wroteforluck87 Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/bradford-city-ceo-admits-efl-clubs-could-move-kick-off-times-to-1pm-in-winter-months-to-save-on-rising-electric-bills-3839622 Interesting idea from Bradford CEO.. I consider myself to be a football purist but with the cost of living crisis in full swing I think I'd fully support this idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlossopLatic Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Yep me too I know it's not ideal particularly for those that want to travel too long distance aways and we have plenty tof them this year but needs must. Those floodlight pylons are ruddy expensive no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Sinnott Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 I'd be well up for that but I don't think it will ever pass. Quite a lot of people still work Saturday mornings and I think that's why games were initially Saturday 3pm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 19 minutes ago, Lee Sinnott said: I'd be well up for that but I don't think it will ever pass. Quite a lot of people still work Saturday mornings and I think that's why games were initially Saturday 3pm... We always used to kick off at 3.15 as it fitted in with mill shifts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losesome Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Back in the 70s during the 3 day week all the KO’s where brought forward to 1pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackey Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 2 minutes ago, losesome said: Back in the 70s during the 3 day week all the KO’s where brought forward to 1pm. The way things are going we'll have one of them by next season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62405670 Non-league started rolling this out a bit back, I guess it's starting to catch on. The general consensus is good, although there will be a few Saturday morning workers that will miss out, away games might be problematic in step 1 and in the EFL, and there might be some different patterns to pre and after match drinking at football clubs. In the higher leagues there might be a problem with broadcasting and highlights, not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsPete Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Dave_Og said: We always used to kick off at 3.15 as it fitted in with mill shifts. That was surely a Ken Bates introduction. Before then it had been 3 in the early 60s and 50s . And, of course, before our floodlights in 1961, often 2.30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 it is a meritable suggestion with ample grounds for consideration. on the flipside it would affect attendances with kids and some amatuer Football clashing with it, morning workers unable to make it and the drop off in away fans possibly negating and maybe exceeding any savings made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League one forever Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 A sensible idea, which means it will be completely disregarded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 5 minutes ago, League one forever said: A sensible idea, which means it will be completely disregarded. As BT Sport who will still insist on 5:20pm kick offs to suit them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 8 minutes ago, League one forever said: A sensible idea, which means it will be completely disregarded. l think it will be seriously considered. l don't think it will be cost effective but that's just an opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 37 minutes ago, Monty Burns said: l think it will be seriously considered. l don't think it will be cost effective but that's just an opinion. What time were winter Saturday kick offs before we had floodlights? I seem to remember a Tuesday afternoon FA cup replay v Chesterfield which I think was 2pm. Big attendance too (Shops halfway closing back then). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 40 minutes ago, BP1960 said: As BT Sport who will still insist on 5:20pm kick offs to suit them. Well of course they will. There's not a lot of point in them paying for a product and then putting it on at a time which they don't think will suit their subscribers. That's like Premier League whingers complaining about fixture scheduling when it's that which pays for the transfer fees and inflated wages in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 9 minutes ago, Dave_Og said: Well of course they will. There's not a lot of point in them paying for a product and then putting it on at a time which they don't think will suit their subscribers. That's like Premier League whingers complaining about fixture scheduling when it's that which pays for the transfer fees and inflated wages in the first place. Don't think BT Sport affects our wage structure much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 28 minutes ago, BP1960 said: Don't think BT Sport affects our wage structure much. A question of scale. Same principle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackey Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 52 minutes ago, BP1960 said: What time were winter Saturday kick offs before we had floodlights? I seem to remember a Tuesday afternoon FA cup replay v Chesterfield which I think was 2pm. Big attendance too (Shops halfway closing back then). You hint at it yourself - a lot has changed since the mid-50's! I am not sure comparing things to back then adds much value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluehobbit Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 I thought this would have already been done to be honest makes too much sense for smaller clubs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Ackey said: You hint at it yourself - a lot has changed since the mid-50's! I am not sure comparing things to back then adds much value. I always add value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 2 hours ago, BP1960 said: What time were winter Saturday kick offs before we had floodlights? I seem to remember a Tuesday afternoon FA cup replay v Chesterfield which I think was 2pm. Big attendance too (Shops halfway closing back then). idk mate but its not really relevant is it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 1 hour ago, bluehobbit said: I thought this would have already been done to be honest makes too much sense for smaller clubs not if it reduces the crowd below the saving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kowenicki Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Can’t see a breakdown of costs anywhere? Also…anyone calculated the net gain/loss. i.e. Potential reduced crowd versus a few less lights on for a bit. What next? Scrapping pies for a cold finger buffet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluehobbit Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Monty Burns said: not if it reduces the crowd below the saving Good point. Be interesting to see if that's been assessed in anyway. Probably a hard thing to gauge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Ritchie Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 It is worrying the amount that these are going to increase. You're talking about businesses already working on tight budgets. This is going to kill off a lot of businesses and no one really seems that bothered. Blows my mind that you still have people sticking up for the government on this policy when it is going to negatively effect everyone other than a few shareholders of energy companies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaddyexile84 Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 19 minutes ago, Roger Ritchie said: It is worrying the amount that these are going to increase. You're talking about businesses already working on tight budgets. This is going to kill off a lot of businesses and no one really seems that bothered. Blows my mind that you still have people sticking up for the government on this policy when it is going to negatively effect everyone other than a few shareholders of energy companies. Blows my mind anyone sticks up for the government in any capacity History is littered with examples of the common folk uprising and saying "enough" We just bend over to be violated then sing for royalty whilst it happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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