Mr Popodopolous Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/08/30/efl-considering-early-kick-off-times-avoid-energy-crisis-disaster/ It's only a consideration at this stage but it's clearly on the table- as we get towards Autumn and Winter there is certainly up for discussion the idea of earlier kick off times to limit use of floodlights etc. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 Maybe everyone could bring a torch. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlesh*t Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 2 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/08/30/efl-considering-early-kick-off-times-avoid-energy-crisis-disaster/ It's only a consideration at this stage but it's clearly on the table- as we get towards Autumn and Winter there is certainly up for discussion the idea of earlier kick off times to limit use of floodlights etc. Surely the massive hit on gates would more than counter the electricity spent 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted August 30, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Littlesh*t said: Surely the massive hit on gates would more than counter the electricity spent Possibly on a club by club basis...maybe it'd mean earlier kick-offs on weekends when a lot more people are available, getting dark at 3 or 4 as in winter kinda thing. Title by me is perhaps a bit clickbaity but it is at least a possibility. Edited August 30, 2022 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Lerring Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 With the number of nobheads that shine their phones torches at each other between the Lansdown and the Dolman, we'll probably be covered 7 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 I've always wondered why floodlights are on so early & then still on hours after the games have finished. Surely reducing the times they are on either side of the game, would make a difference, rather than altering kick off times..? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 3 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: I've always wondered why floodlights are on so early & then still on hours after the games have finished. Surely reducing the times they are on either side of the game, would make a difference, rather than altering kick off times..? The valves need to warm up then warm down after the game... 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 8 minutes ago, bcfc01 said: The valves need to warm up then warm down after the game... Do they end up with a tiny spot in the middle? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 23 minutes ago, Eddie Hitler said: Maybe everyone could bring a torch. Or one of them Fork Handles 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 17 minutes ago, Midred said: Do they end up with a tiny spot in the middle? Like most women and impossible to find 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 (edited) Amateur teams manage to play Saturdays and Sundays without floodlights. There’s no reason why lower league teams with small gates couldn’t switch to a 2.00 pm k.o. during the winter. (All league teams used to do the same before the advent of floodlights in the 50s) They might lose a few spectators who don’t like it but, on the other hand, they might gain a few Edited August 30, 2022 by pongo88 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Simpson Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 Problem solved, now a Saturday afternoon in November according to our media team? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted August 30, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 I suppsoe for those who remember it (I definitely don't, before my time without doubt). Maybe case by case as I say size of fanbase, demographics of fanbase, vs cost etc. Anyway yeah early to mid 1970s when we had power issues...was this a thing then? Would be interesting to know how this compared if indeed it did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 I wouldn't mind the Lincoln cup game being switched to an early kick off. Seriously, if they did this generally then they would probably offer live steaming as compensation to season card holders who couldn't make the game - not that this would work for everyone though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 9 minutes ago, pongo88 said: Amateur teams manage to play Saturdays and Sundays without floodlights. There’s no reason why lower league teams with small gates couldn’t switch to a 2.00 pm k.o. during the winter. (All league teams used to do the same before the advent of floodlights in the 50s) They might lose a few spectators who don’t like it but, on the other hand, they might gain a few For a lot of people, that would be the end of them buying a season ticket. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavlin Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 (edited) Yes , let’s get back to early 70s and 2 pm weekday kick offs . Remember Millwall home , good crowd attendance and like me the number of kids that bunked off school made it all the better. No 9 bus from Hanham was packed to the rafters , poor conductor didn’t know what had hit him. Think it ended in a 1-1 draw. Edited August 30, 2022 by gavlin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 2 minutes ago, gavlin said: Yes , let’s get back to early 70s and 2 pm weekday kick offs . Remember Millwall home , good crowd attendance and like me the number of kids that bunked off school made it all the better. No 9 bus from Hanham was packed to the rafters , poor conductor didn’t know what had hit him. Think it ended in a 1-1 draw. My mind immediately goes to Elland Road and a certain , major, FA Upset ! ️ 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southside Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 4 minutes ago, gavlin said: Yes , let’s get back to early 70s and 2 pm weekday kick offs . Remember Millwall home , good crowd attendance and like me the number of kids that bunked off school made it all the better. No 9 bus from Hanham was packed to the rafters , poor conductor didn’t know what had hit him. Think it ended in a 1-1 draw. 5-2 win for City, att 9,000 ish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 6 minutes ago, gavlin said: Yes , let’s get back to early 70s and 2 pm weekday kick offs . Remember Millwall home , good crowd attendance and like me the number of kids that bunked off school made it all the better. No 9 bus from Hanham was packed to the rafters , poor conductor didn’t know what had hit him. Think it ended in a 1-1 draw. I don't really, but it was the first game my dad took me to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Balls Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 4 minutes ago, gavlin said: Yes , let’s get back to early 70s and 2 pm weekday kick offs . Remember Millwall home , good crowd attendance and like me the number of kids that bunked off school made it all the better. No 9 bus from Hanham was packed to the rafters , poor conductor didn’t know what had hit him. Think it ended in a 1-1 draw. Of course this was the time of power cuts, and includes that famous victory away at Leeds in the FA Cup. Don’t mind starting earlier on a Saturday, and I don’t think it would overly affect attendance. However in mideeek, I really don’t think it would work. And anyway there is a 4 week break for the World Cup almost as soon as the clocks go back. That might be a lifeline for a few pubs too… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INCRED Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 5 minutes ago, Sheltons Army said: My mind immediately goes to Elland Road and a certain , major, FA Upset ! ️ Yes, I was about 8 then and went on a city coach 2pm kick off on a Wednesday if I recall correctly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 5 minutes ago, INCRED said: Yes, I was about 8 then and went on a city coach 2pm kick off on a Wednesday if I recall correctly Yes , I was lucky enough to be there , ( thanks Dad) Think it was a Tuesday , not that it matters One of the greatest results in out history Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bas's perfect hattrick Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 "Floodlights are often turned on during daylight hours if skies are dull due to demands from broadcasters." Maybe Sky could stick up some more cash to cover lower league club's energy bills.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 They could do with turning off the lights in the stands for a start, ruins the under the floodlights atmosphere, brighter there than on the pitch! 15 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 The savings for smaller clubs kicking off at 2pm instead of 3pm on weekends will far outweigh any potential loss of fans due to an earlier kick off. Football was played with big attendances up until the 1950's without floodlights as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaw Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 1 hour ago, Bernard Lerring said: With the number of nobheads that shine their phones torches at each other between the Lansdown and the Dolman, we'll probably be covered Wow, probably another ‘south stander’ that doesn’t see or chooses to ignore the fact people in that stand do it as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 Makes sense. Not just households that are going to find it tough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted August 30, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 10 minutes ago, Mr X said: The savings for smaller clubs kicking off at 2pm instead of 3pm on weekends will far outweigh any potential loss of fans due to an earlier kick off. Football was played with big attendances up until the 1950's without floodlights as well. Midweek would be the problem here, what with work schedules- an hour or so earlier on weekends maybe not so much.; Could depend on size and demographics of fanbase too in some respects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sglosbcfc Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 1 hour ago, gavlin said: Yes , let’s get back to early 70s and 2 pm weekday kick offs . Remember Millwall home , good crowd attendance and like me the number of kids that bunked off school made it all the better. No 9 bus from Hanham was packed to the rafters , poor conductor didn’t know what had hit him. Think it ended in a 1-1 draw. I'd bunk off school to watch the City and I'm a teacher 1 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 1 hour ago, gavlin said: Yes , let’s get back to early 70s and 2 pm weekday kick offs . Remember Millwall home , good crowd attendance and like me the number of kids that bunked off school made it all the better. No 9 bus from Hanham was packed to the rafters , poor conductor didn’t know what had hit him. Think it ended in a 1-1 draw. 1 hour ago, southside said: 5-2 win for City, att 9,000 ish If this is the one I'm thiking of, a young Gordon Hill was playing for Millwall, not too long before his big move to Manchester United. Could have this all wrong, it was ages ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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