Newcastle at home likely to be moved back to later in the season?

[Herr Tubthumper]

Do we care what Sky want we just need the 3 points.

Barber might think differently.

 

[Alba Badger]

I bet we draw Newcastle in the FA cup!

 

[Bob!]

Could move to the Tuesday before.

January 24

 

[Prince Monolulu]

Could move to the Tuesday before.

January 24

Is that OK with the powers that be like, play a game BEFORE it was scheduled to take place?

 

[perseus]

Just looking through the fixtures and I note that Newcastle at home is scheduled for January 28th, which is FA Cup fourth round date. Assuming that one of us progresses then it will be moved.

I wonder if Sky will then get involved with that one. Any guesses when that might then be.

24 January (fixture brought forward four days)
28 January (if both Newcastle and Brighton lose) Original date
8 February (if neither Brighton and Newcastle draw)
21 February very likely clashes with Champions League

 

[Bob!]

Is that OK with the powers that be like, play a game BEFORE it was scheduled to take place?

I'm sure we've had it happen in the last couple of years.
(Though I reckon it'd be tough to get Newcastle to agree if they're missing players due to the African Cup of Nations)

 

[Prince Monolulu]

 

[Gwylan]

Barber might think differently.

Possibly, but I bet CH would be very keen to play a weakened Newcastle. I wonder who would have the final say on that

 

[drew]

24 January (fixture brought forward four days)
28 January (if both Newcastle and Brighton lose) Original date
8 February (if neither Brighton and Newcastle draw)
21 February very likely clashes with Champions League

Can't see them leaving the arrangments only 10 days before it could be played so that would mean the 8th Feb is out.

Don't quite understand why we are in this situation. Always thought the fixtures computer used to leave the 3rd and 4th round dates free for the teams in the top two divisions

 

[BensGrandad]

Can't see them leaving the arrangments only 10 days before it could be played so that would mean the 8th Feb is out.

Don't quite understand why we are in this situation. Always thought the fixtures computer used to leave the 3rd and 4th round dates free for the teams in the top two divisions

The 3rd round all teams in the top 2 divisions will be playing but they could avoid the 4th round in case and use them to play any re-arranged fixtures if needed or even bring forward ant that may cause congestion or a short break between games like our games at Huddersfield and Brentford.

 

[severnside gull]

28th Feb

Is the correct answer

 

[perseus]

28th Feb

Fifth Round replay date. Otherwise ideal as only League 1 & 2 games.

Others:

24 January (fixture brought forward four days)
28 January (if both Newcastle and Brighton lose) Original date
8 February (if neither Brighton and Newcastle draw)
21 February very likely; clashes with Champions League

14 March 2017
25 April 2017
2 May 2017

Rules say earliest practical date, but Sky TV may override this.

 

[Triggaaar]

So we're at both Newcastle and BHA get impossible away draws, lose then tell Sky to do one.

So we can't lose unless we get an impossible away draw?

 

[drew]

The 3rd round all teams in the top 2 divisions will be playing but they could avoid the 4th round in case and use them to play any re-arranged fixtures if needed or even bring forward ant that may cause congestion or a short break between games like our games at Huddersfield and Brentford.

Not sure that all makes any sense.

 

[Official Old Man]

I repeat from every post that has mentioned this before.
This game will NOT be a 3pm KO but if we are both knocked out of the cup (here's hoping please) SKY will play this game at either 12:30 or 5:15 on the Saturday. There are no PL games, only FA Cup and so Sky want a BIG GAME to put up against the BBC & BT. This game WILL be played on the correct date.
Now who wanted that bet?

 

[Prince Monolulu]

I repeat from every post that has mentioned this before.
This game will NOT be a 3pm KO but if we are both knocked out of the cup (here's hoping please) SKY will play this game at either 12:30 or 5:15 on the Saturday. There are no PL games, only FA Cup and so Sky want a BIG GAME to put up against the BBC & BT. This game WILL be played on the correct date.
Now who wanted that bet?

So you're basically prepared to bet an even fiver that both BHA and Newcastle will get knocked out in the 3rd Round then?

Do you have info on the draw, like the chap with the lottery nos?

 

[drew]

So you're basically prepared to bet an even fiver that both BHA and Newcastle will get knocked out in the 3rd Round then?

Do you have info on the draw, like the chap with the lottery nos?

Unless of course we get a repeat of the 1983 draw!!!

 

[drew]

I repeat from every post that has mentioned this before.
This game will NOT be a 3pm KO but if we are both knocked out of the cup (here's hoping please) SKY will play this game at either 12:30 or 5:15 on the Saturday. There are no PL games, only FA Cup and so Sky want a BIG GAME to put up against the BBC & BT. This game WILL be played on the correct date.
Now who wanted that bet?

I think everyone probably accepts that it won't be a 3pm kick off as Sky will definitely want this match as it is 1st versus 2nd (currently). As for being played on the correct date, that is pure speculation as until Monday we don't know the draw.

 

[Prince Monolulu]

Unless of course we get a repeat of the 1983 draw!!!

Aaah, but the proposed wager was that the scheduled game (ie. League) will NOT take place on that day.

 

[Official Old Man]

Aaah, but the proposed wager was that the scheduled game (ie. League) will NOT take place on that day.

Can I change it to 'my bet is the game will be played that weekend', Sky will want a Sunday match.
Prince, £5 to REMF?