29-04-2020, 15:45
(29-04-2020, 12:27)wba13 Wrote: Hi blue boy , the way I read the Periera situation is that we have agreed a fee which is guaranteed after 35 games or when the season finishes, whichever comes first. The way I look at this is we sign him we then know we can sell if we need to for double the price. But time will tell. As for this season for me it has to be ended now as there are to many risks involved with the players health being a priority. It only needs one player to catch this virus through playing football and it opens up all sorts of liability cases.I want it to continue for selfish reasons that I miss the buzz of attending with my Granddaughter but it’s only right for me that there is no more football until it is virtually guaranteed that it is safe.
Hi M8, I'm guessing about Pereira - I thought the Blues game was the transfer trigger point? And of course without promotion we may not have the cash to buy him. We are all playing the waiting game.
Playing games is a problem even behind closed doors, more questions then answers. With liability cases you rightly highlight can clubs risk a player catching Covid ? It could in theory kill, or end a players career - the costs could be many millions of pounds. I can't see any insurance company covering the risk like they do for a broken leg.
The Covid issue has many problems for the fans, again more questions then answers for all of us.
With recent news that some children have been identified as catching a severe reaction to the virus and rumours that we can catch it more then once is more worrying. Until we get some positive news I cannot see large gatherings being allowed for a long time.
The PL can survive without fans but as for the rest of clubs its a big problem.
I wouldn't personally be putting my family at risk to watch a game of football. My son feels more strongly then me. A) he doesn't want to catch it and pass it on to his family B) He is worried about the potential lung damage that some have been left with. A friend of his had it a few weeks ago and even a short walk leaves him short of breath and tired (and he's in his 20's and didn't need hospital treatment) and was fit before. They both played amateur footy (both were at a pro club academy for a few years but neither were lucky or good enough to make the step up) so both are reasonably fit guys. But when he's sees how it has effected a friend he's not keen on getting it.
I'm locked down and not seen my family this year, which doesn't sit well with me. But what can you do.
I'm allowed out twice a day to walk the dog.
I have been busy helping some of the older generation, getting them food and sorting finances out. Although I'm locked down you can do a lot with a mobile and laptop. You would be surprised how many older people don't have wi-fi / PC's or Mobile phones.
Sadly I have missed several fund raising events and the local smaller charities are really suffering. My lads local food bank manager actually caught the virus and passed away.
It's about time we voted for our player of the season.
Here is a shock for you.
I give my vote to JAKE - he has been our most consistent performer this season (he is still not my ideal captain)
Mentions for Pereira - Diangana - Ajayi - Sawyers who have had excellent seasons, but Jake gets my vote.
Anyway stay safe and will we see what the future brings.
2020 the year the bubble burst 
