Fixture changes

[67lions]

 

[kinelloz]

FFS, I can't get to night games, so that's Leeds and Sheffield United bollocksed

 

[robbo555]

I used to think some of the Premier League fans moaning about kick-off times were being a bit precious, but maybe they were right. The 3pm Saturday games will become a rarity, even in the Championship.

 

[robbo555]

FFS, I can't get to night games, so that's Leeds and Sheffield United bollocksed

A lot of people will struggle because of work commitments and a fair few of our fans live quite a way away so that's them fucked as well.

 

[champs08]

Fkin disgraceful. How can you support a team when all the fixtures keep changing and end up lunchtime or evenings. Fkin joke.

 

[E18 wall]

A lot of people will struggle because of work commitments and a fair few of our fans live quite a way away so that's them fucked as well.

Probably why the club have got ticket master involved, knowing alot of regular support won't be able to work with the KO.time changes??

 

[kinelloz]

A lot of people will struggle because of work commitments and a fair few of our fans live quite a way away so that's them fucked as well.

Obviously, I hope we have a good season, but my ST is getting too pricey, missing 8-12 games a year because of Sky and interfuckingnational breaks every 2 minutes is going to turn me into an armchair fan after this season, as much as i love the club

 

[Poplar Lion]

FFS, I can't get to night games, so that's Leeds and Sheffield United bollocksed

These were already night games but just changed from Tuesday to Wednesday

 

[kinelloz]

These were already night games but just changed from Tuesday to Wednesday

I just don't pay any attention mate!

 

[Deleted member 2252]

A lot of people will struggle because of work commitments and a fair few of our fans live quite a way away so that's them fucked as well.

Plus being a midweek/ school time means less kids being able to attend. The TV money might compensate for the drop in attendance but it can't compensate for the lack of atmosphere.

 

[Tiptree Lion]

At least we are not getting the 5.30 K.O.times yet..

 

[Budgies' Boy]

At least we are not getting the 5.30 K.O.times yet..

'Suppin' with the Devil and all that.
The proof of the SkyTV pudding will be in the eating. The TRUE attendance figures for the affected games, reduced atmosphere, lower spend on booze, food stalls, club shop compared to TV income. Not just us either. A lot at stake all round.

 

[SEL]

I prefer the midweek evening games. Finish work, straight up town, couple of beers and to The Den. I get its harder for people to commit, but under lights is my favourite time to watch football.

 

[Edward Alistair]

Fkin disgraceful. How can you support a team when all the fixtures keep changing and end up lunchtime or evenings. Fkin joke.

It's because the club have been given an extra 4m, money matters, fans don't.

 

[kinelloz]

I prefer the midweek evening games. Finish work, straight up town, couple of beers and to The Den. I get its harder for people to commit, but under lights is my favourite time to watch football.

Funnily enough mate, I agree, I just can't there on a work day

 

[BigPaul]

It's because the club have been given an extra 4m, money matters, fans don't.

The only thing I would say to that is that Millwall did not decide alone to take the Sky money. The whole league decided.
I’m not saying there was no greed involved, but once you are in a club or in this case league, you have to go with the majority.

 

[Deleted member 2252]

I prefer the midweek evening games. Finish work, straight up town, couple of beers and to The Den. I get its harder for people to commit, but under lights is my favourite time to watch football.

Some of my best memories/ favourite games tend to be night games. Old den under the lights and a big crowd was something else. That cup run in 85 still clear in my memories.

 

[champs08]

Plus being a midweek/ school time means less kids being able to attend. The TV money might compensate for the drop in attendance but it can't compensate for the lack of atmosphere.

Makes you wonder whether a season ticket or membership becomes viable. Lucky if I’ll get to a dozen games this season if these are the kick off times.

 

[champs08]

The only thing I would say to that is that Millwall did not decide alone to take the Sky money. The whole league decided.
I’m not saying there was no greed involved, but once you are in a club or in this case league, you have to go with the majority.

It’s a business decision which I understand, but it’s killing the working class supporter even more than it already is. My games will go down again to maybe 10-14, when I’ve always managed 20-24. It will be the same for many, so it to be the slow death for the average supporter. Nice way to treat your hard core base that’s been there forever.

 

[Deleted member 2252]

'Suppin' with the Devil and all that.
The proof of the SkyTV pudding will be in the eating. The TRUE attendance figures for the affected games, reduced atmosphere, lower spend on booze, food stalls, club shop compared to TV income. Not just us either. A lot at stake all round.

The advent of the moody firesticks already effect midweek attendances and more so in the winter months. Will be interesting to see if there's a noticeable drop off on the gates with this new TV deal.