ex-montrosesaintee Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 6 minutes ago, RandomGuy said: The SPFL have said the game will go ahead. Aberdeen fans saying McKenna, Devlin, Ojo, Bryson, McGeouch, Ferguson, Kennedy and Anderson are the 8 who'll be missing. Plus Considine who was suspended. Oooooft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat McGroin Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 Got my money on just before the bookies suspended betting!! Havana Saint and sixties saintee 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainstand Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 27 minutes ago, RandomGuy said: The SPFL have said the game will go ahead. Aberdeen fans saying McKenna, Devlin, Ojo, Bryson, McGeouch, Ferguson, Kennedy and Anderson are the 8 who'll be missing. Plus Considine who was suspended. SFA and spfl have been known to changing their minds and ina LL honesty this will be a decision at the end of the day that the Scottish Government could take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
south inch Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 What about the risk to our players? Cannot see this game being played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slambrother Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 7 minutes ago, south inch said: What about the risk to our players? Cannot see this game being played. I’m pretty sure it will. Remember all players will be tested before the game so no reason not too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 18 minutes ago, mainstand said: SFA and spfl have been known to changing their minds and ina LL honesty this will be a decision at the end of the day that the Scottish Government could take. 7 minutes ago, south inch said: What about the risk to our players? Cannot see this game being played. Again, the SPFL "joint response group", responsible for Scottish football during Covid, have confirmed the game will be going ahead, barring another outbreak being identified in their squad tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOODLUM65 Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 It's not the fault of Saints or the SPFL if Aberdeen players decide to go out on the Randan. If they were celebrating summat , they could have arranged a private do, thus lessening the risk of infection. Therefore, if they have players out due to recklessness on the players part, TOUGH GAME ON. C. O. Y. S. sixties saintee and sleepless 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slambrother Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 Could be a very young Aberdeen team on the field - let’s hope there’s a silence of the lambs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepless Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 according to Twitter, St Johnstone are trending in the UK. Wonder why... Havana Saint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
south inch Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 4 minutes ago, slambrother said: I’m pretty sure it will. Remember all players will be tested before the game so no reason not too Were they not all tested on Tuesday and found to be negative? 6 minutes ago, RandomGuy said: Again, the SPFL "joint response group", responsible for Scottish football during Covid, have confirmed the game will be going ahead, barring another outbreak being identified in their squad tomorrow. Wait until Nicola sleeps on it! The" joint response group" will be told to go and raffle themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 18 minutes ago, south inch said: What about the risk to our players? Cannot see this game being played. Exactly. How many other players have those 8 infected over the past 5 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rob Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 As much as Id like the game to go ahead with Aberdeen missing so many key players, this just shouldnt go ahead. Those players that tested positive must surely have been deemed in contact with the whole first team squad. Thats how it works isnt it. Our players are then at risk. Dave H 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chips Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 Further to tonight’s JRG statement, Aberdeen FC confirms that two first team players, who have tested positive for COVID-19 but are asymptomatic, are self-isolating for ten days. In line with government guidance and procedures from the football authorities, six other players, who were in close proximity with the two positive cases, are also self-isolating for 14 days. The Club has been in open discussions with the football authorities since this came to light. As a result, the Club will be missing eight players for the St Johnstone game, which the JRG has confirmed will now go ahead on Saturday. AFC Chairman, Dave Cormack, said: “After Saturday’s game, with all eyes on Pittodrie, we were once again commended on the stringent processes and measures we had in place. Given the efforts of everyone at the Club and our investment in protecting our most valuable assets, this is a bitter blow. “With two first team players testing positive for COVID-19, plus six others having to isolate for 14 days, it is also a harsh reminder of the severity and speed of spread of this virus. “The Club will be carrying out a full investigation but, as an immediate first step, we have reinforced the Club’s COVID-19 protocols and the governing bodies’ guidance with every player and member of staff and will continue to regularly educate and remind everyone of what is, and what is not, acceptable in the current climate. “We now have to focus on preparing for Saturday’s game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOODLUM65 Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 Sevco players were Covid free after Aberdeen players never got within 2 metres of them. Abernethy Saint, sixties saintee and south inch 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 These 8 will miss our game, Hamilton on Wednesday & Celtic next Saturday. I wonder if Aberdeen will sign a few players. There was no sign of them looking st anyone as they are broke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havana Saint Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 Have the players broken their bubble and attended a pub? If so I would be furious if I was on the Aberdeen board/management team. Reckless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintgscot Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 Wonder if Matty happy with move now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chips Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 I would think all associated with Aberdeen fc will have undergone more stringent testing for cov19 throughout the day and those who travel through for the game on Saturday will pose no risk to others. I work in an environment where the virus has taken many lives and know first hand the measures the health board/government take to try an curb this epidemic. I don't believe for one minute this game would go ahead if there is even the slightest risk to others. I get tested every week now (7 times so far and it's brutal) professional footballers are tested twice a week. Reputedly 8 players out on the ran dan on a Saturday night, yet Aberdeen fc claim that all players and staff were instructed to remain in their directed "cov19 bubble" Havana Saint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HALLS ANGEL Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 Aberdeen Aberdeen cannae keep to Quarantine ! garydavidson, Greylag and Abernethy Saint 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greylag Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, HALLS ANGEL said: Aberdeen Aberdeen cannae keep to Quarantine ! Just repeating this so I can "like " it twice! :-) Oh - it seems I cannae - but I did laugh quite a lot! Edited August 6, 2020 by Greylag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abernethy Saint Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 Think I might change my prediction...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker Posted August 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 Can't get a bet anywhere on the game now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 7 hours ago, Havana Saint said: Have the players broken their bubble and attended a pub? If so I would be furious if I was on the Aberdeen board/management team. Reckless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byebyedundee Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 6 hours ago, tucker said: Can't get a bet anywhere on the game now Don’t underestimate the hunger of the reserves they’ll be wanting to prove a point so the game will be just as tough I hope we don’t get complacent tucker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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