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Report badjoe September 8, 2022 9:14 PM BST
People make a living from these events, politics has dictated a culture of zero hour contracts, you don't work, you don't get paid now, considering the state of the economy we should be thinking of the living first and foremost. We can pay our respects in many ways, stopping people earning a living and grinding the country to a halt is not what we need right now.
Report rothko September 8, 2022 9:34 PM BST
not sure why its considered a sign of respect to cancel things - baffling Crazy

have a minutes silence / applause or something like that

people at home getting p5ssed instead considered more respectful
Report Crisp77 September 8, 2022 10:06 PM BST
That’s right. The Queen would have loved seeing Liverpool get spanked again this weekend.
Report SirNorbertClarke September 9, 2022 8:27 AM BST
In 1952 10 days of mourning meant curtains closed and everyone sitting in the dark.

The world has moved on.

Elizabeth was 96 and had led a good life. We shouldn't be suprised or upset that she has died.

They'll be a state funeral, that is the day to show our respect.
Report SirNorbertClarke September 9, 2022 8:28 AM BST
good post bagjoe
Report stu September 9, 2022 8:41 AM BST
How did the Man U game still go on, if they're cancelling Saturday games? Crazy
Report G Hall September 9, 2022 9:43 AM BST
I don't think United played last night Laugh
Report mesmerised September 9, 2022 10:01 AM BST
literally  nobody wants postponements, fans, managers, players, sponsors, bookies, general public, so that means they'll postpone them. I don't see anywhere in the calendar where they can fit them in, especially if it's the following weeks game as well because of the funeral. They should respect that most people are not royalists. Their biggest fan groups are pensioners and tourists.
Report xaar September 9, 2022 10:10 AM BST
stu was too late to cancel people on flights and paid big money, i can see 2 weeks of no sports hopefully not but wouldn't be surprised
Report stu September 9, 2022 10:12 AM BST
I agree xaar, but same could be said about games where people have already made plans for stops, travel etc...
Report stu September 9, 2022 10:18 AM BST
...plus there are a lot more of them (games) with huge amounts of fans to consider!
Report xaar September 9, 2022 10:25 AM BST
if it was me stu id have it all on Laugh bit backward nowadays to have this mourning, people have moved on from all this
Report MJK September 9, 2022 10:37 AM BST
Disgraceful that Celtic should have to postpone
Report badjoe September 9, 2022 10:58 AM BST
It's soon going to be less than 24Hrs before some big games kick off, not sure about Charles, but William is a big sports fan, hopefully talks some sense into the Government. We have had enough of the country being closed down and events cancelled. What better way to commemorate a passing of life than to celebrate life, sporting events are the antithesis of this.
Report xaar September 9, 2022 11:05 AM BST
looking like sports wont be affected
Report layingisthewayforward September 9, 2022 11:25 AM BST
Source?
Report Timber September 9, 2022 11:34 AM BST
As a mark of respect to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, this weekend’s Premier League match round will be postponed.
Report layingisthewayforward September 9, 2022 11:35 AM BST
So sports are affected then Crazy
Report badjoe September 9, 2022 11:35 AM BST
FFS, out of touch with the people.
Report xaar September 9, 2022 11:36 AM BST
statement released earlier saying it was up to the agencies themselves, i guess its off now Angry
Report xaar September 9, 2022 11:38 AM BST
layingisthewayforward

a statement was released earlier looked like it wouldn't be off but i say pressure from the do-gooders have prevailed
Report stu September 9, 2022 11:42 AM BST
Ridiculous decision, but what else do we expect in the world these days...Cry
Report xaar September 9, 2022 11:54 AM BST
football looks good for next weekend do you think
Report SirNorbertClarke September 9, 2022 12:16 PM BST
Chuck wants the mourning to go on till 26th September!!!!!
Report badjoe September 9, 2022 12:17 PM BST
SPL officially postponed
Report nineteen points September 9, 2022 12:21 PM BST
to be fair,the criteria put out left it to the organisations to make their own decision.the premier league alone made the decision to cancel this weekends fixtures.as did all other governing bodies
Report moisok September 9, 2022 12:23 PM BST
and who does it hit the hardest - not those at the top - fk the plebs - let them eat cake - another foolish soccerball decision
Report moisok September 9, 2022 12:23 PM BST
ps  and betfair is still listing all the games and you can put a bet on ???
Report SirNorbertClarke September 9, 2022 12:44 PM BST
Can they really have Premiership games next weekend with the queen lying in state????

Looks like the next fixtures will be the weekend of the 1st October!!!!!
Report Aspro September 9, 2022 12:58 PM BST
I think it is safe to say that next weekend will be called off too
Report FATTIEWHITEYSLOVEADRINK September 9, 2022 1:07 PM BST
Pubs going be choc full
Fishing lakes busy
More fellas dragged rd Westfield type places
Report FATTIEWHITEYSLOVEADRINK September 9, 2022 1:08 PM BST
What film are getting on itv tomorrow afternoon?
Report moisok September 9, 2022 1:17 PM BST
lost me plenty of money people in charge should be sacked
right up till 1230 kick off betfair were accepting bets

I suppose there is the german and italian leagues etc
Report The Dragon September 9, 2022 1:32 PM BST
disgraceful decsion and so out of touch with the real world. pathetic
Report ----you-have-to-laugh--- September 9, 2022 1:32 PM BST
If funeral is next Saturday then surely footy
will be shifted to Sunday.

If funeral is not Saturday then surely they play.
Report stu September 9, 2022 1:33 PM BST
Already seen people posting on facebook about having already paid for travel, accommodation - they getting that back I wonder..? Fat chance.
Report mesmerised September 9, 2022 1:45 PM BST
no point cancelling sport, stupid decision by the premier league, you pay respect by having a minutes applause or silence, I think they were too scared of a backlash.
Report Aspro September 9, 2022 2:30 PM BST
The talk is that the funeral will be on Monday, but not yet confirmed.
Report ----you-have-to-laugh--- September 9, 2022 2:33 PM BST
Cricket, golf, resume on Saturday.
Report SirNorbertClarke September 9, 2022 3:51 PM BST
William Windsor is president of the FA.

All his fault.
Report SontaranStratagem September 9, 2022 5:13 PM BST
So everything else is on bar football...

Jesus fooking christ

Everyone is told to carry on working, the job centres are demanding people attend the appointments booked so no such thing as “mourning” then

Football is cancelled though? Confused

Yet we still have to watch 24/7 fake pity pity pity coverage, pity me pity you pity all. Its all one big pity fest and this country is stuck in that horrible pity cycle.
Report SontaranStratagem September 9, 2022 5:15 PM BST
That really annoying fake pity / patronising facial expression as well

A sort of “ohh poor you arrrr” that kiwi prime minister (Ardern) has it nailed down to a fine art... feck off.
Report SontaranStratagem September 9, 2022 5:16 PM BST
Its pity and its not a good emotion to have thrusted upon a whole nation but esp not 24/7

We meed to break out of that because its not easy once it sets in trust me

Its hard to deal with stuff if your in a constant state of self pity or outward pity
Report The Dragon September 9, 2022 5:32 PM BST
spot on SS I am even more of a Republican now!!! and we now what happened to the last Charles who wsa king dont we ! Roll on the republic of the UK
Report Mighty Whites 2008 September 9, 2022 6:30 PM BST
xaar Joined: 07 Feb 06
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football looks good for next weekend do you think


Policing will be an issue in London next weekend
Report SontaranStratagem September 9, 2022 6:38 PM BST
It is time we took the USA model in my opinion, dragon

Yeah there’s negatives to it but the current system is utterly useless and outdated
Report ----you-have-to-laugh--- September 9, 2022 6:40 PM BST
we now what happened to the last Charles who wsa king dont we !



Err, no

Likely mercury poisoning from his experiments but who knows.

He was succeeded by his brother... Lol no chance
the sweaty nonce succeeds Charlie 3.

Charles 1, ( Charles 2's dad, was executed)
Report The Dragon September 9, 2022 6:44 PM BST
yes but he had to escape into europe when cromwell and his gang were after him ,

came back many years later when coastwas clear

charles do not have a good record as kings
Report SontaranStratagem September 9, 2022 7:00 PM BST
This Charles wouldn’t need to scarper today, he’s protected by a force of idiots and climate change imbeciles

The bloke is on record as saying he wanted to be a tampon, and calls mum mummy

Great pair of hands that
Report SontaranStratagem September 9, 2022 7:04 PM BST
Now he’s calling her “darling mama” though Confused

It’s his mother isn’t it ?
Report ----you-have-to-laugh--- September 9, 2022 7:07 PM BST
Yes, that's true dragon, and he had a nasty death.


Many thought he would reign as George 7 for that reason.

Charles Phillip Arthur George.

But Charles 3 it is.
Report maleuk01. September 9, 2022 7:36 PM BST
Charles 2nd was a popular King.

He brought back Xmas Laugh
Report maleuk01. September 9, 2022 7:37 PM BST
Charles 2nd was a popular King.

He brought back Xmas Laugh
Report moisok September 10, 2022 12:48 PM BST
You lot think you have problems with yourselves and the world - but think of mine  -  what dress  heels hat and handbag to wear for the funeral?  It is a real issue for me.

ps  this disgraceful decision by well heeled idiots who will not be affected leave the workers in the industries of footy and horses out of pocket
I will now lose some income from the footy decision - totally out of touch these bosses.
Report mecca September 10, 2022 1:38 PM BST
No nill nills in The Bundersleague?
Report Manoleeds September 10, 2022 2:30 PM BST
https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1667438/Premier-League-games-called-off-fans-not-trusted-respect-Queen-Elizabeth-II-postponed

"This weekend's Premier League games were reportedly called off over fears that fans 'couldn't be trusted' to respectfully pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II."
Report stu September 10, 2022 4:55 PM BST
There was football, but sadly I wish there hadn't been.

Back Bayern pre match, they concede with 4 minutes to go at 2-1 up...Cry
Report stu September 10, 2022 4:58 PM BST
Actually officially 90+2 so even later in fact. Plain
Report lfc1971 September 10, 2022 6:33 PM BST
No a good decision by the FA , you can’t trust certain people
you know the usual suspects - blame them
Report ----you-have-to-laugh--- September 12, 2022 9:36 AM BST
The Premier League could face a second consecutive blank weekend

Fixtures at all levels of football were postponed following the Queen's death

Now policing resources will be stretched by the Queen's funeral in London

That could lead to several fixtures being postponed across the coming weekend

And an additional factor is that Sky Sports don't have enough broadcast trucks

Sky News' blanket coverage of the Queen's death is taking up resources






Ffs
Report sparrow September 12, 2022 9:41 AM BST
https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2022/sep/11/cancellation-football-...
Report sparrow September 12, 2022 9:45 AM BST
Cancellation of football fixtures means a chance for solidarity was missed

Jason Stockwood.....The Guardian Newspaper.


Like most people, I was deeply saddened by the news about Queen Elizabeth. Events over the past few days have demonstrated how important the royal family is to our sense of identity as a nation. Even the most committed republican can share the sense of loss of such a symbol of humility and grace at the centre of our nation, someone who, as the BBC has repeatedly and correctly said, represented stability in an age of ceaseless change.

Three days after the death of King George VI on 6 February 1952, Grimsby Town beat Carlisle 4-1 in front of 16,000 fans. Before the game kicked off out then manager, Bill Shankly, stood solemnly and resolutely with his players, facing the opposition in respectful silence on frozen ground.

Looking at the image, displayed online by Mariners Archive, I was struck not only by the vast swathes of history and social change that Queen Elizabeth lived through, but also by how it underlined why many people were disappointed by the decision by football’s governing bodies to cancel the games this weekend. The decision struck me as odd because it felt like this was exactly the time and place people needed to be together, to express their solidarity and support amid a nation’s collective grief.

Like the Football Supporters’ Association, I think this was not only “a missed opportunity to pay tribute” to the Queen but also a time to demonstrate our civic unity. There is nothing more powerful than a moment of shared silence – individual silent contemplation, reflection or prayer followed by the coming together of voices.

Football games, particularly home games, can be a time for us to gather with people we love, an opportunity to check in on those relative strangers who sit around us for more than 90 minutes every week; an opportunity for the elderly and those who are less socially active to come and enjoy the company of fellow fans; an opportunity for those who feel the impact of recent national events to share their feelings with others. Feelings that may otherwise go unshared.

That moment of offering an immediate opportunity for people to come together and support one another has been taken away and, depending on the fixture schedule, could now be a couple of weeks away for some people.

Since we have become the majority shareholder at Grimsby Town we have been thinking about the role football clubs have in society and how they create unique spaces for shared experience. This is partly the idea expressed as the common good, about which Lord Glasman speaks so eloquently, with the Common Good Foundation. Every week we see people come together and enjoy not just the quality of our football but also the sense of community and solidarity that a common cause engenders.

There are few places these days where people can gather, regardless of the other dimensions of their identity, and share their experiences, good and bad, with a shared sense of solidarity. That is what many would have hoped for this past weekend. The minute’s silence at football matches, the blowing of the whistle and the astonishing sound of silence followed by the roar as the whistle is blown again is a sacred moment of complex, collective emotion. The Queen is dead, long live the King.

In 1952 there was a backlash against the decision to play the game, as some thought it a disrespectful act at a time of national mourning; the prioritisation of gate receipts over respect. To be clear, that is not my argument here. While there has been economic loss for clubs, this will mostly be recouped when games are rescheduled.

It has, in fact, been another opportunity for football to show its collective soul again, as clubs and club caterers have in many instances shared the food they had bought for the games with food banks and other charities. The nature of our society has changed significantly in those 70 years, not only in our relationship with the monarchy but also in our understanding of grief and its need for expression.

I genuinely sympathise with those in power at the associations that run our national game. It is an impossible decision in an age of performative morality, where everyone is rightly frightened of being out of step or making an inflammatory decision for fear of adverse reactions on social media. If everyone understood that the decision to cancel was an express wish of the royal family and it was guided by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, then everyone could understand and would immediately stand by the decision.

It seemed the decision was made by trying to coordinate the FA, Premier League, EFL and National League, and while I am sure everyone was doing their best with a time-sensitive decision, one of the primary motivations would have doubtless been that no one wants to be on the back end of a backlash against a lack of sensitivity. The irony of writing this article isn’t lost on me.

But we live in an individualistic society and the passion of football is based on sharing and solidarity. The minute’s silence is one of the glories of our country – standing solemnly in assembly is a profound act of respect and love. I know the football world will show nothing but the requisite respect and love for the Queen over the coming weeks. By taking away the right to choose to come together quickly, express those emotions and support each other, we missed an opportunity to be there for each other.
Report sparrow September 12, 2022 9:59 AM BST
Report lfc1971 September 12, 2022 1:06 PM BST
Under no circumstances allow football matches to be played this weekend

The usual suspects can’t be trusted to behave
Report lfc1971 September 12, 2022 1:20 PM BST
In Derry when the news broke there was a convoy of cars
‘ celebrating’ the death of Queen Elizabeth in what has been branded
‘ a display of hatred ‘

Also sickening behaviour at football in the south of Ireland.
Report MJK September 12, 2022 1:28 PM BST
^^ Coming from the biggest bigot ever seen on the forum. The irony.
Report ----you-have-to-laugh--- September 12, 2022 1:31 PM BST
Arsenal vs PSV Eindhoven is postponed due to 'insufficient police personnel'
Report lfc1971 September 12, 2022 1:36 PM BST
And there we see the reason in MLKs post

You see this isn’t about me , or him , or you

It’s about Queen Elizabeth .. I would love to see football being played

Don’t allow it - people like mlk cannot be trusted to understand that
Report Whisperingdeath September 12, 2022 1:41 PM BST
Good time to be a burglar then?

When the current honeymoon is over there will be reflection on this disgusting idolatry. It is most unchristian!

All the planning, preparation and resources being thrown at a funeral for one old lady.

Where was the planning, preparation and resources for the Pandemic?

No future in Englands dreaming!
Report mesmerised September 12, 2022 2:06 PM BST
did  your mumma's never teach you if you have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all, lfc's mumma obviously dropped him on his head as a baby
Report mesmerised September 12, 2022 2:08 PM BST
not lfc, wrong poster
Report penzance September 12, 2022 2:18 PM BST
If that's the case the Spurs v Leicester game will be
off at least out the games this weekend then.
Report Whisperingdeath September 12, 2022 2:39 PM BST
The people running football in this country have shown just how far out of touch they are. They even stopped children playing football and yet the Test Match was played yesterday and completed today...different class!
Report ----you-have-to-laugh--- September 12, 2022 3:03 PM BST
Lol

It's because sky and production crews are all
out collecting shots of people buying flowers.
Report ----you-have-to-laugh--- September 12, 2022 3:09 PM BST
Qpr v Stoke is on.
Report ----you-have-to-laugh--- September 12, 2022 3:10 PM BST
Saturday
Report ----you-have-to-laugh--- September 12, 2022 3:18 PM BST
Sunderland trip to Watford goes ahead.



Premier league  very slow on this given cancellations
and folk losing money.
Report lovegod September 12, 2022 3:56 PM BST
I'm going to Charlton v Forest Green Rovers tomorrow, think a couple of police will suffice for that one.
Report westfour4 September 12, 2022 4:02 PM BST
NO FOOTBALL THIS WEEKEND coming

The real reason is the police have no resources as leave is cancelled over the weekend coming and many are being drafted down to London. Also, British transport police can not police the transport network either for football.

In fact, the idea it is going ahead is laughable. They should say so now
Report mesmerised September 12, 2022 4:21 PM BST
As I heard Simon Jordan say, piss or get of the pot, it doesn't take this long to know whether they can go ahead or not, poor communication and dilly dallying so far. Can't believe they've cancelled Arsenal's game against PSV Eindhoven this Thursday 4 days before a funeral, though that clearly indicated no London football this weekend in the top flight.
Report westfour4 September 12, 2022 4:27 PM BST
With millions flocking to London over the weekend, and heads of state from all over the world coming it is a complete nightmare logistically let alone security-wise and public safety. It was bad enough in central London when the G7 took place last year. This is 100x worse if not more
Report westfour4 September 12, 2022 4:30 PM BST
You can add for security reasons the milk spoilers, the oil protestors and those who want to glue themselves to almost anything. Great time for them as they say to get a message out.
Report lovegod September 12, 2022 4:36 PM BST
If they glue themselves to anything to do with the funeral they will be dealt with quickly and harshly unlike when they blocked Oxford Circus for a week and the police were dancing and sympathising with them.
Report Aspro September 12, 2022 4:38 PM BST
If that's the case the Spurs v Leicester game will be
off at least out the games this weekend then.


I read an article this morning that said they are discussing switching it to Leicester. Don't shoot the messenger.
Report elise September 12, 2022 6:01 PM BST
man utd's postponement will cause a few discussions
Report penzance September 12, 2022 6:24 PM BST
Spurs play.
Chelsea don't.
Report elise September 12, 2022 6:25 PM BST
some clubs are going to be playing a tough catch up schedule in an already messed up season
Report penzance September 12, 2022 6:32 PM BST
England break aswell shortly.
Report SontaranStratagem September 12, 2022 6:38 PM BST
The season is just a mess now

The world cup didnt help but now youve got clubs having to catch two more games up nd then a world cup break

We wont finish until about July Crazy
Report SontaranStratagem September 12, 2022 6:40 PM BST
Theyre playing tomorrow. They could have fitted some games in for none euro competing clubs
Report sparrow September 12, 2022 6:44 PM BST
Thankfully West Ham got a European game out of the way surprisingly on the same day that the Queen passed.
Report ----you-have-to-laugh--- September 12, 2022 7:10 PM BST
At the mo

Games on...



times are shown in your local time

Friday 16 September 2022

Aston Villa
20:00
Southampton

Nott'm Forest
20:00
Fulham


Saturday 17 September 2022

Wolves
12:30
Man City


Newcastle
15:00
Bournemouth

Spurs
17:30
Leicester


Sunday 18 September 2022
Brentford
12:00
Arsenal


Everton
14:15
West Ham
Report SontaranStratagem September 12, 2022 9:19 PM BST
Theres no way they go ahead if theyre talking about lack of police and millions supposedly flocking to London for the weekend of the funeral

What I find odd is people and the media are treating it as a celebration whilst telling everyone its mourning CrazyLaugh
Report lfc1971 September 13, 2022 10:30 AM BST
Liverpool match on tonight
I hope and expect to see impeccable behaviour from the Liverpool
and Ajax fans
Report duffy September 13, 2022 4:22 PM BST
As much as we don't want cancellations, it's a bit ott claiming the impossibility of catching it all up, 2 weeks max missed for some teams with the rest of the season to sort it, worst comes to worst, stick an extra week on the end of the season and delay the players getting onto the beach for a few days.
Report SontaranStratagem September 13, 2022 6:46 PM BST
Football is getting it easy reading some other forums

Centre parks is closing up for 24 hours and any holidaymakers on site have to leave for that timeframe Crazy

Foodbanks being closed for 2 days as well... Crazy

Its not just football its pretty much everything ie super markets and various other things like McDonalds etc etc

Im just waiting for the media to accuse other news anchors of not mourning enough at this point Plain

And theyre arresting people for daring to write not my king, the man who shouted at Andrew has been arrested and charged Crazy weve turned into China/North Korea
Report SontaranStratagem September 13, 2022 6:48 PM BST
This country needs to abolish this mad house, its high time we did away with the outdated pile of nonsense

Im not pro republic but it is the more grown up system at this point, its time we pushed for it
Report SirNorbertClarke September 13, 2022 9:09 PM BST
I quite liked the queen but not at all keen on Charles & William.

I'd like to abolish they but how do we design a system that stops malicious w4nkers like the fat liar becoming President?
Report SontaranStratagem September 14, 2022 2:10 AM BST
We cant SNC

Its one of societies weaknesses sadly, society is always going to be taken in by some charlatan with the gift of the gab...

The man who talks a good game and talks over others will usually be the biggest bullsh!tter
Report rothko September 14, 2022 11:21 AM BST
the final day of the season is sunday 28th May
CL final is 10th June so I suppose they could stretch the league out another week as there is no guarantee that an English team will be in the final anyway
I think the integrity of the PL is brought into doubt if clubs are being asked to play 3 games a week and they field weakened sides
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