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  1. chiefdave

    Coronavirus Thread (Off Topic, Politics)

    Just to get back to football for a minute despite Andy Turner tweeting "Worrying news on EFL season" and the Telegraph headline saying the season may not be completed the actual quote from Greg Clarke is "We are committed to finishing the professional football season as this resolves the issues...
  2. chiefdave

    What's everyone watching while on 'lockdown'?

    Working through Friday Night Dinner at the moment which I've never watched as for some reason I assumed it was a Come Dine With Me type show rather than a comedy.
  3. chiefdave

    Coronavirus Thread (Off Topic, Politics)

    You're right he didn't. He was reported to have said, on a call to manufacturers, that efforts to source ventilators should be called operation last gasp. He was given the chance to clear it up at the following days press conference but when asked if he thought that was appropriate but instead...
  4. chiefdave

    Wasps downward spiral...

    Had to check this one wasn't published on April 1st. 'We want to be self-sustaining' - Wasps boss sets target
  5. chiefdave

    Coronavirus Thread (Off Topic, Politics)

    Seems to be a few companies using it as an excuse to do whatever they like and ignore normal HR procedures. We've been told no holiday will be allowed once we're back and this years raining allowance will be split between the next two years.
  6. chiefdave

    Coronavirus

    Think my dog is getting annoyed on having to do so much walking!
  7. chiefdave

    Coronavirus Thread (Off Topic, Politics)

    That's not the the only one either. Man admits making Jeremy Corbyn threat
  8. chiefdave

    Coronavirus Thread (Off Topic, Politics)

    That's the one Trump keeps telling people to take isn't it. Normally swiftly followed by his scientific advisors saying not to. In news that will shock nobody seems he stands to benefit personally. Trump revealed to have financial interests in malaria medication he keeps pushing as coronavirus cure
  9. chiefdave

    Coronavirus

    Hopefully this won't be an issue but if it is Raab is designated survivor so assume he would take temporary charge until a leadership contest could be held. They don't have to call an election and its hard to see the government losing any vote of no confidence with the majority they have.
  10. chiefdave

    Coronavirus Thread (Off Topic, Politics)

    Kuenssberg also reporting it is precautionary.
  11. chiefdave

    Coronavirus Thread (Off Topic, Politics)

    See this thread is going well again. Grendel dropping the c-bomb on anyone who suggests Johnson might not always tell the truth while insisting Johnson never shook the hands of Coronavirus patients when everyone can see the video where he clearly says he has.
  12. chiefdave

    Coronavirus Thread (Off Topic, Politics)

    For every good company ... Waitrose staff told to make up time off for virus
  13. chiefdave

    Coronavirus Thread (Off Topic, Politics)

    A45 had closures again this weekend for work on the bridge so must still be something going on.
  14. chiefdave

    How's Everyone Getting On ?

    Am I the only one who still cleans my own windows???
  15. chiefdave

    Coronavirus Thread (Off Topic, Politics)

    If it was taking 14 weeks then it would either start before the end of one season or run into the following season in normal circumstances. Chances are there will now be a shorter gap between seasons so they've probably just through they might as well get on with it. Don't think it shows there...
  16. chiefdave

    Coronavirus Thread (Off Topic, Politics)

    It is vile but unlikely to worry them. They kept screaming anti-semitism at Corbyn while happily ignoring issues in their own party.
  17. chiefdave

    Coronavirus Thread (Off Topic, Politics)

    It is of course not straightforward. Assume it’s reference to this which happened when Starmer was in charge of the CPS. But the CPS is a huge organisation so there’s every chance Starmer was not involved in the case being dropped or even aware of the case at the time. What seems to be...
  18. chiefdave

    Coronavirus Thread (Off Topic, Politics)

    Should be some alarm bells ringing at my company if thats the case. We've been busier than ever and they've been happy to push that out on social media as a PR move. If it was queried not sure how you can square off being busier than ever with needing to furlough staff as there was no work for...
  19. chiefdave

    Wasps downward spiral...

    Got to put doubts in place about getting their hotel built. You've got delays which mean it may well no longer be ready for City of Culture which was one of the reasons given for building it. Plus the hotel industry is likely to be looking how to save money when this is over, not rushing to open...
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