Match Thread Away vs Grimsby town - Tue 22 December 7pm kick off

Forgive me, but why does one one positive test call a game off in L2, but three positive tests for West Ham and they can still carry on as normal?

 

Stevenage also had a positive test but game is still on as it stands. No idea whats going on.

 

Cancel games because of a Covid positive and the season will never end. Got to make your training grounds Covid secure, teach your players good hygiene, stop them going out to pubs and bars and get on with it even if it means lots of testing or playing the youth team .

 

Grimsby game off because of a change in protocol from the EFL about having to close the training ground for 14 days. I don't see how this is going to work if this is what happens every time there is a positive test. How can a team that haven't been able to train together for 2 weeks be match ready?

 

Doing City no favours if both Grimsby and Stevenage are postponed- when do we play them as we will be sliding down the table and think of the old folk like Doyle and Donaldson, they need to be nursed through the season and not playing twice in a week.
I would be happy with being awarded a 1-0 victory for both games.

 

Makes no sense....

Grimsby 1 player tests positive they call off next 2 league game self isolate with no body else tested.

Stevenage 1 player tests positive they do not call any games off yet but test everyone.

 

Put that down to what appears to be unclear guidance from the EFL. If the rules were clear the owner of Stevenage wouldn't be requesting clarity.

 

https://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/news/2020/september/club-statement-upcoming-fixtures/

Club say they don't know yet...disappointed in stevenage and grimsby

 

Thank God.

I hope all the Grimsby players pull through at this awful time

 

Couldn't agree more.

Mandatory tracking on their phones, 1 month suspension if rules violated, if they're going to have to isolate when a team mate tests positive, why not isolate 'in house' - training ground, home, training ground, home, the 'strategy' is embarrassing.

 

There is no 'strategy'. The EFL need to issue clear guidelines ASAP about what the protocol is should a player/s and/or club staff test positive. Until that happens, it's going to continue to be a complete shambles.

 

Certainly seems the EFL are taking their lead from the government on that front.

It's no wonder I see quite a bit of conspiracy crap on my social media timelines... those people just need to accept that those running the country/world are morons making it up as they go along!

 

The Grimsby chairman was interviewed two days before the positive test, complaining about the cost of testing and bigging up the 'covid clause' they have put in new players contracts, plus mentioning that all the players were on a reduced wage until they started training full time again. I don't know about tactical postponements, but the cynic in me does wonder if this is a crafty way for them to try and save a few bob on wages for a couple of weeks.

 

I see the Grimsby Chairman is now calling for the season to be suspended! I must confess I am totally confused as to why Grimsby squad is sel-isolating, but Stevenage aren't! EFL need to issue some strong and clear guidance, with NHS or Dept. of Health invovolvement ASAP.

 

Plus not start the season badly and be trying to play catch up while worrying about potential relegation!