The country as a whole is now entering a period of great uncertainty for everyday life with the continued spread of the coronavirus (albeit from a very small base). Whilst we all hope it can be contained in the UK, we cannot ignore the threat it poses but at the same time should try and keep an objective view. The perception of fear should not cloud objective analysis of the virus’s effect and outcome. For example, the great majority of people so far infected worldwide do recover and most, but not all, the deaths have been in elderly people some with underlying health issues. Standard winter flu kills hundreds and sometimes thousands each year in the UK.
My post is to seek views from fans on what they think the impact could be on the rest of the League 2 football season. If the virus seriously spreads throughout the UK then football matches are under threat to protect the crowds who attend them. In the worst case scenario matches could be played behind closed doors , postponed or stopped altogether. The financial consequences could be devastating and would undermine the financial position of every football club including City.
Should the club be undertaking serious risk assessment at this stage?
Do they have any insurance against such an event?
Should turnstiles, stanchions, arm rests, toilets etc etc be deep cleaned before and after every match at St James Park?
Should entry into the ground be refused to anyone with a temperature?
Should players be encouraged to mix less with the general public?
My post is to seek views from fans on what they think the impact could be on the rest of the League 2 football season. If the virus seriously spreads throughout the UK then football matches are under threat to protect the crowds who attend them. In the worst case scenario matches could be played behind closed doors , postponed or stopped altogether. The financial consequences could be devastating and would undermine the financial position of every football club including City.
Should the club be undertaking serious risk assessment at this stage?
Do they have any insurance against such an event?
Should turnstiles, stanchions, arm rests, toilets etc etc be deep cleaned before and after every match at St James Park?
Should entry into the ground be refused to anyone with a temperature?
Should players be encouraged to mix less with the general public?