Interesting. This is the same argument that Newcastle v Sunderland had before sticking with their 3pm kick off I believe. Was there trouble at their game?
No.
Probably because the Newcastle fans were so embarrassed they all went home quickly though.
“However we view this match as a great opportunity for the fans of both clubs to show that 3pm kick–offs of high profile matches are perfectly manageable..."
With Leeds there's always a risk of it kicking off.
Interesting. This is the same argument that Newcastle v Sunderland had before sticking with their 3pm kick off I believe. Was there trouble at their game?
Saturday would have been an ideal game to keep the police sat in a wagon elsewhere (but nearby!!)
I'd be more impressed if the thread title had read "Burnley refuse TV pressure and keep Leeds Game at 3pm"
I think they couldn't take the risk. The last time Doncaster came to the amex, there was that crime of the century on Billy Sharp. The police needed to be on hand just in case anyone tried to finish the job they started last time. Lives were at stake, man, it would have been reprehensible to leave the Police off-site.
Newcastle vs Sunderland had a 12.45 KO
Ah is it the return match they are trying to keep at 3pm then?