Sports cancelled in the event of Queen’s death?

[nil_desperandum]

I suppose were games to be postponed in a block they will all be re-arranged in a block later in the season.

So how would that work for Champs League, etc?

[Spijed]

So how would that work for Champs League, etc?

I suspect they'll already be looking at spare dates and speaking to various organisations.

[TheFamilyCat]

So how would that work for Champs League, etc?

I can't imagine UEFA cancelling European games. It only affects teams from the UK.

[brexit]

Liz truss will be the shortest serving prime minister as her job finishes with the monarchs death

[nil_desperandum]

I can't imagine UEFA cancelling European games. It only affects teams from the UK.

That's my point. I can't see UEFA (and tv companies) being prepared to disrupt their schedule to accommodate British clubs.

[AGENT_CLARET]

Liz truss will be the shortest serving prime minister as her job finishes with the monarchs death

No it doesn't, the Queen doesn't appoint the PM the government does

[LoveCurryPies]

Liz truss will be the shortest serving prime minister as her job finishes with the monarchs death

Where have you heard that?

[dandeclaret]

My understanding is

All sport in the UK cancelled on the day that the Queen's death is announced
All sport cancelled on the day that the Queen lies in state (Date of announcement plus 6)
All sport cancelled on the day that the Queen's funeral takes place (date of announcement plus 10)

Other than these 3 dates, most sports are likely to continue. Specific sports, that are closer to the queen, such as Horse Racing may be cancelled for longer periods.

[Burnley1989]

"Shakes head and wonders if this is the level of society now"

I’m working by the old ‘if you’ve nothing nice to say, say nothing’ …. they will be swopping memes in their childish WhatsApp groups about it, no doubt.

[Burnley1989]

Where have you heard that?

Probably on the side of a truck driving around London

[nil_desperandum]

No it doesn't, the Queen doesn't appoint the PM the government does

The Monarch definitely appoints the PM. That's why Johnson had to fly up to Balmoral to offer his resignation and Truss followed in order to be appointed. (The Govt. certainly doesn't - though you could argue that Truss was appointed by the Tory membership)
Going back to the previous poster, however, I can't see how the death of the monarch would make the PM "un-appointed"

[TheFamilyCat]

That's my point. I can't see UEFA (and tv companies) being prepared to disrupt their schedule to accommodate British clubs.

Wasn't arguing against you. Maybe should have quoted Spijed's post.

[ClaretAL]

WOW! When you think you have seen the worst of this board, it never fails to prove you wrong. Some of the disrespectful comments on here are astonishing.

[Burnley1989]

The Monarch definitely appoints the PM. That's why Johnson had to fly up to Balmoral to offer his resignation and Truss followed in order to be appointed. (The Govt. certainly doesn't - though you could argue that Truss was appointed by the Tory membership)
Going back to the previous poster, however, I can't see how the death of the monarch would make the PM "un-appointed"

The monarch invites the the new PM to form a government, can’t say I’m an expert as it’s a few years since I was taught all about this though

[timshorts]

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.

I've had the radio on driving home from Gloucester. Yes, it started on Oxford and I ended up quitting radio 5 and 4, the latter of which hastily put on the first of what could be a large number of special programmes where various non-entities were being called in to discuss anything that they could think of.
I don't see a lot of point in showing respect at great length after a death. The dead person can't see it. The day itself and the funeral day ought to suffice. The rest makes me think of North Korea, but I'm sure there will be a certain type that would like us to go that way.
She has worked long and hard for the country, but remember that earns a lot of perks, one seemingly being that she has no trouble getting hold of a gp. Whether that is adequate compensation is another issue.

[Somethingfishy]

If she had owt about her, the last wish would be for Burnley vs Norwich to go ahead as scheduled.

Can just imagine her whispering it into Charles ears with her last words. He'd be only too happy to oblige being a reported Claret..and the King. He could make it his first decree

[nil_desperandum]

The monarch invites the the new PM to form a government, can’t say I’m an expert as it’s a few years since I was taught all about this though

"The Prime Minister is appointed by the Monarch, through the exercise of the royal prerogative, which forms part of common law"
From the Commons Library.

[Somethingfishy]

Liz truss will be the shortest serving prime minister as her job finishes with the monarchs death

Seriously...just when you think you have seen the depths of buffoonery on here.....

[Bosscat]

Liz truss will be the shortest serving prime minister as her job finishes with the monarchs death

ooops Brexit perhaps a bit more research is needed ...

[Carport]

Presuming that Norwich and some distant Burnley fans will have to set off Friday lunchtime or before so I imagine there will be a fair bit of disruption to them if the game gets postponed late on. Games that are eventually replayed are postponed not cancelled methinks. .

[Carport]

Well postponement now forthcoming given the news

[Bosscat]

Liz truss will be the shortest serving prime minister as her job finishes with the monarchs death

https://fortune.com/2022/09/08/inside-o ... dead-plan/

[Bosscat]

RIP Queen Elizabeth

[Inchy]

She's gone


RIP

[GodIsADeeJay81]

RIP to HM Queen Elizabeth

[evensteadiereddie]

A strange feeling. A huge moment in history.
God bless her and her family.

[Jakubclaret]

It's a shame we have to pay our condolences on this thread because the other was locked due to peoples egos being bigger than the devastating news that just broke,
RIP HM.

[Carport]

A strange feeling. A huge moment in history.
God bless her and her family.

Agree it is a strange feeling. Many of us will not remember a time when she was not our Queen

[bfcjg]

RIP, these last few short years we have lived through decades of normal history, pandemics, war in Europe,climate crisis, Brexit etc.
We'll never see her like again RIP.

[KefkaClaret]

Very strange feeling, can't quite describe it.

[Vegas Claret]

I'm not really a Monarchist but she was an extraordinary woman who was a beacon of light to many people. RIP

[Burnley Ace]

Liz truss will be the shortest serving prime minister as her job finishes with the monarchs death

Who knew that Kier Starmer was a Claret??

[boatshed bill]

Has this actually happened?

[evensteadiereddie]

King Charles....

[Top Claret]

Never done a RIP before but I am doing for this wonderful lady.

RIP HM Queen Elizabeth

[AGENT_CLARET]

One of the biggest days in our country's history

[Vegas Claret]

One of the biggest days in our country's history

biggest in all our lifetime I would imagine

[BennyD]

RIP HM Queen Elizabeth II. Always affectionally known in the services as Auntie Betty. The end of a long and distinguished reign.

[boatshed bill]

Just sport?

[pushpinpussy]

lets hope the Burnley game and all other sports fixtures are cancelled over the weekend as a sign of respect for this amazing lady.

[Rileybobs]

lets hope the Burnley game and all other sports fixtures are cancelled over the weekend as a sign of respect for this amazing lady.

I really don’t see what that would achieve.

[pushpinpussy]

I really don’t see what that would achieve.

and that is what is wrong with our country

[Carport]

I really don’t see what that would achieve.

It doesn’t have to achieve anything. It’s a sign of respect that any decent person would understand.

[Rileybobs]

and that is what is wrong with our country

What about my post is indicative of what’s wrong with the country? Like I said, what would cancelling sports fixtures achieve? Would the queen have wanted the country to come to a standstill?

[Rileybobs]

It doesn’t have to achieve anything. It’s a sign of respect that any decent person would understand.

Oh brilliant, I’m not a decent person now. I don’t see how it’s a sign of respect. Would the queen have wanted sporting fixtures to be cancelled?

[Bosscat]

lets hope the Burnley game and all other sports fixtures are cancelled over the weekend as a sign of respect for this amazing lady.

We may not agree on a lot of things ppp but in this we are united

[fanzone]

King Charles....

He won't be King Charles. He will have a different name

[Minimoog]

RIP HM Queen Elizabeth ll.

[boatshed bill]

and that is what is wrong with our country

If you are looking for examples of what's wrong with our country I'm sure you could find better ones.

[AlargeClaret]

Genuine feeling of shock , a constant throughout my life and honoured to have served her . Her duty and service to the nation was immaculate till the end .

RIP HMQ