Tipps69 Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 I’ve noticed their cup quarter final matches kicking off throughout the day on weekdays, surely attendances are affected? I can’t imagine Premier League or EFL games kicking off at 1pm or even 3pm on a Tuesday or Wednesday, attendances would be massively down wouldn’t they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 4 minutes ago, Tipps69 said: I’ve noticed their cup quarter final matches kicking off throughout the day on weekdays, surely attendances are affected? I can’t imagine Premier League or EFL games kicking off at 1pm or even 3pm on a Tuesday or Wednesday, attendances would be massively down wouldn’t they? Remember half day closing on a Wednesday ( no idea if that's the reason) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 3 minutes ago, Vincent Vega said: Remember half day closing on a Wednesday ( no idea if that's the reason) Half days Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in Italy too I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Peacock Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 Start of the summer shutdown? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Robin Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 Coppa Italia is often snubbed by teams and by many supporters until the semifinals and games are broadcasted on national channels: I guess kicking offs depend on both aspects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipps69 Posted January 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 24 minutes ago, Dan Robin said: Coppa Italia is often snubbed by teams and by many supporters until the semifinals and games are broadcasted on national channels: I guess kicking offs depend on both aspects. The commentators actually commented on how serious the clubs take it & how important the competition is to the supporters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Robin Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 9 minutes ago, Tipps69 said: The commentators actually commented on how serious the clubs take it & how important the competition is to the supporters. Italian sports journalists and commentators often talk bollocks. Obviously you can find exceptions. Anyway, the cup's structure doesn't help in raising interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipps69 Posted January 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 4 minutes ago, Dan Robin said: Italian sports journalists and commentators often talk bollocks. Obviously you can find exceptions. Anyway, the cup's structure doesn't help in raising interest. Well these were BT Sports commentators, I think they were as Italian as Yorkshire puddings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted January 16, 2020 Report Share Posted January 16, 2020 Remember the Anglo Italian Cup? City's game at Cremenese was on a mid week afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTRFTG Posted January 16, 2020 Report Share Posted January 16, 2020 Unless things have changed of late there was a time when Coppa Italia was as enthralling as the Freight Rover and like that tournament only drew crowds at the final/semi final stages and only then if the bigger sides were involved. I did an AC game once when in town on business and there can't have been more than 7k watching. Did their league game a few days later and it was capacity. Wasn't there a game a few years ago when one fella from Parma bothered to turn up and he was the sole punter on the away terrace. The home fans made a huge thing of it, made him an honorary local, free merchandise, food and drink etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted January 16, 2020 Report Share Posted January 16, 2020 34 minutes ago, BTRFTG said: Wasn't there a game a few years ago when one fella from Parma bothered to turn up and he was the sole punter on the away terrace. The home fans made a huge thing of it, made him an honorary local, free merchandise, food and drink etc? Don't let the gasheads know there's free goodies if only one turns up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcshorey Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 19 hours ago, BTRFTG said: Unless things have changed of late there was a time when Coppa Italia was as enthralling as the Freight Rover and like that tournament only drew crowds at the final/semi final stages and only then if the bigger sides were involved. I did an AC game once when in town on business and there can't have been more than 7k watching. Did their league game a few days later and it was capacity. Wasn't there a game a few years ago when one fella from Parma bothered to turn up and he was the sole punter on the away terrace. The home fans made a huge thing of it, made him an honorary local, free merchandise, food and drink etc? Off to Milan for the weekend to watch AC Milan vs Udinese on Sunday. Cracking xmas present from the Mrs! Be good to visit the San Siro before it's knocked down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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