Covid Outbreak

[Diego]

Wonder how many there actually is who've tested positive. Blackpool managed to put out a team against us and very nearly managed a draw. If we have the numbers I'd rather we played on.

On one Boro they are saying 8 plus

 

[TeaCider]

Probably too soon to test positive isn't it? Surely the incubation period is at least more than one day. More likely to have come from howson/ wherever howson got it from

You'd think so, it takes a good few days to display symptoms at the very least, but just thought I'd raise the point.

 

[Jedi boro]

Why

I think a week off would benefit us as we have played more than enough.

We don’t have to play the martyr and play a weakened side when others aren’t.

 

[Diego]

Why

I think a week off would benefit us as we have played more than enough.

We don’t have to play the martyr and girls weak sides when others aren’t

A week off and a couple of signings ready to go for the cup game might actually benefit us. After my initial disappointment at the news if it’s off it could end up being a blessing in disguise. Let’s hope so. Hopefully we get everyone back fit and healthy raring to go next week. Big shame though cos was looking forward to the game. Sheff United will be fuming haven’t played a game in ages

 

[Jedi boro]

I think Blackpool game showed how exhausted our squad is add Rona and it’s not a good mix.

So why risk it

 

[Cogeur_le_Conq]

I'm gutted if true.

Not on Newsnow yet, but It be won't be long before all the other journos see this tweet.

It shouldn't be too much of an impact if other games are called off, but those recovered teams with games in hand may catch up.

I reckon there should be a EPL break if we're out

 

[fmttmadmin]

Pre match press conference tomorrow - but was put back from usual 9.15 to 11am. First time under Wilder the time has changed. I wonder if it is linked to this. Perhaps a time after EFL might reach decision on game.

 

[TheYorkshireTerrier]

There's every chance the league could reject it. They've done so with other clubs.

 

[Middlesbrough123]

Atleast we managed to get 3 pts yesterday . Our next game could be the fa cup which will have a few squad players jn so it could be 15th if January for our next league game when we certainly should be fit by then with maybe a few more signings .

 

[Pak_Doo_Ik]

Obligatory picture of Middlesbrough trying to contact the football authorities cos we want a game cancelling due to a virus in the club

 

[exeterboro]

I’d be curious if those who have it are also vaccinated

Vaccinated people can have the virus, I have lots of friends, work colleagues and neighbours who have had it despite being vaccinated. I have work colleagues who have tested positive 3 times, had symptoms after being vaccinated and had the booster.

 

[Middlesbrough123]

Obligatory picture of Middlesbrough trying to contact the football authorities cos we want a game cancelling due to a virus in the club

Football leagues chief decision maker snowed under with responsibilities and unable to accept any requests from north east clubs to cancel games

 

[Middlesbrough123]

Vaccinated people can have the virus, I have lots of friends, work colleagues and neighbours who have had it despite being vaccinated. I have work colleagues who have tested positive 3 times, had symptoms after being vaccinated and had the booster.

That was my point

 

[Pak_Doo_Ik]

Also why are we are trying to contact them after 5.00pm do we never learn from our past mistakes. Of course there will be no one in at the time to make a decision, we’ll go ahead and postpone it and woohoo 3 points just and fair all over again,

 

[Alzi]

Fire up the fax machine Lamby

 

[BoroJake]

Also why are we are trying to contact them after 5.00pm do we never learn from our past mistakes. Of course there will be no one in at the time to make a decision, we’ll go ahead and postpone it and woohoo 3 points just and fair all over again,

The game isn’t until saturday. The journalist has only reported it now. Boro could have told the EFL earlier

 

[Teesside87]

If it gets called off it would mean that Sheff Utd willl have played 1 league game In 42 days by the time of their next league match

 

[BoroPhil]

To be honest I find it very hard to believe we don't have enough from the u23s.

 

[Red76]

We'll still have enough players even if it is 8 players. Plus this could make the decision for spence to be recalled. Haven't we played like 3 or 4 kids in the league this season.

 

[coluka]

Also why are we are trying to contact them after 5.00pm do we never learn from our past mistakes. Of course there will be no one in at the time to make a decision, we’ll go ahead and postpone it and woohoo 3 points just and fair all over again,

And on top of that we’ll probably get an extra point deduction for a frivolous appeal.

Seriously though, I see a number of people are keen for the game to be played whatever team we can muster, but I am more bothered about us playing with our best and fully fit squad. If we have 8 out with covid, why try to play and perhaps throw points away? I appreciate we may anyway with a rearranged game, but for me, it is a no brainer, cancel it, use Mansfield as an opportunity to play new signings and give some youngsters a go and have the squad back for the 15th