Spl77 Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 5 hours ago, BWitcher said: It isn't bad now in the slightest. Yes it will get worse, but to suggest its bad right now is just nonsense. 400,000 to 700,000 die every year from influenza for example. This particularly virus has taken 5000 lives so far worldwide, barely a blip. This is what's scary when people are so panicked over such small figures (compared to what happens every year)... christ knows what they'll be like if and when it shoots up. I think the biggest issue is the death rate. In Italy its running at 6% the 'normal flu' runs at about 0.1% in Europe. Then you have the speed this thing seems to double in cases every 3 to 4 days. Like you I thought its just flu until I read up on it. Then you have to factor in that several countries including Poland are in the process of closing their boarders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie456 Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 8 hours ago, acef said: I'd be amazed if we see a season at all. Genuinely, I think after tomorrow that will be it until 2021. Think only meeting in this country this year could well be the Cardiff GP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waytogo28 Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 Don't think there will be a domestic league of any kind this year unless it begins in July ( conditions permitting ). I don't think there will be a GP season either unless that also starts late and is a shortened version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimmo Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 22 minutes ago, Wolfie456 said: Think only meeting in this country this year could well be the Cardiff GP. Hasn't the rugby been cancelled at that venue today, so maybe the GP won't happen either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Ace Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 Seema like some of the aussie riders are going home. Sounds to me that the whole season will be scrapped this year. Thus causing maybe clubs to close and riders to retire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 5 hours ago, The Doctor... said: You're actually impossible on nearly every thread you contribute to now. So you don't think it will get worse then eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acef Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 The severity of this virus and the impact it is going to have on British speedway will become clear over the next week or so. This is one almighty s##tstorm. There will be a number of clubs, who imo, will not survive this. Will have to take stock in March of next and what is left that could/would resemble a sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crump99 Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 (edited) 7 hours ago, BWitcher said: It isn't bad now in the slightest. Yes it will get worse, but to suggest its bad right now is just nonsense. 400,000 to 700,000 die every year from influenza for example. This particularly virus has taken 5000 lives so far worldwide, barely a blip. This is what's scary when people are so panicked over such small figures (compared to what happens every year)... christ knows what they'll be like if and when it shoots up. Just not fully hit yet - "a pandemic is declared when a new disease for which people do not have immunity spreads around the world beyond expectations." You make a fair point to some extent regarding numbers and disease comparison but I do hit panic and prevention mode from the off, and take note of events and advice, rather than your it'll be ok on the night approach. I'd be more than pleased to be worrying over nothing. Who are Wolves playing tomorrow (I think that you support them?). I assume that you e-mailed Nuno Espirito Santo and told him "christ knows what you'd be like if this was serious" when he and his players were on lockdown ahead of their Europa League last-16 clash and did not attend Uefa’s traditional pre-match press conference. Edited March 14, 2020 by Crump99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie456 Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 26 minutes ago, Mimmo said: Hasn't the rugby been cancelled at that venue today, so maybe the GP won't happen either. But GP not until mid July things should have improved by then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acef Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 21 minutes ago, Phil The Ace said: Seema like some of the aussie riders are going home. Sounds to me that the whole season will be scrapped this year. Thus causing maybe clubs to close and riders to retire That’s the impression I got yesterday as well. This thing ain’t peaking for around 6 weeks. As it stands this is a real, proper mess for the sport. I don’t think it’s coming back from this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acef Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 1 minute ago, Wolfie456 said: But GP not until mid July things should have improved by then. I think you will be pleasantly surprised Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 35 minutes ago, acef said: The severity of this virus and the impact it is going to have on British speedway will become clear over the next week or so. This is one almighty s##tstorm. There will be a number of clubs, who imo, will not survive this. Will have to take stock in March of next and what is left that could/would resemble a sport. I think its significant the way 'smaller' sports have reacted.. eg lower league football and rugby.. They are still playing domestic games with around 500 to a few thousand watching.. And for me it's because they dont have massive sponsorship to fall back on and wages need to be paid whether playing or not.. Speedway may be bomb proof from this if only paying out points money but riders will have spent lots of money on kit, (maybe on finance/credit) so will need income from somewhere.. And landlords will want the agreed rent I am sure.. Worrying times I would suggest for a sport which many sometimes sees 'survival' as a measure of success even in a 'normal' year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 2 hours ago, Spl77 said: I think the biggest issue is the death rate. In Italy its running at 6% the 'normal flu' runs at about 0.1% in Europe. Then you have the speed this thing seems to double in cases every 3 to 4 days. Like you I thought its just flu until I read up on it. Then you have to factor in that several countries including Poland are in the process of closing their boarders. I can see every country closing their borders.. The W.H.O. have been focused on ensuring the poorer countries that have poor medical care. Eg In Africa, Far East Asia, Sub Continent etc dont get it in great numbers as that will lead to many deaths.. However, the 'first world' simply dont now/wont going forward, have enough capability to deal with their own people never mind ''visitors'... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gasser90 Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 2 hours ago, acef said: That’s the impression I got yesterday as well. This thing ain’t peaking for around 6 weeks. As it stands this is a real, proper mess for the sport. I don’t think it’s coming back from this. Which Aussie riders have gone home ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronScorpion Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 Ryan Douglas is big mates with him & not sure if they were living together this year. It would not surprise me if he goes as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 Just now, IronScorpion said: Ryan Douglas is big mates with him & not sure if they were living together this year. It would not surprise me if he goes as well. Has been mentioned on the Wolves thread he might be going with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acef Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 1 hour ago, Gasser90 said: Which Aussie riders have gone home ? Nick Morris and Douglas so far. I was told yesterday by a rider that they have all pretty much been briefed on what is coming. Basically sport will be suspended. For how long I don't know. My opinion as it stands is that we won't see a season at all here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 Sod the virus,, just get on with it. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 2 hours ago, Speedster15 said: Nick Morris going home tonight as well. Does their work Visa detail a specific role to be done over here? Would make sense if they are going home as they may not be able to get alternative employment? Hence 'no work' no income? It would also suggest that this isn't going to be a 'few weeks' of an issue.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Third Man Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 Very short season from July to October no playoffs or cup competitions could have GPs every weekend to get them in and no Speedway of Nations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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