Watford game postponed?

[Tring Wolf]

At least Ben Foster won’t catch it…

 

[marrs-guitar]

I'm not surprised at all after Watford had too many unvaccinated players having to quarantine to play Burnley. At least it thins out our Xmas schedule.

 

[Wonder Boyo]

Personally, I think if the game is postponed due to Watford having unvaccinated players, Watford should be made to play the fixture or forfeit.

Yes, apparently Watford have the most unvaccinated players in the Premier League, so those players have to isolate when they come into contact with people who test positive, whereas the vaccinated players don't, unless they have symptoms. This is the third Watford postponement so they will be losing match fitness and also have lots of games to play in a short period of time with little rest in the future. That's bitten them on the backside.

As for us, our squad have now all been boosted and we get some extra recovery before the Arsenal game, whilst Arsenal will have to play us less than 48 hours after their Boxing Day game. That works out very nicely for us, especially as we've been completely shafted by the Christmas fixtures over the last 2 seasons. Nice to have something go our way.

 

[Deleted member 8455jwf]

Yes, apparently Watford have the most unvaccinated players in the Premier League, so those players have to isolate when they come into contact with people who test positive, whereas the vaccinated players don't, unless they have symptoms. This is the third Watford postponement so they will be losing match fitness and also have lots of games to play in a short period of time with little rest in the future. That's bitten them on the backside.

As for us, our squad have now all been boosted and we get some extra recovery before the Arsenal game, whilst Arsenal will have to play us less than 48 hours after their Boxing Day game. That works out very nicely for us, especially as we've been completely shafted by the Christmas fixtures over the last 2 seasons. Nice to have something go our way.

Yeah it is good in that sense but would have been much better the arsenal game. Love boxing day football. Awful not to go.

 

[Frank Lincoln]

I thought that as long as a club had 13 players available then the games should go ahead. Surely a premier league club has enough players to put out a team.

 

[Oh When the Wolves]

I thought that as long as a club had 13 players available then the games should go ahead. Surely a premier league club has enough players to put out a team.

You’d like to see the numbers and reasons wouldn’t you

 

[Wonder Boyo]

Yeah it is good in that sense but would have been much better the arsenal game. Love boxing day football. Awful not to go.

Agree with that. I have a ticket for Watford so was going but not going to Arsenal. Would have preferred the Watford game to be on out of the two given a choice. Still, I don't think Bruno or the players will mind having Boxing Day off from playing. Players will be able to rest and recover and also spend a little more time with their families at Christmas. Still, gutted for everyone who was planning to go. Boxing Day football is fantastic.

 

[JonahWolf]

I thought that as long as a club had 13 players available then the games should go ahead. Surely a premier league club has enough players to put out a team.

Due to the isolation protocols for the unvaccinated, they probably haven’t.
Any positive case that they catch after a training session could mean the majority of those involved having to isolate. We get 1 positive case with everyone vaccinated, 1 player out. They could have 10+.
So, by the new rules, it likely qualifies for postponement properly.

Whether they could/should be held to account because it is partly their fault through personal choices of the players, is another matter entirely.

 

[Deleted member 8455jwf]

Agree with that. I have a ticket for Watford so was going but not going to Arsenal. Would have preferred the Watford game to be on out of the two given a choice. Still, I don't think Bruno or the players will mind having Boxing Day off from playing. Players will be able to rest and recover and also spend a little more time with their families at Christmas. Still, gutted for everyone who was planning to go. Boxing Day football is fantastic.

Yeah, our players doubled vaxx and all boosted (bar Fabs and Mosquera for obvious reasons) after Chelsea. They've done their bit, don't begrudge them the time off.

 

[JonahWolf]

Yes, apparently Watford have the most unvaccinated players in the Premier League, so those players have to isolate when they come into contact with people who test positive, whereas the vaccinated players don't, unless they have symptoms. This is the third Watford postponement so they will be losing match fitness and also have lots of games to play in a short period of time with little rest in the future. That's bitten them on the backside.

As for us, our squad have now all been boosted and we get some extra recovery before the Arsenal game, whilst Arsenal will have to play us less than 48 hours after their Boxing Day game. That works out very nicely for us, especially as we've been completely shafted by the Christmas fixtures over the last 2 seasons. Nice to have something go our way.

On that note, nice to hear old Kilpperty moaning about the 48 hour turnaround.
Didn’t hear him moaning when we got stung with it 2 years on the trot, in particular Liverpool and City consecutively with the shortest gap of the whole schedule.

 

[Bugsy911]

I was not able to attend the Watford game so resold my ticket back, according to club statement tickets for rearranged matches will be valid. I can probably attend the rearranged fixture date.....so what happens in this situation ?!?!

If they prevent me attending the rearranged game last time I will ever resell back to club !

Same with me ....

 

[JadeWolf]

Guy on SSN basically confirmed this was the case.

Without getting into the ins and outs, they are telling us to get vaccinated and then there's seemingly no punishment for not doing what they say.

Seems obvious to me that only players who test positive should be classed as a Covid absentee.

Yes this is a good way to put it. Seems like our players have done what is asked by getting the vaccine and there’s no real reward to it. Frustrating that our boys are all set and ready to play and the opposition aren’t, but there we go.

 

[sc91]

Wonder which fixture will be moved to the 12:30 slot.

 

[Oh When the Wolves]

Wonder which fixture will be moved to the 12:30 slot.

Can they do that?

 

[steve vena]

Or you could just lie in altogther - knowing it is going to be a 5-0 whitewash?

Correct mate , we are totally outclassed.

 

[Deleted member 8455jwf]

Correct mate , we are totally outclassed.

Watching England at 3AM should violate Human Rights Conventions. Cruel & Unusual punishment, I believe Article 5.

 

[theweave]

Taking the wolves hat off. If Arsenal play on Boxing day and then again against us, doesn't really seem fair on them

 

[JOSWolf]

Taking the wolves hat off. If Arsenal play on Boxing day and then again against us, doesn't really seem fair on them

Sod it. We have been shafted on numerous occasions with the fixture list in recent years.

 

[Newbridge Wolf]

Taking the wolves hat off. If Arsenal play on Boxing day and then again against us, doesn't really seem fair on them

After the last two years….

 

[sc91]

Can they do that?

Id imagine the PL will be looking at it as BT would have lost two slots now and will be after compensation.

Friend of mine mentioned Spurs game might be moved.

 

[NOKASPLACE]

I was not able to attend the Watford game so resold my ticket back, according to club statement tickets for rearranged matches will be valid. I can probably attend the rearranged fixture date.....so what happens in this situation ?!?!

If they prevent me attending the rearranged game last time I will ever resell back to club !

I am in the Same situation

 

[Guzeppi]

****ing pansy chickens.

Chuck Norris would play. The virus would postpone.

 

[Oh When the Wolves]

Id imagine the PL will be looking at it as BT would have lost two slots now and will be after compensation.

Friend of mine mentioned Spurs game might be moved.

Do they reimburse Southampton fans train tickets?

 

[GoldenHorseshoe]

Be nice to sleep after watching the ashes

Still heating with coal then?

 

[Newbridge Wolf]

Do they reimburse Southampton fans train tickets?

Only feasible way I could think for them to do it is to offer free coaches for fans.

 

[Mardenboroughs Shoulder]

Think Watford have missed an opportunity here. We were always more likely to lose to them than Arsenal even with a team made up of their stewards and tea lady.

 

[WV10Wolf]

What I find odd is where I work there’s 25 people mixing in a couple of rooms, since this started there’s been no more than 3 positive tests, yet football clubs can’t keep 14 players available for selection when they’re doing most of their work in the fresh air.

 

[Baboon]

Looks like Plan B for me. Kiddy v Hereford it is then, if that one's not called off as well.

 

[Mile End Wanderer]

What I find odd is where I work there’s 25 people mixing in a couple of rooms, since this started there’s been no more than 3 positive tests, yet football clubs can’t keep 14 players available for selection when they’re doing most of their work in the fresh air.

They probably go round so many peoples houses for one reason or another mix players from other clubs (more so london teams) partying ect…..

Everyone knows my thoughts on the virus but I wouldn’t wish any team to play with it. This is probably a good call for us and them. By the time we play them next we could have Neto & Jonny plus whoever we don’t sign lol

 

[sc91]

Do they reimburse Southampton fans train tickets?

Of course not.

 

[Watfordfc]

Oh well - you will be able to beat us some time in the New year !

We’ll have games to fit in new meaning more injuries .

Have a Merry Christmas guys .

 

[Big Saft Kid]

Shame! I can only very rarely get to Boxing Day fixtures and was looking forward to this one! I bet Watford were straining every sinew to get it put off. Booooooo !!!!!!

 

[VancouverWolf]

Taking the wolves hat off. If Arsenal play on Boxing day and then again against us, doesn't really seem fair on them

Too bad on them. I couldn’t care less.
Bloody traitors….they were one of the Super league scum.

I‘ll be honest…..that whole thing blew over too fast and easily for them.

 

[Mardenboroughs Shoulder]

What I find odd is where I work there’s 25 people mixing in a couple of rooms, since this started there’s been no more than 3 positive tests, yet football clubs can’t keep 14 players available for selection when they’re doing most of their work in the fresh air.

Will there be cheese and wine?

 

[JonahWolf]

I was actually looking forward to this one.
The team that can’t score but don’t concede, against the team that can’t defend but are banging them in.

 

[Ewok vs Wolf]

Shambles

 

[sc91]

Really put a massive spanner in the boxing day plans. Ugh. Will just have to get rat *****.

 

[WV10Wolf]

Will there be cheese and wine?

I put that in our works suggestion box so fingers crossed

 

[Mile End Wanderer]

I put that in our works suggestion box so fingers crossed

If you wear suits it’s fine, have a jolly up

 

[lets all have a disco]

Wolves probably jumped at the chance to call it off anyway...means we haven't got to manage 3 games in quick succession with all what's going on.....it's more than likely the games at arsenal and man utd will go ahead, the only debate is fans in attendance.........it's disappointing as we all wanted to go on boxing day but from a squad point of view 1 less fixture is definitely more beneficial.....half the squad probably felt like ****e since they had their boosters on Monday anyway ..