Never to the dark side Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 So we are away at Hull next saturday and the other lot are heading to Norman Wisdom country We have had three, or is it four games this season where we have both been at home on the same day. Thankfully its a long way on a saturday which I don't mind beats making the trip on a tuesday night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 It’s probaby because in bygone years fixtures had to be compiled by hand by somebody usuing paper and pencils. Nowadays computers “help” and make things much easier, except for clubs and supporters, who have to travel long distances midweek. Such is progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 It certainly doesnt make sense that the computer isnt programmed to avoid long distance midweek matches. A bit of a trek for PNEers tuesday and would have to leave work mighty early to make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 38 minutes ago, pongo88 said: It’s probaby because in bygone years fixtures had to be compiled by hand by somebody usuing paper and pencils. Nowadays computers “help” and make things much easier, except for clubs and supporters, who have to travel long distances midweek. Such is progress Computers can only do it quicker than a an and pencil. If they are incorrectly programmed, the result is four times when both Bristol clubs are playing at home. Blame the programmers not the computers! It never happened in the old days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 Probably like the Chilcot report, they have to be approved by everybody, ie the FA so there are no clashes with premier league matches, the teams just relegated so that it won't impede their immediate promotion back to the premier league and anyone except those teams and fans who might be affected by these ludicrous fixtures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 45 minutes ago, cidered abroad said: Computers can only do it quicker than a an and pencil. If they are incorrectly programmed, the result is four times when both Bristol clubs are playing at home. Blame the programmers not the computers! It never happened in the old days. Very true, as per old computing adage of “rubbish in, rubbish out” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 12 minutes ago, pongo88 said: Very true, as per old computing adage of “rubbish in, rubbish out” A rule of thumb that has served us here on OTIB well down the years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Tel Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 6 hours ago, wendyredredrobin said: It certainly doesnt make sense that the computer isnt programmed to avoid long distance midweek matches. A bit of a trek for PNEers tuesday and would have to leave work mighty early to make it. Unfortunately, there could never be a fool-proof system, because of the different teams in each Div. each year. I have noticed, though, that if City have a midweek fixture, like next Tuesday's against PNE, where the opposition team/fans have a long journey, the reverse fixture is also invariably midweek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 7 hours ago, cidered abroad said: Computers can only do it quicker than a an and pencil. If they are incorrectly programmed, the result is four times when both Bristol clubs are playing at home. Blame the programmers not the computers! It never happened in the old days. Programmers will only program as per requirements. Blame the requirements (from the suits). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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