Boli Bolingoli And Celtic Breaching COVID Rules - Sturgeon “Celtic and Aberdeen not expected to play for at least next week”

[BigBadShep]

Can be 8 points clear at the end of the weekend

 

[Empire]

In all seriousness if Bolingoil has tested negative, why are the games been cancelled? Is that now how the SPFL will look at it?

 

[Grigo Yossarian]

Yep.

Thanks MU.

 

[Vader]

How long was the player in Spain? Did he miss any training sessions? Miss any tests?

I always thought that the players had to keep their exact whereabouts up to date with the performance enhancing drugs testers. Every single day, they need to know where you will be and they can test you without any notice. If you miss a test because you're not where you say you will be, then you're in trouble - like Rio Ferdinand.

I've read it's very rare to actually be tested in Scottish football, but I still thought they had to keep their whereabouts current.

 

[NDC bear forever]

A chance to be 8 points clear by the end of the week. Put your feet to their f*cking throats Rangers.

11 mate. We play before them on the weekend they return to SPFL action

 

[Sasa-]

Sturgeon is being clever with her words here, she can't stop individual teams from playing, that's the call of the SPFL.

She can however stop football altogether, so she's given the SPFL an idea of her preferred route.

It'll be interesting to see the stance UEFA take regarding their upcoming Champions League qualifier, I can't see them messing about with this. Especially if the Icelandic FA kick up on behalf of the team from their nation.

UEFA have set out very clear rules for the qualifiers. If the home side are unable to play the game, they forfeit the tie.

 

[Discodale]

Genuine anger from both Nippy and Leitch about the footballers there.

Also, good on Leitch for ripping in to Bolingoli specifically.

 

[Orange Peel]

I hope our players sincerely realise the level of scrutiny they are now going to be placed under for the rest of the season.

They’ll be watched, followed, photographed, filmed at every turn by those waiting to point the finger.

The red card she was talking about is being tee'd up for us if we step out of line.

 

[JW1988]

IMO Doncaster is up against a wall here, Sky have him by the bollocks and no chance will they want ALL games off. SO I think it'll be as Sturgeon suggested, Aberdeen and Celtic games off for the week (at least) what that means for Europe I've no idea

 

[Maximus]

Not this time they wont.

Sky won't allow it

 

[spirit_of_93]

"as a minimum, you should not expect to see Aberdeen or Celtic play over the next week"

As a minimum...should we read into this that the suspension might cover the rest of the games?

 

[Pandamonium]

What do you want the club to say?

So we could be 8 points clear by the end of the week? Can't see Pheter being happy about that....

Cheers Boli Bhoy!

We could be and so could Hibs! AND remember that its already a hectic season...

 

[Del]

Nicola Sturgeon has spoken very well today, nobody can really argue with what she has said.

Still wouldn’t vote for the cow though

Well outside her comfort zone here.

She bumbled and stuttered her way through the question over punishing the yahoos directly. Any punishment will be spread across the entire league.

 

[Scrubs UK]

In all seriousness if Bolingoil has tested negative, why are the games been cancelled? Is that now how the SPFL will look at it?

You can test negative for 13 days and positive on day 14. That’s why the quarantine period is 14 days. The virus has an incubation period of up to 14 days.

 

[JimForrest]

Genuine anger from both Nippy and Leitch about the footballers there.

Also, good on Leitch for ripping in to Bolingoli specifically.

What did he say ? I missed it . Any footage ?

 

[SuperGers07]

Motherwell manager says games should continue for clubs not involved

 

[Jaws2]

So come the end of the week, we could be 8 points clear of them and thousands of SNP voters could become angry and disillusioned. Lovely

And Celtic, like the SNP, could be out of Europe.

 

[weetam3106]

From my watching of today’s pr stint by nippy is that they are passing the buck to sfa and spfl to come up with the solutions. Also that Celtic and Aberdeen will not play for a week.
If it’s passed to spfl Celtic be handed another title this afternoon. Hopefully we hear today what the sanctions are against Celtic. Wooo hooo.

 

[Stevethebluenose90]

Well outside her comfort zone here.

She bumbled and stuttered her way through the question over punishing the yahoos directly. Any punishment will be spread across the entire league.

It wouldn’t be up to her to punish the teams though. That’s the SPFL’s job.

 

[LondonBear21]

UEFA have set out very clear rules for the qualifiers. If the home side are unable to play the game, they forfeit the tie.

They are gone surely. Are they into the Europa then or out completely?

 

[Valeloyal]

mentally challengeds should be docked points for tomorrow nights game, why should St Mirren be punished with a tighter schedule?

 

[billytheflid]

We should be demanding a points deduction for the ***'s.

 

[The Crimson King]

puts the pressure onto Doncaster

He can't ignore the Scottish Government or the league gets stopped, and if he tries to pause the whole league SKY and the other teams will have him binned.

There's nothing he can do but accept this.

 

[Empire]

You can test negative for 13 days and positive on day 14. That’s why the quarantine period is 14 days. The virus has an incubation period of up to 14 days.

Thanks for clarifying.

 

[TN8]

Helmet Heid didn't sound like she was up for a full postponement, just the filth and sheep.

 

[bedsblue]

 

[LondonBear21]

In all seriousness if Bolingoil has tested negative, why are the games been cancelled? Is that now how the SPFL will look at it?

All breaches need to be punished to the maximum. This should suit us as long as Stevie keeps the troops in line.

 

[jdm1873]

Jason Leitch now saying breaches from now will risk the game. Any repeats will stop the league so we need to build up our points.

 

[Uddy Gers]

My worry is Doncaster will cancel all fixtures

 

[Airfix]

I wonder if the mentally challengeds will go back to voting Labour now.

 

[a_weir]

In all seriousness if Bolingoil has tested negative, why are the games been cancelled? Is that now how the SPFL will look at it?

I do believe (but not 100% sure) that a test could be negative if the virus hasn't made its way to your nasal passage/throat yet.

 

[Once a BEAR]

Keep winnning and go to the chamber of secrets at least 8 point ahead of them, beat them there, fucking game on

 

[Macdonsj]

Helmet Heid didn't sound like she was up for a full postponement, just the filth and sheep.

pausing it all would be a "vote loser"

 

[North East Bear]

We need clarification on exactly what is happening. Things are getting interesting!

 

[JD1872]

Hopefully this time next week we will be 8 points ahead with a points deduction also on its way to the 2 guilty teams

 

[jdm1873]

All breaches need to be punished to the maximum. This should suit us as long as Stevie keeps the troops in line.

If any of our players were to now breach the rules they should be sacked immediately.

 

[Eighteen Seventy Two]

They forfeit the Killie game for sure, let’s not forget that.

 

[ricksen24]

You just know there’s a twist to come

 

[Hilly5411]

My worry is Doncaster will cancel all fixtures

If he does Sky will be absolutely fuming

 

[Theresa May]

I dont think she had any intention of mentioning it until she was asked by Golum. utter cow.

She will be aware of who's asking questions in advance, and what media outlet they're from.

 

[Stevethebluenose90]

Jason Leitch now saying breaches from now will risk the game. Any repeats will stop the league so we need to build up our points.

If we’re ahead it’s cancelled.
if they are top they’ll be “ champions “

 

[1690]

I have the absolute fear now that we'll be well ahead come late October and the league will get null and voided by a second outbreak.

 

[kclarkhall]

My worry is Doncaster will cancel all fixtures

Sky would butt ride him if he even tried.

 

[VelvetThunder]

My mate is an Accies fan and he is raging about game being postponed. Raises a good point, why are they being punished for other team/player mistakes? They should either be playing with reserves/youngsters that haven't trained with the first team or forfeiting the points.

 

[Empire]

I do believe (but not 100% sure) that a test could be negative if the virus hasn't made its way to your nasal passage/throat yet.

@Scrubs UK clarified it perfectly!

 

[Oysterblue]

So come the end of the week, we could be 8 points clear of them and thousands of SNP voters could become angry and disillusioned. Lovely

yaul brilliant outcome

 

[RfcIbrox]

Does the sfa/spfl have rules for these things or do they just make it up as they go hoping it's not celtic they have to deal with..This mob must be punished as they played a player who was not eligible. Not only is this a breach of government rules it's a total breach of trust. What other crimes have this club covered up and been allowed to by the authorities. A law unto themselves.

I said that after the Aberdeen stramash. The fact they do not come out and know right now what the penalty is is damning. Sturgeon has just told them what she expects the answer to be. Why aren’t the SPFL and SFA telling everyone. It’s as if they are trying to look for a way out for the team they support. Killie players and all scum players now need to self isolate. It’s publicly stated in the quarantine rules. The referee linesman, officials, coaches etc all need to be asked what contact they had with him. Are we seriously believing celtic did not know he was in Spain?

 

[Vader]

All breaches need to be punished to the maximum. This should suit us as long as Stevie keeps the troops in line.

This should focus minds. The players need to be angels from now on. Train, go straight home, get supermarket home deliveries for your food, stay home until the next training session/match. A small sacrifice to make to ensure we press home this advantage.

 

[Bluenose1979]

My worry is Doncaster will cancel all fixtures

If fixture congestion is a concern (and it must be given the ongoing risk of this) then it makes no sense to postpone any more games than necessary. Only creates even more danger of further cancellations and issues down the line.

Getting games played is crucial.

 

[BSPECIAL]

No doubt doncaster will be getting briefed or debriefed by liewell at the moment. Wonder what crap he will come up with. Wonder if he will bring other teams into the discussion to divert blame from his master.