postponement was announced on March 13.

Reference^[1]: https://www.espn.com/soccer/arsenal/story/4089033/arsenal-to-return-to-training-despite-uks-coronavirus-lockdown-sources

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Quote from: Naida_BR on April 26, 2020, 07:24:26 AM

I haven't found any announcement that teams are going to be let to start training.
I wonder how Arsenal got this decision when there is still not any stability in the treatment of COVID-19 in the UK.
Maybe those are just rumors in order to give hope to the spectators that EPL is going to start soon.

I see on the official Twitter there is no such statement maybe it's just a rumor from some people so there is no training next week for Arsenal.
England's situation is still not stable so it would not be possible to exercise it in the title because if that happens it will be threatened with covid-19 infection.

I will not believe it before Arsenal officially announces it.

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Quote from: Daniel91 on April 26, 2020, 08:03:48 AM

It seems that after this crisis nothing will be the same, even for the English league.
Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward says speculation about transfers for "hundreds of millions of pounds this summer" is ignoring the "realities that face the sport" because of the coronavirus pandemic. Source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/52418826
There has been speculation that Manchester is interested in Tottenham striker Harry Kane but they seem to have given up.
Obviously we won't be able to return to normality until spectators finally return to the stadiums.

Yeah there might be very few transfers this summer due to the pandemic & restrictions on travel. Maybe the transfer window could run for from September to November or something to give clubs a chance to bring in players. Even then though due to the financial hit of covid19 there might not be the same volume of deals as usual.

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Quote from: buwaytress on April 26, 2020, 04:54:11 AM

@Harko, toma others, thanks. So they will decide UEFA based on current standings? But current standings are null and void, so will next season's Champions League be a farce of non-champions and an invite-only tournament? Anyone who wins that cup can't possible put a star next to their name.

I wouldn't consider it as such, the dutch itself forwarded the teams for the European places, and I really can be against it for some reasons, because that means they country wouldn't be under any pressure to resume the league despite the on going pandemic as the new league isn't due until September. If you look at other European countries already preparing to resume even without having the virus under a firm control, and this is because of the pressure from the sponsors and bodies with organizers thinking solely of the bottom line.

I'm also of the support that the premier league should get completed no matter how long, even if it has to resume next year but the pressure from the outside is rather too much.

Quote from: buwaytress on April 26, 2020, 04:54:11 AM

AZ Alkmaar should be one of the loudest criers.

I think they should be glad though, of course they have a shot at the title, but I really don't think they would have beat Ajax to it. However, would they have preferred Ajax declared as winners despite being on the same points ? Or were they hoping for the possibilities of being declared as Co-winners

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It seems that after this crisis nothing will be the same, even for the English league.
Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward says speculation about transfers for "hundreds of millions of pounds this summer" is ignoring the "realities that face the sport" because of the coronavirus pandemic. Source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/52418826
There has been speculation that Manchester is interested in Tottenham striker Harry Kane but they seem to have given up.
Obviously we won't be able to return to normality until spectators finally return to the stadiums.

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So many rumors about Premier...

Next week they mayeb start training

Source: https://twitter.com/indykaila/status/1254098925528719361

So only Arsenal will do this training next week then what about other clubs?

Isn't the situation still unstable from covid-19? then what will be applied later, I think that there will be no obstacles whatsoever after they do.

I haven't found any announcement that teams are going to be let to start training.
I wonder how Arsenal got this decision when there is still not any stability in the treatment of COVID-19 in the UK.
Maybe those are just rumors in order to give hope to the spectators that EPL is going to start soon.

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Quote from: DeathAngel on April 26, 2020, 05:46:01 AM

it feels like an age since I watched a game of PL football.

You are not the only one getting a bit desperate.

The TV companies are also running out of shit to show on TV all day and night.

Resorting to broadcast very old snooker matches and things just for some fake sport.

Every TV show is the presenter in their kitchen talking about Covid. FS FO

PS last night it was Gary Linaker, Allan S and Wrighty did you see that? all in their houses talking.

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Quote from: coinlocket$ on April 25, 2020, 05:36:25 PM

So many rumors about Premier...

Next week they mayeb start training

Source: https://twitter.com/indykaila/status/1254098925528719361

So only Arsenal will do this training next week then what about other clubs?

Isn't the situation still unstable from covid-19? then what will be applied later, I think that there will be no obstacles whatsoever after they do.

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