excessbee wrote:Hopefully there will be a decision made soon about holding a test fixture. The sooner that hurdle is overcome the better. When fixtures were curtailed in March, the football authorities jumped the gun on government pronouncements but that's highly unlikely this time. However, there is still time for the event to be given a green light for an October fixture (3rd or 17th). Let's hope customers in Aldi don't spoil things for us fans, eh?

Morning

Its not just Aldis but its the majority of the general public just thinking its not going to affect them.
This farcical testing has to be accountable as well.
Friends daughters sent home yesterday.
Tried to book a test.
Sorted
Bristol ******G Airport.

Well, statistically the majority of the public are correct. It isn't going to affect them. Also, it's those who are not abiding by the rules that catch your eye. In truth, the 'majority' are making an effort. In respect of football crowds, I still think that finally being allowed to watch a game after such a long absence will be more likely to make them abide by the distancing rules. A stadium will be a safer environment than a supermarket.

Ten matches this weekend with limited spectators will be

Championship
Luton Town v Derby County
Norwich City v Preston North End
Middlesbrough v AFC Bournemouth

League One
Charlton Athletic v Doncaster Rovers
Blackpool v Swindon Town
Shrewsbury Town v Northampton Town
Hull City v Crewe Alexandra

League Two
Forest Green Rovers v Bradford City
Carlisle United v Southend United
Morecambe v Cambridge United

https://www.efl.com/news/2020/september ... end-pilot/

How are these matches selected as it gives the home team a financial boost over others?

Taunton Iron Cider wrote:How are these matches selected as it gives the home team a financial boost over others?

Don't think its a matter of being selected. More to do with a club making a request and then satisfying EFL / Safety Group Covid requirements and then the logistics of sorting tickets out in 4 days. Also if club has sold more than 1,000 STs how do you decide who goes and who doesn't, first come first served?

Update.

Friend drove to Bristol Airport this morning for the booked tests.
Got there.
"Sorry no record of your booking".
Bye Bye.
Unbelievable.
Hoping for test later up Ebbw Vale way now.
Newport Resident.

Surely there is no financial gain for a club holding a test fixture. Those attending will be season ticket holders who have paid for the match. There are no extra 'walk up' customers. It just becomes a decision for a club to decide how to allocate their limited number of attendees.

excessbee wrote:Surely there is no financial gain for a club holding a test fixture. Those attending will be season ticket holders who have paid for the match. There are no extra 'walk up' customers. It just becomes a decision for a club to decide how to allocate their limited number of attendees.

Good point.

Percy plunkett wrote:On my daily recycle pick,there are more discarded masks on the floor now that they are compulsory in shops.Why can’t they take them home and use them again the next day,really selfish and disgusting.Someone posted a pic on Facebook of a used mask and gloves left in a trolley at Morrisons.I do smile though when I see drivers wearing masks alone in their cars,who will they catch anything off?.

Might be picking someone up? I've worn a mask in the car before picking up my elderly relatives to take them shopping.

Frank Nouble 3 wrote:Update.

Friend drove to Bristol Airport this morning for the booked tests.
Got there.
"Sorry no record of your booking".
Bye Bye.
Unbelievable.
Hoping for test later up Ebbw Vale way now.
Newport Resident.

Well if he'd taken his QR code there'd have been no problem.

Exile 1976 wrote:

Frank Nouble 3 wrote:Update.

Friend drove to Bristol Airport this morning for the booked tests.
Got there.
"Sorry no record of your booking".
Bye Bye.
Unbelievable.
Hoping for test later up Ebbw Vale way now.
Newport Resident.

Well if he'd taken his QR code there'd have been no problem.

Its a she by the way.
No idea what that is and pretty sure if required she would of taken it.
Do you not read or listen to the news.
One chap was told to go to Inverness from Kent.
Glad you think its all working well mate.

Frank Nouble 3 wrote:

Exile 1976 wrote:

Frank Nouble 3 wrote:Update.

Friend drove to Bristol Airport this morning for the booked tests.
Got there.
"Sorry no record of your booking".
Bye Bye.
Unbelievable.
Hoping for test later up Ebbw Vale way now.
Newport Resident.

Well if he'd taken his QR code there'd have been no problem.

Its a she by the way.
No idea what that is and pretty sure if required she would of taken it.
Do you not read or listen to the news.
One chap was told to go to Inverness from Kent.
Glad you think its all working well mate.

Give over you silly old fool. I didn't say all was working well, however, I have personally known of 30+ people to have gone for a covid test, and whilst some have had to travel further than they'd have liked, all have had no problems when they've turned up with their QR code

Oh, and that should read he claimed that he was told to go to Inverness.

Exile 1976 wrote:

Frank Nouble 3 wrote:

Exile 1976 wrote:

Frank Nouble 3 wrote:Update.

Friend drove to Bristol Airport this morning for the booked tests.
Got there.
"Sorry no record of your booking".
Bye Bye.
Unbelievable.
Hoping for test later up Ebbw Vale way now.
Newport Resident.

Well if he'd taken his QR code there'd have been no problem.

Its a she by the way.
No idea what that is and pretty sure if required she would of taken it.
Do you not read or listen to the news.
One chap was told to go to Inverness from Kent.
Glad you think its all working well mate.

Give over you silly old fool. I didn't say all was working well, however, I have personally known of 30+ people to have gone for a covid test, and whilst some have had to travel further than they'd have liked, all have had no problems when they've turned up with their QR code

Oh, and that should read he claimed that he was told to go to Inverness.

Shame.
Back to your normal rude self.

Frank Nouble 3 wrote:

Exile 1976 wrote:

Frank Nouble 3 wrote:

Exile 1976 wrote:

Frank Nouble 3 wrote:Update.

Friend drove to Bristol Airport this morning for the booked tests.
Got there.
"Sorry no record of your booking".
Bye Bye.
Unbelievable.
Hoping for test later up Ebbw Vale way now.
Newport Resident.

Well if he'd taken his QR code there'd have been no problem.

Its a she by the way.
No idea what that is and pretty sure if required she would of taken it.
Do you not read or listen to the news.
One chap was told to go to Inverness from Kent.
Glad you think its all working well mate.

Give over you silly old fool. I didn't say all was working well, however, I have personally known of 30+ people to have gone for a covid test, and whilst some have had to travel further than they'd have liked, all have had no problems when they've turned up with their QR code

Oh, and that should read he claimed that he was told to go to Inverness.

Shame.
Back to your normal rude self.

Oh you're such a hypocritical fanny.
Anyhow, in using your delightful words to another poster... "Listen sunshine" ... "I really couldn't give a monkey what you think"

I've heard Merthyr Town FC have shut down for the season, seemingly mothballing the club until it's safe and worthwhile to re-open.