Moved to 8pm kick off on Good Friday.
Matches Leeds Home - kick off moved
- Thread starter Northstandboy
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Happy with that. Expected TVP to insist on a 1230 kick off.
not unexpected- wouldve preferred a 3pm ko, but it is what (Sky say) it is
Essexyellows
Level: Cameron Brannagan
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What could possibly go wrong with that? Seems TVP must be missing the overtime - expect a full tactical deployment of everything they have. 
Not exactly a shock, in fact probably the only prediction I have got right ever. They were always going to put a Leeds team going for the title on as the prime time game.
Not a shock in the slightest. I’m still surprised our away game wasn’t given the same treatment.
Echo the above sentiment that I’m pretty happy it’s been moved to an evening game. Should make it a really fun atmosphere!
Echo the above sentiment that I’m pretty happy it’s been moved to an evening game. Should make it a really fun atmosphere!
TailsWeWin
Level: Dave Roberts
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* *sound of local pubs rubbing hands together
Ewes
Level: John Aldridge
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I know it’s not at the forefront of most Us fans’ minds but this is absolutely sh1te for the Leeds fans travelling down. How on earth can they get home by train or even face a long car journey at night?
Not to mention the huge TVP policing overtime costs on a bank holiday, which we’ll incur.
Yet another example of Sky ruining the game for normal supporters.
Not to mention the huge TVP policing overtime costs on a bank holiday, which we’ll incur.
Yet another example of Sky ruining the game for normal supporters.
East Stand Fan
Level: Callum O'Dowda
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Bank holiday buses are going to suck that night!
Marked Ox
Level: Mickey Lewis
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It isn't that hard for a car journey. I've driven Sunderland/Newcastle games, there and back for evening games. Long distance night games have been around for a long time.
Trains will likely be a problem as you say though.
Orkney Islands Yellow
Level: Phil Whitehead
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A huge game against a big club under the lights on a Bank Holiday? The atmosphere should be the best of the season!
Long weekend as well so not like they will be getting up for work the next day.
christenedinjericho
Level: Chris Maguire
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It knocked our away take to Norwich on a Friday night didn't it? However, it won't knock the Leeds away following though.
They will be in the city centre by lunch time and marching on together towards the K*ssam by 6.
Biggest fanbase in the league into the smallest away end.
At the away game I don’t think I had even put my bag on the ground in the queue to check into my hotel before a Leeds fan told me they had ten thousand in the London supporters club, so maybe they won’t have far to travel.
A lot will use private coaches as well, the amount their games get moved public transport isn’t going to work.
Scotchegg
Level: James Constable
(280 Apps, 106 Gls)
Police costs won't be any more for an 8pm kick off than a 3pm kick off. And if a Leeds fan is unable to make it because of the times then there are thousands more who will happily take their place.
I have very little sympathy for Leeds, especially as it's because of them that the times have changed.
TailsWeWin
Level: Dave Roberts
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That’s a pretty uncharitable view.
Are you suggesting ALL Leeds fans should be seen in the same (negative) light?
Can’t make it because the time changed? Tough!!
Blimey.
How many away matches have you planned to go to, then been thwarted?
Scotchegg
Level: James Constable
(280 Apps, 106 Gls)
The game time has changed BECAUSE it's Leeds.
I have far more sympathy for our own fans who may have to change their plans as a result that 1500 fans who will easily be able to pass their tickets on if the can no longer go.
Spot on .
No real hardship ,
We’ve done it recently for Norwich and Hull away .
Expect Leeds will lay on fans coaches .
East Stand Fan
Level: Callum O'Dowda
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Is this game likely to be on ITV1 also? I've noticed there have been a few which have been dual-broadcasted this year including Middlesbrough v Sunderland, Leeds v Sheff Wed and Portsmouth v Leeds. Seems those games had very limited advertising so maybe ITV made a late decision. I also believe they have a limited number of slots rather than pre-determined fixtures so it could be a possibility.
They have a deal to show 5 games so still 2 to go.
Orkney Islands Yellow
Level: Phil Whitehead
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I think they'll enjoy our fine city's hostelries! Especially if the weather is as it was today.
OX14
Level: Les Phillips
(224 Apps, 15 Gls)
Well it's better than a 12.30 kick off as that really would have sucked.
Orkney Islands Yellow
Level: Phil Whitehead
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Marked Ox
Level: Mickey Lewis
(351 Apps, 7 Gls)
The local gardens will get a good watering.
East Stand Fan
Level: Callum O'Dowda
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Sky have shared all the games ITV have showcased this year and Corrie is usually back-seated for sports these days. It’s a possibility but it may not be decided until later.
Ewes
Level: John Aldridge
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On the contrary, police bank holiday rates, already at a premium for daytime work, rise 15% after 7pm and 25% after 10pm. The TVP bill for covering this game, FIOs on the train down and back plus the inevitable custody charges will be huge. It’s a good job our owners have deep pockets.
But I agree that Sky have made it a premium game cos it’s Leeds. Still Us who pick up the policing bill though.
Scotchegg
Level: James Constable
(280 Apps, 106 Gls)
"The inevitable custody charges"? Get a grip.
How many arrests this season? How much is the average bill for policing games?
