Bringing this early to discuss the implications of the official postponement of our game against Bologna. The official reason is due to "bad weather warnings". So Milan is skipping week 9.
This is bad news, primarily because of the suspension of Theo and Reijnders. The consolation initially was that they will miss Udinese and Bologna, then they will be available against Napoli. Apparently the gods have played a cruel joke on us.
How does this work? Since they were officially billed to miss the Bologna game, aren't they supposed to be free for Napoli and then miss the rescheduled Bologna game later?
Or is this me clutching at straws?
A meeting is scheduled for tomorrow morning between the Prefect and the Mayor of Bologna, Matteo Lepore, to try to get the Mayor to backtrack.
Theo and Tjiani will miss the next Serie A game, in this case Napoli. But maybe tomorrow they wil go back on the decision.
(10-24-2024, 09:49 PM)Santino Wrote: A meeting is scheduled for tomorrow morning between the Prefect and the Mayor of Bologna, Matteo Lepore, to try to get the Mayor to backtrack.
Theo and Tjiani will miss the next Serie A game, in this case Napoli. But maybe tomorrow they wil go back on the decision. Thank you.
On the one hand, we get extra days of rest if the match is postponed (Napoli will play on Saturday), but on the other hand, we miss two crucial players.
Positive and negative
(10-24-2024, 09:49 PM)Santino Wrote: A meeting is scheduled for tomorrow morning between the Prefect and the Mayor of Bologna, Matteo Lepore, to try to get the Mayor to backtrack.
Theo and Tjiani will miss the next Serie A game, in this case Napoli. But maybe tomorrow they wil go back on the decision.
It's just matter of if they will succeed to bribe him enough 
Avaiting for arrival of exorcist into our boardroom.
The answer îs no. The game îs now postpuned, and we ll play the game with Napoli next. So no Theo and Tjiani.
To rub it in, two sporting events were allowed to go ahead. The Bologna Boxing Night, and a large Motorcycling Exhibition.
The problem is that this postponment has the potential to be mentally unstable for the squad and fans. Let's say we lose against Napoli...sure, we have a game in hand, but the pressure from the media and fans when seeing the table can be enough to send the squad spiraling in another negative period.
As always, Italian authorities never fail to cause controversy and significantly impact the season. I just don't see why and how this warranted a postponement.
10-26-2024, 09:05 PM
(This post was last modified: 10-26-2024, 09:06 PM by Sampinjon.)
It was problem of manpower (as mayor said, I need every available manpower on the field helping the flooded, not babysitting 35 000 people on a football game). We can't say it's entirely unreasonable thinking, especially if you're flooded person.
There was solution to bring police forces from other towns, but no one (neither FA or ministry of police) wanted to pay for that (transport, daily extra bonus salaries etc), so easiest (cheapest) solution was to postpone the game 
Avaiting for arrival of exorcist into our boardroom.
10-26-2024, 11:41 PM
(This post was last modified: 10-26-2024, 11:43 PM by nefremo.)
(10-26-2024, 09:05 PM)Sampinjon Wrote: It was problem of manpower (as mayor said, I need every available manpower on the field helping the flooded, not babysitting 35 000 people on a football game). We can't say it's entirely unreasonable thinking, especially if you're flooded person.
There was solution to bring police forces from other towns, but no one (neither FA or ministry of police) wanted to pay for that (transport, daily extra bonus salaries etc), so easiest (cheapest) solution was to postpone the game
Not sure of the laws. I feel like the city provides safety/security for events in its borders. But if the city can't provide that, then tough luck for Bologna. Meaning they have to play the game behind closed doors. That's neither Serie A's nor Milan's problem. Unfair to Bologna and their fans because they'll lose revenue and their fans won't be able to attend? Maybe. Of course. But thats between the club and the city.
Look, of course. In some sort of natural disaster emergency, everyone has to be reasonable and sporting events should be last on the list in terms of venue security, etc. But my understanding is that this wasn't that. There was no curfew or anything like that. As a matter of fact, life in Bologna is going on as normal and other events are continuing to occur. Even a Primavera game took place.
Serie A should have stepped in and simply said....if you are unable to play this game in your own stadium because the mayor won't let you use it....then we will provide alternate neutral revenues. Either that, or you forfeit the game. But of course that didn't happen.
So now we move on. But it's a problem. Because that means any mayor can now do this. Declaring an emergency, without an emergency. In august, they can close stadiums due to heat waves. In winter due to snow and freezing conditions. Other times due to heavy rains, etc.
10-27-2024, 01:46 PM
(This post was last modified: 10-27-2024, 01:48 PM by Sampinjon.)
They have those clauses where you are abolished from "providing a service" in case of a higher power. Than you can't punish Bologna FC, because they can't sue storm for ticket losses etc. If reason was "earthy", let's say police strike, you can arrange a closed game, and club further can sue city for the losses.
If there was need or not, it's Italy, so anything is possible. Maybe mayor decided playing a "helping endangered over fun" card will benefit him more votes in the future or what not. But we can't prove that.
Avaiting for arrival of exorcist into our boardroom.
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