ARTICLE: Luton game moves to this Friday

[Granny WeatherWax]

I think it gives us an advantage. Feel for the Luton fans, but this should deffo provide an advantage to us. Selfishly the Friday night is far better for me than the Monday night. I'm happy with it.

Maybe Better for Luton fans. They knew it might be moved, Friday night arguably easier than Monday with probably the majority not having work the day after. Public transport wasn’t an option either date, therefore always a drive / coach job in most cases.

[wilks_bfc]

Maybe Better for Luton fans. They knew it might be moved, Friday night arguably easier than Monday with probably the majority not having work the day after. Public transport wasn’t an option either date, therefore always a drive / coach job in most cases.

Better for our younger supporters as well as more likely to attend now it’s not a school night

[warksclaret]

I feel for the fans who have had to reschedule and for those who now cannot make the Friday.
I hope Foster is going to be fit -Monday would have given him 3 extra days to recover from his injury at Spurs

[Coeus]

So why wasn’t it moved to Friday in the first place? A date that suited all scenarios?

[bfcmik]

Maybe Better for Luton fans. They knew it might be moved, Friday night arguably easier than Monday with probably the majority not having work the day after. Public transport wasn’t an option either date, therefore always a drive / coach job in most cases.

Yiu've obviously not tried driving north on the M1 & M6 if you think that. Adds at least an hour, more often close to 2 hours, to a journey from Solihull to Burnley so would expect at least a 5 hour drive north from Luton. Going back it will just be a 3 to 31/2 hour drive

[Granny WeatherWax]

Yiu've obviously not tried driving north on the M1 & M6 if you think that. Adds at least an hour, more often close to 2 hours, to a journey from Solihull to Burnley so would expect at least a 5 hour drive north from Luton. Going back it will just be a 3 to 31/2 hour drive

Roads are rubbish on Mondays too.

[ClaretTony]

So why wasn’t it moved to Friday in the first place? A date that suited all scenarios?

You do have to wonder how they can’t come up with that when they initially selected it for tv.

[bfcmik]

Roads are rubbish on Mondays too.

Southbound, and earlier in the day. I would be leaving Solihull at 4 on a Monday for a 7.45 kick-off and expect to have time for a brew and sarnie/chips before the game! Friday I would leave before 3 for the same experience

[Rick_Muller]

Roads are rubbish on Mondays too.

I do the trip a lot, Friday’s take at least an hour and a half longer than every other day going north and the only reasons I can attribute to that are people driving home from a week in the big smoke or getting away for a weekend.

[ecc]

What about fans who'd booked days off and/or transport?

Senseless. Always the same people who come last and pay.

[Acting Claret]

Well I booked my week away around this game so now I can’t go. I’ve put my ticket on the exchange but I doubt it’ll go now.

[NL Claret]

One of the main reasons for getting rid of season ticket was KO times / days.

Sat 1230 were a pain as was anything on a Sunday.

Broadcasters aren’t bothered about fans as they know if one fan cancels someone else will take their place.

In all honesty I don’t miss it, watching with my mate on TV with a few cans.

[nil_desperandum]

Been covered now but the club / Tony mentioned it when the original fixture was moved to a Monday.

That's been covered - as you say, but that's not the same as "everyone knew", which is demonstrably not true.

[BurnleyFC]

It’s wrong, but Friday night is also better than a Monday night for us.

[Granny WeatherWax]

That's been covered - as you say, but that's not the same as "everyone knew", which is demonstrably not true.

It’s a wonder how these people knew it was meant to be on the Monday in the first place

[bumba]

Was preying one of the games ended a draw, Friday evening compared to Monday evening is much better and will generate a better atmosphere.
Everybody who bought a ticket should have been aware of the possible change

[Nori1958]

Was preying one of the games ended a draw, Friday evening compared to Monday evening is much better and will generate a better atmosphere.
Everybody who bought a ticket should have been aware of the possible change

I bought mine last March... No mention of it then......

[Oshkoshclaret]

Well that’s just marvelous… I’m traveling in from Kansas… sigh…

[Rileybobs]

It’s a wonder how these people knew it was meant to be on the Monday in the first place

The Burnley fixtures just automatically populate in my calendar. Obviously I know that there is a risk that a Saturday 3pm fixture 3 months away may change for tv but it didn’t even cross my mind that a Monday night game, ie already selected for tv coverage, would be moved…forward…with 4 day’s notice.

And obviously, I’m not blaming the communication etc, just the rationale of putting it on a Monday in the first place with such a good chance it would be moved at such short notice.

Surprised you can’t see the problems this may cause some fans.

[AmbleClaret]

Was preying one of the games ended a draw, Friday evening compared to Monday evening is much better and will generate a better atmosphere.
Everybody who bought a ticket should have been aware of the possible change

Did you pray too ?

[Rick_Muller]

Well that’s just marvelous… I’m traveling in from Kansas… sigh…

You still going to make it? I hope so!

[jrgbfc]

Tbf i knew there was a chance it could get moved, but only because of this message board. I imagine there's plenty of people who didn't have a clue. I'm not sure the club put anything official out?

[ClaretTony]

The Burnley fixtures just automatically populate in my calendar. Obviously I know that there is a risk that a Saturday 3pm fixture 3 months away may change for tv but it didn’t even cross my mind that a Monday night game, ie already selected for tv coverage, would be moved…forward…with 4 day’s notice.

And obviously, I’m not blaming the communication etc, just the rationale of putting it on a Monday in the first place with such a good chance it would be moved at such short notice.

Surprised you can’t see the problems this may cause some fans.

It’s caused problems for a lot of people, both home and away fans, but above all this is downright wrong.

[Bosscat]

Won't be going on now ... have a family meal organised before my Brother and his wife head back home to Aveley in Essex on Saturday morning ...

[vinrogue]

I will not know now until Thursday afternoon if I can travel up. I will not be returning my 2 season ticket seats to the club on Thursday night....if I can't attend..... roll on the championship I am royally sick of this season.....

[ClaretsPadiham]

A lot better for the CFS coke heads, no work the day after etc

Should make for a better atmosphere.

[dougcollins]

Roads are rubbish on Mondays too.

Nothing compares to a Friday. Nightmare.

[PaintYorkClaretnBlue]

Was preying one of the games ended a draw, Friday evening compared to Monday evening is much better and will generate a better atmosphere.
Everybody who bought a ticket should have been aware of the possible change

I was hacked off when it was moved to the Monday because I’m flying to Mexico that day, I can go now that it is on the Friday

[Burt]

I was hacked off when it was moved to the Monday because I’m flying to Mexico that day, I can go now that it is on the Friday

Same here but Dubai in our case, missed the comms and didn't realise that it could be moved back until this weekend

[ŽižkovClaret]

I will not know now until Thursday afternoon if I can travel up. I will not be returning my 2 season ticket seats to the club on Thursday night....if I can't attend..... roll on the championship I am royally sick of this season.....

Would we not be more likely to have Friday night games in the Championship than the EPL? Friday night seems to be one of the prime Championship TV slots. It's one of the main reasons i'm doubtful about renewing my Season Ticket

[jedi_master]

Selfishly, as I do not live local it is infinitely preferable for the midweek games to not have work the following day - however I fully agree/understand and sympathise about how ridiculous it is to shift the date on this so close to the game. It’s pathetic and no doubt will ruin the plans made by many.

[bumba]

I bought mine last March... No mention of it then......

Couldn't buy tickets last March for fixtures not yet announced.
If you mean your season ticket then you know any game over the season can be changed.

[Jamesy]

It’s a sh!tter for me also. Was shuffling my work around to get up Monday night. No chance I can make it Friday. Hopefully someone will make use of my ticket.

[karatekid]

Great. I swapped my shift to accommodate the Monday night game. Too late to swap back now.

[MT03ALG]

Suspect, but could be wrong, that the clubs had an input into this.

I would guess that Vincent, his staff and his players want a break until the Man City game, hence the early date this Friday.

[MT03ALG]

Not sure where the BBC have got that from. The season ends on the 19th May so they won’t be playing on the day before. I’ve just checked and there is no date yet for the game.

Check under Luton Town fixtures on the BBC Website:
Saturday 18 May: Bournemouth v Luton Town
Sunday 19 May: Luton Town v Fulham
I cannot see this happening

[RammyClaret61]

I don’t understand. For an FA Cup replay the police insist on 10 days notice. How can they move a league game with 5 days notice.

[Funkydrummer]

Not as catatrophic as some people's plight on here, but now we've got to
choose between attending our two grandson's presentation night at Lowerhouse CC
and going on the Turf.

A tough one - may split it !!!! Toss of a coin ?

[Nori1958]

Couldn't buy tickets last March for fixtures not yet announced.
If you mean your season ticket then you know any game over the season can be changed.

Exactly, but this thread is specifically about the game being changed from next Monday to this friday

[Burnley1989]

Not as catatrophic as some people's plight on here, but now we've got to
choose between attending our two grandson's presentation night at Lowerhouse CC
and going on the Turf.

A tough one - may split it !!!! Toss of a coin ?

That’s been postponed due to the football

[bumba]

Exactly, but this thread is specifically about the game being changed from next Monday to this friday

Everybody knew in plenty of time that this could be the case. It was put out on several platforms.
It couldn't have been more clearer

[Nori1958]

Everybody knew in plenty of time that this could be the case. It was put out on several platforms.
It couldn't have been more clearer

I don't deny that, but your comment that everyone who bought a ticket knew it could be moved from the Monday to the Friday is wrong, not only for season ticket holders, but for those who bought tickets at the start of the season, it's only really relevant to those who bought tickets after the possible scenario was reported in october

[bumba]

I don't deny that, but your comment that everyone who bought a ticket knew it could be moved from the Monday to the Friday is wrong, not only for season ticket holders, but for those who bought tickets at the start of the season, it's only really relevant to those who bought tickets after the possible scenario was reported in october

No it isnt, it is relevant to anybody who's bought a ticket, anybody who has bought a home ticket up until the end of the season is well aware that those games could be moved.

[Nori1958]

No it isnt, it is relevant to anybody who's bought a ticket, anybody who has bought a home ticket up until the end of the season is well aware that those games could be moved.

Yes, we all know that, but as already pointed out to you, this discussion isn't about the changing of games in general, it's this specific movement from Monday to Friday, which you stated that everyone knew it was possible when buying tickets, and you also went as far as mentioning the communication about this specific move of dates.

I don't intend to discuss it further with you,as it will spoil an important thread

[fatboy47]

wrong, not only for season ticket holders, but for those who bought tickets at the start of the season,

Might just be me I suppose, but the timing of the game against the footballing behemoth that is Luton Town wasn't a massive deal-breaker when I opted to buy my ST.

[ClaretTony]

Check under Luton Town fixtures on the BBC Website:
Saturday 18 May: Bournemouth v Luton Town
Sunday 19 May: Luton Town v Fulham
I cannot see this happening

It's wrong - it won't be played on that date no matter what happens and there is no new date for the game yet as per the Premier League.

[Nori1958]

Might just be me I suppose, but the timing of the game against the footballing behemoth that is Luton Town wasn't a massive deal-breaker when I opted to buy my ST.

Me neither.. And if you hadn't edited my post it wouldn't look like I did

[bumba]

Yes, we all know that, but as already pointed out to you, this discussion isn't about the changing of games in general, it's this specific movement from Monday to Friday, which you stated that everyone knew it was possible when buying tickets, and you also went as far as mentioning the communication about this specific move of dates.

I don't intend to discuss it further with you,as it will spoil an important thread

Anybody who bought tickets when they was first released knew the game could be moved, when the TV fixtures were announced it was made clear the game could be moved.
Why are people acting shocked?
Everybody knew the possible scenarios.

[strayclaret]

I was oblivious that this scenario existed until last week. Have an operation planned next week, which if goes ahead meant I couldn’t go on the Monday and will lie me low for a couple of months with my next planned match attendance being Brentford in March.
Friday now means I can go, great news for me , not for my mate who has borrowed my season ticket.

[ClaretTony]

Anybody who bought tickets when they was first released knew the game could be moved, when the TV fixtures were announced it was made clear the game could be moved.
Why are people acting shocked?
Everybody knew the possible scenarios.

Of course we know the scenarios but how on earth are people supposed to make travel arrangements if they don’t have a confirmed date until five days before?

You are completely missing the point of the argument.