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Drury-red · 28th October 2018, 09.28:25

FC United tried blocking their game with then League 1 side Chesterfield from being moved to a Monday evening a couple of years back. It seems like teams have no choice

“The FA has responded this morning to inform us that they insist on the game being moved according to rule 2 and 8.13 in the FA Cup competition rules and therefore we have no option but to hold the match on the Monday evening at 7.45pm. We are deeply disappointed by the FA’s stance and have made them aware of this."

https://www.theguardian.com/football...up-kick-off-tv

Red Light · 28th October 2018, 10.36:27

Not a supporter of ANY football being played on Remembrance Sunday - especially this year of all years (1918 one hundred years on).

It generates decisions in many people's lives who would wish to be at two or more places but simply can't.

If that is the issue then if all groups made their feelings known collectively then something might change - however clubs wont and life will continue.

The same could be said about changing days & kick off times in general for all other weeks of the year - TV rights play such a massive role in when our football is played.

When you look at some of the fixtures so affected - a southern based team having to play opposition in the north of England to cater for TV, say at 5.00 pm on a Sunday and vice versa causing massive issues for travelling away supporters it's completely clear that consideration for away fans is well down on the list.

Out of interest can anyone remember when these big game changes were introduced ? seems to be the norm now - today we have 3 staggered Premier league matches at staggered times - for no other reason than to fit in with TV.

Quay Red · 28th October 2018, 11.10:25

Irrespective of the rights and wrongs of the decision to move the game to the Sunday, I'll be there with a car full.
We will arrive fairly early and at the 11th hour will take the time to pay our respects or join the local remembrance event as I'm sure others will.

jonesfach · 28th October 2018, 16.39:42

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Originally Posted by Drury-red

FC United tried blocking their game with then League 1 side Chesterfield from being moved to a Monday evening a couple of years back. It seems like teams have no choice

“The FA has responded this morning to inform us that they insist on the game being moved according to rule 2 and 8.13 in the FA Cup competition rules and therefore we have no option but to hold the match on the Monday evening at 7.45pm. We are deeply disappointed by the FA’s stance and have made them aware of this."

https://www.theguardian.com/football...up-kick-off-tv

Thank you . The club have no say in it....

Whether you like it or not at least research the answer before you put posts up slagging the club off.

I am as pi$$ed off as anyone because it's a Sunday as I had literally booked a hotel. I will just have to suck it up and go now, but driving home late on Sunday is going to be a right pain in the arse.

davewilli · 28th October 2018, 16.53:01

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Originally Posted by deeside_dragon

Your joking right ? That money will pay for the overnight stay, required for this match.... We'll make flip all, just piss our fans off

Of course we have a say in it......

Your joking right?
Even if 25 stay over, that's £500 per head. What sort of hotels are we using?

jonesfach · 28th October 2018, 17.03:28

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Originally Posted by davewilli

Your joking right?
Even if 25 stay over, that's £500 per head. What sort of hotels are we using?

I think he meant the teams stopover, but it has been rightly pointed out that money comes from the gate receipts, not our club funds.

Yet again people start slagging off the club board before they ascertain the facts.

Colonel D · 28th October 2018, 17.07:37

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Originally Posted by Red Light

today's result National League South
Weston Super Mare 1 Concorde Rangers 2
They are struggling massively at the bottom of their league.

Remember Wrexham 2 Arsenal 1
The Cup can turn form upside down!

John Neals Dynasty · 29th October 2018, 07.34:15

Whilst I understand the not playing football on that day as we all want to pay our respects. Is it any different than for the thousands of people who have to work on that Sunday like every Sunday who can't attend their local Cenotaph at that time?

The biggest bug bear is for those who have to travel so far for the kick off at such a bad time of day, if the game was at home this thread wouldn't be here.
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Willywill · 29th October 2018, 07.50:08

I am so sad that football gets pushed around by TV companies and Media organisations. Meddling with this fixture is clearly not right. I could go to this game, but I have decided not to.
The prospect of standing up, next to those drunken fools who get attracted to the WAFC when we are winning, has dampened any enthusiasm I had. I will make an afford to attend a cenotaph type service instead.

28th October 2018, 09.28:25	#46-0 (permalink)
Drury-red Due a Testimonial Joined: Feb 2009 Racecourse Spot: In your seat Real Name: Tom Taylor Twitter: @Only1Carter	Re: Weston FA Cup game now 12:45 Sunday 11th Nov FC United tried blocking their game with then League 1 side Chesterfield from being moved to a Monday evening a couple of years back. It seems like teams have no choice “The FA has responded this morning to inform us that they insist on the game being moved according to rule 2 and 8.13 in the FA Cup competition rules and therefore we have no option but to hold the match on the Monday evening at 7.45pm. We are deeply disappointed by the FA’s stance and have made them aware of this." https://www.theguardian.com/football...up-kick-off-tv

28th October 2018, 10.36:27	#47-0 (permalink)
Red Light Due a Testimonial Joined: Aug 2014 Racecourse Spot: none given Real Name: none given Twitter: @	Re: Weston FA Cup game now 12:45 Sunday 11th Nov Not a supporter of ANY football being played on Remembrance Sunday - especially this year of all years (1918 one hundred years on). It generates decisions in many people's lives who would wish to be at two or more places but simply can't. If that is the issue then if all groups made their feelings known collectively then something might change - however clubs wont and life will continue. The same could be said about changing days & kick off times in general for all other weeks of the year - TV rights play such a massive role in when our football is played. When you look at some of the fixtures so affected - a southern based team having to play opposition in the north of England to cater for TV, say at 5.00 pm on a Sunday and vice versa causing massive issues for travelling away supporters it's completely clear that consideration for away fans is well down on the list. Out of interest can anyone remember when these big game changes were introduced ? seems to be the norm now - today we have 3 staggered Premier league matches at staggered times - for no other reason than to fit in with TV.

28th October 2018, 11.10:25	#48-0 (permalink)
Quay Red retired & running a pub (info 1 & 2) (info) Joined: Apr 2006 Racecourse Spot: MRS Real Name: Twitter: @	Re: Weston FA Cup game now 12:45 Sunday 11th Nov Irrespective of the rights and wrongs of the decision to move the game to the Sunday, I'll be there with a car full. We will arrive fairly early and at the 11th hour will take the time to pay our respects or join the local remembrance event as I'm sure others will.

29th October 2018, 07.34:15	#53-0 (permalink)
John Neals Dynasty Part Time ITV4 Pundit Joined: Apr 2009 Racecourse Spot: ERS but missing the Kop Real Name: none given Twitter: @	Re: Weston FA Cup game now 12:45 Sunday 11th Nov Whilst I understand the not playing football on that day as we all want to pay our respects. Is it any different than for the thousands of people who have to work on that Sunday like every Sunday who can't attend their local Cenotaph at that time? The biggest bug bear is for those who have to travel so far for the kick off at such a bad time of day, if the game was at home this thread wouldn't be here. Posted via mobile theme

29th October 2018, 07.50:08	#54-0 (permalink)
Willywill Due a Testimonial Joined: Oct 2004 Racecourse Spot: Yale stand Real Name: Johnny Windows Twitter: @	Re: Weston FA Cup game now 12:45 Sunday 11th Nov I am so sad that football gets pushed around by TV companies and Media organisations. Meddling with this fixture is clearly not right. I could go to this game, but I have decided not to. The prospect of standing up, next to those drunken fools who get attracted to the WAFC when we are winning, has dampened any enthusiasm I had. I will make an afford to attend a cenotaph type service instead.