Diego_Sideburns Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 If we were playing Carlisle on Saturday it would be a 3 o'clock kick-off, so why has it been moved to 1 o'clock? Why are Sunday kick-offs at BP always earlier than Saturdays? All those who rely on a skinful in the pub to get into the match mood will be disappointed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Peed me orf too. My mate got me a ticket for the 11am kick off at Edgeley Park (v Leeds) so I thought I was in for two games in one day! BP it is though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witty Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 If we were playing Carlisle on Saturday it would be a 3 o'clock kick-off, so why has it been moved to 1 o'clock? Why are Sunday kick-offs at BP always earlier than Saturdays? All those who rely on a skinful in the pub to get into the match mood will be disappointed! All those who cant make it by 1pm will be disappointed, me being one. I'm looking at 2pm so now wont bother. Yes, so why 1pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted December 23, 2008 Author Share Posted December 23, 2008 No explanation was given on the OS when the time was changed. http://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/page/NewsU...1331735,00.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fyldelatic Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 (edited) All those who cant make it by 1pm will be disappointed, me being one. I'm looking at 2pm so now wont bother. Yes, so why 1pm. Unless it's on police advice (which it isn't in case of Carlisle game), the clubs obviously think more people will turn up for an earlier k.o. than 3 pm. It may have something to do with the fact that Sunday shopping hours are usually 10 am to 4 pm, so a 3 pm kick-off will make it inconvenient to pick up or be reunited with shopping family members after the match. 2 pm k.o. means just before 4 pm finish, and 1 pm k.o. just before 3 pm. Normal 3 pm Saturday k.o. fits in well with shops closing around 5 to 5.30 pm. Also I suspect more people work Satuday AM (Post Office, Building Society, some trade counters etc) than on Sundays. Also earlier k.o. means you save on floodlighting costs and possibly some other overheads. Edited December 23, 2008 by Fyldelatic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted December 23, 2008 Author Share Posted December 23, 2008 Unless it's on police advice (which it isn't in case of Carlisle game), the clubs obviously think more people will turn up for an earlier k.o. than 3 pm. It may have something to do with the fact that Sunday shopping hours are usually 10 am to 4 pm, so a 3 pm kick-off will make it inconvenient to pick up or be reunited with shopping family members after the match. 2 pm k.o. means just before 4 pm finish, and 1 pm k.o. just before 3 pm. Normal 3 pm Saturday k.o. fits in well with shops closing around 5 to 5.30 pm. Also I suspect more people work Satuday AM (Post Office, Building Society, some trade counters etc) than on Sundays. Also earlier k.o. means you save on floodlighting costs and possibly some other overheads. Point taken about the floodlights, but in that case why not always kick off earlier in the winter, like we used to do? The picking up or being reunited with shopping family members had never crossed my mind, and I would be amazed if there were sufficient of those involved to warrant a change of kick-off time to suit them. Saturday 27th is a football-free day and shopaholics can have their fill without worrying about Sunday's shorter shopping hours. 1:00pm also interferes with lunch, and I notice now that Newcastle v Liverpool kick-off is 12 noon on Sunday. So I can see that having a detrimental effect on the BP crowd. I hope the players' body clocks are timed correctly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsslatic Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 1:00pm also interferes with lunch, and I notice now that Newcastle v Liverpool kick-off is 12 noon on Sunday. So I can see that having a detrimental effect on the BP crowd. On the other hand, Blackburn v City is at 4.15, so if we played at 3 then that could also impact on our crowd...probably quite a bit more than Toon v Liverpool. It is a strange one, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted December 23, 2008 Author Share Posted December 23, 2008 On the other hand, Blackburn v City is at 4.15, so if we played at 3 then that could also impact on our crowd...probably quite a bit more than Toon v Liverpool. It is a strange one, though. But 2:00pm would have accommodated the Sky subscribers and given them a chance of some fresh air at BP. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigDog Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Point taken about the floodlights, but in that case why not always kick off earlier in the winter, like we used to do? The picking up or being reunited with shopping family members had never crossed my mind, and I would be amazed if there were sufficient of those involved to warrant a change of kick-off time to suit them. Saturday 27th is a football-free day and shopaholics can have their fill without worrying about Sunday's shorter shopping hours. 1:00pm also interferes with lunch, and I notice now that Newcastle v Liverpool kick-off is 12 noon on Sunday. So I can see that having a detrimental effect on the BP crowd. I hope the players' body clocks are timed correctly! Have to agree that this is a strange one - it also means that I will be leaving home at 8:00 am to get to Oldham in good time to visit relatives and get to the game - bang goes another lie in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted December 23, 2008 Author Share Posted December 23, 2008 Have to agree that this is a strange one - it also means that I will be leaving home at 8:00 am to get to Oldham in good time to visit relatives and get to the game - bang goes another lie in Same here (as we always do), but we cannot go out for lunch as we always do before the game, and afterwards is just not convenient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsslatic Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 (edited) Same here (as we always do), but we cannot go out for lunch as we always do before the game, and afterwards is just not convenient. Leftover turkey and marmite sandwiches for BALLS then. Edited December 23, 2008 by jsslatic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Leftover turkey and marmite sandwiches for BALLS then. A good combo. Any salmonella present in the turkey would be utterly repusled and would make it's way into the bread. Throw away the doubly-contaminated bread and Hey Presto, Sterile Turkey None-Sandwich! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted December 23, 2008 Author Share Posted December 23, 2008 Leftover turkey and marmite sandwiches for BALLS then. None left by Sunday after turkey and Branston butties on Boxing Day at Crewe - what more could you ask for? Mmmmmmmmm!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiDdErZ Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Unless it's on police advice (which it isn't in case of Carlisle game), the clubs obviously think more people will turn up for an earlier k.o. than 3 pm. It may have something to do with the fact that Sunday shopping hours are usually 10 am to 4 pm, so a 3 pm kick-off will make it inconvenient to pick up or be reunited with shopping family members after the match. 2 pm k.o. means just before 4 pm finish, and 1 pm k.o. just before 3 pm. Normal 3 pm Saturday k.o. fits in well with shops closing around 5 to 5.30 pm. Also I suspect more people work Satuday AM (Post Office, Building Society, some trade counters etc) than on Sundays. Also earlier k.o. means you save on floodlighting costs and possibly some other overheads. I see that as a definite plus point to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted December 23, 2008 Author Share Posted December 23, 2008 By the way, frost covers will be on the pitch from tomorrow to ensure the game on Sunday goes ahead, so let's have no scaremongering about the weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky_Latic Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 (edited) All those who rely on a skinful in the pub to get into the match mood will be disappointed! No they wont. Upsteps in town serves from 9am. Even earlier if the drunken pensioners knock loud enough for their morning pint of Mild. Pubs on Rochdale Road will be open before 12. Just means back in the pub in time for big Jeff and the results coming in. Edited December 23, 2008 by Rocky_Latic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spadam Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Works well for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldhamSheridan Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Works well for me It's great. I get to drive home in nearly light instead of dark, make it back for the American Football and have to spend two less hours bored out of my brain at the folks'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostofcecere Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 If we were playing Carlisle on Saturday it would be a 3 o'clock kick-off, so why has it been moved to 1 o'clock? Why are Sunday kick-offs at BP always earlier than Saturdays? All those who rely on a skinful in the pub to get into the match mood will be disappointed! Well I'd like to think it's so I've been able to go to the game and also attend a family gatering in the evening Thanks Latics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spadam Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Well I'd like to think it's so I've been able to go to the game and also attend a family gatering in the evening Thanks Latics Yep that's what am doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted December 24, 2008 Author Share Posted December 24, 2008 Well I'd like to think it's so I've been able to go to the game and also attend a family gatering in the evening Thanks Latics Yep that's what am doing 1:00pm or 3:00pm.....evening........don't get it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted December 24, 2008 Author Share Posted December 24, 2008 For those of you who fit your football in around shopping, Jamelia has some advice: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/fashion...th-Jamelia.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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