And the Council are presumably free to impose any restrictions they see fit. Everyone has the choice whether or not to go to the match, with full knowledge of the restrictions. If a half-time beer is essential, then people are free not to go to the match or leave at half time for the nearest pub that may be open.
I have no doubt that if there is an upsurge in covid cases in Widnes, that are linked to the match, there will be posters on here demanding to know why the Council and the club did not do more to protect the fans!
And the Council are presumably free to impose any restrictions they see fit. Everyone has the choice whether or not to go to the match, with full knowledge of the restrictions. If a half-time beer is essential, then people are free not to go to the match or leave at half time for the nearest pub that may be open. I have no doubt that if there is an upsurge in covid cases in Widnes, that are linked to the match, there will be posters on here demanding to know why the Council and the club did not do more to protect the fans!
Absolute garbage I refer once again to spike island on Saturday where was the council restrictions in place there please do let me know. If you are scared of covid feel free to stay at home and let the rest of us get on with normality within government guidelines not a be governed by a pathetic council. Will you be watching the full house at Warrington tonight with no restrictions at all within the county of Cheshire?.
I have no doubt that if there is an upsurge in covid cases in Widnes, that are linked to the match, there will be posters on here demanding to know why the Council and the club did not do more to protect the fans!
I don't expect anyone to protect me Frank, I will take my chances but if I'm too scared I'll stay home.
Is having a pint really that important?
To some people on here or to people they know (some are just moaning hypothetically i reckon because its their right to do so), being able to have a pint of beer at half time is a deal sealer as to whether they go to the game or not. Its pathetic really.
Some people enjoy having a beer in the ground. Part and parcel of any match day for me.
Regardless of what you buy, it will mean missing 5/10 mins of the game to go down and buy whatever before it closes at half time.
it’s bonkers.
Regardless of what you buy, it will mean missing 5/10 mins of the game to go down and buy whatever before it closes at half time. it’s bonkers.
Exactly.There will still be a congregation at the bar, just that it won't be at half time.
Hi all, when booking tickets for the away fans, I need to select a block, please can you advise me which block is nearest the halfway line?
I have no doubt that if there is an upsurge in covid cases in Widnes, that are linked to the match, there will be posters on here demanding to know why the Council and the club did not do more to protect the fans!
I don’t expect anyone to protect me Frank, I will take my chances but if I’m too scared I’ll stay home.
It is everyone's choice whether to go to the game or not, but the Council and/or the Club make decisions about access to the ground and the use of facilities following a risk assessment. You might not agree with them, but the fact is it is not your choice. If you want to watch the game, you need to accept the rules. Simple really.
You could ask the Council and/or the club for an explanation and voice your disagreement with them, but they are responsible for public safety and no doubt take Government guidance into account. That is part of the problem really. The Government have removed legal restrictions, but issued guidance to businesses. In effect, the Government has put the onus on businesses to take measures to minimise the risk of the spread of covid and also, take the blame if those measures are insufficient.
I would guess that the club and the council are continuously reviewing the control measures and may relax restrictions at future games.
<p style="text-align: left;">Not Widnes related but it beggars belief how people think this council can make any competent decisions. They are shite and always have been</p>
Won’t paste and copy as the thread will start to become unreadable but, to Frankg, I agree with you Frank that both the club and the council are no doubt very focussed on public health and safety but with that in mind I think that whatever consultation process lead to the opening of a bar followed by the seemingly arbitrary closure half way through an event doesn’t seem logical. If the opening of the bar presents a risk in terms of social distancing and hence the transmission of Covid then why open it at all ? If the opening doesn’t present a risk then why close it in the middle of the event ? It seems odd to me.
Won’t paste and copy as the thread will start to become unreadable but, to Frankg, I agree with you Frank that both the club and the council are no doubt very focussed on public health and safety but with that in mind I think that whatever consultation process lead to the opening of a bar followed by the seemingly arbitrary closure half way through an event doesn’t seem logical. If the opening of the bar presents a risk in terms of social distancing and hence the transmission of Covid then why open it at all ? If the opening doesn’t present a risk then why close it in the middle of the event ? It seems odd to me.
I really have no idea and the logical choice would have been to just not to open the bar at all. Perhaps the view is that they see less risk of congestion in the bar area by allowing spectators access during the game, rather than a mass influx into the bar area at half-time with those wanting a drink and those wanting the toilet (or both!!).
Won’t paste and copy as the thread will start to become unreadable but, to Frankg, I agree with you Frank that both the club and the council are no doubt very focussed on public health and safety but with that in mind I think that whatever consultation process lead to the opening of a bar followed by the seemingly arbitrary closure half way through an event doesn’t seem logical. If the opening of the bar presents a risk in terms of social distancing and hence the transmission of Covid then why open it at all ? If the opening doesn’t present a risk then why close it in the middle of the event ? It seems odd to me.
I really have no idea and the logical choice would have been to just not to open the bar at all. Perhaps the view is that they see less risk of congestion in the bar area by allowing spectators access during the game, rather than a mass influx into the bar area at half-time with those wanting a drink and those wanting the toilet (or both!!).
Frank not been funny but have you ever attended a game ? If you had then you would know there is a mass congregation at the bar before kick off even more so than at half time, then at half time there is a massive congregation and more closer contact for the toilets. You have failed to mention the spike island gig , why is that ?.
Is having a pint really that important?
To some people on here or to people they know (some are just moaning hypothetically i reckon because its their right to do so), being able to have a pint of beer at half time is a deal sealer as to whether they go to the game or not. Its pathetic really.
Why is that pathetic? Some people have a match routine that they enjoy, a pie a pint a chat etc. Why would you call that pathetic? Weird.
Is having a pint really that important?
To some people on here or to people they know (some are just moaning hypothetically i reckon because its their right to do so), being able to have a pint of beer at half time is a deal sealer as to whether they go to the game or not. Its pathetic really.
Why is that pathetic? Some people have a match routine that they enjoy, a pie a pint a chat etc. Why would you call that pathetic? Weird.
Its simple oppression by the council maybe Robbo has never seen the Loretta scene from the life of Brian.
Is having a pint really that important?
To some people on here or to people they know (some are just moaning hypothetically i reckon because its their right to do so), being able to have a pint of beer at half time is a deal sealer as to whether they go to the game or not. Its pathetic really.
Why is that pathetic? Some people have a match routine that they enjoy, a pie a pint a chat etc. Why would you call that pathetic? Weird.
Its simple oppression by the council maybe Robbo has never seen the Loretta scene from the life of Brian.
I'm very familiar with the Life of Brian having seen it more times than I can remember. To call it oppression is a little strong. Whilst I understand that having a pint at the game is something that some people like to do, it isn't the be all and end all of watching the match.
There are lots of decisions that have been made during this pandemic that people have disagreed with. Some of the decisions AND the disagreements have been logical, some have not. I don't envy anyone who has to make the decisions on what can and can't be done at this time as no matter what you decide, somebody will be complaining it is the wrong decision.