Yes, it is hard to see any non-essential international travel being allowed at least until October. They will need to add more routes than the current Auckland, London, LA and Hong Kong hubs, but I suppose that will only be to countries where the pandemic is under control at the time. I reckon that the first tranche of travel will only be for business, government and emergency reasons, probably for those with say an APEC card or an official passport, and not for anyone on a tourist visa. Well, if the SARS and MERS experience is anything to go by, then there ain’t going to be a vaccine, so we will all be holidaying in our own countries. While that is okay, as there is tons of Australia to see, when it comes to football, then it is a real downer. I no not rate the A-league. But what worries me is that the lower pyramids of football are going to go bust while the cashed up Europa League types will survive. What chance Bolton Wanderers coming out of this? They must be one of scores of clubs on the edge. A lifeline from the Premiership would be helpful. Our wonderful Dons will hopefully survive. And who knows, perhaps the combination of post-Covid elation, a return to footy, and a new stadium, will convince ever more South Londoners of the value of having live sport in their backyard. We will surely have one of the first new stadiums post-Covid. A big media event and a symbol of resurgence.
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