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I bet they soon allow

Sat Jan 08, 2022 11:31 am

Drakeford and his clowns will probably allow crowds back for Wales Rugby games / home internationals :




Football League bosses have urged the Welsh Government to rethink their strategy on banning fans from Cardiff City, Swansea City and Newport County games, according to reports.

The League say the Welsh Government stance has put the Bluebirds and Swans at a 'disadvantage' compared to their Championship rivals, with the same applying to Newport in League Two.

A letter outlining the concerns has been sent by EFL chief executive Trevor Birch to Wales' Economy Minister Vaughan Gething, according to the BBC.

Birch, a former Swansea chairman, wants every club to be competing under the same conditions.

While the Welsh trio are banned by First Minister Mark Drakeford from having crowds, their rivals across the Bridge continue to benefit from home support generated at English grounds.

They also have the advantage of much-needed finance being brought through the turnstiles on match day during troubled times for clubs.


The Bluebirds and Swans must stage home FA Cup matches in front of empty stadiums this weekend, with play-off chasing Newport unable to let supporters in for their league clash with Salford.


An official letter has been sent to the Welsh Govt.

Re: I bet they soon allow

Sat Jan 08, 2022 11:42 am

I think it's already in the pipleline, so long as rates don't go further through the roof...

Interesting to see the situation with English club Chester City FC whose ground is actually in Wales! :shock:

They've had crowds at their last two games when they should (according to the Welsh rules) have not!

They have been written to and discussions are ongoing regarding future games

Interesting indeed to se what occurs but can only see a ban on supporters myself

Re: I bet they soon allow

Sat Jan 08, 2022 12:01 pm

There is an article on the BBC today where it has been checked out that the flu outbreak of 2017/18 saw a death rate of 300 people per day and hospital admissions were higher than the present rate. There is also the means of checking what the current occupation rate for hospital beds space in Wales which currently stands at 80% occupied. So Mr Drakford where is the evidence of the NHS being overwhelmed by this "storm" of covid.

There is no justification for the banning of sporting spectators from OUTDOOR events any shape or form, I would go as far as to say WG are commiting fraud against the people of Wales :banghead:

Re: I bet they soon allow

Sat Jan 08, 2022 12:33 pm

Fair enough,keep it light :lol:

Re: I bet they soon allow

Sat Jan 08, 2022 12:36 pm

Sven wrote:I think it's already in the pipleline, so long as rates don't go further through the roof...

Interesting to see the situation with English club Chester City FC whose ground is actually in Wales! :shock:

They've had crowds at their last two games when they should (according to the Welsh rules) have not!

They have been written to and discussions are ongoing regarding future games

Interesting indeed to se what occurs but can only see a ban on supporters myself

Chris, am I right in thinking that half of their ground is in wales so they could just fill the English half of the ground. :bluescarf: :bluescarf:

Re: I bet they soon allow

Sat Jan 08, 2022 12:40 pm

This bit of power had gone to the sad little man's head..hes acting like a ductator...it has nothing to do with protecting the Welsh people it's totally political to be different to england...him and crankie in score cut from the same cloth..he stated yesterday that England are politicaly paralysed...the only thing that's paralysed is the Welsh economy caused by drakeford and the other goons in the wag.

Re: I bet they soon allow

Sat Jan 08, 2022 1:10 pm

Paulyblue wrote:This bit of power had gone to the sad little man's head..hes acting like a ductator...it has nothing to do with protecting the Welsh people it's totally political to be different to england...him and crankie in score cut from the same cloth..he stated yesterday that England are politicaly paralysed...the only thing that's paralysed is the Welsh economy caused by drakeford and the other goons in the wag.

Absolutely everyone that I speak to has the same opinion as this.

Re: I bet they soon allow

Sat Jan 08, 2022 1:19 pm

bluebirdoct1962 wrote:
Sven wrote:I think it's already in the pipleline, so long as rates don't go further through the roof...

Interesting to see the situation with English club Chester City FC whose ground is actually in Wales! :shock:

They've had crowds at their last two games when they should (according to the Welsh rules) have not!

They have been written to and discussions are ongoing regarding future games

Interesting indeed to se what occurs but can only see a ban on supporters myself

Chris, am I right in thinking that half of their ground is in wales so they could just fill the English half of the ground. :bluescarf: :bluescarf:

Not sure, mate but could be...

I did hear something about the outside of the ground being in England...? :? :shock:

Re: I bet they soon allow

Sat Jan 08, 2022 1:21 pm

The Fuhrer Drakeford will fold on this one. It's obvious he has bitten off more than he can chew and will be back peddling as fast as his little legs can go.

I have a mate who does some airbnb places and last night they all cancelled as if they didnt cancel by today they wouldnt get a refund. Told him he should send an invoice to Drakefords house to cover the £800 or so that has been lost. The idiot thet w have as first minister is clueless when it comes to the harsh reality of people trying to earn money and pay taxes.

Re: I bet they soon allow

Sat Jan 08, 2022 1:27 pm

Sven wrote:
bluebirdoct1962 wrote:
Sven wrote:I think it's already in the pipleline, so long as rates don't go further through the roof...

Interesting to see the situation with English club Chester City FC whose ground is actually in Wales! :shock:

They've had crowds at their last two games when they should (according to the Welsh rules) have not!

They have been written to and discussions are ongoing regarding future games

Interesting indeed to se what occurs but can only see a ban on supporters myself

Chris, am I right in thinking that half of their ground is in wales so they could just fill the English half of the ground. :bluescarf: :bluescarf:

Notvsure, mate but could be...

I dud hear something about the outside of the ground beingbin England...? :? :shock:


The graphic I've seen shows the boundary going through the car park with the entire pitch and stands on the Welsh side.

Re: I bet they soon allow

Sat Jan 08, 2022 1:33 pm

Sven wrote:
bluebirdoct1962 wrote:
Sven wrote:I think it's already in the pipleline, so long as rates don't go further through the roof...

Interesting to see the situation with English club Chester City FC whose ground is actually in Wales! :shock:

They've had crowds at their last two games when they should (according to the Welsh rules) have not!

They have been written to and discussions are ongoing regarding future games

Interesting indeed to se what occurs but can only see a ban on supporters myself

Chris, am I right in thinking that half of their ground is in wales so they could just fill the English half of the ground. :bluescarf: :bluescarf:

Notvsure, mate but could be...

I dud hear something about the outside of the ground beingbin England...? :? :shock:


The entrance to the ground is in England and the club offices are in England but the playing surface and 3 sides are in Wales.

Further proof if any was needed that Drakeford is a megalomaniac and zealot who is only interested in imposing his extreme socialist agenda on anyone and everyone.

And ALL because the Prime Minister has refused to give him a blank cheque to fritter away countless £m's on his futile restrictions. Sorry the zealot has decided they are not restrictions but protections. Don't you just love the looney left.

:bluescarf: :bluescarf:

Re: I bet they soon allow

Sat Jan 08, 2022 1:36 pm

Floppsy wrote:
Sven wrote:
bluebirdoct1962 wrote:
Sven wrote:I think it's already in the pipleline, so long as rates don't go further through the roof...

Interesting to see the situation with English club Chester City FC whose ground is actually in Wales! :shock:

They've had crowds at their last two games when they should (according to the Welsh rules) have not!

They have been written to and discussions are ongoing regarding future games

Interesting indeed to se what occurs but can only see a ban on supporters myself

Chris, am I right in thinking that half of their ground is in wales so they could just fill the English half of the ground. :bluescarf: :bluescarf:

Notvsure, mate but could be...

I dud hear something about the outside of the ground beingbin England...? :? :shock:


The graphic I've seen shows the boundary going through the car park with the entire pitch and stands on the Welsh side.

Thanks :thumbup: :ayatollah:

Re: I bet they soon allow

Sat Jan 08, 2022 1:42 pm

castleblue wrote:
Sven wrote:
bluebirdoct1962 wrote:
Sven wrote:I think it's already in the pipleline, so long as rates don't go further through the roof...

Interesting to see the situation with English club Chester City FC whose ground is actually in Wales! :shock:

They've had crowds at their last two games when they should (according to the Welsh rules) have not!

They have been written to and discussions are ongoing regarding future games

Interesting indeed to se what occurs but can only see a ban on supporters myself

Chris, am I right in thinking that half of their ground is in wales so they could just fill the English half of the ground. :bluescarf: :bluescarf:

Notvsure, mate but could be...

I dud hear something about the outside of the ground beingbin England...? :? :shock:


The entrance to the ground is in England and the club offices are in England but the playing surface and 3 sides are in Wales.

Further proof if any was needed that Drakeford is a megalomaniac and zealot who is only interested in imposing his extreme socialist agenda on anyone and everyone.

And ALL because the Prime Minister has refused to give him a blank cheque to fritter away countless £m's on his futile restrictions. Sorry the zealot has decided they are not restrictions but protections. Don't you just love the looney left.

:bluescarf: :bluescarf:

Gary, you wait until 'Mini-Me' takes over when he goes... :cry:

It's a scary thought and like a scene from Michael Bentine's Potty Men with the big version being followed by the little version...! :cry:
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Re: I bet they soon allow

Sat Jan 08, 2022 1:52 pm

Sven wrote:
castleblue wrote:
Sven wrote:
bluebirdoct1962 wrote:
Sven wrote:I think it's already in the pipleline, so long as rates don't go further through the roof...

Interesting to see the situation with English club Chester City FC whose ground is actually in Wales! :shock:

They've had crowds at their last two games when they should (according to the Welsh rules) have not!

They have been written to and discussions are ongoing regarding future games

Interesting indeed to se what occurs but can only see a ban on supporters myself

Chris, am I right in thinking that half of their ground is in wales so they could just fill the English half of the ground. :bluescarf: :bluescarf:

Notvsure, mate but could be...

I dud hear something about the outside of the ground beingbin England...? :? :shock:


The entrance to the ground is in England and the club offices are in England but the playing surface and 3 sides are in Wales.

Further proof if any was needed that Drakeford is a megalomaniac and zealot who is only interested in imposing his extreme socialist agenda on anyone and everyone.

And ALL because the Prime Minister has refused to give him a blank cheque to fritter away countless £m's on his futile restrictions. Sorry the zealot has decided they are not restrictions but protections. Don't you just love the looney left.

:bluescarf: :bluescarf:

Gary, you wait until 'Mini-Me' takes over when he goes... :cry:

It's a scary thought and like a scene from Michael Bentine's Potty Men with the big version being followed by the little version...! :cry:



Potty time :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Reminds me of the Royal Army Cookery Corps and Cooking up a fuss absolutely hilarious.


Made my day Chris :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

Re: I bet they soon allow

Sat Jan 08, 2022 1:55 pm

Dripford has said there is money available for hospitality and retail
Nothing for us self employed though
i have had worked deferred and people quite rightly will not let you into there premises to carry out work even though i do a lf test every day
I have had 4 jobs cancelled in the last fornight thanks to dripford frightening the sh.te out of the public saying at the start that omicron was just as bad as delta variant
So loosing £800 a week and no furlough money all down to dripford.

Re: I bet they soon allow

Sat Jan 08, 2022 3:24 pm

Quite a large drop in cases yesterday if you looked really hard in Wales Online or the Public Health Wales figures.

The country in the UK with the harshest restrictions in place continues to have the highest rate of infections in the UK.

Re: I bet they soon allow

Sat Jan 08, 2022 3:38 pm

davids wrote:Quite a large drop in cases yesterday if you looked really hard in Wales Online or the Public Health Wales figures.

The country in the UK with the harshest restrictions in place continues to have the highest rate of infections in the UK.

This is in line with other countries that have been 'well ahead' of the UK in its Omicron wave, specifically South Africa, that is now seeing a rapid drop off in new cases (over 30% in week 1 and 50% in week 2)

Drakeford, who is so wrong on the outdoor restrictions it beggars belief going on the evidence, is 'playing politics' with Boris and smugly using the Welsh people as a tool with which to do it

Expect a reduction in newly formed Republic of Wales (once part of the UK) over the next couple of weeks and a boastful "I was right even when I was wrong" claim from the man who would be King... :roll:

Re: I bet they soon allow

Sat Jan 08, 2022 3:54 pm

Sven wrote:
davids wrote:Quite a large drop in cases yesterday if you looked really hard in Wales Online or the Public Health Wales figures.

The country in the UK with the harshest restrictions in place continues to have the highest rate of infections in the UK.

This is in line with other countries that have been 'well ahead' of the UK in its Omicron wave, specifically South Africa, that is now seeing a rapid drop off in new cases (over 30% in week 1 and 50% in week 2)

Drakeford, who is so wrong on the outdoor restrictions it beggars belief going on the evidence, is 'playing politics' with Boris and smugly using the Welsh people as a tool with which to do it

Expect a reduction in newly formed Republic of Wales (once part of the UK) over the next couple of weeks and a boastful "I was right even when I was wrong" claim from the man who would be King... :roll:


Agree with everything you say except I'm not sure there will be any reduction of restrictions over the next couple of weeks.

Don't forget that "We do things differently here in Wales".

The rule for restrictions in Wales is that they are brought in overnight and eased over a period of a few months.

Re: I bet they soon allow

Sat Jan 08, 2022 4:07 pm

davids wrote:
Sven wrote:
davids wrote:Quite a large drop in cases yesterday if you looked really hard in Wales Online or the Public Health Wales figures.

The country in the UK with the harshest restrictions in place continues to have the highest rate of infections in the UK.

This is in line with other countries that have been 'well ahead' of the UK in its Omicron wave, specifically South Africa, that is now seeing a rapid drop off in new cases (over 30% in week 1 and 50% in week 2)

Drakeford, who is so wrong on the outdoor restrictions it beggars belief going on the evidence, is 'playing politics' with Boris and smugly using the Welsh people as a tool with which to do it

Expect a reduction in newly formed Republic of Wales (once part of the UK) over the next couple of weeks and a boastful "I was right even when I was wrong" claim from the man who would be King... :roll:


Agree with everything you say except I'm not sure there will be any reduction of restrictions over the next couple of weeks.

Don't forget that "We do things differently here in Wales".

The rule for restrictions in Wales is that they are brought in overnight and eased over a period of a few months.

Increasing pressure on Drakeford from within WAG, big business in Wales and the people themselves...

Sadly, even a big loss in votes would not really effect the next election but the continuation of his authoritarian actions will see some damage done and put pressure on 'Mini-Me' Gething (the man expected to carry on the work of the Labour Junta)

Re: I bet they soon allow

Sat Jan 08, 2022 4:19 pm

I Wish the assembly elections were happening now!!

Re: I bet they soon allow

Sat Jan 08, 2022 5:00 pm

Stopping crowds attending the Welsh home games will be the biggest mistake of Drakefords career. An economic disaster in terms of recovery.

Re: I bet they soon allow

Sat Jan 08, 2022 5:31 pm

FOOTSOLDIER
What a difference swansea' s game on bbc wales and chelsea on english bbc

Re: I bet they soon allow

Sat Jan 08, 2022 6:49 pm

montyblue wrote:FOOTSOLDIER
What a difference swansea' s game on bbc wales and chelsea on english bbc

Hard to watch Swansea game without crowd although they did do a piece on Cardiff at half time.

Re: I bet they soon allow

Sun Jan 09, 2022 12:44 am

FOOTSOLDIER wrote:Stopping crowds attending the Welsh home games will be the biggest mistake of Drakefords career. An economic disaster in terms of recovery.


Spot On :thumbup:

Re: I bet they soon allow

Sun Jan 09, 2022 7:39 am

Sadly not sure if the football effect has much influence but if the Regs are still in place in the build up to 6 nations the WRU have a real opportunity to challenge it all. I hope they take up playing "home" in London with all the ludicrous scenes of buses trains cars and mini buses that would have. A cardiff Swansea FA cup 4th round would have been interesting too.

Re: I bet they soon allow

Sun Jan 09, 2022 12:31 pm

Isawgarystevensscoreagoal wrote:Sadly not sure if the football effect has much influence but if the Regs are still in place in the build up to 6 nations the WRU have a real opportunity to challenge it all. I hope they take up playing "home" in London with all the ludicrous scenes of buses trains cars and mini buses that would have. A cardiff Swansea FA cup 4th round would have been interesting too.


The Welsh Assembly is the Monty Python of Politics with Drakeford as Caesar


You can picture the scene thousands of people on trains, coaches, minibuses, bikes etc all travelling to England to watch a game that we arent allowed to watch in Cardiff. Whilst Drakeford stands in the middle of the M4 demanding we turn around. One set of rules is what's needed for the UK and 1 Chief medical officer not 4