German League Preparing to Return - Likely There'll Be No Fans Until Next Year

[drgriffen]

Bundesliga CEO Christian Seifert discussing the plans for the Bundesliga to return in early May.

He also says he thinks it unlikely there will be any fans until the new year and that the transfer market is going to collapse.

Germany Prepares for Soccer’s Return (Published 2020)

With players back practicing, the Bundesliga is set to become the first of Europe’s major leagues to return to action, with plans for spectator-free games starting in early May.

www.nytimes.com

 

[jprfc]

If we follow suit and games are played without fans then how are we gonna sell season tickets ?

 

[Southsideblueblood]

If we follow suit and games are played without fans then how are we gonna sell season tickets ?

To view matches on tv? Even then it’s not going to be enough. Dark days indeed while our governing bodies create a carve up.

 

[sw26]

Seems mental, but you better believe I’ll be watching every game I can if it comes back for then.

 

[YoungGer97]

Seems a long shot. All it takes is one player or one staff member testing positive and theyd have to stop again. And Germany is still registering thousands of cases daily.

 

[amatosboots]

I can’t see this happening.

 

[Gord1983]

Can't see how they can expect to play games in May

 

[buffaloskinners]

I can’t see this happening.

Me neither , seems to soon tbh .

 

[Stu69]

Money talks it will happen the £££ is god.

 

[Valley Bluenose]

How are they going to deal with fans turning up outside stadia when their team have a match to avoid relegation, to clinch the title, to gain promotion etc.

I just don't see this working. It certainly wouldn't in the UK.

 

[Giffnock bear]

Germany has still to reach their peak with the virus the deaths are starting to climb. Can't see any league in Europe starting before the end of June.

 

[Strathblane Bear]

really cannot see football starting before end of June. No fans until next year.....that's a definite non starter

 

[Supermac1872]

To quote the famous phrase “Football without fans is nothing.”

Takes away the theatre, passion, everything that’s good about a match day experience.

Watched the Europa league games that were behind closed doors and it just isn’t right.

Would rather just watch reruns of us scudding celtic.

 

[Arkyblue]

Can’t see this happening. Maybe other leagues could survive on tv money but Scotland certainly couldnt