Curtis Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 The Sunday Times today:- ‘Britain is offering to host the entire European football championships this year after ministers drew up plans to let fans back into football stadiums and outdoor music festivals by the end of May. Oliver Dowden, the culture secretary, has signalled to Uefa, European football’s governing body, that progress on vaccinations means the UK will have crowds back in stadiums before most of Europe. Wembley stadium is set to host the semifinals and then the final on July 11, but government sources said if they are asked to take on more games, which are due to be played around Europe, they would respond positively. The proposal has been made possible by Boris Johnson’s “road map to recovery”, which the prime minister will publish tomorrow.’ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reading Rebel Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 Certainly sounding very positive for something close to normality for the start of next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtis Posted February 21, 2021 Author Share Posted February 21, 2021 I think it’s likely some fans will be able to return to National League stadiums before the end of this season. Israel has vaccinated 48.8% of their population, and with the use of vaccination apps is about to permit outdoor sporting event attendances of up to 500. We currently appear to be about six weeks behind the Israeli vaccination roll out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorshamRebel Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 I've decided to keep my tickets, everytime UEFA have given the option to cancel, in the hope they can be used. Knowing that I will get my money back anyway, if there are no fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Baker Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 Matt Hancock has come out today and said that this is not true, but sure there is no smoke without fire. However as others have said looks like there could be some positive news in terms of fans returning to Arbour Park next season ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebellier Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 But it won't just be vaccinated Brits attending the matches! An influx of fans from all over Europe (and beyond) can only mean trouble I reckon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3spirit Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Makes me think that a rendition of 'Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life' is needed now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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