Never to the dark side Posted September 7, 2017 Posted September 7, 2017 Premier league considering saturday night time kick offs at their meeting on Thursday 7 September 2017(thas today)
Red white and red Posted September 7, 2017 Posted September 7, 2017 Before long we are going to have Wednesday mid-morning kick offs!...
Super Posted September 7, 2017 Posted September 7, 2017 58 minutes ago, Red white and red said: Before long we are going to have Wednesday mid-morning kick offs!... As long as it is not in the rush hour should be ok.
Floatn Over Posted September 7, 2017 Posted September 7, 2017 How much more of traditional match days are going to change (for the worse IMO) in the future ? The cup final no longer kicks off at 3:00, Saturday evening kick offs to satisfy Sky and the armchair supporter now on the agenda, programmes on a smartphone app no doubt. What else ? When there is a dubious offside or penalty appeal, let's pause the game and have a phone in poll (celebrity get me out of here style) to decide what comes next.
downendcity Posted September 7, 2017 Posted September 7, 2017 What's next? During there summer Simon Cowell's new TV show - football idol. Young aspiring footballers audition before Simon and a panel of celebrity coaches to see who can make the grade with a contract at a top club awaiting the winner.
Floatn Over Posted September 7, 2017 Posted September 7, 2017 Let's go totally bonkers - Transfer fees and contracts for supporters. Supporter transfer deadline day on Sky, can see it now - LJ being interviewed from his car window Arry style "well yeh we've brought in 200 fans from Walsall on a two year deal for the development squad, been watching them for some time; we have other bids out for there but as always we will announce something when deals are over the line"
Super Posted September 7, 2017 Posted September 7, 2017 27 minutes ago, Float'n Over said: How much more of traditional match days are going to change (for the worse IMO) in the future ? The cup final no longer kicks off at 3:00, Saturday evening kick offs to satisfy Sky and the armchair supporter now on the agenda, programmes on a smartphone app no doubt. What else ? When there is a dubious offside or penalty appeal, let's pause the game and have a phone in poll (celebrity get me out of here style) to decide what comes next. They will try and get a winter break in and scrap the xmas games.
shelts Posted September 7, 2017 Posted September 7, 2017 Be a real shame if they changed the Christmas fixtures as I think they're an important part of tradition in this country, I would like the Fa to re introduce Christmas Day games ...
Super Posted September 7, 2017 Posted September 7, 2017 6 minutes ago, shelts said: Be a real shame if they changed the Christmas fixtures as I think they're an important part of tradition in this country, I would like the Fa to re introduce Christmas Day games ... The thought of telling the missus to hurry up with xmas lunch as i'm off to footy!
1bristolcity Posted September 7, 2017 Posted September 7, 2017 9 minutes ago, shelts said: Be a real shame if they changed the Christmas fixtures as I think they're an important part of tradition in this country, I would like the Fa to re introduce Christmas Day games ... Seriously? It's bad enough having Boxing day ruined with City losing again, at least let me have that day off.
Admin Ian M Posted September 7, 2017 Admin Posted September 7, 2017 I'm gonna put my tin hat on here and say I'd rather a Saturday 19:45 game than an early kick off on either weekend day. On the continent all the major leagues seem to have late evening games and I've always wondered why we were resistant to it, on a Saturday transport options are usually good and for those with Monday-Friday jobs they can make a day of it & those who work weekends can get away with working an early.
shelts Posted September 7, 2017 Posted September 7, 2017 4 minutes ago, 1bristolcity said: Seriously? It's bad enough having Boxing day ruined with City losing again, at least let me have that day off. Looking at it that way it does spoil your Christmas!!!
Admin Ian M Posted September 7, 2017 Admin Posted September 7, 2017 12 minutes ago, shelts said: Be a real shame if they changed the Christmas fixtures as I think they're an important part of tradition in this country, I would like the Fa to re introduce Christmas Day games ... Sorry family, can't do Xmas this year, we're away at Preston
Mr Popodopolous Posted September 7, 2017 Posted September 7, 2017 I went to one. Roma-Inter and the atmosphere was excellent tbh. Certainly didn't have an effect on the atmosphere for the negative! I think 5.30pm a good halfway house tbh. Atmosphere there usually good and it offers some of the benefits as described by @Ian M . Not the FA Cup Final though, that's gotta be 3pm Saturday! Quite like the odd 5.30pm Saturday League game under the lights though.
shelts Posted September 7, 2017 Posted September 7, 2017 2 minutes ago, Ian M said: Sorry family, can't do Xmas this year, we're away at Preston My family all go to football so can't wait for the Preston game
RedM Posted September 7, 2017 Posted September 7, 2017 10 minutes ago, Super said: The thought of telling the missus to hurry up with xmas lunch as i'm off to footy! I'd love it, I'd bugger off to footy and sod the Xmas lunch ( it's an over rated meal anyway)
RedM Posted September 7, 2017 Posted September 7, 2017 5 minutes ago, Ian M said: Sorry family, can't do Xmas this year, we're away at Preston Perfect
milo1111 Posted September 7, 2017 Posted September 7, 2017 When will people realise what the problem is. Everyone who has sky (and not just sky sports as they shuffle resources across to underpin their ridiculous footy bill) is contributing to this sort of thing and the ridiculous sums of money and the parasites that follow.
UREDS_91 Posted September 7, 2017 Posted September 7, 2017 1 hour ago, milo1111 said: When will people realise what the problem is. Everyone who has sky (and not just sky sports as they shuffle resources across to underpin their ridiculous footy bill) is contributing to this sort of thing and the ridiculous sums of money and the parasites that follow. May I ask what you use?
Portland Bill Posted September 7, 2017 Posted September 7, 2017 This week on 'Sky Super soccer saturation Saturday' we bring you super duper exclusive coverage for your prime time viewing.............. Watford wildcats v Bournemouth beach boys.... it won't be long.
handsofclay Posted September 7, 2017 Posted September 7, 2017 2 hours ago, Ian M said: I'm gonna put my tin hat on here and say I'd rather a Saturday 19:45 game than an early kick off on either weekend day. On the continent all the major leagues seem to have late evening games and I've always wondered why we were resistant to it, on a Saturday transport options are usually good and for those with Monday-Friday jobs they can make a day of it & those who work weekends can get away with working an early. The reason we are resistant to it goes back to when there were Catholic plots to rid our nation of the new C of E. Thus anything that went against our traditions and tried to instill ideas from the continent was seen as heresy against the Protestant faith and a sure sign that you were a Catholic plotter. This mindset has remained with us ever since. So it has major obstacles to overcome if this is to be accepted by the Brits. Plus, 19.45 on a Saturday was the time when most Catholic plotters/ heretics were burned at the stake for the entertainment of the Brits, or were hung, drawn and quartered and had their innards torn out and burned in front of them (sometimes it was behind them if they were known to be paranoid). Any entertainment on a Saturday at 19.45 that draws huge crowds in Britain would have to replicate this to stand any chance of success, so football stands no chance especially since the players are far better protected these days and there are no Norman Hunters, Tommy Smiths or Ron 'Chopper' Harrises or even Ron 'Chopper' Heresys.
Lanterne Rouge Posted September 7, 2017 Posted September 7, 2017 5 hours ago, Float'n Over said: Let's go totally bonkers - Transfer fees and contracts for supporters. Supporter transfer deadline day on Sky, can see it now - LJ being interviewed from his car window Arry style "well yeh we've brought in 200 fans from Walsall on a two year deal for the development squad, been watching them for some time; we have other bids out for there but as always we will announce something when deals are over the line" And of course we`d all have to have agents negotiating on our behalf. `Well, you could go to Oxford but I reckon I can get you more money from Portsmouth.`
Midlands Robin Posted September 7, 2017 Posted September 7, 2017 It would certainly be a popular move with US Broadcasters since a 19:45 Saturday Evening Kick off equates to an 11:45am kick off in California and a 15:45pm kick off in New York meaning that the whole of the US gets to watch the game at a sensible time.
Smokey Posted September 7, 2017 Posted September 7, 2017 8 hours ago, downendcity said: What's next? During there summer Simon Cowell's new TV show - football idol. Young aspiring footballers audition before Simon and a panel of celebrity coaches to see who can make the grade with a contract at a top club awaiting the winner. That has already been done, not with Simon Cowell though. Think the contract was with chelsea and liverpool.
22A Posted September 7, 2017 Posted September 7, 2017 If TV want it, this will happen. Tough luck on travelling supporters though as it'll be nearly 10.00pm when get out of the ground. I believe some Spanish games kick off on Saturday evenings with really bad finishing times for the visitors.
milo1111 Posted September 7, 2017 Posted September 7, 2017 7 hours ago, streety_bcfc said: May I ask what you use? Virginmedia mate
Lrrr Posted September 7, 2017 Posted September 7, 2017 I think it would be okay if there was a limit on the travel time (take it from ground to ground), say an hour or 90 minutes max. A majority of teams would then have fixtures which could be applicable, Liverpool/Everton would have the Manchester clubs, Southampton would have Bournemouth/Brighton, Brighton would then have Palace etc, most the London clubs would have each other. It would stop having say Newcastle vs Bournemouth as a 19:45 kick off. Obviously not all fans live in the City of the club they support but you'd have to assume a lot do and its then a fans choice to make the trip if they want to.
54-46 Posted September 7, 2017 Posted September 7, 2017 36 minutes ago, milo1111 said: Virginmedia mate So Virgin don't pay any money to Sky for the rights to show Sky channels?
milo1111 Posted September 7, 2017 Posted September 7, 2017 3 hours ago, 54-46 said: So Virgin don't pay any money to Sky for the rights to show Sky channels? Of course they do but its not on the same level as shovelling 100 a month into skys pockets like some people do. Which in turn means they can pay silly money for prem football as that is the foundation of their biz model. Which then creates silly ko times, sickening agent fees and average players on 50 k a week. Not to mention an england team devoid of passion.
reddoh Posted September 7, 2017 Posted September 7, 2017 11 hours ago, handsofclay said: The reason we are resistant to it goes back to when there were Catholic plots to rid our nation of the new C of E. Thus anything that went against our traditions and tried to instill ideas from the continent was seen as heresy against the Protestant faith and a sure sign that you were a Catholic plotter. This mindset has remained with us ever since. So it has major obstacles to overcome if this is to be accepted by the Brits. Plus, 19.45 on a Saturday was the time when most Catholic plotters/ heretics were burned at the stake for the entertainment of the Brits, or were hung, drawn and quartered and had their innards torn out and burned in front of them (sometimes it was behind them if they were known to be paranoid). Any entertainment on a Saturday at 19.45 that draws huge crowds in Britain would have to replicate this to stand any chance of success, so football stands no chance especially since the players are far better protected these days and there are no Norman Hunters, Tommy Smiths or Ron 'Chopper' Harrises or even Ron 'Chopper' Heresys. F in beats the crap out of any channel at 19:45 on a Saturday
UREDS_91 Posted September 10, 2017 Posted September 10, 2017 On 07/09/2017 at 18:23, milo1111 said: Virginmedia mate So you're part of the problem too then...
oldstandrobin Posted September 10, 2017 Posted September 10, 2017 Used to have a ST at Malaga. Ground ( La Roselada) was uncovered but we had a thing called sunshine there as well and k.o was normally around 7.30pm or later if playing Seville. Got used to it but still prefer the good old fashioned 3.00pm kickoff in this country but we all have to fall and bow at the feet of Mr Murdoch
oldstandrobin Posted September 10, 2017 Posted September 10, 2017 On 9/7/2017 at 10:59, handsofclay said: The reason we are resistant to it goes back to when there were Catholic plots to rid our nation of the new C of E. Thus anything that went against our traditions and tried to instill ideas from the continent was seen as heresy against the Protestant faith and a sure sign that you were a Catholic plotter. This mindset has remained with us ever since. So it has major obstacles to overcome if this is to be accepted by the Brits. Plus, 19.45 on a Saturday was the time when most Catholic plotters/ heretics were burned at the stake for the entertainment of the Brits, or were hung, drawn and quartered and had their innards torn out and burned in front of them (sometimes it was behind them if they were known to be paranoid). Any entertainment on a Saturday at 19.45 that draws huge crowds in Britain would have to replicate this to stand any chance of success, so football stands no chance especially since the players are far better protected these days and there are no Norman Hunters, Tommy Smiths or Ron 'Chopper' Harrises or even Ron 'Chopper' Heresys. When I was in the RAF, I had a RC mate who worked at RAF Boulmer monitoring unfriendly aircraft coming from Russia, like the Waaf's in WW2 he had a long stick moving the aircraft around in the ops room so I suppose he was a modern day Catholic Plotter
Norn Iron Posted September 10, 2017 Posted September 10, 2017 On 07/09/2017 at 10:40, Portland Bill said: Watford wildcats v Bournemouth beach boys.... it won't be long. Portland Bill, have you got good vibrations about this?
Lanterne Rouge Posted September 10, 2017 Posted September 10, 2017 1 hour ago, Norn Iron said: Portland Bill, have you got good vibrations about this? God only knows.......
Real Red Posted September 10, 2017 Posted September 10, 2017 On 9/7/2017 at 16:17, smokey live said: That has already been done, not with Simon Cowell though. Think the contract was with chelsea and liverpool. Yeh it was Chelsea
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