22A Posted June 13, 2016 Report Share Posted June 13, 2016 The coming season's fixtures are released at 9.00am on Wednesday 22nd June. At least this year we know we won't be away to Blackpool on the opening day. A provisional fixture list is released about a week in advance to the clubs and their local constabularies for approval and it allows amendments to be made. For example, City were meant to play at Colchester on the afternoon of August Bank Holiday. Essex Constab had it moved to the Tuesday night as they would be policing a music festival on the BH Monday. Anyone know when the League Cup 1st round ties are announced? The League's website doesn't say. (Yes I know we'll be away to Gillingham, thanks). http://www.efl.com/global/keydates.aspx The first League Games are scheduled for Saturday August 6th with that 1st round a few days later. May 6th is the end of the regular season with May 29th being the Play off final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted June 13, 2016 Report Share Posted June 13, 2016 The draw for the first round for the season just gone was on the 16th of June last year, so tomorrow or next Tuesday would be my guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted June 14, 2016 Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 On 13 June 2016 at 18:49, 22A said: The coming season's fixtures are released at 9.00am on Wednesday 22nd June. At least this year we know we won't be away to Blackpool on the opening day. Haven't we only ever been away to Blackpool, on the first day of the season, twice in our entire history? Does that warrant your comment?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyhutchscurlymullet Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 Anyone know why Premier league fixtures are announced a week before the rest of us mere mortals? Can't recall this happening before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brizzlelou Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 I've got this weird felling it's going to be Newcastle away for the first game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted June 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 12 hours ago, BS4 on Tour... said: Haven't we only ever been away to Blackpool, on the first day of the season, twice in our entire history? Does that warrant your comment?! Most years someone claims to have been shown the provisional list by a friend who works at the club. They then post that it's Blackpool away. Much the same way others post "City are not allowed to be at home during the balloon festival" etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted June 15, 2016 Admin Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 On 6/13/2016 at 18:49, 22A said: Anyone know when the League Cup 1st round ties are announced? As strange as it sounds there doesn't seem to be any information anywhere on this - histroically it was alwasy the Tuesday in the week before the full fixture release I wonder if there are last minute negotiations about the sponsorship of the trophy, with Capital One's sponsorship ending last season - and this season was to be known as the "Football League Cup". 9 hours ago, bobbyhutchscurlymullet said: Anyone know why Premier league fixtures are announced a week before the rest of us mere mortals? Can't recall this happening before Doesn't appear to be any reason given - fully expect the EPL are so self centred that they wanted their release to be on their own date Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton_fan Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 From one of LJ's interviews he seemed to imply our 1st game would be at home, maybe to do with the rugby, they will probably play Saturdays now they're in the Prem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty Swallocks Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 20 minutes ago, ashton_fan said: From one of LJ's interviews he seemed to imply our 1st game would be at home, maybe to do with the rugby, they will probably play Saturdays now they're in the Prem? Balloon fiesta is the same weekend as our 2nd game so it's very likely we'll be away that weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted June 15, 2016 Admin Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 50 minutes ago, ashton_fan said: From one of LJ's interviews he seemed to imply our 1st game would be at home, maybe to do with the rugby, they will probably play Saturdays now they're in the Prem? Strangely in rugby the fixtures work bottom to top - I know a friend at Weston Hornets and they have had next seasons fixtures for a while Apart from TV coverage can't imagine Bristol would not stay with Friday and Sundays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 1 hour ago, 22A said: Most years someone claims to have been shown the provisional list by a friend who works at the club. They then post that it's Blackpool away. Much the same way others post "City are not allowed to be at home during the balloon festival" etc. Fair play - thanks for clarifying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted June 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 OK folks, I've been on the League's website again looking for when the draw for League Cup 1st round will be made. They posted this on 16th June:- https://twitter.com/EFLCup/status/743419274350460928/photo/1 For those asking, the #EFLCup Round One draw date/time will be confirmed early next week... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Watts Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 The number of idiots on there (including 2 sags) going off on one at the FL for ruining the competition by including Prem B teams....despite several people clarifying that this is the league cup, not to be confused with the EFL Trophy! It's not bloody rocket science....there's even a picture of the sodding thing there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 Congrats @22A, your thread has become the basis of a Stockhausen article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 Did we win in the 1st round of the League Cup last season?? Can't remember for the life of me, it's not a very Bristol City thing to do, but in the back of my mind I think we did? Edit - actually, didn't we get dicked at Luton?? That feels much more like a Bristol City thing to do. So, does it matter when the 1st round draw is, we all know the outcome......or can we get the Blue Few?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 24 minutes ago, Woodsy said: Did we win in the 1st round of the League Cup last season?? Can't remember for the life of me, it's not a very Bristol City thing to do, but in the back of my mind I think we did? Edit - actually, didn't we get dicked at Luton?? That feels much more like a Bristol City thing to do. So, does it matter when the 1st round draw is, we all know the outcome......or can we get the Blue Few?? Dicked at Luton it was, the real surprise was not facing Gillingham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 On 15 June 2016 at 10:28, 22A said: Most years someone claims to have been shown the provisional list by a friend who works at the club. They then post that it's Blackpool away. Much the same way others post "City are not allowed to be at home during the balloon festival" etc. How often have City been at home on the ballon fiesta weekend? To me it makes perfect sense that we would try and avoid it wherever possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cyril Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 15 minutes ago, BRISTOL86 said: How often have City been at home on the ballon fiesta weekend? To me it makes perfect sense that we would try and avoid it wherever possible. I wasn't aware of a history of violence between these two sets of fans. Do they have a big firm? Thanks for the heads up. Be safe fellow reds, avoid eye contact with anyone in a 'Cameron Balloons' top that weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 27 minutes ago, BRISTOL86 said: How often have City been at home on the ballon fiesta weekend? To me it makes perfect sense that we would try and avoid it wherever possible. 3-0 defeat to millwall under copout was the last time I think, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty Swallocks Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 27 minutes ago, BRISTOL86 said: How often have City been at home on the ballon fiesta weekend? To me it makes perfect sense that we would try and avoid it wherever possible. The last time I can remember playing at home when the baloon fiesta was on was against QPR in 2007. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty Swallocks Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 2 minutes ago, Monkeh said: 3-0 defeat to millwall under copout was the last time I think, Totally forgot that one! For obvious reasons. Time before that must have been in 2007 then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 48 minutes ago, Mad Cyril said: I wasn't aware of a history of violence between these two sets of fans. Do they have a big firm? Thanks for the heads up. Be safe fellow reds, avoid eye contact with anyone in a 'Cameron Balloons' top that weekend. Ah, is that what that is? My eyesight isn't very good, I always figured it was one of those fearsome African firms when I saw 'Cameroon Balloons' up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thornbury Red Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 i do wonder if the announcement of season tickets going back on sale to coincide with the fixtures means we have a juicy first match? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lanterne Rouge Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 3 minutes ago, View from the Dolman said: Presumably it`s seeded as usual so we get a `lower` team - not that that`s done us any good in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 2 hours ago, Monkeh said: 3-0 defeat to millwall under copout was the last time I think, 7th Aug 2010 we lost 3-0 home to Millwall. 12th Aug- 15th Aug 2010 was the Balloon Fiesta. QPR at home in 2007 is the right answer Sorry for being a**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty Swallocks Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 3 minutes ago, Libertine1 said: 7th Aug 2010 we lost 3-0 home to Millwall. 12th Aug- 15th Aug 2010 was the Balloon Fiesta. QPR at home in 2007 is the right answer Sorry for being a**** Winner! My memory isn't as bad as I thought then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 Actually excited for today. Obviously I'm excited about first and last day of the season but games like Fulham away should be good after last year. Roll on 9 o'clock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaspberryRed Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 Yes Today's the Day that will define/dictate tens of thousands of folks Saturday/Tuesday plans for the next 10 months. Be lucky & Enjoy the ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky89 Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 I don't want to 'waste' a Newcastle or Villa sell out by getting them first game at home. I think those two games will sell out regardless and that we have a good chance of selling out the first home game, unless it's against Rotherham or Burton etc. Perfect day would be Leeds first home game and a home draw vs a Rovers in cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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