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08-01-2021, 08:14 PM
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So we are all foregoing hugging our families and loved ones yet footballers are hugging in huge groups and a match is going ahead despite a coronavirus outbreak. So where is the social distancing here

One rule for one one rule for another. This needs to be addressed.
The issue is being addressed. Here is a report about it

https://metro.co.uk/2021/01/08/premi...ents-13872453/

Basically, no hugging or handshakes, masks must be worn at all times whilst not actually playing football or warming up before a game.
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12-01-2021, 03:12 PM
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Re: Social distancing?

I've never understood why this is allowed to happen, footballers running about a field kicking a ball while the rest of us are only allowed to go out walking with one other person 6 feet apart...
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12-01-2021, 05:01 PM
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Hacked me off big time to hear Celtic Football Team went abroad for........Not sure what, and at least one of them is now positive.
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12-01-2021, 05:53 PM
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Re: Social distancing?

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I've never understood why this is allowed to happen, footballers running about a field kicking a ball while the rest of us are only allowed to go out walking with one other person 6 feet apart...


Couldn't agree more, Paula.

Same the Hunting fraternity still out on their Boxing Day hunt.
Bet they didn't keep 'local' either.
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13-01-2021, 09:37 PM
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Re: Social distancing?

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I dont know Percy but if someone tested negative yesterday they could easily test positive the day after. It's totally irresponsible of them
Which sportsman was it that tested negative just before boarding but then positive abroad at the airport on landing? Makes you wonder about our tests.
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13-01-2021, 10:29 PM
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Re: Social distancing?

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Ban football - it is not a real sport now anyway.
That's very true.

In fact, it's a form of acting. Ham acting, at that.
 
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