Stoke game expected to go ahead on Saturday 19th February

[Gritt23]

I think the reality is that we will only play both IF the Stoke game could be switched to Friday night. If not, the Plymouth game will be cancelled. No big shock, that's what happens to your League game when you are still in the Cup. The fact it had been moved from Saturday to Monday won't preserve it IMHO.

 

[fosters headband]

I hope it is one of the three games still to be picked by ESPN.

 

[The Large One]

So? That happens all the time, just something you have to deal with. Cup games, postponements, all skew the season, and successful sides just have to deal with it.

Only in the cases of necessity.

The only reason we're discussing this is because of Sky, not the Football League. Sky can do one.

 

[Ding Dong !]

I'd happily play Dunk and Elphick in the Stoke game, and wouldn't even consider it a case of weakening the defence (for that particular game). Both are excellent in the air, Dunk especially, which will be a real asset.

Throw in Brezovan, Sandaza, Holroyd, and a midfielder as well as Dunk & Elphick allowing: Murray, Bennett, Greer, Wood, Barnes, Noone, El Abd to be raring to going ( and rested ) against Plymouth......simples !!!!

 

[Southover Street Seagull]

I think the reality is that we will only play both IF the Stoke game could be switched to Friday night. If not, the Plymouth game will be cancelled. No big shock, that's what happens to your League game when you are still in the Cup. The fact it had been moved from Saturday to Monday won't preserve it IMHO.

When are you going to fit in the Plymouth game then if it is postponed? March is becoming very congested already. Including the Stoke game we would have played six fixtures when February ends, March only has one midweek left free and if the fixture is moved there we will play at least nine games in March. April already has seven fixtures planned.

 

[Cullip4]

Stoke game confirmed Saturday at 3pm, Plymouth game moved to the Tuesday - Official Text

 

[Trufflehound]

Albion are also keen to play their home League game against Plymouth, which had been scheduled for Monday, February 21

Good. That means Bournemouth will only have played 4 games more than us by the end of Feb instead of 5. We might still be in touch with them at the top.

 

[Trufflehound]

Stoke game confirmed Saturday at 3pm, Plymouth game moved to the Tuesday - Official Text

On official site as well: Brighton and Hove Albion | News | Latest News | Latest News | Stoke Date Confirmed

 

[Nathan]

Will the Plymouth game still be on TV?

 

[hastings]

No. Says it in the article on the official website.

 

[Trufflehound]

Will the Plymouth game still be on TV?

Not according to the site.

 

[GOM]

From the Argus

Albion's FA Cup fifth round tie at Stoke will be played on Saturday February 19 (3pm).

The Seagulls' home league game against Plymouth, originally scheduled for Monday February 21 live on Sky, will now take place on Tuesday February 22 (7.45pm) without TV coverage.

That will cost the Seagulls £30,000, although they earned £90,000 for beating Watford to reach the last 16 of the FA Cup.

 

[Mendoza]

Plymouth could have done with that £30,000....

 

[Nathan]

Plymouth could do with 30 quid.

 

[footychick]

Grrrr annoyed that I won't get to see us play.

 

[Tony Meolas Loan Spell]

f*** sake Im in Sweden Tuesday so cant do the Plymouth game. f***ing FA Cup.

 

[BensGrandad]

Did somebody post earlier that the week after the cup tie is half term. So a lot of children will be able to attend the Plymouth game.

 

[Gritt23]

When are you going to fit in the Plymouth game then if it is postponed? March is becoming very congested already. Including the Stoke game we would have played six fixtures when February ends, March only has one midweek left free and if the fixture is moved there we will play at least nine games in March. April already has seven fixtures planned.

Fixture congestion, it happens. Successful side + winter postponements = congested fixture list.

Can we just man-up round here and stop turning into Arsenal.

 

[mwrpoole]

yep w/c 21st is half term for my kids so they'll be made up that the Plymouth match is still on that week (cos i'm mean & don't let them go to midweek matches during school weeks!)

 

[Dave the OAP]

f*** sake Im in Sweden Tuesday so cant do the Plymouth game. f***ing FA Cup.

is that paid for by your massive bonus?

he he