[Albion] Home game v Liverpool date change

[dazzer6666]

Complete smack in the face to the fanbase. Especially those with kids. At least we know where we stand now

TV decision not the club I imagine

 

[Wozza]

I accept that we have to play some evening games.

But, as a fan who takes two kids and lives outside of Sussex, moving the last home game of the season into this slot feels like a kick in the teeth.

If it goes on like this next season, I'll cherry pick games rather than renew I think.

 

[Easy 10]

Very disappointing timing for this KO and one of the reasons why I seriously waivered over renewing my ST. It can be a significant logistical challenge for us exiles getting to & from The Amex even without seemingly more & more inconvenient KO times. OK its my choice to live elsewhere but I'm reasonably prepared to do the hard yards 20 or so times per season, despite transport and other complications.

Already way too many empty seats around The Amex on matchdays & especially for evening games. Everyone, including the Club (and surely the players) know the atmosphere can be lacking. So it would be extra sad if the place isn't packed full and rocking for the last home game of the season. Especially if a late charge into the Europa places is possible. Conversely, if Europe is out of the question by then it would at least be a last chance to show appreciation for the team and special players such as Mitoma, Pedro & Baleba who might then be tempted elsewhere in the summer. Idols for so many youngsters. The sort of stand out players that give one a sense of anticipation for next season and a reason for renewing ST. Would leave a rather flat feeling over the summer, on top of a rather average run of form and frustrating style of play.

The Club should seriously take note and not take it's fans for granted.

All fair except the last part. Its not the club who had this game moved to Monday.

 

[METALMICKY]

Utter arse! That is all!

 

[Superphil]

TV decision not the club I imagine

A decision that was made some time ago (at least a week) and only just released to the paying customers.

 

[El Turi]

Only 6 of our 19 home games will have been 3pm Saturday kick offs this season.

 

[ManOfSussex]

Some engineering works scheduled on the railway that night too.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Hot on the heels of Sky Super Sunday comes...Sky Dead Rubber Monday

 

[jackalbion]

Some engineering works scheduled on the railway that night too.

Believe they will be/have already been cancelled, attempts to suggest to the Premier League that this wasn’t the best idea, were futile. Ultimately the only people who can block games is the police.

 

[The Optimist]

TV decision not the club I imagine

Absolutely. I doubt the clubs get much/ any say. Sky aren’t paying huge sums to not pick and choose as they please. If you’re pissed off and want to take action cancel your Sky subscription.

 

[dazzer6666]

Allied to our form just now, there’ll be record numbers of away fans for the Saudi and LFC visits.

Expecting a SURGE of Albion+ memberships in the next few days, and all those tickets on the exchange flying off the shelves. Kerching.

 

[albionalba]

Any volunteers to stick around for the lap of appreciation?

I think the club should make this happen for home fans at the Newcastle home game now and publicise accordingly - and just leave Liverpool to it after the match on 19th.

 

[ManOfSussex]

Believe they will be/have already been cancelled, attempts to suggest to the Premier League that this wasn’t the best idea, were futile. Ultimately the only people who can block games is the police.

I do hope so. Last train from Lewes to Eastbourne at 2157 followed by rail replacement buses could be problematic.

 

[Mr Bridger]

F*ck Sky! My last day of paying anything to these thieving w*nkers. Bit the bullet a month ago and decided to ditch them.
If only there was some other way to watch football

 

[ady1973]

Yet another game, I'm unable to attend now....is it all worth it, or do I just throw in the towel and hand my season ticket back

 

[£1.99]

F*@king Great!!! I am flying abroad on the 19th.

 

[dazzer6666]

I think the club should make this happen for home fans at the Newcastle home game now and publicise accordingly - and just leave Liverpool to it after the match on 19th.

 

[Weststander]

F*@king Great!!! I am flying abroad on the 19th.

I lucked out, just. We fly out on the 20th.

 

[Seagull over Canaryland]

All fair except the last part. Its not the club who had this game moved to Monday.

I accept these unpopular changes have been imposed by Sky. They've 'bought' us as PL clubs and fans as a collective entity. Its a two-edged sword. We enjoy their income and then expect our club to splash the Sky cash on decent players, their wages and our facilities, so will surely put up with some inconvenience, such as awkward KO days & times?

But at what point do the clubs push back? He might shrug his shoulders but surely even our esteemed CEO cannot be comfortable at frequent images of so many empty seats and muted atmospheres being broadcast to the world.

Our family stand is front and centre as the main backdrop to Amex games on TV and unfortunately often highlights many empty seats. I quite understand that families may stay away in significant numbers from late KOs on school nights or games moved for TV when transport is a known issue, on public holidays or simply compounded by unhelpful roadworks, sudden train disruption etc.etc. Plus their seats are vulnerable to the weather, which can also be a deterrent.

We can chunter about this on NSC. We can feed it back to the Club (as I do) via post-match surveys. But its not unique to the Albion. Talking with fans of other PL clubs it seems there is a widespread feeling that this is wrong - and getting worse - but as customers we seem powerless to do anything about it, other than walk away from those games, which is unfortunate. a negative when you've shown commitment in securing an ST and therefore plan to attend. Yes, there is a ticket exchange but no guarantee of a sell on.

So, I wonder how many would actually cancel their Sky subscriptions, in protest?

A bit of a frustrated rant!

 

[Steve in Japan]

School night, GCSE's, we won't go. Frankly I'm glad we haven't renewed our STs. This is happening way too often.