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Title: Elite sport spectators
Post by: Seth on November 23, 2020, 05:08:59 PM
Spectators are being allowed from 2nd Dec...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/55010011
Title: Re: Elite sport spectators
Post by: AltyTunnelSteward on November 23, 2020, 05:12:46 PM
Not if you're in Tier 3
Title: Re: Elite sport spectators
Post by: Seth on November 23, 2020, 05:14:20 PM
Not if you're in Tier 3

Unknown whether Greater Manchester will be at the moment
Title: Re: Elite sport spectators
Post by: Timperley The Best on November 23, 2020, 05:17:38 PM
Not if you're in Tier 3

Unknown whether Greater Manchester will be at the moment

Hope I'm  wrong but think it will be tier 3 again
Title: Re: Elite sport spectators
Post by: cheshire cat on November 23, 2020, 05:33:29 PM
Depends how granular it is. Trafford is 150th in the rankings and falling down the table. Our infection rates are lower than Cheshire East and Cheshire West with Chester. They were both in Tier 2 pre lockdown.

Fingers crossed.
Title: Re: Elite sport spectators
Post by: Sale Holmfield on November 23, 2020, 06:28:42 PM
Trafford is below the England average now, but Greater Manchester has been treated as a single entity, so I am not optimistic with this government who seem to apply different rules to north and south (Swale, in Kent, now has the highest infection rate).
Title: Re: Elite sport spectators
Post by: CRT Butty on November 23, 2020, 06:35:25 PM
Trafford is below the England average now, but Greater Manchester has been treated as a single entity, so I am not optimistic with this government who seem to apply different rules to north and south (Swale, in Kent, now has the highest infection rate).

The average is rising so scaling against that can be misleading.
Title: Re: Elite sport spectators
Post by: cheshire cat on November 23, 2020, 07:00:07 PM
The government will decide where to put each "region". Sounds like Greater Manchester to me. They will decide based on numbers infected, the R rate and the ability of local NHS to cope. Given that Wythenshawe Hospital also looks after Wythenshawe which is in Manchester Borough and some of Cheshire East I now think we'll still be in Tier 3 even if they take it down to Borough level.
Title: Re: Elite sport spectators
Post by: Inter Alty! on November 23, 2020, 07:10:10 PM
Bit more info...

https://twitter.com/Ollie_Bayliss/status/1330903565171363845?s=20

https://twitter.com/Ollie_Bayliss/status/1330908451015417856?s=20

https://twitter.com/Ollie_Bayliss/status/1330943945480806400?s=20

https://twitter.com/Ollie_Bayliss/status/1330938965558497280?s=20

https://twitter.com/Ollie_Bayliss/status/1330944976214220800?s=20

NB 2nd last link has teams in Alty div with stadium capacities if in tiers 1, 2, or 3...
Title: Re: Elite sport spectators
Post by: rorysgrandad on November 23, 2020, 07:26:47 PM
Trafford is below the England average now, but Greater Manchester has been treated as a single entity, so I am not optimistic with this government who seem to apply different rules to north and south (Swale, in Kent, now has the highest infection rate).
it’ll be interesting to see how they deal with Blackpool/Lancashire and Swale/Kent.
Blackpool has much better stats than Lancashire. Is Blackpool in Lancs or is it not.
Swale with higher stats than Kent. Is it in Kent or is it not?
We will see.
Title: Re: Elite sport spectators
Post by: HashtagAlty on November 23, 2020, 07:47:32 PM
Be interesting to know if Away fans will be able to get any tickets
Title: Re: Elite sport spectators
Post by: Inter Alty! on November 23, 2020, 07:51:39 PM
Below shows up-to-date worst Covid areas...

NB couple mths ago Greater Manc had 8 out of top10 Covid areas... now just one (Hyndburn)... that said, reckon may still be tier3 ie no fans, but could be tier2 with 2000 fans... 🤞

Find out thursday when Tier areas confirmed...

https://twitter.com/avds/status/1330925975656390660?s=08
Title: Re: Elite sport spectators
Post by: altering um on November 23, 2020, 08:10:49 PM
 Tiers of a clown.
Title: Re: Elite sport spectators
Post by: Sale Holmfield on November 23, 2020, 08:30:19 PM
Below shows up-to-date worst Covid areas...

NB couple mths ago Greater Manc had 8 out of top10 Covid areas... now just one (Hyndburn)... that said, reckon may still be tier3 ie no fans, but could be tier2 with 2000 fans... 🤞

Find out thursday when Tier areas confirmed...

https://twitter.com/avds/status/1330925975656390660?s=08


Hyndburn's not in Greater Manchester, however, as it's the area round Accrington. The highest place in GM is Oldham in 17th place, while Kent has Thanet  and Medway as well as Swale up near the top. Maybe there is  a possibility we could go into Tier 2, but, as usual, it's grasping for the sliver of hope which can disappoint you.

On Hashtag's question about away fans, if we are in tier 2 with 2000 fans, I think there would be room for them, but we will know more on Thursday, assuming Johnson is either in Parliament or can manage a zoom connection.



Title: Re: Elite sport spectators
Post by: CRT Butty on November 23, 2020, 08:41:16 PM
Be interesting to know if Away fans will be able to get any tickets

No. There could be travel bans between teirs.
Title: Re: Elite sport spectators
Post by: JD on November 23, 2020, 10:41:46 PM
As much as I'd love to see Alty (and, indeed Gtr manchester) in tier 2 or lower, if Manchester is in tier 3 than Trafford will have to be (I fear) because of the travel between the 2 areas.
Title: Re: Elite sport spectators
Post by: HashtagAlty on November 23, 2020, 11:19:43 PM
Be interesting to know if Away fans will be able to get any tickets

No. There could be travel bans between teirs.

No travel ban between 1 and or 2.
Title: Re: Elite sport spectators
Post by: CRT Butty on November 24, 2020, 04:23:11 AM
Be interesting to know if Away fans will be able to get any tickets

No. There could be travel bans between teirs.

No travel ban between 1 and or 2.

Ah, yes that could be right which would open up a lot of options. Ta.
Title: Re: Elite sport spectators
Post by: hsmith1 on November 24, 2020, 10:14:34 AM
Does this mean that when Alty play torquey and weymouth  living in Exeter teir1 i would be able to go and watch em???
Title: Re: Elite sport spectators
Post by: HashtagAlty on November 24, 2020, 10:41:40 AM
Does this mean that when Alty play torquey and weymouth  living in Exeter teir1 i would be able to go and watch em???

All depends if you can get a ticket, but in theory yes but more than likely in the home end.
Title: Re: Elite sport spectators
Post by: Iateallthepies on November 24, 2020, 12:43:07 PM
Does this mean that when Alty play torquey and weymouth  living in Exeter teir1 i would be able to go and watch em???

All depends if you can get a ticket, but in theory yes but more than likely in the home end.
It will be highly unlikely there will be away fans at any games for the foreseeable future. Most clubs will be using tickets with season ticket holders getting preferences. 
As Cheshire is in a high risk area according to government website I dont think there will be anyone watching football at J.D. for a while yet. Except the board and the various random people in the stand and standing next to the community hall. Maybe the board at alty are immune. We seem to have a lot of board members.
Title: Re: Elite sport spectators
Post by: Brian Flynn on November 24, 2020, 01:45:15 PM
Does this mean that when Alty play torquey and weymouth  living in Exeter teir1 i would be able to go and watch em???

All depends if you can get a ticket, but in theory yes but more than likely in the home end.
It will be highly unlikely there will be away fans at any games for the foreseeable future. Most clubs will be using tickets with season ticket holders getting preferences. 
As Cheshire is in a high risk area according to government website I dont think there will be anyone watching football at J.D. for a while yet. Except the board and the various random people in the stand and standing next to the community hall. Maybe the board at alty are immune. We seem to have a lot of board members.

We have 7/8 directors, I believe, of which the number attending home games this season has been between 2-5.
Title: Re: Elite sport spectators
Post by: Iateallthepies on November 24, 2020, 02:18:46 PM
So, who are the other people at the games? Sitting in the stand, there were more than 8 people in that stand at the last game. (Taking into account away directors if any)Also in front of the community hall, and in the family stand.
Just wondering. Thanks for answering the questions.
Title: Re: Elite sport spectators
Post by: andrewflynn on November 24, 2020, 03:20:30 PM
So, who are the other people at the games? Sitting in the stand, there were more than 8 people in that stand at the last game. (Taking into account away directors if any)Also in front of the community hall, and in the family stand.
Just wondering. Thanks for answering the questions.

In order from the front of the main stand, backwards.

First off, the area behind the dugouts that's typically reserved for directors on a 'normal match day' - that's now used by participating squad and staff members, on both sides. You can't cram everyone into the little dugouts due to regulations of course, so they're distanced and spread out across that section. Those who aren't aware of this may think it's just people there to watch and have a nice day out, but it's not. They're substitutes, coaches, physios. They're all involved in the game and part of the 'red zone.'

The 'red zone' extends into the general area of the main stand, so behind them you'll then find non-participating squad & staff members, on both sides. We had 8 or 9 players out against Solihull, for example? It's obviously going to look busy but again, they're there for a reason.

You then have the 'amber zone' reserved typically for media, on both sides. We're in the National League now, these sides don't just have one bloke doing the Twitter. Chesterfield had a few regional publications there, regional BBC and their own hefty media cohort.

I completely understand it must be frustrating to watch at home and from that camera you can gain all sorts of impressions but from what I've seen, almost everyone is there to do something or another. I hope that helps characterise the various random people.
Title: Re: Elite sport spectators
Post by: rorysgrandad on November 24, 2020, 03:44:13 PM
Does this mean that when Alty play torquey and weymouth  living in Exeter teir1 i would be able to go and watch em???
  maybe. If you live in Exeter the govt may decree you support Exeter City and no arguing.
Title: Re: Elite sport spectators
Post by: Toff Apple on November 24, 2020, 04:34:57 PM
It does seem unfair that we might play at torquay with loads of fans yet have none at home, i think we might have benefitted so far but this will skew things the other way
Title: Re: Elite sport spectators
Post by: HashtagAlty on November 24, 2020, 04:59:19 PM
So, who are the other people at the games? Sitting in the stand, there were more than 8 people in that stand at the last game. (Taking into account away directors if any)Also in front of the community hall, and in the family stand.
Just wondering. Thanks for answering the questions.

In order from the front of the main stand, backwards.

First off, the area behind the dugouts that's typically reserved for directors on a 'normal match day' - that's now used by participating squad and staff members, on both sides. You can't cram everyone into the little dugouts due to regulations of course, so they're distanced and spread out across that section. Those who aren't aware of this may think it's just people there to watch and have a nice day out, but it's not. They're substitutes, coaches, physios. They're all involved in the game and part of the 'red zone.'

The 'red zone' extends into the general area of the main stand, so behind them you'll then find non-participating squad & staff members, on both sides. We had 8 or 9 players out against Solihull, for example? It's obviously going to look busy but again, they're there for a reason.

You then have the 'amber zone' reserved typically for media, on both sides. We're in the National League now, these sides don't just have one bloke doing the Twitter. Chesterfield had a few regional publications there, regional BBC and their own hefty media cohort.

I completely understand it must be frustrating to watch at home and from that camera you can gain all sorts of impressions but from what I've seen, almost everyone is there to do something or another. I hope that helps characterise the various random people.

The something or other I think is certainly grey...
Title: Re: Elite sport spectators
Post by: Bath Alty on November 24, 2020, 05:20:14 PM
Presumably you can add a scout or two to the list above. Each of the next couple of opponents for each team send one person and that’s another 4 people
Title: Re: Elite sport spectators
Post by: Nom de plume on November 24, 2020, 05:41:56 PM
Does this mean that when Alty play torquey and weymouth  living in Exeter teir1 i would be able to go and watch em???

All depends if you can get a ticket, but in theory yes but more than likely in the home end.
As Cheshire is in a high risk area according to government website I dont think there will be anyone watching football at J.D. for a while yet.
I think if the JD was in a high risk area and in Cheshire, there would indeed be spectators watching matches after December 2nd. Unfortunately it is in Greater Manchester which is Very High Risk, and IMHO is likely to remain so after December 2nd so there will be no spectators in the ground for the foreseeable future.

This seems an unfair advantage given to those teams in tier 1 and 2 areas. They can have home fans.
Title: Re: Elite sport spectators
Post by: Seth on November 26, 2020, 11:43:28 AM
Greater Manchester is confirmed as tier 3. So our ground is in an area that is below the national average yet we still cannot have fans  :(
Title: Re: Elite sport spectators
Post by: Sale Holmfield on November 26, 2020, 12:11:23 PM
Our first away game in the new tiers system is at Dagenham. The Covid infection rate in Trafford is 170.6. In Barking and Dagenham, its 264.0. Yet Dagenham and Redbridge should soon be able admit supporters, and presumably will get money for missed spectator revenue.

I did see something about them working on a capacity of 1400, so it might be difficult for the likes of London Alty to get tickets. Their match on Wednesday is still being played behind closed doors, as the safety measures required are still uncertain, but they hope to have fans present for their game against us.

It's surely going to be a problem for the league's integrity if some clubs can admit fans and others can't.
Title: Re: Elite sport spectators
Post by: Mrs Warbouys on November 26, 2020, 12:49:38 PM
Does that mean they won’t be streaming the game?
Title: Re: Elite sport spectators
Post by: robininstockport on November 26, 2020, 02:34:13 PM
Does that mean they won’t be streaming the game?

Yes, but can only access it if you reside tier 3
Title: Re: Elite sport spectators
Post by: cheshire cat on November 26, 2020, 03:17:25 PM
Cheshire East and West have similar figures to us and both are in Tier 2. It's due to be reviewed again on the 16th so hopefully we'll be able to see our Christmas games.

We just need the rates in other Manchester boroughs to carry on falling.
Title: Re: Elite sport spectators
Post by: JD on November 26, 2020, 11:36:44 PM
Trafford went into lockdown when cases were 30 per 100,000 in July.

They are now 170.6.

That was a lockdown win!