Sticks Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Just been through the fixtures sorry if this has been raised before but why are we playing a team home and away so early in the season - all in October?? has this happened before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lack of Action Man Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Ipswich last season was quite close together. Probably just the fixture computer messing it up once again. Bl**dy microsoft! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticks Posted September 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 I agree but games 10 and 15, no where near half way through the season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 In the 60s, one season saw clubs playing others just one week apart; eg QPR away on the 3rd and home on the 10th. The idea was not popular though and hasn't been repeated in the 40 years since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seend Red Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 I think the Palace game last season were only 5 or 6 weeks apart? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartolona Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 I think the Palace game last season were only 5 or 6 weeks apart? Play-off semi's were even closer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seend Red Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 Play-off semi's were even closer I knew some one would reply with that, thanks for not disappointing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 Most seasons there is a quirk in the fixtures that throws this up. I was trying to find this season's on the list on the wall by my desk earlier today but couldn't spot it for the life of me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 In the 60s, one season saw clubs playing others just one week apart; eg QPR away on the 3rd and home on the 10th. The idea was not popular though and hasn't been repeated in the 40 years since. way back in time clubs would play against eachother on Christmas day and Boxing day. I think. Couldn't be bothered to Google and find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iWurzel Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Ipswich and Palarse last year were within weeks of each other. Unfortunately when you're taking requests from 72 clubs to have certain games on certain days etc and avoiding certain times it's always going to throw up things like this. I read something in 442 (i think) about how it's all done and it's quite interesting actually.... *gets coat* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21. Marcham Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Ipswich and Palarse last year were within weeks of each other. Unfortunately when you're taking requests from 72 clubs to have certain games on certain days etc and avoiding certain times it's always going to throw up things like this. I read something in 442 (i think) about how it's all done and it's quite interesting actually.... *gets coat* No need for your coat. I indeed, saw that delightfully confusing article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keep the Faith Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Although generally variation in the fixture list is a good thing as we get to see new teams and new players on a regular basis and get to see how teams have developed through the course of the season having a quick turn around of fixtures every now and then is not a bad thing in my opinion as it can create a bit of a grudge match where other wise this might not have existed. After what happened in the first Palace game we all really wanted to beat them because it was fresh in the memory even though it was a relatively narrow defeat. I think that we would have really wanted to beat Ipswich anyway even it was miles after because no-one forgets a game like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 way back in time clubs would play against eachother on Christmas day and Boxing day. I think. Couldn't be bothered to Google and find out. You are quite right and it also happened at Easter. One year City lost 4-1(?) at Home Park and won the home game v Plymouth the following day by the same score. Tony Cook was in goal for the defeat and Anderson replaced him the next day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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