Celtic & Coronavirus and competitions!

There’s little chance these restrictions are lifted after 3 weeks.

Every other lockdown was billed as being for a few weeks, only to go on and on.

 

Also allows us to get our squad back fit

 

The winter break will absolutely not be brought forward, no danger. I will also be very surprised if full houses are allowed again before the end of march, coincidentally just in time for us to go to ibrox.

 

Winter break brought forward would be the best result for us now. I'd imagine most clubs will be thinking the same. Huns no doubt will be against it..

 

The Joint Response Group sympathises with clubs and supporters across the country following today’s confirmation by the First Minister that Scottish football will again be subject to restrictions on stadium capacity.

From Boxing Day and for three weeks thereafter, football attendances will be capped at 500 people in line with all outdoor events. One metre physical distancing will also be required within a stadium during that time.

The JRG is already in discussions with Scottish Government on behalf of clubs to ensure any loss of income at this critical period will be compensated via the COVID-19 support fund announced by the First Minister. The JRG will be holding a series of consultations about the impact of the new restrictions over the next 24 hours.

The JRG has worked collaboratively with Scottish Government throughout the pandemic to ensure the stadium environment can be a safe and enjoyable experience for all, including the recent introduction of vaccine certification spot checking and asking supporters to demonstrate a negative Lateral Flow Test prior to arrival.

A daily testing regime has been introduced across the Scottish Professional Football League and enhanced protocols implemented for playing and team staff.

Equally, we are aware of the threat of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus and, to that end, have volunteered the use of stadia across the country to aid the vaccine and booster jab programmes.

We appreciate the tough decisions faced by the government and clinicians in suppressing the transmission of Omicron and while we believe the mitigations implemented will have enabled stadia to be as safe as possible for the two weeks prior to the winter break, we have no control over the transport risks highlighted in today’s update.

Rod Petrie, Joint Response Group Chair: “Today’s announcement is a source of disappointment to hundreds of thousands of fans across the country, for whom attending football matches during the festive season has been a tradition spanning generations.

“None the less, public health remains a priority for everyone in society as well as a responsibility for industries across the country, including football. The JRG exists to be the conduit between the national game and the Scottish Government throughout the pandemic and will continue to work with our members to ensure a seamless implementation of the new restrictions, whilst working on their behalf to ensure compensation for lost revenue via the UK and Scottish Government’s latest COVID relief fund.”

Neil Doncaster, Scottish Professional Football League Chief Executive: “Today’s news will be a hammer blow to clubs and fans across the country, who simply could not have done more to mitigate the impact of the ongoing pandemic. Despite the enormous financial impact, the 42 clubs have provided an invaluable source of reassurance, support and relief from the day-to-day impact of COVID-19 in communities throughout Scotland and they will continue to do so.

“Our clubs have adapted quickly and effectively to previous restrictions, and we will work with them in implementing the guidance from today’s announcement in the coming days.”

 

Its not a lockdown though

 

Way people are going on you'd think it was.

 

i hope this isnt setting the tone for the new year. 3 points is all i care about obviously. if we beat them without fans then id be delighted. if not id be raging with the injustice of it all

 

It will be by New Year, I reckon.

Look at folk saying ‘what about crowding at pubs/shops/gyms…’ Sturgeon will give the people what they want and slap them shut too.

 

They need the money from the fans more than most to be fair. Unless of course they get another government hand out

 

Not getting moved forward then going by that

 

It is a massive advantage to them for the games now to be played without fans. Total joke that the winter break is not been brought forward although not a surprise.

 

SFA and SPFL basically confirming a sporting advantage to the huns there.

Games a * boggy in this country. Its ot as if ONE team is in dire * need of money and absolutely NEED the money that winning the league this season would bring.

Oh wait..........

 

If that’s the case play the games at full capacity.


Give people some fun

 

totally agree. if the shoe was on the other foot they wouldnt think twice about delaying the game in fear of lawsuits and the usual pish that spews out of shitbrox when they dont get their way.

 

It really is as simple as what you say there. Disgusting but not a surprise at all.

 

A lot of anger in here tonight it was always on the cards do people live in a cave??

 

Those nations didn’t roll out the vaccine programme like us and England did. That’s why so that why I’m comparing to what England do as they are in a similar boat and time and time again she has to have the rules ten times harder than them


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And still going on and on