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100%. Im not saying its right either, but I think that’s just him (and why he’s always got a fuck up or two in him but also appears to be able to engage with people and is likeable by all accounts)

As per exchange with Sick boy/Dom, if anyone’s interested, checked the dataset supporting info and as at 6 April 5,872 critical care bed were in use across the UK (4,810 - England, 369 - Wales, 585 - Scotland and 108 - NI). Been creeping up from 5,000 since 31 March. Ps ...and no, I don’t know...

Has got a little out of hand over the past 24-48 hours ! An uploading of a FB post by a blokes who’s brother has recently died to support one side of the argument and Jimmy Saville randomly appearing to support the other. Not SBTs finest hour

Im guessing it’s the former. He shouldn’t have said it, probably didn’t mean for it be taken literally and I’d imagine regretted it immediately after the briefing (as i bet he did when he mentioned seeing his mum on Mother’s Day - which was followed by a statement saying he wouldn’t be seeing...

Spot on sick boy. I haven’t seen the actual ICU numbers but I believe we remain under the capacity limits which is essential. Hoping the numbers might be on the dataset slides Dom - Unfortunately I’m not sure todays data is complete regarding the tests and therefore confirmed numbers (excludes...

I was saying earlier that whoever makes the decision in terms of ending the lockdown, I just hope they make it following scientific and medical advice. As far as I’m aware that Imperial college research team was set up to advise the government. They produced their report and the government...

Correct, they followed the advice and data from Imperial College C-19 response team which was set up to advise the government

Not sure lockdown is ending any time soon unfortunately Clint. I’m guessing measures might start to be relaxed in coming weeks (mid/late May ?) There will be pressure on the government to relax them sooner but hopefully whoever’s in charge will follow the scientific/medical advice. That’s all...

Agreed NW. I think a lot on here have rightly said it’s more useful looking at the trends over a few days (On the other hand the media appear to react on a daily basis !!) In particular, confirmed cases and also hospital admissions (if/when the announce them). A downward trend here would...

Spot on. As you say he’s the leader of the country (not forgetting father, son, brother etc). As I say I hope it’s precautionary as there’s a big void without him

Did he say that ? Never been a fan of him but didn’t know that

This is awful, hope it is just precautionary. He really should’ve been taking a step back last week (and ignoring all the dickheads shouting part timer, lazy etc)

Liverpool have backtracked on furlough scheme (rightly so)...damage still done but better than them standing by their original decision

Yeah, sensible, my understanding too

Good shout about the claims not being possible yet, sounds like it’s their intention though (maybe/hopefully some of the larger/wealthier clubs will have second thoughts about claiming) I don’t think the scheme will be up and running until end of April

He’s having the same conversation on LBC (think you’d probably like him, not dissimilar views)

Knew you were a James O’Brien fan ;) Agree with the sentiment though. The reason footballers get the attention is that they are obviously well known to the public. My thoughts are that if a club is considering furloughing non playing staff they should see if an agreed cut in players salaries...

Rumours it’s St Thomas’ Lets hope he gets well soon.

My point was more that, from my perspective, I consider its more important in that role, to have an understanding of economics (which Dodds appears to have) rather than fixed ideological views. Maybe I shouldn’t have mentioned business at all. wish I’d never bothered posting now...was just...

I take the point but I’m just sharing my view as I don’t think I’m biased in the way you were thinking (maybe it’s justified bias in my mind !)