Sports cancelled in the event of Queen’s death?

[Rileybobs]

Stopping all comedy, FFS.
Karaoke night's OK though

Apparently Sarah Millican’s show is still going ahead.

[Steve-Harpers-perm]

Don’t really understand the need for mass cancellations of live events. As just seen at Old Trafford really easy for people to be respectful. Unless they are going to shut down all businesses for the next ten days.

[dougcollins]

It's like the worst of both worlds - all the football gets postponed, but we still get to go to work.

At least the pubs will be open.

Wake me up when its all over.

[Foshiznik]

I think the utility companies should also postpone any charges if I’ve got to stop living for this too

[Jakubclaret]

I really don’t see what that would achieve.

Unbelievable!

[ksrclaret]

Unbelievable!

It is unbelievable, you're quite right.

If people want to stay at home for weeks sighing and moping (after work, obvs), that's up to them. It ought to be a choice though, I agree with you.

[roperclaret]

My god there really are some insensitive posters on this board. RIP Ma’am.

[Murger]

My god there really are some insensitive posters on this board. RIP Ma’am.

What’s insensitive about people wanting to carry on?

[Silkyskills1]

Not a monarchist myself but I think that occasionally we all have to take a step back and accept the solemnity of events such as the one that has happened today.I enjoy my sport, especially watching my football team but games will eventually be played. However, at this moment I believe that cancelling such events is the 'right thing to do'. Respectful and decent.

[boatshed bill]

My god there really are some insensitive posters on this board. RIP Ma’am.

And some really sensitive ones too

[lakedistrictclaret]

However, at this moment I believe that cancelling such events is the 'right thing to do'. Respectful and decent.

Totally agree

[AlargeClaret]

It is unbelievable, you're quite right.

If people want to stay at home for weeks sighing and moping (after work, obvs), that's up to them. It ought to be a choice though, I agree with you.

So what are you bitching about then ? Apart from being a disrespectful cowardly turd ? . Were you expecting a paid day off ? A weeks ? sporting fixtures cancelled isn’t costing you anything . It’s the “ biggest” world passing of anyone since Victoria. Is a bit of extra free time on match day too much to “give to “ a woman who gave a lifetime of pristine service .

[claretwardy1988]

So what are you bitching about then ? Apart from being a disrespectful cowardly turd ? . Were you expecting a paid day off ? A weeks ? sporting fixtures cancelled isn’t costing you anything . It’s the “ biggest” world passing of anyone since Victoria. Is a bit of extra free time on match day too much to “give to “ a woman who gave a lifetime of pristine service .

Well said

[roperclaret]

What’s insensitive about people wanting to carry on?

Nothing. I suppose. If football is the only meaningful thing you have in your life.

[Spijed]

sporting fixtures cancelled isn’t costing you anything .

There will be many people who've purchased non-refundable train tickets who'll lose quite a lot of money.

[ksrclaret]

So what are you bitching about then ? Apart from being a disrespectful cowardly turd ? . Were you expecting a paid day off ? A weeks ? sporting fixtures cancelled isn’t costing you anything . It’s the “ biggest” world passing of anyone since Victoria. Is a bit of extra free time on match day too much to “give to “ a woman who gave a lifetime of pristine service .

No need for name calling. I don't agree with the principle of cancelling all leisure upon her passing. We share different opinions, that's all.

[Jakubclaret]

There will be many people who've purchased non-refundable train tickets who'll lose quite a lot of money.

In the circumstances I think refunds won't be a problem.

[Rileybobs]

Nothing. I suppose. If football is the only meaningful thing you have in your life.

That literally doesn’t make sense.

[TheFamilyCat]

Stopping all comedy, FFS.
Karaoke night's OK though

Once again, it's what she would have wanted.

[Jakubclaret]

Once again, it's what she would have wanted.

How do you know for sure?

[4midable]

So what are you bitching about then ? Apart from being a disrespectful cowardly turd ? . Were you expecting a paid day off ? A weeks ? sporting fixtures cancelled isn’t costing you anything . It’s the “ biggest” world passing of anyone since Victoria. Is a bit of extra free time on match day too much to “give to “ a woman who gave a lifetime of pristine service .

Give over

Ps. Who calls anybody a turd in this day and age

[roperclaret]

That literally doesn’t make sense.

In what way? Surely this thread is about people moaning that tomorrows game will be cancelled? Actually just postponed.

[Taffy on the wing]

and that is what is wrong with our country

Have a look in the mirror pal!

[Murger]

Nothing. I suppose. If football is the only meaningful thing you have in your life.

It’s not just football that’s being cancelled though? What’s the difference between sporting events being cancelled and the local boozer being open?

[Vegas Claret]

isn't this all written in state law as procedure ? Not sure anyone can complain about it, not like they weren't aware.

[Rileybobs]

In what way? Surely this thread is about people moaning that tomorrows game will be cancelled? Actually just postponed.

Well you just said that there’s nothing insensitive about people wanting to carry on ‘if football is the only meaningful thing they have in their life’. What you said just doesn’t make sense, as I said.

[dougcollins]

isn't this all written in state law as procedure ? Not sure anyone can complain about it, not like they weren't aware.

I don't think it is, actually.

[boatshed bill]

Once again, it's what she would have wanted.

Once again

[TheFamilyCat]

It’s not just football that’s being cancelled though? What’s the difference between sporting events being cancelled and the local boozer being open?

Giving people nothing to do but shop and drink will give the economy a little, much needed boost.

[Stayingup]

My god there really are some insensitive posters on this board. RIP Ma’am.

You could express it another way about these these tw.ts. There I just said it.

[boatshed bill]

In what way? Surely this thread is about people moaning that tomorrows game will be cancelled? Actually just postponed.

Is it?

[Vegas Claret]

I don't think it is, actually.

cheers, I was asking the question.

[roperclaret]

Is it?

Well, I’m just going off the thread title

[LoveCurryPies]

All horse racing has just been cancelled

[roperclaret]

Well you just said that there’s nothing insensitive about people wanting to carry on ‘if football is the only meaningful thing they have in their life’. What you said just doesn’t make sense, as I said.

Hi Mr Pedant. Clearly the world doesn’t just stop turning. Life has to go on. This thread is about sport being cancelled I thought.

[boatshed bill]

Well, I’m just going off the thread title

I think it's a bit more than that, TBH.

[roperclaret]

I think it's a bit more than that, TBH.

Is it?

[lakedistrictclaret]

Whatever the decision, the Premier League and the EFL need to be making an announcement quickly, and certainly tonight.
Cricket and Racing have already announced their decision, why not football?

[boatshed bill]

Is it?

So why pick on comedy?
Why not shut pubs?
Why not shut theatres or music venues?
Why not shut bookies?

I could go on...

[4midable]

BS?

[Rileybobs]

Hi Mr Pedant. Clearly the world doesn’t just stop turning. Life has to go on. This thread is about sport being cancelled I thought.

You suggested that it’s insensitive to want this weekend’s football fixtures to go ahead, unless football is the only meaningful thing in one’s life. What you said just doesn’t make sense, nothing pedantic about it. Unless you think that anyone who wants Burnley’s game to go ahead tomorrow is either insensitive or has nothing else meaningful in their lives? And what meaningful yet sensitive things would you suggest people to do with their time in place of watching said football?

[IanMcL]

Only the funeral day.

The phrase remains, the Queen is dead. Long live the King. Life continues.


MOD: Thread locked for the usual reasons: posters bickering, making insensitive remarks and using inappropriate language to one another. It completely spoils the board.

[Boss Hogg]

FFS this cancelling everything with no notice is ridiculous just disrupts peoples lives. Why can’t people pay their respects on the day of the funeral or in their own way. Cancel pubs and shut public parks because they are fun and people will laugh there.

[Spijed]

Whatever the decision, the Premier League and the EFL need to be making an announcement quickly, and certainly tonight.
Cricket and Racing have already announced their decision, why not football?

I suppose, as someone pointed out, there may be the complexities of European games during the week that need to be rearranged as well. That'll involve every country in Europe. That's assuming midweek matches are postponed.