Just about sums it up,oh dear 6 games in 17 days.

[Leekbrookgull]

And they think that they are good http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38497382

 

[Easy 10]

In fairness, playing on the 16th, 20th, 23rd, 26th, 30th and the 1st IS cuffing mental.

Obviously some of those will get shifted around for TV, but cramming that number of games into a little over a fortnight is a ridiculous schedule.

 

[Driver8]

Anyone know when the 2017/8 season is due to start? I'm off to the Athletics on 12th August and have a horrible feeling that will be the first weekend of fixtures.

 

[whitelion]

Anyone know when the 2017/8 season is due to start? I'm off to the Athletics on 12th August and have a horrible feeling that will be the first weekend of fixtures.

Premier League or EFL?

 

[hans kraay fan club]

In fairness, playing on the 16th, 20th, 23rd, 26th, 30th and the 1st IS cuffing mental.

Obviously some of those will get shifted around for TV, but cramming that number of games into a little over a fortnight is a ridiculous schedule.

6 of 38 games. Basically a SIXTH of the entire season crammed into two weeks. Odd

 

[el punal]

Hmm. That's a problem I would willingly accept right now if it affects us.

 

[Lord Bracknell]

A decent White Christmas will put an end to this nonsense.

 

[Driver8]

Premier League or EFL?

The former I hope!

 

[Insel affe]

Has this got anything to do with the fact some European leagues shut down over this period so less live games to broadcast and the money men thought "you know what those English are mental and love money let them suffer for our enjoyment"

 

[Gazwag]

Plenty of notice for RMT and ASLEF to arrange their strikes again if we get promoted

 

[skipper734]

We are going to need a bigger squad and more sets of first team kit.@ wash day hell.

 

[The Birdman]

Poor old piglets pies they will be on overtime.

 

[Sussex Nomad]

I love the idea of a game every three days, it can be far too long waiting Saturday to Saturday (no midweek games pending).

 

[Gritt23]

In fairness, playing on the 16th, 20th, 23rd, 26th, 30th and the 1st IS cuffing mental.

Obviously some of those will get shifted around for TV, but cramming that number of games into a little over a fortnight is a ridiculous schedule.

Meh, just wait until the shenanigans required to crowbar in the Qatar World Cup, that will make for some difficult scheduling.

 

[Stat Brother]

I don't know what's giving me more cause for concern:-


Brighton fans assuming this affects the Albion.
Or
Big Sam's assumption this has anything to do with palace.

 

[Bozza]

There should be no real issue with that other than the 30/12 and 1/1 fixtures particularly because, like this year, some games will be moved for TV giving some sides a longer recovery period.

Also, many players will then get a couple of weeks off as the FA Cup follows and nearly every club has an excuse for wholesale changes now.

 

[beorhthelm]

Has this got anything to do with the fact some European leagues shut down over this period so less live games to broadcast and the money men thought "you know what those English are mental and love money let them suffer for our enjoyment"

its because the leagues have agreed to end season earlier to allow England a bit more preparation time. and its a draft, i dont believe anyone will really expect teams to play 30th then 1st, two days later, especially if they had 4 games already in two weeks.

Meh, just wait until the shenanigans required to crowbar in the Qatar World Cup, that will make for some difficult scheduling.

and this with bells on.

 

[Postman Pat]

I don't know what's giving me more cause for concern:-


Brighton fans assuming this affects the Albion.
Or
Big Sam's assumption this has anything to do with palace.

Do you think the Football League will have a different calendar to the Premier league? I would guess this is pretty much going to be the situation for everyone next year.

 

[Stat Brother]

Also, many players will then get a couple of weeks off as the FA Cup follows and nearly every club has an excuse for wholesale changes now.

As United play City in an exhibition match, in Beijing.