General BT Sport criticised

[Sarge]

.... for short notice in (re) arranging matches to suit their broadcasting schedule

Latest in a long line being forthcoming Non-league game, Notts County* V Chesterfield, with just 10 days notice of a changed kick off time etc given

Tail wagging the dog !

(* OG type typo edited )

FSA/FSF overview ....

BT Sport moves non-league game at only ten days notice - Football Supporters' Association

The National League has announced that the upcoming Notts County vs Chesterfield fixture will be moved at only 10 days notice, following a request by BT Sport to broadcast the game.

thefsa.org.uk

 

[AbbeyOx]

blimey not only are they moving the kick off time but location as well.
Notts county v Chesterfield to be played at Grimsby @Sarge ?

 

[Sarge]

blimey not only are they moving the kick off time but location as well.
Notts county v Chesterfield to be played at Grimsby @Sarge ?

oops .... edited

 

[Gary Baldi]

Aaaaaaah, the halcyon days of the CONference. Still don't miss them or the attitude of some clubs and fans.

 

[Essexyellows]

Its 27 miles from Chesterfield to Notts County and its been moved by 2 hours.......................... different day I would get the ire but in the grander scheme of things.....

 

[NottsYellow]

Its 27 miles from Chesterfield to Notts County and its been moved by 2 hours.......................... different day I would get the ire but in the grander scheme of things.....

As you say only 27 miles, it is bit of a local derby with a bit of edge, so sometimes in this scenario the clubs trot out the excuse "in liaison with the Police" will change kick off to 1.00pm to minimise drinking time. So this theory is then thrown out the window by giving an extra 2 hours of drinking time.

 

[tonyw]

Big game, mind.

Chesterfield are in a genuine relegation scrap (which is ridiculous for a club like them competing against some really tiny opponents).
Notts County may be too far off the top spot, but looking to improve their playoff positioning and get a first round bye.

Course, there's still a long to go - but looking like 'Barrow on a Tuesday night' could be a very real possibility for clubs in League Two next season! Three points clear with two games in hand, and they've already won 7-0 twice in 2020!

 

[Marked Ox]

Big game, mind.

Chesterfield are in a genuine relegation scrap (which is ridiculous for a club like them competing against some really tiny opponents).
Notts County may be too far off the top spot, but looking to improve their playoff positioning and get a first round bye.

Course, there's still a long to go - but looking like 'Barrow on a Tuesday night' could be a very real possibility for clubs in League Two next season! Three points clear with two games in hand, and they've already won 7-0 twice in 2020!

Chesterfield lost £1.9m in their latest published accounts according to reports I've seen trying to go back up to the FL. Iirc, the Fans Trust are in negotiations to buy them off the disliked owner. But like a lot of longer term FL teams relegated to the Conference they aren't just a mess on the pitch but off it as well.