Man Utd POSTPONED!

[A Real Mysteron]

Why not just temporarily close the thread as the pointless histrionic guess work is beginning to grate.
I only update it to hear the definitive on/off decision- not poorly informed hypothesising.
Cheers.

 

[BeeInSW19]

My Man U supporting mate reckons they're (the team) are afraid of getting beat by us....

 

[Bigbee]

Why not just temporarily close the thread as the pointless histrionic guess work is beginning to grate.
I only update it to hear the definitive on/off decision- not poorly informed hypothesising.
Cheers.

why not stop reading the thread

 

[Bee(h)Iver]

Why not just temporarily close the thread as the pointless histrionic guess work is beginning to grate.
I only update it to hear the definitive on/off decision- not poorly informed hypothesising.
Cheers.

I agree to a point, but if they shut down all threads with pointless guess work then it'd wouldn't leave very much to read...

 

[NorthamptonBee]

The Times report this morning say: "No one from the group that travelled to Norwich City on Saturday is believed to have tested positive".

3 points are ours.

 

[A Real Mysteron]

why not stop reading the thread

Because as I said, I’m hoping for a definitive informed update.

 

[Twickenhamben]

Because as I said, I’m hoping for a definitive informed update.

Then I suggest you follow news websites…. They are likely to have the information before we are!

 

[Banana]

Because as I said, I’m hoping for a definitive informed update.

news.bbc.co.uk/sport

 

[A Real Mysteron]

news.bbc.co.uk/sport

Link not working.

what is this BBC of which you speak?

 

[Invipai]

The thread title would be changed if it was confirmed either way, so just look out for that

 

[NorthamptonBee]

Link not working.

what is this BBC of which you speak?

Just search on Google with something like UK organisation that exists purely to to tell you that we’re all going to die of Covid.

 

[Chorlton Bee]

Just search on Google with something like UK organisation that exists purely to to tell you that we’re all going to die of Covid.

Not very catchy, unlike Covid19

 

[A Real Mysteron]

Just search on Google with something like UK organisation that exists purely to to tell you that we’re all going to die of Covid.

Oh.That BBC.
I’ll give it a miss then.

 

[Jay Bee]

Why not just temporarily close the thread as the pointless histrionic guess work is beginning to grate.
I only update it to hear the definitive on/off decision- not poorly informed hypothesising.
Cheers.

Man U clickbait is worth a hundred million clicks too so expected hourly updates from all news "outlets" reporting no new information at all.

If you thought Aston Villa "preparing a bid" for one of our players was bad...

 

[Billy Hunt]

Why not just temporarily close the thread as the pointless histrionic guess work is beginning to grate.
I only update it to hear the definitive on/off decision- not poorly informed hypothesising.
Cheers.

May as well close the whole GPG…
Or the whole of the internet

 

[olliebfc]

Can we get a GPG in the know (more then me at home) Nando’s style thermometer. Lemon and Herb defo on, extra hot defo off in all but announcement.

 

[Jay Bee]

The Man U circus of news might be quiet on this one for a few hours because UEFA messed up some balls in pots (aka "rigged it") so the Champions League draw gave them a harder draw. The details of this global conspiracy are not especially controversial or interesting but their fans will have forgotten they are even playing tomorrow.

 

[JANORAK]

The Man U circus of news might be quiet on this one for a few hours because UEFA messed up some balls in pots (aka "rigged it") so the Champions League draw gave them a harder draw. The details of this global conspiracy are not especially controversial or interesting but their fans will have forgotten they are even playing tomorrow.

Or, not.

 

[8corner]

Because as I said, I’m hoping for a definitive informed update.

This is the GPG

 

[BEEcool]

Presumably there isn't going to be any announcement if the fixture is going ahead but what is the anticipated 'cut-off' for determining if it's going to be postponed? Midday tomorrow perhaps?

 

[ladbroke]

Presumably there isn't going to be any announcement if the fixture is going ahead but what is the anticipated 'cut-off' for determining if it's going to be postponed? Midday tomorrow perhaps?

It's possible it could be later.
I know it was weather related, but Burnley v Tottenham was just an hour or so before wasn't it.
They have no problems cancelling late in the day.

 

[Ealing Bee]

Oh.That BBC.

BBC Sports news has just this minute reported that TF "expects the game to go ahead".

Though it added that he's still "confused" about the number of players required to be out for there to be a postponement.

HTH

 

[A Real Mysteron]

BBC Sports news has just this minute reported that TF "expects the game to go ahead".

Though it added that he's still "confused" about the number of players required to be out for there to be a postponement.

HTH

Crystal clear.

 

[Subbuteo]

The match is going ahead.

 

[fencer/bee]

If this game doesn't go ahead all my work Sunday will have been in vain, I've made a bloody big sign, asking for Ronaldo 's shirt

 

[NorthamptonBee]

If this game doesn't go ahead all my work Sunday will have been in vain, I've made a bloody big sign, asking for Ronaldo 's shirt

It won’t fit mate

 

[8corner]

It won’t fit mate

He's out of toilet paper.

 

[Gazza Bee]

The match is going ahead.

Thanks for the heads up Ralf

 

[Paul_T]

BBC football carrying news of Rangnick discussing his options for match tomorrow night so he's thinking it's going ahead.

 

[Bee(h)Iver]

Or, not.

I see what you did there

 

[hobbsy]

If this game doesn't go ahead all my work Sunday will have been in vain, I've made a bloody big sign, asking for Ronaldo 's shirt

Are you bringing a whole fence panel in?

 

[vcmazz]

If this game doesn't go ahead all my work Sunday will have been in vain, I've made a bloody big sign, asking for Ronaldo 's shirt

No good to me. My only hope is that Neil Shipperley comes out of retirement.

 

[Untouchable]

If this game doesn't go ahead all my work Sunday will have been in vain, I've made a bloody big sign, asking for Ronaldo 's shirt

I’m bringing a sign saying
‘Cristiano…
We all think you’re a w***er but my wife wants your shirt’

 

[BHBee]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1470406393962315785

 

[Scratchy]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1470406518973546499

 

[Jay Bee]

"Confirmed by @ManUtd that yesterday’s positive LFT Covid-19 cases among the first team staff + players now confirmed by PCR tests. Club has closed down first team operations at Carrington for 24 hours, to minimise risk of any further infection."
"The Club is in discussion with the Premier League whether it is safe for Tuesday’s fixture against Brentford to continue, both from a covid infection and player preparation perspective. Team and staff travel to London will be deferred pending the result of that discussion."

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1470406518973546499

I am after anyone in the media who uses the word "cancelled" with a rusty nail on a plank of wood. League matches are not cancelled, they are postponed.

 

[ChertseyBee]

It's off, then. PL won't turn down Man Utd's plea for a postponement

 

[YouReds123]

The PL have stated previously that games can only be postponed if training facilities are closed. Carrington now being closed = game off I reckon.

 

[Banana]

Manchester United can confirm that following PCR test confirmation of yesterday’s positive LFT Covid-19 cases among the first team staff and players, the decision has been taken to close down first team operations at the Carrington Training Complex for 24 hours, to minimise risk of any further infection.

Individuals who tested positive are isolating per Premier League protocols.

Given cancellation of training and disruption to the squad, and with the health of players and staff the priority, the Club is in discussion with the Premier League whether it is safe for Tuesday’s fixture against Brentford to continue, both from a Covid infection and player preparation perspective.

Team and staff travel to London will be deferred pending the result of that discussion.

 

[Banana]

The PL have stated previously that games can only be postponed if training facilities are closed. Carrington now being closed = game off I reckon.

Agreed

 

[Jay Bee]

The PL have stated previously that games can only be postponed if training facilities are closed. Carrington now being closed = game off I reckon.

Provides an easy route to a postponement then? If you decide to close your own training ground, which presumably takes minimal effort and no third party permission, you have yourself a postponement.

 

[Judio1999]

How many "Players" have covid

If a member of "staff "has it
Then isolate them

They are not needed on pitch ....

 

[Raybees]

That's gonna be off then! Will be gutted!

 

[Bangor Bee]

The PL have stated previously that games can only be postponed if training facilities are closed. Carrington now being closed = game off I reckon.

Hardly affects their preparation for the game though, given that they're due to travel today -- plus it's only being closed for 24 hours.

 

[TOXIC BEE]

How many "Players" have covid

If a member of "staff "has it
Then isolate them

They are not needed on pitch ....

They have 4 cases, and no new ones since yesterday.

 

[CheeseFarmW4]

How many "Players" have covid

If a member of "staff "has it
Then isolate them

They are not needed on pitch ....

I think the problem is that most of the players will have been close contacts with those that tested positive but may not have been exposed within enough of a time period to return a positive test themselves. By the time tomorrow night comes around, they could be infectious, particularly with omicron loitering about. It's not ideal but I don't think it's as black and white as checking the number of players that tested positive 1 or 2 days prior to the match.

 

[Jay Bee]

On the plus side if it is postponed.... we can have Pinnock, JDS and a match fit Toney back for the re-arranged game, whilst they will be busy worrying about Champions League knockouts by then. Given most PL postponements will be played in 19/20 April (GW 33), or week commencing 9/10 May (GW36) should even have Raya fit by then.

 

[nocoat]

What a bunch of cry babies. Have you ever heard a professional sports team who have cried off facing not one but TWO different teams in the same day I wonder if there is anyone they are not scared to play against.

 

[grandad85]

Training ground just shut surely they would of been travelling today and wouldn’t of done much at training ground?

 

[Deanos196]

Absolute b***ocks but can’t say I’m surprised