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Re: Fri 14th – Wed 19th JAN 2022
DIR By: MCPridz
Date: January 16, 2022, 1:24 pm
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Think the opposition requested against Leeds games that were off
the game where they were forced to play youth was against us
where they didn’t request to postpone it
--- Quote from: Readingfan link ---
>
> [quote author=bmb link=topic=3271.msg42966#msg42966
date=1642347206]
> [quote author=rustyref link=topic=3271.msg42962#msg42962
date=1642338061]
> [quote author=MCPridz link=topic=3271.msg42946#msg42946
date=1642291322]
> OF course it should of been postponed, everyone else is
allowed to do it, liverpool even lied to get the first leg
postponed, leicester had players at the darts the day they had a
game off, but because it is arsenal everyone is in uproar over
it's like it is one rule for us and one rule for everyone else,
what failed to be mentioned is we had a massive covid outbreak
opening day of the season but we were forced to play we had no
RB on boxing day against Norwich but we played, this is our
first time requesting it and was rightly cooled off, I didn't
see spurs moaning when they had a massive break over Xmas and
they called Rennes had flown over, I am just hoping us and
Burnley are good to go next week as I am attending that match
>
--- End Quote ---
Liverpool had loads of positive tests, of which most turned out
to be false positives. Arsenal have ONE player unavailable
through Covid, they are taking advantage of the situation to
avoid having to play without their overseas and injured players.
If you look at the statement from the EPL about postponements
it says clubs have to provide proof of injuries and Covid cases,
there is nothing about players called up for international duty.
Yet the statement they put out yesterday about Arsenal not
being able to field a team specifically refers to the players
away at AFCON, they have set a very dangerous precedent here,
and one that is grossly unfair on all those supporters that are
now out of pocket financially.
[/quote]
I don't have so much of a problem with Arsenal taking advantage
of the rules, my problem is with the rules themselves and the
lack of parity when dealing with clubs requests. Leeds were
severely depleted a couple/few weeks ago, including several
covid cases, their request to postpone was refused. The ivory
towers didn't also take into account their injuries at the time,
only the covid cases, yet this week they decide to also take
into account players away at an International tournament,
injuries, suspended players and covid. That is unfair. That's
not down to Arsenal but down to a poor system at the top. They
need to tighten up the rules to close any loopholes, I don't
blame any club exploiting loopholes although disagree with them
doing so, if the rules have loopholes then they will be
exploited. They also need to treat all clubs equally - Leeds
were equally as deserving of a postponement than other clubs who
have been granted them.
[/quote]
What game are you referring to? I know Leeds had two games
postponed over Christmas. Are you sure that they requested the
game in question be postponed and that they didn't have at least
13 outfield players from their 25 man squad or under 21 players
with first team experience?
[/quote]
#Post#: 42999--------------------------------------------------
Re: Fri 14th – Wed 19th JAN 2022
DIR By: Claretman
Date: January 16, 2022, 2:26 pm
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--- Quote from: MCPridz link ---
>
> Think the opposition requested against Leeds games that were
off the game where they were forced to play youth was against us
where they didn’t request to postpone it [quote
author=Readingfan link=topic=3271.msg42978#msg42978
date=1642354443]
> [quote author=bmb link=topic=3271.msg42966#msg42966
date=1642347206]
> [quote author=rustyref link=topic=3271.msg42962#msg42962
date=1642338061]
> [quote author=MCPridz link=topic=3271.msg42946#msg42946
date=1642291322]
> OF course it should of been postponed, everyone else is
allowed to do it, liverpool even lied to get the first leg
postponed, leicester had players at the darts the day they had a
game off, but because it is arsenal everyone is in uproar over
it's like it is one rule for us and one rule for everyone else,
what failed to be mentioned is we had a massive covid outbreak
opening day of the season but we were forced to play we had no
RB on boxing day against Norwich but we played, this is our
first time requesting it and was rightly cooled off, I didn't
see spurs moaning when they had a massive break over Xmas and
they called Rennes had flown over, I am just hoping us and
Burnley are good to go next week as I am attending that match
>
--- End Quote ---
Liverpool had loads of positive tests, of which most turned out
to be false positives. Arsenal have ONE player unavailable
through Covid, they are taking advantage of the situation to
avoid having to play without their overseas and injured players.
If you look at the statement from the EPL about postponements
it says clubs have to provide proof of injuries and Covid cases,
there is nothing about players called up for international duty.
Yet the statement they put out yesterday about Arsenal not
being able to field a team specifically refers to the players
away at AFCON, they have set a very dangerous precedent here,
and one that is grossly unfair on all those supporters that are
now out of pocket financially.
[/quote]
I don't have so much of a problem with Arsenal taking advantage
of the rules, my problem is with the rules themselves and the
lack of parity when dealing with clubs requests. Leeds were
severely depleted a couple/few weeks ago, including several
covid cases, their request to postpone was refused. The ivory
towers didn't also take into account their injuries at the time,
only the covid cases, yet this week they decide to also take
into account players away at an International tournament,
injuries, suspended players and covid. That is unfair. That's
not down to Arsenal but down to a poor system at the top. They
need to tighten up the rules to close any loopholes, I don't
blame any club exploiting loopholes although disagree with them
doing so, if the rules have loopholes then they will be
exploited. They also need to treat all clubs equally - Leeds
were equally as deserving of a postponement than other clubs who
have been granted them.
[/quote]
What game are you referring to? I know Leeds had two games
postponed over Christmas. Are you sure that they requested the
game in question be postponed and that they didn't have at least
13 outfield players from their 25 man squad or under 21 players
with first team experience?
[/quote]
[/quote]
I think you will find Leeds has two games postponed at their
request Villa at Elland Road 28 dec and
Liverpool at Anfield 26 dec.
#Post#: 43078--------------------------------------------------
Re: Fri 14th – Wed 19th JAN 2022
DIR By: GingerReferee
Date: January 17, 2022, 3:48 pm
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Burnley vs Watford has been postponed
#Post#: 43079--------------------------------------------------
Re: Fri 14th – Wed 19th JAN 2022
DIR By: TheThingFromLewes
Date: January 17, 2022, 4:36 pm
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--- Quote from: GingerReferee link ---
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> Burnley vs Watford has been postponed
>
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Burnley will be five games behind some teams above them. Quite
ridiculous.
#Post#: 43080--------------------------------------------------
Re: Fri 14th – Wed 19th JAN 2022
DIR By: dave26
Date: January 17, 2022, 4:47 pm
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Honestly the PL is just turning into a complete and utter farce
, it’s unfair on other teams aswell
#Post#: 43081--------------------------------------------------
Re: Fri 14th – Wed 19th JAN 2022
DIR By: Claretman
Date: January 17, 2022, 4:48 pm
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--- Quote from: TheThingFromLewes link ---
>
> [quote author=GingerReferee link=topic=3271.msg43078#msg43078
date=1642456132]
> Burnley vs Watford has been postponed
>
--- End Quote ---
Burnley will be five games behind some teams above them. Quite
ridiculous.
[/quote]
It wont help trying to avoid relegation when you are 5 games
behind and poss 6 behind after this coming weekend, especially
starting at the foot of the league and probably having to play
sat/tue/thu/sat at some stage.
That is what you call real pressure.
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