[Albion] Palace home game moved to Wed 15th - RMT Strike on Thursday 16th March

[Wrong-Direction]

So I can go to fatboy slim now?

 

[pure_white]

So I can go to fatboy slim now?

Norm's not a friend of Lynchy do you think?

 

[Easy 10]

I still have no idea why this game is on a Thursday. Is it on TELLY ?
If so, a barstool may beckon.

 

[Jim in the West]

If we can play Brentford at 8pm Boxing Day …then I can’t c why this will be moved

We only played Brentford on Boxing Day because of TV. It would seem bizarre to play one of the biggest games of the season on a similarly transport-constrained day WHEN IT IS ENTIRELY OUR CHOICE.
Sorry about the caps - just meant for emphasis

 

[Dibdab]

100% getting rearranged again

 

[Hotchilidog]

I found the choice of Thursday night utterly bizarre, why not a Tuesday or Wednesday night?

This is unfortunate but this dispute is likely to run and run, given that the negotiations seem to be going nowhere. What we do need quickly is an announcement from the club/PL as to whether the game will go ahead as planned or if it will be moved.

If it does go ahead then it's the bus, walk, cycle, drive or seagulls travel. People will find a way to get to the game.

 

[Wilka]

I think it's down to UEFA not wanting Premier League games to clash with Champions League games and they only allow it in extreme circumstances.

 

[BN41Albion]

I found the choice of Thursday night utterly bizarre, why not a Tuesday or Wednesday night?

This is unfortunate but this dispute is likely to run and run, given that the negotiations seem to be going nowhere. What we do need quickly is an announcement from the club/PL as to whether the game will go ahead as planned or if it will be moved.

If it does go ahead then it's the bus, walk, cycle, drive or seagulls travel. People will find a way to get to the game.

It would be absurd not to simply switch it to the Wednesday. No reason I can see not to. And considering the strikes are already announced, we know there definitely won't be one that day.

 

[dwayne]

I think it's down to UEFA not wanting Premier League games to clash with Champions League games and they only allow it in extreme circumstances.

Or if it's big teams......

We have no choice now uefa can f off

 

[Hotchilidog]

It would be absurd not to simply switch it to the Wednesday. No reason I can see not to. And considering the strikes are already announced, we know there definitely won't be one that day.

Makes sense to me providing the trains aren't scheduled to knock off early on the Wednesday evening

 

[BN41Albion]

I think it's down to UEFA not wanting Premier League games to clash with Champions League games and they only allow it in extreme circumstances.

As said before, they played the biggest game of the season to date on a champions league day on Wednesday.
No-one bar us cares about our rivalry

 

[Falmer Flutter ©]

We only played Brentford on Boxing Day because of TV. It would seem bizarre to play one of the biggest games of the season on a similarly transport-constrained day WHEN IT IS ENTIRELY OUR CHOICE.
Sorry about the caps - just meant for emphasis

And the stadium was half full for that game. So yes, we CAN go ahead with it if we really want a repeat of that.

 

[LamieRobertson]

We only played Brentford on Boxing Day because of TV. It would seem bizarre to play one of the biggest games of the season on a similarly transport-constrained day WHEN IT IS ENTIRELY OUR CHOICE.
Sorry about the caps - just meant for emphasis

Oh I don’t disagree …I’ve just said I wouldn’t be surprised if it wasn’t moved because of the strike .. ( u never know it might get shifted to Friday/Monday if on Tv)not sure I agree with the bit about “entirely our choice” …SKY/BT have a big say in kick off times …the opposition have a say….the police etc

Palace game because of the history of the fixture…necessary policing ..ie getting Palace fans to/away from the ground as quickly as possible…now that I would be VERY SURPRISED if it wasn’t moved

 

[Terry Butcher Tribute Act]

And the stadium was half full for that game. So yes, we CAN go ahead with it if we really want a repeat of that.

And the police approve...

 

[ManOfSussex]

It would be absurd not to simply switch it to the Wednesday. No reason I can see not to. And considering the strikes are already announced, we know there definitely won't be one that day.

In terms of that week I think we need to see if ASLEF join the RMT and announce strikes on the other days.

 

[Sussexscots]

Also a strike announced for 1 April. Could impact the Brentford fixture.

 

[BNthree]

Previously it was called off due to the combination of train strike AND no parking available at the Unis due to open days. There is (was!) car parking available at the unis for this so not the same situation.

 

[BN41Albion]

Previously it was called off due to the combination of train strike AND no parking available at the Unis due to open days. There is (was!) car parking available at the unis for this so not the same situation.

Regardless, it'll still affect bums on seats significantly, and be much more of a hassle for those who do go, which would be a huge shame (esp the former) considering the fixture.

Very different if it's a Saturday 3pm fixture, but no trains for a 7.30 evening fixture will mean thousands, esp from further afield, won't attend.

 

[Stat Brother]

Regardless, it'll still affect bums on seats significantly, and be much more of a hassle for those who do go, which would be a huge shame (esp the former) considering the fixture.

Very different if it's a Saturday 3pm fixture, but no trains for a 7.30 evening fixture will mean thousands, esp from further afield, won't attend.

'thousands won't attend' has been written a fair few times, over the years.
When was the last time thousands didn't attend the AMEX for off field (Ie non Hyypia) reasons?

 

[jackalbion]

'thousands won't attend' has been written a fair few times, over the years.
When was the last time thousands didn't attend the AMEX for off field (Ie non Hyypia) reasons?

Wolves and Brentford last season