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Desperate news jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20035 - 03/11/2020 10:23:10 2304700 Link 2 |
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I agree it would be a different story if it was a more high profile team but thats the media for you. Fermanagh were in a pretty similar position a few weeks ago and even ourselves to a certain extent when we were down our manager and 14 players due to covid against Cavan in the league. While this is the first outbreak that has hit a team for Championship it may be the case should they still have players available to turn up the game should go ahead.
sourmilk93 (Roscommon) - Posts: 565 - 03/11/2020 10:50:09 2304716 Link 1 |
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This just proves how selfish the gaa are no games should be going ahead in level 5 these are not professional athletes that live in a bubble these are people who after games and training go home to their family and have to go to work I wonder how many cases will be linked to the gaa but I'm sure the gaa mafia will keep that under tight raps mayo_123 (Mayo) - Posts: 191 - 03/11/2020 11:00:51 2304721 Link 4 |
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7 possitive cases confirmed and more waiting for test results. Will be lots of close contacts too. Does this mean restrictions put in place by teams are not working if such a high percentage of the team end up getting it? Mfs (Mayo) - Posts: 221 - 03/11/2020 11:02:18 2304722 Link 1 |
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They'd an outbreak in their hurling squad too and gave a walkover in the Christy Ring. CastleBravo (Meath) - Posts: 1391 - 03/11/2020 11:06:59 2304723 Link 1 |
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Horan said yesterday that they wouldn't be rearranging games in the provincial championship so it will be interesting. I have a feeling they would rearrange a game if one of the big teams had a covid outbreak. Green_Gold (Donegal) - Posts: 1730 - 03/11/2020 11:15:04 2304724 Link 1 |
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Again for the millionth time no one put a gun to their heads
Breezy (Limerick) - Posts: 1106 - 03/11/2020 11:19:58 2304727 Link 2 |
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There is space for this game to be pushed back. Connacht final would have to go back as well but then it would be the same weekend as the other provinces.
Mayonman (Galway) - Posts: 1292 - 03/11/2020 11:29:57 2304734 Link 0 |
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Plenty of pressure though to not be the one to say he wasn't going to play Look at the vote the GPA had 25% felt it shouldn't go ahead, close to the same said it should only go ahead if proper health and safety was put in place to prevent outbreaks You can see why with this outbreak.. and whatever guidlines have obviously been not good enough in Sligo I've no doubt a large % of players would rather not be playing at the moment but were under pressure to still turn up We're meant to be doing all we can at present to slow down the spread of covid-19 and this example is simply not good enough in this climate. I wish the Sligo panel all the best and hope there's no far reaching consequences of this on their families. This lark is ridiculous jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20035 - 03/11/2020 11:37:06 2304741 Link 2 |
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That's the most concerning thing It's obviously not and I'm sure the Sligo CB did all they could and followed the guidelines There was always a very large slice of wishful thinking with the Championship going ahead under Level 5 restrictions and a highly infectious virus doesn't give a ******** about such things What did they expect from amateur players exactly? jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20035 - 03/11/2020 11:42:21 2304746 Link 0 |
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But what choice did those who they have spread it on to have?? It's remarkably selfish of the GAA to go ahead with the championship. The players and the communities in each county should not be put in this position.
bad.monkey (USA) - Posts: 4443 - 03/11/2020 11:45:19 2304748 Link 4 |
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So I assume all the people who are on here saying the championship is a disgrace are boycotting it and not watching on TV and adding to the viewer figures Breezy (Limerick) - Posts: 1106 - 03/11/2020 11:48:05 2304751 Link 3 |
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I'd prefer to read a book over needlessly jeopardizing the health of our amateur players and their families because the GAA don't want to have the fallout of dealing with broadcasting rights
jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20035 - 03/11/2020 11:53:34 2304754 Link 5 |
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Sure. You'll be watching if Dublin get to the final. NPHET said running the Championship was fine and the case numbers are slowly coming down so get off your high horse.
Rolo2010 (Donegal) - Posts: 193 - 03/11/2020 12:07:55 2304760 Link 5 |
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Of course NPHET want the championship to go ahead sure isn't Tony a Limerick man and a member of a Dublin club so it's gonna be win win for him come December : )
Breezy (Limerick) - Posts: 1106 - 03/11/2020 12:16:21 2304766 Link 0 |
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Indeed and for the record the GAA for ready to postpone the championship once the country went into level 5 but since then medical experts gave their strong advice to government that the championship was good to go in level 5. Its unfortunate for Sligo, there is time to push this fixture and Connacht final back but I doubt Mr Prenty will do it for little old Sligo. ispeakwisdom (Roscommon) - Posts: 2410 - 03/11/2020 15:43:56 2304870 Link 1 |
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boycotting is the wrong way to say it, but iv no interest in watching games,
Stmunnsriver (Wexford) - Posts: 1925 - 03/11/2020 16:39:25 2304880 Link 0 |
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I agree, big mistake going ahead with this championship, there is a lot better things to be watching and doing than looking at facile games on TV.
arock (Dublin) - Posts: 4434 - 03/11/2020 18:32:40 2304922 Link 0 |
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You're better off given how Wexford played at the weekend.
Rolo2010 (Donegal) - Posts: 193 - 03/11/2020 19:29:49 2304936 Link 4 |
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Can yourself and Stmunnsriver care to elaborate what on TV does interest you? For me i have enjoyed the NFL and Championship viewing thus far and looking forward to watching a few games this weekend. GAA isn't the same without supporters but it's better than no GAA or be left with re-runs or non stop covid fear mongering on the TV. Yondu (UK) - Posts: 335 - 03/11/2020 20:52:25 2304945 Link 3 |