School is going okay but if staff are off and throw in a bit of covid and there will not be enough staff. Probably go alternate weeks but full time for yr11.

Sean Dyche, what a tit - "“But if you are going to apply that rule of thumb, does that mean every hedge fund manager that is incredibly successful, are they going to filter that down to the hedge fund managers that are not so successful? “There’s lots of different businesses out there making huge sums of money that could therefore protect similar lines of business but lower down. If you are going to apply it to football, I think you have to apply it across the country to everyone and every business.” Burnley are not paying for Millwall Covid-19 tests ahead of Wednesday’s tie.

So in 7 days the Southend appeal has reached 0.25% of the target, the money should be really useful in 2028 at that rate

KD - we aren’t drawing down yet afaics. In fact I *think* we still have a bit to play with from elsewhere Before we do. In a less than ideal way, I guess this latest delay on getting fans into the stadium has meant we don’t need to rush things inside the ground quite so much. RK - There’s certainly an end date to our QPR stay, but if games are BCD then PL can be made ready on time I’m sure - half the reason for going to QPR was so not to disrupt building at PL. I know at least one test event has been held there already (not a game or anything, more like turning all the lights On at once and making sure the place doesn’t blow up:) you’re both right though imo - be savvy to not be spending money we have to pay interest on if we aren’t going to need it for 6 months, and also to be playing BCD somewhere we don’t pay rent.

Despite varying reports about its efficiency, including on here, we’re thinking of getting iFollow for the whole season. Home and away, video and audio. Any advice? We would like the club to benefit in some way. Thanks in anticipation.

And it has started [Link]

Doobs, not sure how much we're paying QPR but surely we can't afford to play there all season?

Doobs - What is the plan for the timings of stadium build & fit-out? Are drawing down the MSP loan?

MAD - As others have been at pains to point out, they weren't closed but were off-limits to non-essential worker offspring all spring/summer. At my daughter's former primary, the teachers would've had a gay old time teaching a handful of kids while fobbing the rest off with a weekly email

Just to say, our accountants have done some fantastic work to more or less ensure we get through this season even if all games are BCD. But that work could only ever take us so far and the take-up on Debentures etc has made a huge difference and given us a playing budget. Even then, our playing budget isn’t pretty compared to many others, but I reckon Glyn has wheeled and dealed well. So basically we seem to have a better squad than last year, for less money, while being sustainable. I’m not sure how many other clubs in our division will soon be regretting going big on signings, or how long before some club owners might get bored of spending their own money for no return. Accidental play-offs anyone :)

I have a temperature gun and have tested at 33. Can I go and watch some football ?

I could never work out Kenty what schools actually wanted. We were blitzed on national TV with teachers and their unions screaming that the government was throwing children under the bus with schools closing, third of teachers in May on furlough. Now the children have returned to school that is wrong also. I’ll look forward to Simmie logging on later for comment, he’s actually at the coal face.

Could be right there, MAD, but bail it out they did. I wouldn't get too uppity when professional RU was already financially struggling due to having bloated squads of fat lads and beanpoles for all their mud wrestling and man-hoisting ;-)

Kenty, mungoball had to be bailed out - their supporters all lobbed comrade corbyn under the bus!!!!

Past caring, Giggles. We've moved our daughter to a school where we know she will still receive education if the worst happens.....

Oi, Kentish, the National Education Union is waiting for your apology. *snigger*. Here's the address: Hamilton House, Mabledon Place, London, WC1H 9BD.

The government recognised the value of rugby league to its communities. You'd think the government will do the same for other sports.

Looks like the clubs at Ryman and below can still have crowds

KD, agreed (if I understand your point correctly). My point being that the revenue we aim to generate from NPL event facilities will likely almost entirely consist of hire and associated event services fees from conference companies, corporate events, weddings etc.

Emily Maitlis speaks for the rest of league one [Link]

is dry humping grass such an endangered minority activity it needs govt funding?

On This Day above was my first ever Wimbledon game,I must have enjoyed it as I only missed 2 home games due to holiday in USA until we left there.

Re conf and events : I work at a golf club and we are still ‘allowed’ according to guidelines set by govt and Golf England to accept Golf societies and large groups (well above the rule of 6). They can then eat in the dining room on tables, no more than 6 and with social distancing. Friday for example we have a group in for dinner of 32... what am I saying? Dunno but get the room/facilities finished and they can be used straight away when needed and can always be used by improvision before. Ie as a restaurant style room for evening meals

Hey REPD can’t believe you haven’t done an SW19 update after last nights BIG match lol

kt2 - I'm sure the events industry is keen to hold conferences ASAP but they are just hiring venues. We have to sink the physical infrastructure costs (and repay finance) to host them with no certainty about revenue.