Thread: The Premier League 2022/2023

Everything off this weekend, more fixture congestion.

I note they only cancelled one day of horse racing.

Fvcking church bells haven't stopped ringing all day!

Rugby Union and League is going ahead among others.

I suspect the reason the footy has been suspended is simply the global audience.

Most of the people moaning about it are probably horrified at the prospect of having to spend the weekend with the wife and kids.

Yeah heaven forbid we enjoy time alone hey.

Originally Posted by armstrong

Yeah heaven forbid we enjoy time alone hey.

There's always cricket, golf and egg chasing.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

There's always cricket, golf and egg chasing.

I think I'd rather speak to my wife.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Most of the people moaning about it are probably horrified at the prospect of having to spend the weekend with the wife and kids.

It's about travel plans, hotels, trains etc.
Damn inconvenience for the fans and the clubs with more fixture congestion.

Why can't fans show their respect for the Queen at the match?

Apart from the LiVARpool game, that would have to be a minutes applause.

^ You're too used to 90 minutes of fukkin silence

Originally Posted by Reg Dingle

^ You're too used to 90 minutes of fukkin silence

Bollocks.

You comng up for the Derby at OT in January?

You could get some use out of that members scarf and bobble hat

Originally Posted by armstrong

I think I'd rather speak to my wife.

Do you put her ‘on speaker’ during your rather frequent solo dining?

Originally Posted by cyrille

Do you put her ‘on speaker’ during your rather frequent solo dining?

frequent? She's normally next to me.

Oh right.

Did she eat the chicken Tikka masala with rice and four slices of white bread and margarine too?

Originally Posted by cyrille

Oh right.

Did she eat the chicken Tikka masala with rice and four slices of white bread and margarine too?

Are you OK Symp?

Originally Posted by cyrille

Oh right.

Did she eat the chicken Tikka masala with rice and four slices of white bread and margarine too?

Oh so now you've changed the question to do we eat the same thing?

So, you both cook and eat different meals at the same time.

Fair enough, it just seems a bit unusual.

Originally Posted by cyrille

cook meals at the same time.

Thai food usually isn't done in the microwave, so there shouldn't be any issue.

Originally Posted by Edmond

Thai food usually isn't done in the microwave, so there shouldn't be any issue.

This.

Appears British football fans couldn't be trusted to keep a minutes silence and not cause global embarrassment to the royals hence the cancellation of all fixtures.

Originally Posted by Joe 90

Appears British football fans couldn't be trusted to keep a minutes silence and not cause global embarrassment to the royals hence the cancellation of all fixtures.

And i'd agree, they couldn't the other month, footy fans are some of the lowest scum in the UK.

Originally Posted by malmomike77

And i'd agree, they couldn't the other month, footy fans are some of the lowest scum in the UK.

Not all, just the Scousers.

Originally Posted by malmomike77

And i'd agree, they couldn't the other month, footy fans are some of the lowest scum in the UK.

Because you don't know much about football, let alone Arsenal, you wouldn't remember the absolute silence at the NLD for Rocky.

The Premier League are still dithering:

Resourcing issues, particularly in respect of policing, are associated with some fixtures that will need to be discussed and resolved on a fixture-by-fixture basis over the period ahead.

Palace Brighton was already called off because of the rail strike, but that's cancelled now; however, they've decided to leave it suspended.

Sky are advertising midweek EFL matches, so that's going ahead.

The informal consensus seems to be emerging that there will be no big games in London this weekend.

The Premier League will hold talks on Monday about this weekend’s fixtures with further postponements this week a serious possibility.

All football matches across the country on September 10, 11 and 12 were cancelled as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Football is set to resume on Monday with National League teams in action, while the English Football League has confirmed its teams will return to action on Tuesday night.

The EFL say they are preparing for all Championship, League One and League Two games going ahead this week as planned – subject to guarantees on policing and security that will be dealt with on game-by-game basis.

“A minute’s silence will be held before matches, with black armbands to be worn by participants, flags to be flown at half-mast and the national anthem to be played in stadiums,” an EFL statement said.

“With a national policing plan now in operation, the league and clubs will continue to work with forces in respect of any challenges that may emerge regarding policing of specific fixtures.

“Consideration to individual circumstances will be made on a case-by-case basis, in line with standard match safety advisory group (SAG) protocols.”

But while normal service resumes in the EFL, it is far from certain that will be the same case for the Premier League.

Premier League, police and government officials are discussing whether the nine matches scheduled to take place from Friday to Sunday this weekend will be able to take place.

Demands on police for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II next Monday are likely to be a significant factor.

There is also the issue of close to a million people descending on the capital to pay their respects when the Queen lies in state in Westminster from Wednesday.

One solution being discussed is for London clubs to play away from home.

Chelsea are due to face Liverpool, while Tottenham play Leicester. The idea being proposed is to see those games played at Anfield and the King Power Stadium, respectively.

However, it would also present challenges for those clubs having to stage a Premier League match on less than a week’s notice, while Everton are also due to play on Merseyside on Saturday and Leicester Tigers are playing at the King Power.

Manchester United v Leeds on Sunday is far from guaranteed to take place too, due to the high police presence required for the match at Old Trafford between the two bitter rivals.

It has been confirmed, however, that the Champions League WILL take place in midweek as planned with six British clubs involved.

There is still some disruption for those in European action, though, with Rangers’ game with Napoli pushed back by 24 hours.

This is due to the demands being put on police forces in Scotland following the Queen’s passing.

Premier League games still in doubt this weekend despite EFL resuming with Chelsea vs Liverpool, Tottenham vs Leicester and Brentford vs Arsenal at risk

I thought I'd already posted it, but there are seven EPL games on this weekend, with some of them moved.

Premier League fixtures will resume this weekend after a pause to the season as a mark of respect following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.


Seven of the 10 Premier League fixtures this weekend will be played, with three matches postponed due to events surrounding The Queen’s funeral.

In addition, kick-off times will change for two Premier League matches.

Matches postponed on Sunday 18 September are Chelsea’s matches against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge, and Manchester United’s home match v Leeds United.

Brighton & Hove Albion’s fixture against Crystal Palace, that was due to be played at 15:00 BST on Saturday 17 September, will also remain postponed.

This weekend’s match schedule is:
Friday 16 September

20:00 Aston Villa v Southampton (Sky Sports)
20:00 Nott'ham Forest v Fulham

Saturday 17 September

12:30 Wolves v Man City (BT Sport)
15:00 Newcastle v AFC Bournemouth
17:30 Spurs v Leicester City (Sky Sports)

Postponed Brighton v Crystal Palace

Sunday 18 September

12:00 Brentford v Arsenal (Sky Sports)
14:15 Everton v West Ham (Sky Sports)

Postponed Chelsea v Liverpool
Postponed Man Utd v Leeds

(All times BST)

Following extensive consultation with clubs, police, local Safety Advisory Groups and other relevant authorities, there was no other option but to postpone the three fixtures.

The Premier League would like to thank the UK Football Policing Unit and other police forces across the country, as well as our broadcast partners, for their support during this process, and will continue to liaise with them ahead of the weekend.

For the matches being played during the period of National Mourning, tributes will be paid to The Queen at Premier League stadiums.

New dates for the postponed matches will be announced in due course.

Could be interesting..........New signing Diego Costa could make his Wolves debut despite not playing a senior match since December.