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Viking Chat => Viking Chat => Topic started by: normal rules on December 08, 2021, 06:25:50 pm
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And so, plan b is now imposed. Like it or lump it.
I pose this as a question, not a statement.
This fixture could possibly attract a crowd of over 10 k.
I say this because Sunderland could sell full allocation plus part of east stand, so around 4K. They are very well supported away from home as we know. It’s quite plausible there could be 6k home supporters.
So this fixture could easily tip into the 10k plus figure that would invoke the plan b covid measures.
The tricky thing for clubs like rovers is the measures are influenced by attendees, not capacities. So the club will have to make a firm decision sooner rather than later about how this game will be managed.
To be clear, if rovers determine there is to be a crowd of over 10k for this game, then you won’t get in without an nhs covid pass. Just like the Ipswich game .
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Just give them 3000 behind the goal. Unlikely we'll take up more than 7k in the home end especially with it on TV and current state of us.
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Got my Covid pass!! :woohoo:
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Got my Covid pass!! :woohoo:
I haven't but i'm still getting in! :clapping: :woot: :scarf: :scarf:
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Got my Covid pass!! :woohoo:
I haven't but i'm still getting in! :clapping: :woot: :scarf: :scarf:
Never mind the game. If measures for this game are in place, there are probably a few of us on here who would gladly pay money to a suitable charity to watch the drama unfold when you try to get in with no pass, claiming “protected” status.
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Cdh- how old are you?
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Got my Covid pass!! :woohoo:
What does it look like as they didn’t think they don’t come out until Monday ?
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Had mine for ages on iPhone
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Out of interest what is the capacity of Sincil Bank, not sure how many tickets we’ve sold
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10300 ish. But with seg it will remain under 10k.
Which is a joke really as it will be heaving.
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Rovers have to limit the ticket sales for the Sunderland game to under 10k just to be safe. It’s the only responsible thing to do.
Strictly all ticket, with no sales on the day.
This will save the total chaos of more than 10k turning up and having to refuse entry or worse, accept the possible sanctions imposed by having a big crowd without having taken steps. Slim chance I know, but it would be foolhardy to assume .
Or be very economical with the truth about the attendance.
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Extremely simple this. The only thing to owrry about is loss of money and dilemna of not getting 9900 in. Ie under selling the away end just for 5k home fans to turn up.
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Covid passport for mackems
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Rovers could actually turn this into a positive. A bit of hype around limited tickets 9900 only.
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Got my Covid pass!! :woohoo:
What does it look like as they didn’t think they don’t come out until Monday ?
NHS app on your phone basically has a record of your jabs, so if you are up to date, you are sorted..
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Which has been around for months
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Sorry we will get no where near 10000 supporters 7000 at most actually in the ground.(not counting season ticket holders who don’t attend)
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Sorry we will get no where near 10000 supporters 7000 at most actually in the ground.(not counting season ticket holders who don’t attend)
Not in the home end no. We will get 10k total if we give them 4000 tickets for sure.
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Got my Covid pass!! :woohoo:
What does it look like as they didn’t think they don’t come out until Monday ?
Had one for a while now. Call 119 and they will post you one out. Mine was with me within a few days.
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Just read that Lincoln are reducing the capacity to 9,999 to avoid the vaccine passport chaos. They have a shortage of stewards too so taking a sensible approach there.
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Thanks CDH got our tickets a while ago
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Just read that Lincoln are reducing the capacity to 9,999 to avoid the vaccine passport chaos. They have a shortage of stewards too so taking a sensible approach there.
This.
The club should take a stance early on for this.saves any confusion.and avoids a potential costly headache.
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Sorry we will get no where near 10000 supporters 7000 at most actually in the ground.(not counting season ticket holders who don’t attend)
Not in the home end no. We will get 10k total if we give them 4000 tickets for sure.
I don't think so, Padge. It's on Sky Sports with an early KO. I reckon it will be less than 9000; unless we pump Shrewsbury and Lincoln, which is doubtful.
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Sorry we will get no where near 10000 supporters 7000 at most actually in the ground.(not counting season ticket holders who don’t attend)
Not in the home end no. We will get 10k total if we give them 4000 tickets for sure.
I don't think so, Padge. It's on Sky Sports with an early KO. I reckon it will be less than 9000; unless we pump Shrewsbury and Lincoln, which is doubtful.
Fair point Steve. I forgot the game was on Sky. That will reduce the attendance somewhat anyway, like you say.
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Don't forget it's the Xmas fixture which usually gets more in. Yet again done over by Sky
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Cdh- how old are you?
About 12 I think, at least that's the way he acts anyway.
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Yes. I'm 12. Birthday in a few days so nearly a teenager and will reach maturity then.
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Masks are now mandatory in indoor areas of stadiums, I assume that would mean on the concourses, which may prove a problem tomorrow
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And so, plan b is now imposed. Like it or lump it.
I pose this as a question, not a statement.
This fixture could possibly attract a crowd of over 10 k.
I say this because Sunderland could sell full allocation plus part of east stand, so around 4K. They are very well supported away from home as we know. It’s quite plausible there could be 6k home supporters.
So this fixture could easily tip into the 10k plus figure that would invoke the plan b covid measures.
The tricky thing for clubs like rovers is the measures are influenced by attendees, not capacities. So the club will have to make a firm decision sooner rather than later about how this game will be managed.
To be clear, if rovers determine there is to be a crowd of over 10k for this game, then you won’t get in without an nhs covid pass. Just like the Ipswich game .
plan B,We will have plan C,D and E by then from Boris the clown
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Masks are now mandatory in indoor areas of stadiums, I assume that would mean on the concourses, which may prove a problem tomorrow
I doubt very much that many people will wear them in there.
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Masks are now mandatory in indoor areas of stadiums, I assume that would mean on the concourses, which may prove a problem tomorrow
I doubt very much that many people will wear them in there.
Which is why I said it may prove a problem
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Masks are now mandatory in indoor areas of stadiums, I assume that would mean on the concourses, which may prove a problem tomorrow
I doubt very much that many people will wear them in there.
Which is why I said it may prove a problem
Keep your hair on pal, I was supporting your view.
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Masks are now mandatory in indoor areas of stadiums, I assume that would mean on the concourses, which may prove a problem tomorrow
I doubt very much that many people will wear them in there.
Which, as clearly demonstrated on here are so full of idiots who don't give a damn about anybody else's health but their own is why quite a few are not attending matches.
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Face masks mandatory in the concourses tomorrow, had an email from the club stating that
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12 days to this fixture and still nothing from the club about this game.
It’s a dangerous gamble for there not to be over 10k for this fixture.
Yes, it’s on telly, but it’s the festive period when many attend games. They are very well supported of course, and if rovers dump Lincoln this sat, a few more are likely to attend.
It’s not that hard is it. Limit capacity to 9999 like Carlisle and Lincoln have. And make it ticket only.
I’ve just check3d sunderlands website and they have already sold out their allocation for this game. I’ve no idea what this is but looking at the keepmoat ticket plan they could have that bit in the east stand too. So we’ll over 3000.
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Sunderland sold out their allocation as well ,will be close to 10,000 in attendance
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It’s beggars belief. This is the next home game.
The club have had ample warning about covid plan b measures. Yes, they were confirmed only yesterday, but even so. Other clubs have taken decisions already.
Why not rovers ?
I’ve mentioned In a previous thread, they could have turned this into a positive by limiting capacity to just under 10 k and create a bit of ticket hype.
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Last time out their allocation was 4000 and there will no doubt be Sunderland fans trying to register and buy as Donny fans...
I doesn't bother me personally that we might get over 10,000 and have to adhere to the Covid protocols; however, the fact it is on TV and over Christmas might lessen the walk ups.... Either way the club MUST make it ticket only, if only to guarantee they don't exceed the limits - either that or be prepared to check all from the get-go...
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The cost implications to have a full on covid pass check system in place would be too prohibitive for the club. That’s a lot of extra staff.
Then there will be Sunderland fans who have bought tickets who are not covid compliant, who will argue they bought their tickets whilst there was no declared covid plan in place by rovers . They won’t be happy.
Then there will be rovers supporters looking to buy tickets, some of whom, won’t be vaccined. They won’t be happy.
This could turn out to be a shitstorm for the club.
They cannot blindly let this fixture attendance go over 10 k with no measures in place. They would get hammered for it .
If they have shifted 4K, that leaves 6 k for home supporters, which is very probable to happen.
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I emailed the club about this a week ago. Heard nothing back.
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Cdh- how old are you?
The same age as his IQ.
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Just checked on a Sunderland forum, ready to go.net. Some supporters on there confirm they have seats in the extra allocated east stand and their full allocation is sold out, so they have 3800-4000. There is open talk on there of getting tickets in home end also.
The club have to put a capacity cap on this game.
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**update**
It’s going to be discussed later today by the club.
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When I picked up my Lincoln tickets on Saturday, there was a notice on the window saying that at all games from 27th Dec, a covid passport would be required. This seemed a bit odd, as most home games won't get anywhere near 10k, so I questioned it and was advised it would apply to all home games.
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When I picked up my Lincoln tickets on Saturday, there was a notice on the window saying that at all games from 27th Dec, a covid passport would be required. This seemed a bit odd, as most home games won't get anywhere near 10k, so I questioned it and was advised it would apply to all home games.
New manager is going to be someone we are not expecting it be. We are going to thrash Lincoln and Sunderland and our ave gate is going to soar to over 10.000
They are just planning for the inevitable. :rolleyes:
Called being pro active I think. Ok I will go fetch my :coat:
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Tickets now only available to those with previous purchase history
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Should have just gave them 3300 behind the goal!
Must have been on the agenda after the Dome vending machines and time ran out.
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I won’t be surprised if this game is off too
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I won’t be surprised if this game is off too
At the moment, I'll be amazed if this game goes ahead.
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When I picked up my Lincoln tickets on Saturday, there was a notice on the window saying that at all games from 27th Dec, a covid passport would be required. This seemed a bit odd, as most home games won't get anywhere near 10k, so I questioned it and was advised it would apply to all home games.
New manager is going to be someone we are not expecting it be. We are going to thrash Lincoln and Sunderland and our ave gate is going to soar to over 10.000
They are just planning for the inevitable. :rolleyes:
Called being pro active I think. Ok I will go fetch my :coat:
Camps, if that should happen you will be burned at the stake!
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We were subject to the new regulations last night at Oakwell .
It went fine with processing fans having to show their covid credentials .
The thing is our support last night inside the stadium was about half of what we'd normally pull in .
We've 11k ST holders and by my reckoning only half turned up last night .
Worries over Covid , the regulations , live on sky and our shocking form were all factors of course .
The last time we played Albion at Oakwell and we were bottom of the league then too we had 18k inside Oakwell .
My view is it went well last night because the attendance was at least as a minimum down by half .
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People realise that if they get covid now, it will affect their Xmas plans.
As Chris whitty said, prioritise what’s important to you.
I now know two families this is affecting. One of which is a 70 yr old who is now isolating home alone for Xmas.
It’s just a football match.
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I can't believe some of the rubbish being posted on here. Why should the club limit the capacity and lose out on income. If you want attend the game get your f**king self vaccinated!! And before you spout on about not knowing what's in the vaccine you no doubt will be happy to eat a burger at the ground with probably ground up cows arses, ears, noses and god knows what else is in it.
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I can't believe some of the rubbish being posted on here. Why should the club limit the capacity and lose out on income. If you want attend the game get your f**king self vaccinated!! And before you spout on about not knowing what's in the vaccine you no doubt will be happy to eat a burger at the ground with probably ground up cows arses, ears, noses and god knows what else is in it.
limiting the capacity so there is no faff.
Put measures in place and I guarantee it will prevent some from going. So one cancels out the other. The game is on tv so club get a few extra quid anyway. There are people out there unwilling to do a lateral flow test, let alone get vaccinated.
I’ll be surprised if this game is on tbf anyway so it could be irrelevant.
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By my reckoning there are around 2700 home tickets left for this.
With Sunderland selling the full allocation including part of east stand, that’s over 10k.
So this has to be a covid pass game.
Unless it’s called off due to covid in teams.
Or lockdown.
Still nothing from drfc though?
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From the ticketing website...
"Ticket Sales Limited to Those With A Previous Purchase History
All Those 12 & Over Will Need To Show a Covid Pass or a Negative Lateral Flow Test To Gain Entry on the Day"
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They could do with confirming this with season tickets holders as well.
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Thanks for the update.
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Just been down to the club shop this morning.
Sky setting up all their equipment this morning for the Sunderland match.
No sign of any manager candidates around the ground.
Hoping I might catch a glimpse of a candidate. Oh well we will just have to be patient and wait.
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So do we take it the game is to go ahead?
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By my reckoning there are around 2700 home tickets left for this.
With Sunderland selling the full allocation including part of east stand, that’s over 10k.
So this has to be a covid pass game.
Unless it’s called off due to covid in teams.
Or lockdown.
Still nothing from drfc though?
Am I missing something here? If there’s 2,300 left there must be over 12,000 sold, unless there’s 2,000 mackems in the home end I can’t see that. If there’s 10,000 in the ground I’ll be very surprised, in fact I’ll be surprised if there’s anyone in the ground.
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So do we take it the game is to go ahead?
it will go ahead ,just likely with no fans and on ifollow ,get the beer
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Just been down to the club shop this morning.
CR Was the ticket office open?
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Game can go ahead at full capacity without restrictions as long as it’s reclassified as a work meeting between Doncaster and Sunderland and those attending wear a suit.
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Just been down to the club shop this morning.
CR Was the ticket office open?
Sorry did not notice but assume it would be. Normal opening hours I would have thought up to Thursday.
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Don’t our covid infected players have to isolate ten days from the 17th December.
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Don’t our covid infected players have to isolate ten days from the 17th December.
Boxing Day is the last day hound.
So should be available for 27th but have they trained? If so how much training?
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By my reckoning there are around 2700 home tickets left for this.
With Sunderland selling the full allocation including part of east stand, that’s over 10k.
So this has to be a covid pass game.
Unless it’s called off due to covid in teams.
Or lockdown.
Still nothing from drfc though?
Am I missing something here? If there’s 2,300 left there must be over 12,000 sold, unless there’s 2,000 mackems in the home end I can’t see that. If there’s 10,000 in the ground I’ll be very surprised, in fact I’ll be surprised if there’s anyone in the ground.
Take a look at the home ticket avail on the website. Click on the seats avail and count them up in each area. Around 2700 left. There will be a seg block in east stand.
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Game can go ahead at full capacity without restrictions as long as it’s reclassified as a work meeting between Doncaster and Sunderland and those attending wear a suit.
Do we need to take cheese and wine to this business meeting Jonathan. Nothing on DROS yet. :zzz:
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By my reckoning there are around 2700 home tickets left for this.
With Sunderland selling the full allocation including part of east stand, that’s over 10k.
So this has to be a covid pass game.
Unless it’s called off due to covid in teams.
Or lockdown.
Still nothing from drfc though?
Am I missing something here? If there’s 2,300 left there must be over 12,000 sold, unless there’s 2,000 mackems in the home end I can’t see that. If there’s 10,000 in the ground I’ll be very surprised, in fact I’ll be surprised if there’s anyone in the ground.
Take a look at the home ticket avail on the website. Click on the seats avail and count them up in each area. Around 2700 left. There will be a seg block in east stand.
Not disputing what your saying just can’t see there being 12,000. Do they keep a couple of blocks free in the West stand? I always notice they’re empty
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By my reckoning there are around 2700 home tickets left for this.
With Sunderland selling the full allocation including part of east stand, that’s over 10k.
So this has to be a covid pass game.
Unless it’s called off due to covid in teams.
Or lockdown.
Still nothing from drfc though?
Am I missing something here? If there’s 2,300 left there must be over 12,000 sold, unless there’s 2,000 mackems in the home end I can’t see that. If there’s 10,000 in the ground I’ll be very surprised, in fact I’ll be surprised if there’s anyone in the ground.
Take a look at the home ticket avail on the website. Click on the seats avail and count them up in each area. Around 2700 left. There will be a seg block in east stand.
Not disputing what your saying just can’t see there being 12,000. Do they keep a couple of blocks free in the West stand? I always notice they’re empty
Maybe keep a couple of blocks in the East free for schools and junior teams as well?
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How do I go about setting up a passport for a 13 year old then?
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Something on official site now... .... Covid passes required
https://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/news/2021/december/supporters-code-of-conduct-covid-19-certification/
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How do I go about setting up a passport for a 13 year old then?
they were given a card when they got their jab, that should do..
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How do I go about setting up a passport for a 13 year old then?
they were given a card when they got their jab, that should do..
Just read the EFL blurb on the official site...
https://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/news/2021/december/efl-qa-on-covid-19-certification/
where it says.....
Under-18s will not need to certify their COVID status.
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How many season ticket holders won't be attending though.
I can't make it and I'm a quite few more will be absent.
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I'm another ST holder who won't be there. Could have got Boxing Day at 3pm but no chance for 12.30pm on a work day.
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How do I go about setting up a passport for a 13 year old then?
they were given a card when they got their jab, that should do..
Just read the EFL blurb on the official site...
https://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/news/2021/december/efl-qa-on-covid-19-certification/
where it says.....
Under-18s will not need to certify their COVID status.
Great, thanks both. Will get them to bring the card just in case.
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So do we take it the game is to go ahead?
it will go ahead ,just likely with no fans and on ifollow ,get the beer
I could be wrong, but I doubt that it will be available on iFollow, due to it being on Sky Sports.
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I think that’s correct SS
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From the ticketing website...
"Ticket Sales Limited to Those With A Previous Purchase History
All Those 12 & Over Will Need To Show a Covid Pass or a Negative Lateral Flow Test To Gain Entry on the Day"
I wonder if we need to scan the QR code at the tunstyle
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I can imagine some long queues at the turnstiles pre match.
Probably a good idea to get to the ground a bit earlier than usual.
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From the ticketing website...
"Ticket Sales Limited to Those With A Previous Purchase History
All Those 12 & Over Will Need To Show a Covid Pass or a Negative Lateral Flow Test To Gain Entry on the Day"
I wonder if we need to scan the QR code at the tunstyle
Think that’s how it will work.
Told by Liverpool FC it may be needed to get in last week but we were not asked for it on entry.
Will definitely be now.
Just get the NHS app on to your phone. Will show the barcode on it.
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Could be behind closed doors at this rate. Wales already gone for that. Absolute joke if so.
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I can imagine some long queues at the turnstiles pre match.
Probably a good idea to get to the ground a bit earlier than usual.
... or play it safe and watch on Telly ?
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Still waiting for my pass letter for over a week now. NHS not sending me the 6 digit code I need to use app tried 20 times blinking useless.
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I'm another ST holder who won't be there. Could have got Boxing Day at 3pm but no chance for 12.30pm on a work day.
Not officially a working day though. Xmas day and Boxing Day are both weekend days so Mon and Tues are bank holidays.
Obviously you are having to work which is unfortunate.
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Got my Covid pass!! :woohoo:
will it stop you catching covid though?
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Still waiting for my pass letter for over a week now. NHS not sending me the 6 digit code I need to use app tried 20 times blinking useless.
.... have you been "framed" ?
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I'm another ST holder who won't be there. Could have got Boxing Day at 3pm but no chance for 12.30pm on a work day.
Not officially a working day though. Xmas day and Boxing Day are both weekend days so Mon and Tues are bank holidays.
Obviously you are having to work which is unfortunate.
Yeah, work in sports media and ruled by deadlines. Used to working bank holidays to some degree but still frustrating when I can't get to matches.
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Still waiting for my pass letter for over a week now. NHS not sending me the 6 digit code I need to use app tried 20 times blinking useless.
Very harsh on yourself mate.....
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I see Sunderland play tonight in the EFL Cup away to Arsenal...... what's the betting that some of their players catch Covid whilst in Londres...
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If you are asked to show your Covid pass there's a slightly quicker way than using the NHS app. If you add it to the wallet app on your phone it will be accessible immediately.
I always find that the NHS app can be a bit slow when working your way through the various options before you get to it. Using the wallet app makes it so much quicker.
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Still waiting for my pass letter for over a week now. NHS not sending me the 6 digit code I need to use app tried 20 times blinking useless.
.... have you been "framed" ?
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Can see the game going ahead, but with no fans in attendance. Seen rumours that new measures will be in place midnight of the 26th :thumbdown:
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Can see the game going ahead, but with no fans in attendance. Seen rumours that new measures will be in place midnight of the 26th :thumbdown:
Scotland and Wales aren't allowing anyone in. Can see this happening. Will be a real shame for everyone whos bought tickets but at least its on TV.
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If that's the case, why don't they postpone and reschedule it, rather than playing it with no fans?
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Can see the game going ahead, but with no fans in attendance. Seen rumours that new measures will be in place midnight of the 26th :thumbdown:
Scotland and Wales aren't allowing anyone in. Can see this happening. Will be a real shame for everyone whos bought tickets but at least its on TV.
That’s always been the case, they wouldn’t let the romans in, due to that, underfloor heating has only just been thought of there.
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Can see the game going ahead, but with no fans in attendance. Seen rumours that new measures will be in place midnight of the 26th :thumbdown:
Scotland and Wales aren't allowing anyone in. Can see this happening. Will be a real shame for everyone whos bought tickets but at least its on TV.
It wouldn’t be good for anyone who doesn’t have Sky tv, like me.
Maybe ifollow if the club can arrange for ST holders to see it otherwise it is a write off.
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Got my Covid pass!! :woohoo:
will it stop you catching covid though?
Not necessarily.
But will reduce the potential for making you seriously ill/ hospitalised.
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If that's the case, why don't they postpone and reschedule it, rather than playing it with no fans?
I would imagine the club will want to hold on to the TV money with no guarantee the rearranged fixture will be screened.
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This game I think will go ahead, but behind closed doors.
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Ouch.
How they going to deal with all those that have bought tickets / season ticket holders if they do go ahead with the game in an empty stadium?
At the very least they need to put it on ifollow for all us Sky-deniers.
(Do you like that Hound?)
BVB
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Well, they came down with a bump tonight they have just had a right chasing at Arsenal.
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Ouch.
How they going to deal with all those that have bought tickets / season ticket holders if they do go ahead with the game in an empty stadium?
At the very least they need to put it on ifollow for all us Sky-deniers.
(Do you like that Hound?)
BVB
Yes, I do.
Same page.
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Well, they came down with a bump tonight they have just had a right chasing at Arsenal.
and striker broadhead going off injured
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We will win this one 2-0
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This game I think will go ahead, but behind closed doors.
Bracing myself for an announcement on Xmas Eve to bring in new measures to start 27th
So "a better Xmas than last year" promise delivered then shut down for 2 weeks
[non political post - just saying what looks to be coming]
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Once grounds are shut I can't see it being a quick 2 weeks. Hopefully the worst we get is covid passports regardless of less than 10k crowds.
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Once grounds are shut I can't see it being a quick 2 weeks. Hopefully the worst we get is covid passports regardless of less than 10k crowds.
we are preparing at work for a lockdown after Xmas ,but financial support is needed for staff
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Well, they came down with a bump tonight they have just had a right chasing at Arsenal.
Thought Sunderland looked excellent first half and the goal they scored was real quality. Didn’t watch much of the second half but it’s no real surprise to see a score line like that when Arsenal were playing 3 players alone who cost £150m.
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Sunderland looked a good side but played a quality premier league side. Unfortunately for them they appear to have lost Broadhead for the game against us. We will only have the same players available for this game so who evers the manager they will have to get the best out of them just to avoid defeat.
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Well, they came down with a bump tonight they have just had a right chasing at Arsenal.
and striker broadhead going off injured
Hamstring injury...
https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/lee-johnson-provides-update-on-sunderland-man-after-injury-worry/
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Sunderland looked a good side but played a quality premier league side. Unfortunately for them they appear to have lost Broadhead for the game against us. We will only have the same players available for this game so who evers the manager they will have to get the best out of them just to avoid defeat.
We have a few returning from injury, so not the same.
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The change in isolation rules should allow our players to return to training earlier (changed to 7 days isolation with negative test at the end)
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I have a feeling that we will be watching this on TV. The clown will announce on either Christmas Day or Boxing Day that fans will not be allowed to attend games.
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Wales have banned spectators from sporting events from 26th.
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I have a feeling that we will be watching this on TV. The clown will announce on either Christmas Day or Boxing Day that fans will not be allowed to attend games.
It will be announced Christmas Eve, once the shops have closed!! Wealth over health.
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Will parliament have to be recalled to put more stringent measures in place ?
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Will parliament have to be recalled to put more stringent measures in place ?
I believe so.
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I can see Boxing Day going ahead and us getting shafted here.
So a double shafting for us from Sky/Boris
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I can see Boxing Day going ahead and us getting shafted here.
So a double shafting for us from Sky/Boris
No Sunderland fans could be a big help to us.
But would much rather we are allowed to attend. 10/11000 in the ground good atmosphere. That’s what Boxing Day is for imo. Well the day after Boxing Day.
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I can see Boxing Day going ahead and us getting shafted here.
So a double shafting for us from Sky/Boris
No Sunderland fans could be a big help to us.
But would much rather we are allowed to attend. 10/11000 in the ground good atmosphere. That’s what Boxing Day is for imo. Well the day after Boxing Day.
No Rovers fans in won’t help anyone who hasn’t contributed to Sky tv though.
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I can see Boxing Day going ahead and us getting shafted here.
So a double shafting for us from Sky/Boris
No Sunderland fans could be a big help to us.
But would much rather we are allowed to attend. 10/11000 in the ground good atmosphere. That’s what Boxing Day is for imo. Well the day after Boxing Day.
No Rovers fans in won’t help anyone who hasn’t contributed to Sky tv though.
You know what I mean though hound. The team on the pitch.
Although having said that I am sure 95% of players would rather play in front of a full ish stadium rather than an empty one. Even with 4,000 nosy Mackems in the stadium.
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The change in isolation rules should allow our players to return to training earlier (changed to 7 days isolation with negative test at the end)
There's additional rules in place for football players though, its not a straightforward return to work like normal workers in society. These additional rules, including training alone and/or with no contact activities will impact on the club.
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I can see Boxing Day going ahead and us getting shafted here.
So a double shafting for us from Sky/Boris
No Sunderland fans could be a big help to us.
But would much rather we are allowed to attend. 10/11000 in the ground good atmosphere. That’s what Boxing Day is for imo. Well the day after Boxing Day.
No Rovers fans in won’t help anyone who hasn’t contributed to Sky tv though.
You know what I mean though hound. The team on the pitch.
Although having said that I am sure 95% of players would rather play in front of a full ish stadium rather than an empty one. Even with 4,000 nosy Mackems in the stadium.
Players hated playing in empty grounds during the covid situation.
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Doncaster Rovers look forward to welcoming you to the Eco-Power Stadium. This Code of Conduct acts to principally guide and advise ticket holders of the protocols in place ahead of and during a matchday.
The club has put in place a range of processes to help create an enjoyable environment for all supporters at our matches, however it is vitally important that all attendees understand and adhere to this Code of Conduct at all times, and follow all safety requirements, to assist club staff and stewards, and to help protect you and your fellow fans.
From 15 December the Government has declared it is a legal requirement for all supporters attending fixtures at the Eco-Power Stadium to produce evidence of COVID Certification.
The legislation states that anyone attending unseated indoor events with 500 or more attendees, unseated outdoor events with 4,000 or more attendees and any event with 10,000 or more attendees, must present an NHS COVID pass (regardless of vaccination status).
This code of conduct has been updated to reflect the changes.
· Supporters will not be permitted entry to the Eco-Power Stadium on matchday without valid COVID-19 certification, so please ensure you will be able to prove your COVID-19 status prior to departing for the match.
· A valid COVID Pass is deemed to be a digital NHS COVID pass, a paper NHS COVID pass, or proof of a recent negative Lateral Flow Test result.
It is each supporter’s responsibility to acquire the necessary COVID Pass.
· Supporters utilising a digital NHS COVID Pass should both utilise the app and download a copy to their smartphone’s wallet or photo reel (should there be no phone signal), and print a physical copy, to avoid any problems.
· Supporters using a paper NHS COVID Pass must produce the original printed copy on the day of the fixture (a photo/photocopy will not be accepted).
· The Government has determined that proof of a negative lateral flow test will also be accepted as certification. This should be taken within 48 hours of kick-off to prove their Covid-19 status.
· You must not attend if you, or anyone attending with you, is suffering from COVID-19 symptoms, feels unwell, or is required to self-isolate.
· The club cannot completely eliminate the risk of COVID-19 infection. Before purchasing a ticket, or travelling to a match, supporters must decide whether it is appropriate they attend, taking into consideration associated risks based on their personal circumstances.
· In the event you develop COVID-19 symptoms while at the Stadium, please notify the nearest steward immediately, who will direct you to the appropriate medical facility.
· Plan your journey in advance and arrive at the stadium in plenty of time to go through all necessary entry procedures, ensuring you know where your stadium entry point is.
· It is club policy that all supporters over 11 years of age must bring a face cover to wear in all indoor areas, unless otherwise exempt. Government guidelines state that members of the public are expected to wear face coverings in any crowded and enclosed spaces, where in close contact with others.
· Face covers can be removed once in your seat and/or while eating or drinking.
· Please note that cash payments will be accepted inside the ground, with card payments prefferable.
· Upon entering the stadium please pay close attention to signage, floor markings and instructions issued by stewards or via the club’s PA system, this will help get you where you need to be in the most efficient way.
· When using the stadium amenities, such as toilets and food and drink outlets, please avoid queues and follow the instructions of club staff and stewards.
· Please be respectful to supporters and staff in your vicinity, avoid close contact with those not known to you, and take a responsible approach to others, whose circumstances may differ from your own.
· Always maintain good hand hygiene around the stadium – use any sanitiser dispensers provided and avoid touching your face or handles and railings whenever possible. The EFL’s hygiene partner Lifebuoy have a dedicated ‘Tips and Advice’ portal on their website providing useful information on hand hygiene.
· Please avoid unnecessary movement away from your seat. Where possible wait until gangways are clear, and always follow signage and/or stewards’ instructions.
· Please be patient when moving around and leaving the stadium, be considerate towards stewards, and listen to their advice, to help ensure the event is safely and efficiently managed.
· All other terms and conditions and ground regulations continue to apply and must be complied with.
Thank you for your support and full co-operation. Please follow these guidelines and help us all enjoy the match safely.
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Thanks SM any idea when the players are returning/if everyone has recovered
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Thanks SM any idea when the players are returning/if everyone has recovered
It should be the 26th, but as I said earlier different rules apply.
We also have to get permission of the parent club if the affected player is a loan player.
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Now the quarantine law as changed 7 days plus negative LFT on day 6 and 7 they could return early as long as they don’t have a temperature.
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It will be carnage at the turnstiles ,they cannot scan a barcode never mind check your COVID app , it needs stewards checking your COVID details before you get to the turnstiles
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Bozo will deliver his ‘pledge’ that this Christmas will be better than last in that we will be able to spend it with our families (in small groups).
If England is not in full lockdown by the 27th December, I am a Barnsley supporter!
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I’ve been to quite a few gigs where they’ve needed QR scanners and none of them
have them. Do we really think Rovers will have them when the current ticket scanners rarely work.
It would be nice if the club actually took this seriously and told us they have everything in hand!
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Do you need proof like a passport or photo ID , to proof the COVID pass is yours , alot of premier clubs check this as what is to stop someone getting a COVID pass that's not theirs
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Do you need proof like a passport or photo ID , to proof the COVID pass is yours , alot of premier clubs check this as what is to stop someone getting a COVID pass that's not theirs
Most places, in fact all I've been to they do not much but a quick glance at it at most. I doubt it'll be much to worry about.
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Just to add that under-18's do not have to certify their Covid status.
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You really do wonder if game will / should be as normal , if they were traveling north the same distance it would be fan free because of the risk yet it's no problem 4k coming south for a day out ? .
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Was reading somewhere and it said about 400,000 fans go and watch football on boxing Day ,all those people catching trains,supporters buses and mixing in the pubs as well ,boxing day is a massive day for sports fans up and down the country , A 2 week circuit break will lead to a month quite easy
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What would help cut down on long queues for drinks on the concourse (especially at halftime) would be for the club to dust the cobwebs from the second drinks outlet in the West Stand & have a grand re-opening on a day when we’re likely to have in excess of 10,000 punters in the ground.
Bet it stays closed.
I might go over to the East Stand, press my face against the glass & drool down it.
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Wearing my ‘Tiny Tim’ outfit for effect of course.
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What would help cut down on long queues for drinks on the concourse (especially at halftime) would be for the club to dust the cobwebs from the second drinks outlet in the West Stand & have a grand re-opening on a day when we’re likely to have in excess of 10,000 punters in the ground.
Bet it stays closed.
I might go over to the East Stand, press my face against the glass & drool down it.
Won’t it be Centreplate’ decision not the club’s?
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You really do wonder if game will / should be as normal , if they were traveling north the same distance it would be fan free because of the risk yet it's no problem 4k coming south for a day out ? .
We could cite the "Donny is still part of Scotland" myth ?
Or is it a myth ?
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Was reading somewhere and it said about 400,000 fans go and watch football on boxing Day ,all those people catching trains,supporters buses and mixing in the pubs as well ,boxing day is a massive day for sports fans up and down the country , A 2 week circuit break will lead to a month quite easy
well it will be cut down slightly as no trains
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What would help cut down on long queues for drinks on the concourse (especially at halftime) would be for the club to dust the cobwebs from the second drinks outlet in the West Stand & have a grand re-opening on a day when we’re likely to have in excess of 10,000 punters in the ground.
Bet it stays closed.
I might go over to the East Stand, press my face against the glass & drool down it.
Won’t it be Centreplate’ decision not the club’s?
A bit of both. But Centerplate are really struggling for staff, as are most in the hospitality business.
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PS type question
I went for Covid Pass "Online" as I don't want the App
I have had 3 vaccines yet the Pass came with only 3 days of validity till Xmas Day
I can see why a LFT or PCP would soon be invalid and be useless in say only a week BUT surely 3 vaccinations would be valid ad infinitum
Anyone else had same problem and anyone know why I and a couple of others have this problem
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DW It’s not the covid app it’s the standard NHS app which has all of your appointments and medication on it. There’s no reason not to use this.
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What would help cut down on long queues for drinks on the concourse (especially at halftime) would be for the club to dust the cobwebs from the second drinks outlet in the West Stand & have a grand re-opening on a day when we’re likely to have in excess of 10,000 punters in the ground.
Bet it stays closed.
I might go over to the East Stand, press my face against the glass & drool down it.
Won’t it be Centreplate’ decision not the club’s?
A bit of both. But Centerplate are really struggling for staff, as are most in the hospitality business.
When they were n’t struggling for staff they seemed to employ the thickest people out there
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What would help cut down on long queues for drinks on the concourse (especially at halftime) would be for the club to dust the cobwebs from the second drinks outlet in the West Stand & have a grand re-opening on a day when we’re likely to have in excess of 10,000 punters in the ground.
Bet it stays closed.
I might go over to the East Stand, press my face against the glass & drool down it.
Won’t it be Centreplate’ decision not the club’s?
A bit of both. But Centerplate are really struggling for staff, as are most in the hospitality business.
When they were n’t struggling for staff they seemed to employ the thickest people out there
When you're offering part time, minimum wage work flogging a shit product, you're hardly likely to attract the cream of the crop, let's be honest.
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PS type question
I went for Covid Pass "Online" as I don't want the App
I have had 3 vaccines yet the Pass came with only 3 days of validity till Xmas Day
I can see why a LFT or PCP would soon be invalid and be useless in say only a week BUT surely 3 vaccinations would be valid ad infinitum
Anyone else had same problem and anyone know why I and a couple of others have this problem
Yes mine finishes today only renewed it on Monday. Did mine on the App.
Will need to do another one before the match.
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PS type question
I went for Covid Pass "Online" as I don't want the App
I have had 3 vaccines yet the Pass came with only 3 days of validity till Xmas Day
I can see why a LFT or PCP would soon be invalid and be useless in say only a week BUT surely 3 vaccinations would be valid ad infinitum
Anyone else had same problem and anyone know why I and a couple of others have this problem
Yes mine finishes today only renewed it on Monday. Did mine on the App.
Will need to do another one before the match.
It’s weird when I do mine I get a month until it expires.
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Do it on the NHS app it will give you a month as Mush says
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Can’t believe we have a week off and end up with more injuries
No Close and Big Tom doubtful
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Do it on the NHS app it will give you a month as Mush says
Mine gave me 3 days!!!
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Just dial119, be prepared to be on hold for half an hour, then order a paper version.
You need your NHS number.
The paper version never goes out of date and mine came within five days.
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Too late now. Only post day between now and Sunderland is tomorrow.
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Yes, too late for the Sunderland game but if football continues afterwards then the paper version is a good option instead of renewing via the App all the time.
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Youonly need to log onto the app for it to renew
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Can’t believe we have a week off and end up with more injuries
No Close and Big Tom doubtful
So none of the injured players will be available unless playing cards close to his chest but didn’t sound like it. Close could be out another 2 weeks. Tom as had a knock but GMC not saying much about it but there is a doubt. Then majority who had Covid symptoms will not be returning until 26th hopefully.
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Thanks all ... enough answers there to go at
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What would help cut down on long queues for drinks on the concourse (especially at halftime) would be for the club to dust the cobwebs from the second drinks outlet in the West Stand & have a grand re-opening on a day when we’re likely to have in excess of 10,000 punters in the ground.
Bet it stays closed.
I might go over to the East Stand, press my face against the glass & drool down it.
Won’t it be Centreplate’ decision not the club’s?
A bit of both. But Centerplate are really struggling for staff, as are most in the hospitality business.
What was their excuse pre pandemic? Its always been atrocious.
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It’s not looking especially positive at the moment for whoever takes over, but we are not even half way through the season yet (21 games played out of 46 so far) and we have just about the majority of our remaining games at home (13 out of 25), along with an imminent window with investment and potentially a new manager bounce. It is bleak but there is some hope out there. We need all the pieces to fall right though. The appalling injury situation that only seems to get worse when we don’t play, isn’t a good start.
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I don’t understand how it is only who are nominally our best players are out injured? This lot would all be first choice starters in the current squad and all are out on the treatment table. How is this possible at the same time?!
Anderson
Close
Taylor
Fejiri
Bostock
John
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Not only them, Seaman and Gardner are fringe players who have both been out for quite a while.
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Seaman looked really promising before his injury. If we had those players fit we wouldn’t be in the relegation zone.
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Seaman looked really promising before his injury. If we had those players fit we wouldn’t be in the relegation zone.
I think if we had a full squad to choose from every week I am sure you are right.
But having said that loads of other clubs will be saying the same thing. All clubs get injuries of key players.
It is just we have had way above average over the last 2 seasons.
This season is quite astounding as to the number of long term injuries.
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It is I think some of it is down to lack of conditioning, some the players being injury prone and some just plain bad luck.
That’s the situation though and to stay up we have to deal with it.
We’ve had above average injuries since we came to the stadium, I do think the pitch contributes to it. They’ve repaid and worked on it but it’s never quite been right.
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I agree Sammy not many of them seem to be impact injuries
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I agree Sammy not many of them seem to be impact injuries
We were told 80% are contact injuries at MTO?
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Came into contact with our medical and rehab team more likely reason for their long term absence.
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I agree Sammy not many of them seem to be impact injuries
We were told 80% are contact injuries at MTO?
So they are doing far more tackling in training than in the actual matches. ;)
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Will tickets be available for this game on the morning of the game. I cant book any online for some reason
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Will tickets be available for this game on the morning of the game. I cant book any online for some reason
Just looked on site, as far as I can see you can still buy them when you put your supporter ID in
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By my reckoning there is only around 2500 home tickets still available.
Allowing 1000 for seg this could be a crowd of around 11 k if all sth turn up
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Just doing a lateral flow test now, will the result be valid for tomorrows game does anyone know? I do have my covid pass but I’d like to have double confirmation
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Just doing a lateral flow test now, will the result be valid for tomorrows game does anyone know? I do have my covid pass but I’d like to have double confirmation
If it’s negative yes and you have the COVID pass. It has to be ok
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Just doing a lateral flow test now, will the result be valid for tomorrows game does anyone know? I do have my covid pass but I’d like to have double confirmation
If it’s negative yes and you have the COVID pass. It has to be ok
Yes negative, got the text on my phone, and got my covid pass as well showing triple jabbed
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Anyone know what time belle vue bar will be open please?
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Anyone know what time belle vue bar will be open please?
Should be 11 o'clock I would think - with it being an early KO...
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Probably need to start queueing at turnstiles at 11 to get in for kickoff
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Hopefully there will be queues for people can prove their van status and another for people who want to argue about it.
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Household I attend games with has had a positive lateral flow test :facepalm:
If anyone wants six adult tickets for the East Stand at a discounted rate please PM me!
Good luck for those who do attend! :bbscarf:
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Household I attend games with has had a positive lateral flow test :facepalm:
If anyone wants six adult tickets for the East Stand at a discounted rate please PM me!
Good luck for those who do attend! :bbscarf:
If you have the covid pass and do a negative lateral flow test every day I don’t think you have to isolate
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Household I attend games with has had a positive lateral flow test :facepalm:
If anyone wants six adult tickets for the East Stand at a discounted rate please PM me!
Good luck for those who do attend! :bbscarf:
If you have the covid pass and do a negative lateral flow test every day I don’t think you have to isolate
depends on the variant Omicrom you have to isolate
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Household I attend games with has had a positive lateral flow test :facepalm:
If anyone wants six adult tickets for the East Stand at a discounted rate please PM me!
Good luck for those who do attend! :bbscarf:
If you have the covid pass and do a negative lateral flow test every day I don’t think you have to isolate
depends on the variant Omicrom you have to isolate
They don’t sample every pcr for Omicrom, so how would you know
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Household I attend games with has had a positive lateral flow test :facepalm:
If anyone wants six adult tickets for the East Stand at a discounted rate please PM me!
Good luck for those who do attend! :bbscarf:
If you have the covid pass and do a negative lateral flow test every day I don’t think you have to isolate
depends on the variant Omicrom you have to isolate
They don’t sample every pcr for Omicrom, so how would you know
That was my understanding too Filo
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If you're jabbed and you have a negative lateral flow you're fine.
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If you're jabbed and you have a negative lateral flow you're fine.
its either
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If you're jabbed and you have a negative lateral flow you're fine.
its either
Sorry I didn't quote the right response. It was for the post above regarding not being able to attend due to someone in the house testing positive.
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Just a thought, if fans are required to produce a covid pass to enter the stadium, why are n’t players?
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It’s proof of vaccination or a negative test result. Players are tested on a very regular basis.
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Sorry if this has been covered just got in from work. Do under 16s need to show anything today?
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Sorry if this has been covered just got in from work. Do under 16s need to show anything today?
Under 18's don't have to prove their covid status so no.
It's been said on here but it's on government website too mate.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/nhs-covid-pass#children
Children bit at the bottom of the page.
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Sorry if this has been covered just got in from work. Do under 16s need to show anything today?
Under 18's don't have to prove their covid status so no.
It's been said on here but it's on government website too mate.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/nhs-covid-pass#children
Children bit at the bottom of the page.
Thanks Spud much appreciated
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Loads on concourse not wearing masks, stewards doing nothing
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Loads on concourse not wearing masks, stewards doing nothing
It was the same at the last game too in the South Stand concourse.
I mentioned it to a steward and she said that people had been challenged about not wearing a mask and that they had all said they were except.
All of the 90% that weren’t wearing a mask.
Amazing eh that so many people can be exempt.
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If the steward on the turnstile actually read my covid pass, he did it in record time
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Loads on concourse not wearing masks, stewards doing nothing
It was the same at the last game too in the South Stand concourse.
I mentioned it to a steward and she said that people had been challenged about not wearing a mask and that they had all said they were except.
All of the 90% that weren’t wearing a mask.
Amazing eh that so many people can be exempt.
And its muppets like this who are making sure I won't be going to rovers for the forseeable future. Always knew the 'we do what we want' crowd would ruin it for everyone else.
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Very efficient at getting people in I thought. No queue.
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Agreed.
I went a bit earlier than usual today as I was expecting a queue but there wasn’t one at all.
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No one looked at mine.
Total joke.
No one with face masks in Concourse.
Well 90% did not.
Another total joke.
Seriously what’s the point.
Rules what rules. No one seems to give a monkeys
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Not true that everyone on concourse (in West Stand) didn’t have a mask?
Lots who were drinking / eating didn’t have a mask on - as allowed when eating and drinking.
I noticed only a handful who didn’t have mask on otherwise, both on entry to concourse and at half time going to the toilet.
Other alternative viewpoints are available, of course.
BVB
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It’s a wonder the govt don’t have covid wardens attending matches to check compliance. Then there would be a shit storm.
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I thought the turnstiles were pretty well organised for the Rovers.
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It did seem fairly well organised, I was expecting far worse. Does make you wonder if it was worth it for the extra 752 attendance.
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It did seem fairly well organised, I was expecting far worse. Does make you wonder if it was worth it for the extra 752 attendance.
Yes it was. Took less time than being searched which happens a lot nowadays