Rovers v Sunderland 27 dec. plan B measures?

[Filo]

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

[drfchound]

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.

[Barmby Rover]

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.

[Filo]

Face masks mandatory in the concourses tomorrow, had an email from the club stating that

[normal rules]

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.

[rich1471]

Sunderland sold out their allocation as well ,will be close to 10,000 in attendance

[normal rules]

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.

[Metalmicky]

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...   

[normal rules]

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.

[normal rules]

I emailed the club about this a week ago. Heard nothing back.

[Colin C No.3]

Cdh- how old are you?

The same age as his IQ.

[normal rules]

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.

[normal rules]

**update**
It’s going to be discussed later today by the club.

[Maps]

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.

[Campsall rover]

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.   

Called being pro active I think.   Ok I will go fetch my 

[ravenrover]

Tickets now only available to those with previous purchase history

[Padge_DRFC]

Should have just gave them 3300 behind the goal!

Must have been on the agenda after the Dome vending machines and time ran out.

[normal rules]

I won’t be surprised if this game is off too

[bobbymax]

I won’t be surprised if this game is off too

At the moment, I'll be amazed if this game goes ahead.

[Alickismyhero]

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.   

Called being pro active I think.   Ok I will go fetch my 

Camps, if that should happen you will be burned at the stake!

[tyke1962]

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 .

[normal rules]

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.

[EasyforDennis]

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.

[normal rules]

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.

[normal rules]

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?

[DaveDRFC]

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"

[5minstogo]

They could do with confirming this with season tickets holders as well.

[normal rules]

Thanks for the update.

[Campsall rover]

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.

[Janso]

So do we take it the game is to go ahead?