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We all know they’ll bottle it and just cancel the fixtures. We must all be miserable and sit and pretend to mourn.

As mentioned, genuine disasters take place an we crack on, this should be the same, and in truth, she’d probably want them to given she was a big sports fan.

I guess it’s another way to keep the commoner under control. You will mourn the loss of a shiny hatted old lady and you will remember your place.

Play the games, have a minute silence, even sing the dreadful national anthem if you want and crack on. Cancel sport yet literally everything else carries on as normal.

She was 96, lived a great life and we should celebrate that. It's not like she died very young. Minute silence, schools to teach children about her history etc and then we move on

Herein lies the problem, the London Bridge has fallen, the decision made about the length and effects of mourning of our longest serving monarch will be made without asking the family what their wishes are.
The way the queen has conducted herself throughout her realm has been for benefit of the people of this country, she's served us tirelessly, even 48 hours before her demise she was still doing her duties with a smile on her face.
So rather than the Premier League or EFL making a decision on upcoming fixtures, why not ask Charles, William et al what they'd like to happen, for all we know the old gal probably said the words as my dad..." Don't mourn my passing, celebrate my life, raise a glass and get p!ssed, I'll see you all again one day"...

The FA, EFL, premier league etc… won’t do anything that will see them criticised so I’d set up for a free Saturday afternoon this week at least.

Quoted from headingly_mariner

It's not a tragedy it's a moment for pay our respects and celebrate a long and successful life.

Postponing sport is ridiculous. A minute's silence would suffice.

We don't postpone games when real tragedies occur like Grenfell or terrorist attacks.

They won't be cancelling work for the next two weeks so why cancel people's enjoyment. It's an archaic mournfest.

You’re not nearly cynical enough…we don’t stop for those events badges as wartime spirit and blitz spirit when in truth it’s because its poor folk. Average joe.

Keep us serfs down, you will mourn whether you like it or not. Oh, but if you could continue to go work and ensure the economy continues that would be lovely.

Quoted from HertsGTFC

The FA, EFL, premier league etc… won’t do anything that will see them criticised so I’d set up for a free Saturday afternoon this week at least.

And probably next Saturday too as I suspect it will be the day of the funeral.

For perspective, it’s the first time a monarch has died in most of our lifetimes. It’s more important to some than others, I get that, but show some respect, it’s a bit more important than Grimsby v Crewe, which will, after all, get played in due course.

Cancelling sporting events is pure madness. Carry on with our lives, remember and reflect

Quoted from MuddyWaters

And probably next Saturday too as I suspect it will be the day of the funeral.

For perspective, it’s the first time a monarch has died in most of our lifetimes. It’s more important to some than others, I get that, but show some respect, it’s a bit more important than Grimsby v Crewe, which will, after all, get played in due course.

Not to me it isnt.and not to a lot of others

Quoted from MuddyWaters

And probably next Saturday too as I suspect it will be the day of the funeral.

For perspective, it’s the first time a monarch has died in most of our lifetimes. It’s more important to some than others, I get that, but show some respect, it’s a bit more important than Grimsby v Crewe, which will, after all, get played in due course.

Is it more important? Probably not. By that token I’d say that we shouldn’t be going to work (which is essentially what footballers would be doing) or pubs/restaurants should be shut.

Yes, I agree it’s the first time in the vast majority of peoples lives that this has happened but it’s also 2022. Many aren’t fussed either way about the monarchy.

If they blew up a couple of building today instead of the queen dying would they cancel them? Certainly not.

Play the sport, even badge it as ‘mourning collectively’ or whatever. Sadly, with not a back bone between the leagues and officials I suspect a Saturday of nothing.

Police are going to be needed in their droves in London. PL and EFL would face a lot of criticism if they didn't call everything off. Non league might survive.

Just for a bit of History, football went ahead when the last monarch died.

Quoted from aldi_01

Is it more important? Probably not. By that token I’d say that we shouldn’t be going to work (which is essentially what footballers would be doing) or pubs/restaurants should be shut.

Yes, I agree it’s the first time in the vast majority of peoples lives that this has happened but it’s also 2022. Many aren’t fussed either way about the monarchy.

If they blew up a couple of building today instead of the queen dying would they cancel them? Certainly not.

Play the sport, even badge it as ‘mourning collectively’ or whatever. Sadly, with not a back bone between the leagues and officials I suspect a Saturday of nothing.

I get that. And I’m pretty sure a lot of sport will go ahead tomorrow because the logistics of cancelling all sport when a lot of travel has already been made is going to be very expensive.

The point is that it’s not up to us. Lots of stuff to be considered, I’m pretty sure The Queen wouldn’t want the St Leger cancelled on her account as an example.

Quoted from headingly_mariner

Just for a bit of History, football went ahead when the last monarch died.

Sssshhh urine off with your facts will you. You know what it’s like now with these grand outpourings of pseudo emotions and social media hyperbole.

I’ve said time and again I’d abolish them but a s human is no wish her dead and if one thing sticks in peoples minds it should be that image of her, sat alone, a vulnerable old lady who’d lost her husband…and then remember what her flipping disgrace of a government were doing at that point. There should be equal measures of outrage and sorrow…there won’t be though.

Quoted from headingly_mariner

Just for a bit of History, football went ahead when the last monarch died.

Aye but businesses/organisations didn’t spend their existence excrement scared of social media reactions back then.

Probably the likes of the Mail and Express would really do their best to whip up some outrage as well. I'd imagine they weren't as nuttily reactionary 70 years ago (the Mail's support for the fascists notwithstanding).

With it being late on a Thursday (her death), I’d say it would be nigh on impossible to cancel everything, although I notice that this evenings games have been postponed in the championship and league 2.

Quoted from GrimRob

Police are going to be needed in their droves in London.

For what? The place gets hundreds of thousands of visitors every Saturday & Sunday, how is this weekend any different other than they’ll all be stood outside an empty mansion at the end of The Mall?

It’s like waking up in Pyongyang this morning, absolutely batshít.

Quoted from ska face

For what? The place gets hundreds of thousands of visitors every Saturday & Sunday, how is this weekend any different other than they’ll all be stood outside an empty mansion at the end of The Mall?

It’s like waking up in Pyongyang this morning, absolutely batshít.

It's an obvious target for terrorists as well as thieves, pickpockets etc. There will be millions of additional visitors, not all wanted.

The police might actually have some real work to do rather than pretend football fans are criminals

Quoted from GrimRob

It's an obvious target for terrorists as well as thieves, pickpockets etc. There will be millions of additional visitors, not all wanted.

The police might actually have some real work to do rather than pretend football fans are criminals

I'm pretty sure they're already in London and are there every day. Makes no difference if the Queen has died.

I remember us playing a league cup match against Sheffield United a few hours after 9/11, that wasn't serious enough to cancel sport but an elderly queen dying is? I get that there is a grieving family and many people admired and appreciated her but let's not slip into North Korea style contrived mourning. Life goes on and so should sports

Quoted from GrimRob

It's an obvious target for terrorists as well as thieves, pickpockets etc. There will be millions of additional visitors, not all wanted.

The police might actually have some real work to do rather than pretend football fans are criminals

There’ll be an influx but nothing out of the ordinary, multiple events take place at the same time in London and things aren’t cancelled elsewhere.

Forced mourning is ridiculous.

Quoted from aldi_01

There’ll be an influx but nothing out of the ordinary, multiple events take place at the same time in London and things aren’t cancelled elsewhere.

Forced mourning is ridiculous.

For fooks sake get a grip, no one is asking you to mourn.

Quoted from lukeo

She was 96, lived a great life and we should celebrate that. It's not like she died very young. Minute silence, schools to teach children about her history etc and then we move on

They all live to be near 100. It's easy to do when you have the best of everything, they have their own private supermarkets that the public can't use that has the best food money can buy, they get the best medical care and don't have to worry about getting sick or having to wait years for needed surgery or being fobbed off by the NHS leaving conditions to get worse. The best part is they don't have to pay a penny for any of it as public taxes foot the bill along with tourism. You can argue the royals are diplomats that promote our interests as a country but most countries hate us because of the monarchy and their compliance with every crappy thing we did because it benefitted them, they get the best of everything and endless free trips abroad to stay at the best hotels and homes, VIP treatment and the best of everything anywhere they go just because.

So instead of the Queen's speech we'll get the King's speech at Christmas this year. Expect it to be more of the same patronising about how we need to come together as a nation and how we need to do more for those in need while the King sits next to his solid gold piano with ivory keys on his seat that's worth more than most people's entire houses.

They are if things that people enjoy are cancelled. It’s going to be like lockdown again when workplaces are open but fun things aren’t.

I don't think certain other countries hate the UK because of the monarchy. It's because of the many shitty things our forefathers did in the name of Empire. It wasn't the Royals of the time telling our respective Governments who to invade and occupy - they did that themselves.

Quoted from arryarryarry

For fooks sake get a grip, no one is asking you to mourn.

Except that's exactly what they'd be doing if sports and other things are cancelled.

Regardless of what decision is reached, you would have thought a steadfast plan would have already in place given the inevitable nature of this event. No announcement thus far suggests there isn’t a clear and straightforward consensus.

The Northern Irish FA has postponed this weekend’s fixtures; I can only see ours doing the same.

Quoted from headingly_mariner

Just for a bit of History, football went ahead when the last monarch died.

Yeah, but when Edward VII died there was no league football for nearly 4 months.

Quoted from GollyGTFC

Yeah, but when Edward VII died there was no league football for nearly 4 months.

(Insert Scunthorpe quote here)

Quoted from Poojah

Regardless of what decision is reached, you would have thought a steadfast plan would have already in place given the inevitable nature of this event. No announcement thus far suggests there isn’t a clear and straightforward consensus.

The Northern Irish FA has postponed this weekend’s fixtures; I can only see ours doing the same.

Glanced at something earlier that said the government will leave it to the leagues or clubs themselves to decide. Unsurprised to see the govt shift responsibilty onto others if true and will probably mean it is called off because they won’t want the social media backlash.

Guy from the DCMS on Talksport right now suggesting that the “strong advice” from the government is that this weekend’s fixtures and any on the day of the funeral are postponed, with “latitude given” regarding those in midweek.

Sporting bodies do not have to abide by that advice, but the government’s recommendation is for “a period of intense mourning”.

Quoted from Poojah

Guy from the DCMS on Talksport right now suggesting that the “strong advice” from the government is that this weekend’s fixtures and any on the day of the funeral are postponed, with “latitude given” regarding those in midweek.

Sporting bodies do not have to abide by that advice, but the government’s recommendation is for “a period of intense mourning”.

DCMS?

Are they Trevor Sinclair’s initials?

Is ‘Trevor’ just a nickname?

Quoted from Poojah

Guy from the DCMS on Talksport right now suggesting that the “strong advice” from the government is that this weekend’s fixtures and any on the day of the funeral are postponed, with “latitude given” regarding those in midweek.

Sporting bodies do not have to abide by that advice, but the government’s recommendation is for “a period of intense mourning”.

If that’s the government’s advice then they’re not reading the room. Ben Stokes has just tweeted that the Queen was a massive sports fan and it would be an honour to play in her memory.

Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.

It's a pity that Nadine Dorries is no longer the minister there. You can only imagine some of the half-drunk whacky nonsense she would have come up with. Sorry, soon to be 'Lady Dorries'.

FFS.

Theatres will be allowed to stay open culture fans.

Suspending the day of the funeral makes a bit more sense, todays not any kind of official day and tickets have already been purchased. Doesnt seem in the queens 'stiff upper lip' image to just scrap everything for 2 weeks

Intense mourning…what even is that. By this afternoon people will just be cracking on and doing what they need to do.

flipping lunacy…

Games could go ahead government left it upto premier lge & efl no reason why sport cant continue other than today & guneral day

I think the EFL should sit tight for a bit and wait and see what happens with tomorrow's St Leger at Doncaster. The Queen was a huge horse racing fan and I doubt she would be happy if it was cancelled as a result of her death. If the St Leger goes ahead then there's no reason for the EFL to postpone a whole round of fixtures.

Quoted from GollyGTFC

I think the EFL should sit tight for a bit and wait and see what happens with tomorrow's St Leger at Doncaster. The Queen was a huge horse racing fan and I doubt she would be happy if it was cancelled as a result of her death. If the St Leger goes ahead then there's no reason for the EFL to postpone a whole round of fixtures.

intercourse off with your sensible suggestions. We all know the football league will excrement a brick because they’re worried about the flag shaggers clogging their social media channels…

Free weekend sadly…

Quoted from GollyGTFC

I think the EFL should sit tight for a bit and wait and see what happens with tomorrow's St Leger at Doncaster. The Queen was a huge horse racing fan and I doubt she would be happy if it was cancelled as a result of her death. If the St Leger goes ahead then there's no reason for the EFL to postpone a whole round of fixtures.

They’re clearly waiting for something. Madness that there wasn’t an official protocol for this.

Quoted from LH

They are if things that people enjoy are cancelled. It’s going to be like lockdown again when workplaces are open but fun things aren’t.

You'll be OK. They haven't banned moaning.

Quoted from ginnywings

Theatres will be allowed to stay open culture fans.

But only if they are showing sad shows. No comedies allowed!

cowardly twits, get the games on ffs

Quoted from Maringer

But only if they are showing sad shows. No comedies allowed!

Of course.

Quoted from Maringer

But only if they are showing sad shows. No comedies allowed!

Scunthorpe should be allowed to play this weekend then.

You will be miserable. You will mourn. Don’t you dare smile or be happy for at least 12 days…

It will be an absolute ridiculous decision if all games are called off, I know some people want to sit on their sofa and cry buckets whilst watching the TV all weekend, but others don't, let us all pay our own respects if we wish, if people want to go to a sporting event like I do, then that should be fine, also if somebody wants to sit on their sofa with the tissues out again that's fine, don't force us all to mourn.

Quoted from bawarmy

You'll be OK. They haven't banned moaning.

Yet.

The EFL will ultimately follow whatever move the Premier League makes, and I wonder if that’s the hold-up. In a season already badly disrupted by a ludicrous November / December World Cup, blanket postponements (potentially beyond this weekend) are the last thing they will want.

I expect the clubs themselves will want to play; it’s a case of weighing that up against the potential backlash.

Quoted from Kris2

Queen is dead, no fun allowed for 2 weeks. Have to make sure the public know their place and that a rich old lady in a shiny hat is more important than everyone else. The BBC even said the cost of living crisis pales in comparison to the Queen dying so that pretty much shows where the priorities are. Your grandmother freezing to death because she can't afford to pay the gas bill is nothing compared to the rich grandma of people who did nothing to earn their wealth and power other than win the genetic lottery.

I am a total fan of the Queen and the Royals that actually get off their arses and do something rather than the string of leeching hangers on but you've hit the nail on the head with that.

Quoted from Davec

It will be an absolute ridiculous decision if all games are called off, I know some people want to sit on their sofa and cry buckets whilst watching the TV all weekend, but others don't, let us all pay our own respects if we wish, if people want to go to a sporting event like I do, then that should be fine, also if somebody wants to sit on their sofa with the tissues out again that's fine, don't force us all to mourn.

cant say that Aaron!

i said the same, and was called a male masturbator and a male private on here last night

Quoted from Poojah

The EFL will ultimately follow whatever move the Premier League makes, and I wonder if that’s the hold-up. In a season already badly disrupted by a ludicrous November / December World Cup, blanket postponements (potentially beyond this weekend) are the last thing they will want.

I expect the clubs themselves will want to play; it’s a case of weighing that up against the potential backlash.

Ironic isn’t it, someone’s already said it but the ones shouting loudest about some forced mourning are the same who shout for freedom of speech…

I'm a royalist, 100%. I cannot see any reason for tomorrows and mid-week games to be cancelled. If the funeral is next Saturday you don't have to go to the game but 5 mins silence would be appropriate, any noisey people kick em out.

Rugby league expected to continue tomorrow. Why can't football follow suit

Until it’s off it’s on. Winge about something that’s happened until then keep your politics and societal views to yourselves.

This weekend's Premier League games have all been postponed including fixtures on Sunday & Monday.

Premier league have excrement a brick so expect football league to follow suit…bizarre decision.

EFL excrement it as well. pathetic

I don’t know if this means the funeral won’t take place next weekend now cause surely the PL wouldn’t moan about congestion and then bin two fixtures off in a week at that short notice.

Quoted from LH

I don’t know if this means the funeral won’t take place next weekend now cause surely the PL wouldn’t moan about congestion and then bin two fixtures off in a week at that short notice.

Of course they would…

Efl just called weekend games off

EFL Statement:

"Further to discussions on Friday morning it has been determined that all EFL fixtures from 9-10 September will be postponed as a mark of respect by the National Sport to the passing of HRH Queen Elizabeth II.

This is aligned with the approach that the Premier League and the FA will take with their competitions this weekend."

Spineless fornicators.

This just makes me even more determined to get rid of the royal family and turn this country into a republic. Absolute joke. If they didn't cancel the football when the last two monarchs passed away, why should it happen now? Zero precedent for this and all it does is mess the public around. It's entirely possible to show respect and mourn the Queen while letting football go on as scheduled.

Apparently the earliest possible date for the funeral is Monday 19th, although with her death being in Scotland, it could take place a day or two later:

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/what-happens-now-queen-s-earliest-funeral-date-and-whether-day-will-be-a-bank-holiday/ar-AA11D17D?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=ad324d2367ce4a15829252f84d1bd7fe

I’d imagine they’ve done this to ‘protect their image’ and probably can’t be arsed to deal with the flag wavers and bulldog tattoo types ploughing in to their social media accounts claimin they’re unpatriotic…

Just play the games, have a minutes silence, the end…

Quoted from Chrisblor

This just makes me even more determined to get rid of the royal family and turn this country into a republic. Absolute joke. If they didn't cancel the football when the last two monarchs passed away, why should it happen now? Zero precedent for this and all it does is mess the public around. It's entirely possible to show respect and mourn the Queen while letting football go on as scheduled.

I disagree about the republic bit as it's not the Royal Families fault that games are off but do agree they should be played especially in a time when for some this is the only highlight they may have to look forward to at the moment.

Quoted from aldi_01

I’d imagine they’ve done this to ‘protect their image’ and probably can’t be arsed to deal with the flag wavers and bulldog tattoo types ploughing in to their social media accounts claimin they’re unpatriotic…

Just play the games, have a minutes silence, the end…

It’s a catch-22 for those types as they’d never miss a chance to sing the national anthem in public.

Quoted from LH

It’s a catch-22 for those types as they’d never miss a chance to sing the national anthem in public.

Agreed…such a weird decision. With more and more of the country being republicans you’d imagine they’d just play, especially as the royal family haven’t requested it…they played when her old man died and you’d imagine almost everyone was a monarchist back then…

Have Scunthorpe asked for the season to be cancelled yet?

Well this is a bit disappointing.

I'm neither pro or anti Royalist, they are who they are and generally speaking have no direct impact on my day to day activities.

I get that some people - possibly those slightly longer in the tooth - may have more deeper rooted connections and sadness with the Queens passing and for me that should be fully respected.

However, in my opinion, we live in a society that is too fast paced to stop and mourn/reflect/care about situations that don't directly affect us. That isn't to say people aren't or don't recognise the sadness of the moment, but I'd suggest the vast majority recognise that life will go on.

Life today is vastly different to 70 years ago, I know I'm stating the obvious again. We're largely a 24/7 society, Amazon, supermarkets, social media, we're constantly on the go doing something and unlike 70 years ago I don't think as a generation we have the same capability or desire to simply stop what we're doing to act mournful, especially if we don't feel it.

There's recognition that those at the highest levels of control will want to lead the country in a means of being mournful and most certainly should be showing the Queen the huge respect she deserves for her service by providing the means for those who are in genuine mourning to do that as best possible in as many ways as possible.

But as many here have argued, that shouldn't be an enforced rule for all. Life goes on and the world keeps turning. I would argue that football fans across the country would not be making a pilgrimage to London to pay respects, but would see fit and right to observe a period of silence in her memory and honour.

It's not a decision I agree with personally, even if it's somewhat understandable that this was always going to be likely. Hopefully Tuesday will not be affected and the footballing community can demonstrate it's respect in games across the country.

In a bizarre twist, all horse racing cancelled tomorrow but the St Leger rescheduled for just 24 hours later.

Quoted from gtfc_chris

Well this is a bit disappointing.

I'm neither pro or anti Royalist, they are who they are and generally speaking have no direct impact on my day to day activities.

I get that some people - possibly those slightly longer in the tooth - may have more deeper rooted connections and sadness with the Queens passing and for me that should be fully respected.

However, in my opinion, we live in a society that is too fast paced to stop and mourn/reflect/care about situations that don't directly affect us. That isn't to say people aren't or don't recognise the sadness of the moment, but I'd suggest the vast majority recognise that life will go on.

Life today is vastly different to 70 years ago, I know I'm stating the obvious again. We're largely a 24/7 society, Amazon, supermarkets, social media, we're constantly on the go doing something and unlike 70 years ago I don't think as a generation we have the same capability or desire to simply stop what we're doing to act mournful, especially if we don't feel it.

There's recognition that those at the highest levels of control will want to lead the country in a means of being mournful and most certainly should be showing the Queen the huge respect she deserves for her service by providing the means for those who are in genuine mourning to do that as best possible in as many ways as possible.

But as many here have argued, that shouldn't be an enforced rule for all. Life goes on and the world keeps turning. I would argue that football fans across the country would not be making a pilgrimage to London to pay respects, but would see fit and right to observe a period of silence in her memory and honour.

It's not a decision I agree with personally, even if it's somewhat understandable that this was always going to be likely. Hopefully Tuesday will not be affected and the footballing community can demonstrate it's respect in games across the country.

Excellent post. I'm not surprised by the decision but disappointed that it doesn't reflect modern society.

Classic decision of trying not to offend those who trade on being offended.
You want to mourn and show your respect in your own way, fine. It you still because you do, don’t expect me to. It is no better than me driving round blaring out certain Smiths and Sex Pistols songs.

Quoted from Theimperialcoroner

Classic decision of trying not to offend those who trade on being offended.
You want to mourn and show your respect in your own way, fine. But still because you do, don’t expect me to. It is no better than me driving round blaring out certain Smiths and Sex Pistols songs.

Quoted from Theimperialcoroner

You want to mourn and show your respect in your own way, fine.

I wanted to show my respect with a minute or two’s silent reflection at tomorrow’s match. Now I can’t.

Quoted from Theimperialcoroner

I’m telling ya, this is intercourse all to do with respect or out of some sort of allegiance to the queen and everything to do with their image and the fact they don’t want to deal with the flag wavers and those who think we should all sing our hearts out for some old lady battering their social media pages…

It's mawkish nonsense. Queen loved her sport. Cancelling the games neither shows nor creates more respect.

Quoted from aldi_01

I’m telling ya, this is intercourse all to do with respect or out of some sort of allegiance to the queen and everything to do with their image and the fact they don’t want to deal with the flag wavers and those who think we should all sing our hearts out for some old lady battering their social media pages…

Completely right.

I personally don’t have a problem with people mourning on an individual basis, it’s a natural human reaction so do what you will. What I do have a problem with is the ‘institution’ telling me I have to mourn. The fact is that She didn’t work harder than my mother or your mother, nobody forced her to live the life She did, we’re simply told to mourn by a bunch of hangers on who live their lives within a comfort blanket of privilege that an unelected institution provides.

I bear the late queen no malice, she did me no harm, but her passing has no greater or lesser significance than the passing of any other non-relative.

And yes, if there was a referendum tomorrow on abolishing the monarchy, I would be staunchly in favour.

Quoted from Chrisblor

This just makes me even more determined to get rid of the royal family and turn this country into a republic. Absolute joke. If they didn't cancel the football when the last two monarchs passed away, why should it happen now? Zero precedent for this and all it does is mess the public around. It's entirely possible to show respect and mourn the Queen while letting football go on as scheduled.

Apart from your bit about the royal family, I agree with what you say.

It is not the royal family's fault, nor the politicians (for a change) but the EFL. We know from last season how spineless the NL officials were and the EFL lot are just the same. It's the fans that suffer all the time.

Quoted from LH

It’s a catch-22 for those types as they’d never miss a chance to sing the national anthem in public.

'Those types'???

Quoted from TAGG

'Those types'???

Yes. Those types Aldi described.

Quoted from gtfc_chris

Well this is a bit disappointing.

I'm neither pro or anti Royalist, they are who they are and generally speaking have no direct impact on my day to day activities.

I get that some people - possibly those slightly longer in the tooth - may have more deeper rooted connections and sadness with the Queens passing and for me that should be fully respected.

However, in my opinion, we live in a society that is too fast paced to stop and mourn/reflect/care about situations that don't directly affect us. That isn't to say people aren't or don't recognise the sadness of the moment, but I'd suggest the vast majority recognise that life will go on.

Life today is vastly different to 70 years ago, I know I'm stating the obvious again. We're largely a 24/7 society, Amazon, supermarkets, social media, we're constantly on the go doing something and unlike 70 years ago I don't think as a generation we have the same capability or desire to simply stop what we're doing to act mournful, especially if we don't feel it.

There's recognition that those at the highest levels of control will want to lead the country in a means of being mournful and most certainly should be showing the Queen the huge respect she deserves for her service by providing the means for those who are in genuine mourning to do that as best possible in as many ways as possible.

But as many here have argued, that shouldn't be an enforced rule for all. Life goes on and the world keeps turning. I would argue that football fans across the country would not be making a pilgrimage to London to pay respects, but would see fit and right to observe a period of silence in her memory and honour.

It's not a decision I agree with personally, even if it's somewhat understandable that this was always going to be likely. Hopefully Tuesday will not be affected and the footballing community can demonstrate it's respect in games across the country.

Good post but to me it’s more than disappointing. Haven’t we had enough of lockdowns? People without a choice will have to go to work tomorrow, as in the lockdown. The rest of us should be given the choice. Any players who didn’t want to play could have been stood down. I doubt that any would choose not to play. Football clubs are the heart of many communities and, in terms of coming together to show the due respect to a wonderful person, what better than at a full Blundell Park and it’s equivalent across the country.

This is the Etonian elite types dictating. I doubt the Queen would have wanted any part of our normal life to stop.

The RFU have confirmed Rugby will go ahead this weekend, meaning the useless twits at the FA have yet again got a decision wrong. There’s absolutely no reason to have come to the conclusion they have.

It’s nothing other than a desperate attempt to not offend people, what a world we live in.

Quoted from pontoonlew

The RFU have confirmed Rugby will go ahead this weekend, meaning the useless twits at the FA have yet again got a decision wrong. There’s absolutely no reason to have come to the conclusion they have.

It’s nothing other than a desperate attempt to not offend people, what a world we live in.

Are we sure on this though - do we know this wasn’t a case of “it’s your decision but we really think you ought to call all fixtures off”?
Rugby and cricket crowds will be smaller and deemed more civilised…

Quoted from mariner91

Except that's exactly what they'd be doing if sports and other things are cancelled.

They are not forcing you to mourn.

What did you do if a game is postponed because of the weather, drop to your knees wailing like intercourse slapping your head.

Go out and do something else to make you happy if you want it's one or possibly 2 games for frigs sake.

On the good side, there is another recovery week for injured players to have if tomorrow had players with knocks or twinges.

Another week of training for Otis, another week nearer to McAtee's recovery, another week to assess Pepple's injury and recovery time, another convalescent week for Scannell.

Another training week for the new young forwards to understand formations and set plays, positioning etc.

Not ideal with the current winning of games situation, but perhaps more intense training and tactics training will pay off in the future months.

Quoted from acko338

On the good side, there is another recovery week for injured players to have if tomorrow had players with knocks or twinges.

Another week of training for Otis, another week nearer to McAtee's recovery, another week to assess Pepple's injury and recovery time, another convalescent week for Scannell.

Another training week for the new young forwards to understand formations and set plays, positioning etc.

Not ideal with the current winning of games situation, but perhaps more intense training and tactics training will pay off in the future months.

Presumably there is a chance Tuesday’s game could still be on, is there not? I’d like to think so anyway.

Quoted from arryarryarry

They are not forcing you to mourn.

What did you do if a game is postponed because of the weather, drop to your knees wailing like intercourse slapping your head.

Go out and do something else to make you happy if you want it's one or possibly 2 games for frigs sake.

I think you need to consider your logic. If nothing else is being cancelled for him to potentially go and enjoy, why isn't he being allowed to enjoy himself at the football in the first place?

Quoted from Poojah

Presumably there is a chance Tuesday’s game could still be on, is there not? I’d like to think so anyway.

Be a complete disgrace if not

Cricket to resume tomorrow. like football should of!

Quoted from Hagrid

Be a complete disgrace if not

Cricket to resume tomorrow. like football should of!

St Leger is running on Sunday too.

Quoted from Limerick Mariner

Are we sure on this though - do we know this wasn’t a case of “it’s your decision but we really think you ought to call all fixtures off”?
Rugby and cricket crowds will be smaller and deemed more civilised…

But they’ve canceled it right down to the grass roots. Meaning professional rugby players and cricketers can play tomorrow, but every single child playing football up and down the country cannot.

We all know from experience that nutters were running the NL. We wondered upon what basic fundamentals they based their decisions on and now we know. They follow the EFL.

My 9 year old lad has had his game on Sunday called off so he'll now be able to spend both days being quietly introspective which he'll be pleased about.

Quoted from Limerick Mariner

Are we sure on this though - do we know this wasn’t a case of “it’s your decision but we really think you ought to call all fixtures off”?
Rugby and cricket crowds will be smaller and deemed more civilised…

And that’s the classist thing just there. Rugger types more civilised. It just emphasises the balderdash decision to postpone footy

Quoted from LH

Yes. Those types Aldi described.

Which ones
The Flag wavers
Bulldog tattoo types
spinless fornicators
Or all the above

I presume from those description of people who just love there country and it monarchy(the vast majority of the population) he and you sounds a great blokes, with that intolerance of others opinions makes ye think you and him may be on the very left of our society.

Quoted from pontoonlew

But they’ve canceled it right down to the grass roots. Meaning professional rugby players and cricketers can play tomorrow, but every single child playing football up and down the country cannot.

This is my problem. It's not me sulking because I can't play football Sunday or listen to Grimsby on the radio. It's the fact everything else continues as normal.

Quoted from TAGG

Which ones
The Flag wavers
Bulldog tattoo types
spinless fornicators
Or all the above

I presume from those description of people who just love there country and it monarchy(the vast majority of the population) he and you sounds a great blokes, with that intolerance of others opinions makes ye think you and him may be on the very left of our society.

I didn’t describe them - why don’t you take it up with Aldi?

Quoted from arryarryarry

They are not forcing you to mourn.

What did you do if a game is postponed because of the weather, drop to your knees wailing like intercourse slapping your head.

Go out and do something else to make you happy if you want it's one or possibly 2 games for frigs sake.

One or two or three games when we're bang in form. That's the kick in the teeth for me. I wouldn't be as bothered if we were in a slump but we're on an upward trajectory right now and I think we were nailed on to get our first home win of the season.

King Charles had better have it in his will that no EFL fixtures shall be moved to accommodate his funeral arrangements.

Notice it’s all peoples fun,entertainment things that have been cancelled, people are still expected to go to work,they might want to mourne.

Quoted from lukeo

This is my problem. It's not me sulking because I can't play football Sunday or listen to Grimsby on the radio. It's the fact everything else continues as normal.

Lots of pressure on football as it's the most popular and widely attended sport. Pretty much all 92 teams scheduled to play this weekend plus 72 teams across the NL, NLN and NLS which are well attended.

It seems to me that football felt under pressure to make a statement, anticipated other sports not going ahead and now looks a bit silly.

Either all sporting events this weekend needed cancelling or all needed to go ahead.. to just have football off makes no sense..

I read it as each individual sport making a gesture, so no cricket today but back tomorrow, same as the golf at wentworth
What really annoys me is the people making these decisions being so out of touch with what “ordinary” people think. I’m apathetic about royalty but would have observed a minutes silence tomorrow with good grace.
The government/EFL have this badly writing my opinion, especially after the last 3 years when we’ve been locked up for varying periods, unless you’re a government minister of course

I think the only way to end this bickering is to all meet up in Sydney park tomorrow and have it out once and for all, left v right, royalists v republicans, momentum’s v new Labour, beetroot sandwich eaters v stone island wearers, after this we can move on and talk about football again. UTM

Quoted from TwoLeftFeet

Either all sporting events this weekend needed cancelling or all needed to go ahead.. to just have football off makes no sense..

Exactly - I suspect the Premier League and the EFL wish they’d hung fire until other sports had announced.

Almost as if football was 5 minutes late to the zoom call and the other sports did some bantz.

Quoted from Abdul19

Almost as if football was 5 minutes late to the zoom call and the other sports did some bantz.

Can’t the EFL/PL just refer the decision to VAR and get it overturned. Clear and obvious error.

Quoted from Dave Gilberts Left Peg

I think the only way to end this bickering is to all meet up in Sydney park tomorrow and have it out once and for all, left v right, royalists v republicans, momentum’s v new Labour, beetroot sandwich eaters v stone island wearers, after this we can move on and talk about football again. UTM

Sorry but this also has to be postponed due to the unavailability of our leading light in all these genres. Ska Face is in the Balearics pro tem.

Quoted from aldi_01

Intense mourning…what even is that. By this afternoon people will just be cracking on and doing what they need to do.

flipping lunacy…

I havnt even blinked yet.....I do realise that she was a cultural global figurehead and acknowledge her importance to our nations image....but ..... her and her family just mean nothing directly to me.

Let’s face it, the footballing authorities jumped the gun and expected everyone to follow suit and they didn’t. They’re too spineless to admit a mistake so we’re now facing an unnecessary weekend without football…

Quoted from aldi_01

Let’s face it, the footballing authorities jumped the gun and expected everyone to follow suit and they didn’t. They’re too spineless to admit a mistake so we’re now facing an unnecessary weekend without football…

Quite amazing people didn't realise that it was formality that the matches would be cancelled.

Quoted from Stadium

Quite amazing people didn't realise that it was formality that the matches would be cancelled.

Someone should tell the ECB, RFU, RFL, European Tour, tiddliwinks PL that…

'The government's national mourning guidance advised that cancelling games was not obligatory..'

[url]https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/62841982[/url]

Not sure how I feel about this, won't be happening now anyway due to the Crewe game being cancelled:

https://gtfc.co.uk/premier-league-trophy-to-visit-blundell-park-on-saturday/

I know someone who usually says politics should stay out of football who thinks it’s ridiculous that anyone would complain about mandatory fixture changes for a nation’s head of state 😇.

Hope it’s just this weekend and they have a good minute’s silence next weekend in her honour.

Quoted from Knut Anders Fosters Voles

Can’t the EFL/PL just refer the decision to VAR and get it overturned. Clear and obvious error.

Still get the wrong decision.

Quoted from The Yard Dog

Still get the wrong decision.

We'd be waiting a week for the result of the review in any case.

Just come back from the local rec ground walking the dog and I was absolutely enraged that an under 10 hockey game was taking place, these people need to understand that there should be no fun ( and games) during the “ national period of mourning”, fully expect the police will be issuing the same fines they did for covid breaches.

Notice Sky are advertising their championship games on Tuesday and Wednesday evening, has there been an announcement yet about when games can continue?

Quoted from promotion plaice

Not sure how I feel about this, won't be happening now anyway due to the Crewe game being cancelled:

https://gtfc.co.uk/premier-league-trophy-to-visit-blundell-park-on-saturday/

I'll wait to see it being lifted aloft by our skipper on the town hall balcony.

Could this thread be renamed as to not cause confusion?

So what did everyone do today instead of being engrossed with football??

I found that I had an extra day to begin emptying my office of furniture prior to going back to a home office basis at the start of October.

Saving £300 per month + travel expenses will be important over the next few months.

1 step nearer to retirement !

Took the Mrs and dog for a walk, bought and cooked steak.
Then watched some crap on Netflix whilst we had a few hours child free.

Some house repairs and painting. Jobs I've been putting off for too long.

Quoted from acko338

So what did everyone do today instead of being engrossed with football??

Went for a walk whilst it was quiet and dry and talked about precious things.

But then the rain flattened my hair.

Went to work, then watched what was left of the cricket.

Quoted from acko338

So what did everyone do today instead of being engrossed with football??

Pretty tasteful Saturday, did a crossword and had a male masturbation whilst John Tondeurs voice ghosted my thoughts.

Went on some on house viewings - they were rubbish. Caught the end of the cricket.

Watched a bunch of people with long faces walking around in a daze greeting other equally sad looking people. Looked like a typical Saturday at Glanford Park!

Quoted from Knut Anders Fosters Voles

Went for a walk whilst it was quiet and dry and talked about precious things.

But then the rain flattened my hair.

I’d have gold starred had I not used it today.

Funeral set for Monday the 19th. Don't know how that will affect games in the coming week.

Quoted from Knut Anders Fosters Voles

Went for a walk whilst it was quiet and dry and talked about precious things.

But then the rain flattened my hair.

👏 bravo 👏

Did you talk about love and war, poverty?

Pass any pubs?

Did intercourse all, got a curry, chuckled at folk looking sad in the pub then caught sight of a Daily Mail front page and smirked…if you know, you know…

Quoted from aldi_01

Pass any pubs?

I had to. The church had taken all of my money.

Quoted from Knut Anders Fosters Voles

But then the rain flattened my hair.

Monarchical superpowers

Quoted from Knut Anders Fosters Voles

I had to. The church had taken all of my money.

I’ve got a sponge and spanner that might help?

[quote=3172]So what did everyone do today instead of being engrossed with football??

Fitted the extra lloft insulation ( or more accuaretly passed the rolls up to my partner) which I foolishly ordered before our government kindly decided to pay the higher energy costs for me

Quoted from Knut Anders Fosters Voles

I had to. The church had taken all of my money.

That would be an ecumenical matter.

Gardening.

Drinking in the garden.

The list of jobs done is looong, but the Guinness and Red Wine was nice afterwards.

Quoted from aldi_01

Did intercourse all, got a curry, chuckled at folk looking sad in the pub then caught sight of a Daily Mail front page and smirked…if you know, you know…

So you enjoyed seeing some other human being upset. Doesn’t matter why they were upset, the fact is you enjoyed the pain of others. Nice, classy.

I went to my first ice-hockey game-Sheffield Steelers v Cardiff Devils. I'd go again.

I saw another Town fan there. We get everywhere.

Quoted from 800

I went to my first ice-hockey game-Sheffield Steelers v Cardiff Devils. I'd go again.

I saw another Town fan there. We get everywhere.

It’s decent isn’t it?

Town fans do get everywhere, bizarrely the saddest looking person I saw yesterday was a STH who’s was clearly saddened but the fact we weren’t able to go watch town.

As predicted by many of us though, the decision to curtail this weeks fixtures was nothing to do with respect and all to do with protecting an image…

Missed the news - stood outside BP ticket office for 3 hours with 40 Crewe supporters

Quoted from golfer

Missed the news - stood outside BP ticket office for 3 hours with 40 Crewe supporters

To be fair, it’s be easily done. You’d never know the Met Polive shot an unarmed man, a person was arrested and released regarding the Arndale bombing, they’re still looking for witnesses and suspects in the shooting of an innocent 9 year old and we’re still in the middle of a serious energy crisis…

Quoted from aldi_01

It’s decent isn’t it?

Town fans do get everywhere, bizarrely the saddest looking person I saw yesterday was a STH who’s was clearly saddened but the fact we weren’t able to go watch town.

As predicted by many of us though, the decision to curtail this weeks fixtures was nothing to do with respect and all to do with protecting an image…

I saw a lot of Town fans at the Women's Euros at Rotherham and Sheffield. I was surprised how many Rotherham/Barnsley/Blades/Owls football fans smiled and warmly said 'Up the Mariners!' Or 'Welcome back' when they saw a Town shirt.

I think postponing games was a real own goal. It would have been a good opportunity to give Elizabeth II a good sending off for those who wanted to. I think the FA did it to avoid potential criticism too. A really craven response.

Anyway, looking forward to another ice-hockey game.

Two minutes silence was impeccably observed and fans were given a picture of the Queen to hold up at this time if they wished to do so.

I played golf and played like I was grieving.

Quoted from LH

I played golf and played like I was grieving.

😂😂 I know how you feel.

For anyone interested to know how Ray Parlour spent his weekend without the football whilst downing a glass in tribute....

https://mobile.twitter.com/RealRomfordPele/status/1568651141734440963

Quoted from LH

I played golf and played like I was grieving.

I was grieving because I DIDN'T play golf

Looks like the National League starts up again from tomorrow with a minute's silence and mourning armbands.

For all the decision by the authorities was absolutely the wrong one, I dare say a weekend without being dominated by kick off times has been relatively relaxing. God knows how people do this every week mind.

With Scunthorpe not playing yesterday it means they went an entire week without losing. So it’s their longest unbeaten spell of the season so far.

Looks like more potential disruption next weekend for London fixtures

[url]https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/premier-league-consider-london-stadium-24987289[/url]

This makes the decision to postpone this weekends fixtures even more illogical. Next weekend was always going to preparations for the funeral with a much bigger influx into London than this weekend.

https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2022/sep/11/cancellation-football-fixtures-means-chance-solidarity-missed?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

This.

Quoted from Townforlife

https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2022/sep/11/cancellation-football-fixtures-means-chance-solidarity-missed?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

This.

Yep. Bang on the money that.

The Guardian, ‘always free from commercial or [b][/b]political influence.

Yeah right

Quoted from Townforlife

https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2022/sep/11/cancellation-football-fixtures-means-chance-solidarity-missed?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

This.

Stockwood’s thoughts mirror those of our very own Hagrid. Who’d have thought.

Let’s hope one of the snowflakes on here doesn’t repeatedly call Jason a ‘rat wánker’.

Quoted from Knut Anders Fosters Voles

Stockwood’s thoughts mirror those of our very own Hagrid. Who’d have thought.

Let’s hope one of the snowflakes on here doesn’t repeatedly call Jason a ‘rat wánker’.

I'm looking forward to seeing what some people have to say about Jason being saddened by her passing. Very well written article, gets the point across and sums up the feelings of many. Like him, I love the noise at the end of a minutes silence, a collective cheer from all four corners of the ground.

Quoted from Limerick Mariner

Looks like more potential disruption next weekend for London fixtures

[url]https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/premier-league-consider-london-stadium-24987289[/url]

This makes the decision to postpone this weekends fixtures even more illogical. Next weekend was always going to preparations for the funeral with a much bigger influx into London than this weekend.

You’re not suggesting the footballing authorities couldn’t organise the proverbial are you? That they thought and care about their image above anything else?

Quoted from pontoonlew

For all the decision by the authorities was absolutely the wrong one, I dare say a weekend without being dominated by a 52-year old mother of three in the back bedroom of her 1970s semi has been relatively relaxing. God knows how people do this every week mind.

Me and you both mate, me and you both…

During the closed season I’m alright because I’m prepared for it but yesterday was odd. Wasn’t like a game called off for weather and therefore other games were available, it was just bizarre.

I know there were foreign games which were great but it’s never the same.

I do agree that there was a great opportunity missed; having seen the footage of the cricket, you don’t have to be a monarchist to feel the emotion in that crowd. Nobody was forcing anyone to sing the National anthem or whatever but it looked and felt mega, even watching at home. Now imagine that across the footballing pyramid…

Massively missed opportunity, ironically, worrying about their image when they could’ve improved it even further…

The football authorities got it wrong, big time last weekend. This coming weekend they have the opportunity to rectify their mistake but according to The Mail, they may not and once again postpone all matches.

I think it's about time for those in charge of football to be replaced.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/sportsnews/article-11202109/Football-clubs-meet-police-Monday-postponement-weeks-football-fixtures-looms-large.html

Quoted from DB

The football authorities got it wrong, big time last weekend. This coming weekend they have the opportunity to rectify their mistake but according to The Mail, they may not and once again postpone all matches.

I think it's about time for those in charge of football to be replaced.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/sportsnews/article-11202109/Football-clubs-meet-police-Monday-postponement-weeks-football-fixtures-looms-large.html

The idea that some of the London games be postponed has a small amount of credibility but other than that, it’s completely pointless to postpone them, as it was this weekend.

I don’t buy the story that there’s not enough police. It strikes me as an easy get out for the authorities to protect themselves from the apparent embarrassment that the people they’re supposed to represent might cause them.

Quoted from Knut Anders Fosters Voles

Stockwood’s thoughts mirror those of our very own Hagrid. Who’d have thought.

Let’s hope one of the snowflakes on here doesn’t repeatedly call Jason a ‘rat wánker’.

if only i had his brains, wealth, and charismatic charm!

Quoted from HatTrickHero

That would be an ecumenical matter.

That money was just 'resting' in the churches account...

Quoted from 800

I went to my first ice-hockey game-Sheffield Steelers v Cardiff Devils. I'd go again.

I saw another Town fan there. We get everywhere.

I go to the Panthers in Nottingham every now and then (my brother lives there) and it's a great evening out. I particularly like how the stewards won't let you back to your seat until there's a break in play, less people spoiling the view going for a pint mid-game.

Quoted from Limerick Mariner

Are we sure on this though - do we know this wasn’t a case of “it’s your decision but we really think you ought to call all fixtures off”?
Rugby and cricket crowds will be smaller and deemed more civilised…

You’ve not been on the shed at kingsholm then 😂😂😂😂

Quoted from Hagrid

if only i had his brains, wealth, and charismatic charm!

But then we wouldn't have your valued opinions on here, most of which I agree with.

Quoted from OddShapedBalls

I go to the Panthers in Nottingham every now and then (my brother lives there) and it's a great evening out. I particularly like how the stewards won't let you back to your seat until there's a break in play, less people spoiling the view going for a pint mid-game.

I'm going to have to watch a Steelers v Panthers game. I gather its a grudge match. I picked up on the fact that my view wasn't obscured by constant traffic between seats. I was one of a group of three who went out of desperation to see some live sport though the others had been before. It was a relief to make good use of Saturday.

I was going to be writing match reports for four matches over ten days including Grimsby Town Women at Thackley yesterday but three have gone by the wayside so far.

Quoted from OddShapedBalls

I go to the Panthers in Nottingham every now and then (my brother lives there) and it's a great evening out. I particularly like how the stewards won't let you back to your seat until there's a break in play, less people spoiling the view going for a pint mid-game.

I went to a fight once and a game of ice hockey broke out

Quoted from 800

I'm going to have to watch a Steelers v Panthers game. I gather its a grudge match. I picked up on the fact that my view wasn't obscured by constant traffic between seats. I was one of a group of three who went out of desperation to see some live sport though the others had been before. It was a relief to make good use of Saturday.

I was going to be writing match reports for four matches over ten days including Grimsby Town Women at Thackley yesterday but three have gone by the wayside so far.

I've seen 3 of those steelers v panthers games, 2 of them were more like the UFC than hockey and the other one they seemed to have forgotten it was a grudge and just played like normal. The motorpoint in nottingham empties right into the city centre though (near enough) so perfect for a night out after. And Annie's burger shack round the corner does cracking meals.