Sports cancelled in the event of Queen’s death?
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Sports cancelled in the event of Queen’s death?
Serious question….in the event of the Queen’s death, do sporting fixtures get cancelled?
Is tomorrow’s match in danger?
Is tomorrow’s match in danger?
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Re: Sports cancelled in the event of Queen’s death?
I'd hope not, but probably.
Re: Sports cancelled in the event of Queen’s death?
God help us, a Burnley fixture affected by a momentous state occasion. Where will it end.
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Re: Sports cancelled in the event of Queen’s death?
To be fair I don't think the person is complaining but might, quite reasonably, have to make practical arrangements.
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Re: Sports cancelled in the event of Queen’s death?
I believe historical precedent suggests that tomorrows match and the weekend games would not go ahead.
The country would enter ten days of national mourning, I think the state funeral would be classed as a Bank Holiday also. I wouldn’t expect sporting events returning until after that has taken place (if she passes).
The country would enter ten days of national mourning, I think the state funeral would be classed as a Bank Holiday also. I wouldn’t expect sporting events returning until after that has taken place (if she passes).
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Re: Sports cancelled in the event of Queen’s death?
Hope not. Minute's silence and then crack on. Enforced 'mourning' can do one.
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Re: Sports cancelled in the event of Queen’s death?
Nothing mentioned in Operation London bridge about the cancellation of sporting events from what I've seen.
Maybe if they fall on the day of the funeral, which would be scheduled for 10 days after she dies, but other than that life will go on as normal.
Maybe if they fall on the day of the funeral, which would be scheduled for 10 days after she dies, but other than that life will go on as normal.
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Re: Sports cancelled in the event of Queen’s death?
It isn't classed as a bank holiday, I've just been reading it.jedi_master wrote: ↑Thu Sep 08, 2022 2:41 pmI believe historical precedent suggests that tomorrows match and the weekend games would not go ahead.
The country would enter ten days of national mourning, I think the state funeral would be classed as a Bank Holiday also. I wouldn’t expect sporting events returning until after that has taken place (if she passes).
It's down to the discretion of employers as to whether or not they're open etc.
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If she died during the world cup (say) I can't see the England team being withdrawn. Its sad for the family, its a historical moment for the country, but shouldn't affect day to day life. As Quoon says, crack on.
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Re: Sports cancelled in the event of Queen’s death?
I’m not complaining. It’s a genuine question as to what happens with a Head of State dying.Awayfromburnley wrote: ↑Thu Sep 08, 2022 2:38 pmTo be fair I don't think the person is complaining but might, quite reasonably, have to make practical arrangements.
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Re: Sports cancelled in the event of Queen’s death?
They can't force you to mourn.quoonbeatz wrote: ↑Thu Sep 08, 2022 2:46 pmHope not. Minute's silence and then crack on. Enforced 'mourning' can do one.
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I’d say it’s highly likely this weekends games would be cancelled
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Re: Sports cancelled in the event of Queen’s death?
What about games (e.g cricket, golf) that are part-way through?
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Not sure you can just stop everything at a moments notice. A lot of planning and work goes in. Maybe give some notice for a days mourning for people that want to mourn.
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Re: Sports cancelled in the event of Queen’s death?
I remember being annoyed when Diana died in that car crash and they cancelled the Super Sunday match, sure it was Liverpool v Newcastle. Our Hyndburn Memorial Sunday League fixture against the Bull's Head went ahead as scheduled, not sure if that sets a precedent though.
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Re: Sports cancelled in the event of Queen’s death?
If she had owt about her, the last wish would be for Burnley vs Norwich to go ahead as scheduled.
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Yeah it was defo Liverpool v Newcastle. I'd been in Blackpool for the weekend and was heading home on the Sunday morning and wondered if the game would be off. Strange how the mind works!NottsClaret wrote: ↑Thu Sep 08, 2022 2:56 pmI remember being annoyed when Diana died in that car crash and they cancelled the Super Sunday match, sure it was Liverpool v Newcastle. Our Hyndburn Memorial Sunday League fixture against the Bull's Head went ahead as scheduled, not sure if that sets a precedent though.
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Yeah it was defo Liverpool v Newcastle. I'd been in Blackpool for the weekend and was heading home on the Sunday morning and wondered if the game would be off. Strange how the mind works!NottsClaret wrote: ↑Thu Sep 08, 2022 2:56 pmI remember being annoyed when Diana died in that car crash and they cancelled the Super Sunday match, sure it was Liverpool v Newcastle. Our Hyndburn Memorial Sunday League fixture against the Bull's Head went ahead as scheduled, not sure if that sets a precedent though.
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Re: Sports cancelled in the event of Queen’s death?
Bleeding well hope they don't cancel tomorrow's fixture, and if they do I won't be chuffed.
Yes it's a sad event when a head of state dies, but life has to continue in some manner, we can't just stop everything.
And for purely practical reasons I don't see how they can consider cancelling footy games, the calendar is already packed is it is due to the looming WC.
Yes it's a sad event when a head of state dies, but life has to continue in some manner, we can't just stop everything.
And for purely practical reasons I don't see how they can consider cancelling footy games, the calendar is already packed is it is due to the looming WC.
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Re: Sports cancelled in the event of Queen’s death?
CaptainClaret all the way from New Zealand is attending his first game in a long time. Will be a pity for him.if its called off.
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Maybe a minutes silence as a mark of respect for Her Majesty.tiger76 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 08, 2022 3:05 pmBleeding well hope they don't cancel tomorrow's fixture, and if they do I won't be chuffed.
Yes it's a sad event when a head of state dies, but life has to continue in some manner, we can't just stop everything.
And for purely practical reasons I don't see how they can consider cancelling footy games, the calendar is already packed is it is due to the looming WC.
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I'll be avoiding the BBC News when we enter the 10-day mourning period. I mean, surely no-one can tolerate the over-earnest tones of Nicholas Witchell, day after day, for nearly two weeks.
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Re: Sports cancelled in the event of Queen’s death?
They'll all be as bad as each other. At least the BBC do this stuff pretty well so there is hope.
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Re: Sports cancelled in the event of Queen’s death?
An outbreak of reverence/devotion/grovelling will ensure no events go ahead.RVclaret wrote: ↑Thu Sep 08, 2022 3:33 pmhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... l-mourning
Sounds like it’s up to the organisers.
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The BBC does a lot of stuff well. It's Witchell who I can't stand.evensteadiereddie wrote: ↑Thu Sep 08, 2022 3:35 pmThey'll all be as bad as each other. At least the BBC do this stuff pretty well so there is hope.
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I suspect every sports event will be cancelled as no-one will want to be accused of lack of sensitivity.evensteadiereddie wrote: ↑Thu Sep 08, 2022 3:37 pmAn outbreak of reverence/devotion/grovelling will ensure no events go ahead.
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Billy , I am a loyal royalist who will folow the D-Day proceedings (but not 24/7) but your comment about Nicholas Witchell made me smile , and I then thought that perhaps instead of when some one commits a crime they instead of having months or yrs in prison they could be given ear phones and forced to listen to him doing comentry on different subjects, I then thought that this could not happen as it would be consided as inhumane and the said criminal being given compensation.
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that was for Philip-completly differrent deal for Queen i would suggest.RVclaret wrote: ↑Thu Sep 08, 2022 3:33 pmhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... l-mourning
Sounds like it’s up to the organisers.
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Re: Sports cancelled in the event of Queen’s death?
I certainly hope so,it's called showing respect for a wonderful Queen who has ruled this country for an eternity..Sport means nothing when the head of state passes away..
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Yes fair poiNtcorporal jones wrote: ↑Thu Sep 08, 2022 3:58 pmthat was for Philip-completly differrent deal for Queen i would suggest.
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Interesting, I had read that it would be classed as a National Holiday - but yes, can suspect that some employers will reject that (particularly retail, dining etc you'd think?).GodIsADeeJay81 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 08, 2022 2:48 pmIt isn't classed as a bank holiday, I've just been reading it.
It's down to the discretion of employers as to whether or not they're open etc.
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Ignore - I was an idiot, didn't realise it was referring to Philip!
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They're working themselves into a froth as we speak.....covering everything from weeping tourists in London to Royals arriving... (by private jet).. in Balmoral. The countdown has begun.Billy Balfour wrote: ↑Thu Sep 08, 2022 3:27 pmI'll be avoiding the BBC News when we enter the 10-day mourning period. I mean, surely no-one can tolerate the over-earnest tones of Nicholas Witchell, day after day, for nearly two weeks.
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Pretty sure it was queen who sang the show must go on.conyoviejo wrote: ↑Thu Sep 08, 2022 3:59 pmI certainly hope so,it's called showing respect for a wonderful Queen who has ruled this country for an eternity..Sport means nothing when the head of state passes away..
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Re: Sports cancelled in the event of Queen’s death?
If we can all go to work (which we will), so can a sportsperson.
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Haha,very good .
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I would have thought so.
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Even if tomorrow's game goes ahead I can’t see the Preston game and the Bristol games going ahead if all games for 10 days have to be postponed.
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Re: Sports cancelled in the event of Queen’s death?
I suspect the Queen's view would be that events and life should continue as normal, she strikes me as a " The show must go on " sort ...
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Re: Sports cancelled in the event of Queen’s death?
Be very disappointed if so - the notion that we have to chose between mourning and sporting events is a bit of a false dichotomy.
One can mourn and also life can continue…
One can mourn and also life can continue…
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Surely we can't stop the whole country for 10 days, and why should sporting events be singled out?RickyBobby wrote: ↑Thu Sep 08, 2022 4:57 pmEven if tomorrow's game goes ahead I can’t see the Preston game and the Bristol games going ahead if all games for 10 days have to be postponed.
Would we (e.g.) cancel concerts and theatre performances (inc. The Last Night of the Proms??)
Would the Queen want horse racing to be cancelled for almost a fortnight?
And would it be a blanket ban? (i.e. just professional sport or all levels)
What about European games? Surely it wouldn't be fair or practical to cancel games in the Champs league etc, which have a tight schedule and for which fans from across Europe will already have made travel arrangements?
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Hope do can't make the Norwich have due to work commitments
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"Shakes head and wonders if this is the level of society now"quoonbeatz wrote: ↑Thu Sep 08, 2022 2:46 pmHope not. Minute's silence and then crack on. Enforced 'mourning' can do one.
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I suppose were games to be postponed in a block they will all be re-arranged in a block later in the season.