ARTICLE: Luton game moves to this Friday

[ClaretTony]

Now this Friday

See link
https://www.uptheclarets.com/luton-game ... his-friday

[ClaretTony]

Still on TV but this is an absolute nonsense having a game moved at such short notice

[Rileybobs]

Why couldn't the cup replay have been played on the Friday night?

[Nori1958]

Still on TV but this is an absolute nonsense having a game moved at such short notice

Would have been worse if it hadn't already been planned.

Selfishly it's better for me, and maybe others who take young kids on the game

[RetroClaret]

I'm working, just my luck...

[Whitgord]

Original kick off was 19:45. Is it definitely 20:00 this Friday?

[Granny WeatherWax]

Everyone knew it might move so hardly a surprise.

Prefer Friday to Monday tbh

[Thickneck]

Because Bolton are playing Cheltenham on the Saturday!

[Rileybobs]

Because Bolton are playing Cheltenham on the Saturday!

That makes complete sense and now I feel more stupid.

[ClaretTony]

Original kick off was 19:45. Is it definitely 20:00 this Friday?

Apologies for that, article has now been corrected, it is, as you say, at 7:45. I had it correct on the fixture list too.

[ClaretTony]

Why couldn't the cup replay have been played on the Friday night?

Too short notice for a replay - there has to be ten days notice given

[TheFamilyCat]

On a weekend where there is only 5 PL games, did they really need one on a Monday night in the first place?

[Sheedyclaret]

Absolute rubbish can’t go now

[Claretincraven]

Claret Tony. I know you attend various groups on behalf of us spectators. Do you ever point out, and will you following this, that it is totally unfair on paying spectators that games can be moved with5 days notice. This game has already been moved once, it is a complete disgrace.

[AmbleClaret]

Had originally made plans for this one when it was on the Saturday. Changed them to accomodate the Mondsy change, now can't attend the 3rd option on Friday., completely ridiculous situation.

[Rick_Muller]

Said on the other thread about the game. I feel for the Luton fans in all this, firstly thinking about planning a Monday night game and taking time off work etc, and now having to change it all to go on a Friday night. It stinks!

But it does mean I can now go, so that’s a plus for me

[fidelcastro]

Claret Tony. I know you attend various groups on behalf of us spectators. Do you ever point out, and will you following this, that it is totally unfair on paying spectators that games can be moved with5 days notice. This game has already been moved once, it is a complete disgrace.

It is a disgrace, but clubs are never going to bite the hand that feeds them.

[Granny WeatherWax]

Claret Tony. I know you attend various groups on behalf of us spectators. Do you ever point out, and will you following this, that it is totally unfair on paying spectators that games can be moved with5 days notice. This game has already been moved once, it is a complete disgrace.

It’s not like we didn’t know it was a possibility.

Fans always come last, but we’ve known for weeks this might happen. All the faux outrage is ridiculous

[Westleigh]

Int good owd days cup replays were in the week straight after the original match until the police started wanted more notice .

[AmbleClaret]

Said on the other thread about the game. I feel for the Luton fans in all this, firstly thinking about planning a Monday night game and taking time off work etc, and now having to change it all to go on a Friday night. It stinks!

But it does mean I can now go, so that’s a plus for me

A lot of Burnley fans travel long distances too don't forget.

[Claretincraven]

It’s not like we didn’t know it was a possibility.

Fans always come last, but we’ve known for weeks this might happen. All the faux outrage is ridiculous

A possibility. How the heck do you make travel arrangements, book accommodation, book time off work etc on a possibility.

[Granny WeatherWax]

A possibility. How the heck do you make travel arrangements, book accommodation, book time off work etc on a possibility.

You don’t, it’s crap, but we knew weeks ago, whinge then.

[wilks_bfc]

If TNT now have a “slot” to show on the Friday, why was it moved to the Monday in the first place?

[ClaretTony]

Claret Tony. I know you attend various groups on behalf of us spectators. Do you ever point out, and will you following this, that it is totally unfair on paying spectators that games can be moved with5 days notice. This game has already been moved once, it is a complete disgrace.

I’m involved with the Football Supporters Association and I lodged my concern about this and have contacted them again this afternoon. Sadly there is precious little we can do. It’s no consolation but other games get this treatment over the season and it’s shocking for the Luton fans although it’s the same for a lot of our fans. I’d just got something planned for Friday but one phone call has been able to get it switched to Monday so it makes no odds to me personally but this is so downright wrong.

This is one of the reasons I believe we need a strong Supporters Group that will stick its nose in when things like this happen.

[Granny WeatherWax]

If TNT now have a “slot” to show on the Friday, why was it moved to the Monday in the first place?

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

[Nori1958]

I’m involved with the Football Supporters Association and I lodged my concern about this and have contacted them again this afternoon. Sadly there is precious little we can do. It’s no consolation but other games get this treatment over the season and it’s shocking for the Luton fans although it’s the same for a lot of our fans. I’d just got something planned for Friday but one phone call has been able to get it switched to Monday so it makes no odds to me personally but this is so downright wrong.

This is one of the reasons I believe we need a strong Supporters Group that will stick its nose in when things like this happen.

Unfortunately a strong fans group wouldn't change these things happening, not while all the millions of pounds are being put in by the TV companies

[ClaretTony]

Unfortunately a strong fans group wouldn't change these things happening, not while all the millions of pounds are being put in by the TV companies

I know that but we need such a group to allow us to work together and with other groups

[kentonclaret]

Perhaps to mitigate against any extra costs involved in rearranging travel plans etc., it may have been a good idea to stick £50 on Luton and Bolton to draw that was priced up at around 3/1

[Rileybobs]

You don’t, it’s crap, but we knew weeks ago, whinge then.

I didn’t know weeks ago.

[ClaretTony]

I didn’t know weeks ago.

This is the article on here from 26th October

https://www.uptheclarets.com/four-burnl ... n-coverage

[nil_desperandum]

Everyone knew it might move so hardly a surprise.

Respectfully. How do you mean everyone knew? I don't know anyone who anticipated this.
A total surprise to many of us, and as others have said above - a total disgrace that many supporters (of both teams) will have booked transport and / or accommodation, or (as in my son's case) booked a day's leave (holiday) from work when the game was moved to the Monday.

[Rileybobs]

This is the article on here from 26th October

https://www.uptheclarets.com/four-burnl ... n-coverage

Cheers. I’m not saying that nobody knew about it though, just that I didn’t.

[Boss Hogg]

Sometimes think people go over the top with fixture changes but this change is ridiculous with such short notice. It messes people( me included) and businesses about. Doubtful I can make it now and was a special occasion. Fans are low down the priority list these days unfortunately.

[claretfern]

Looking at the BBC website, it appears the Luton's game in hand away at Bournemouth is "pencilled in" for 18th May although shows 'TBC' ..if that date is confirmed, it may suit Luton to have this game in hand especially if they're in a relegation scrap (that may involve us) I don't understand why this fixture cannot be scheduled earlier. By the same token, why should our home game with Luton be played so soon??

[Goliath]

If it doesnt effect the injury status of our players then this should be a nice little advantage for us.
Luton played their first team and will now only have 4 recovery days one of which theyll have to travel on, where as we will have had basically a week to prepare.

[Rick_Muller]

A lot of Burnley fans travel long distances too don't forget.

Yeah, I’m one of them! I live near Bedford

[claptrappers_union]

Why was it not scheduled for a Friday originally? Both clubs were going to be in 3rd round of the club, and one of the teams needing a replay wasn't improbable. Fans are just an afterthought.

[IanMcL]

Bit of a bummer for me. On my way to Salisbury. Have 3 long meets, babysitting and 700 newsletters to deliver. Be there for heating engineer and ocado.
All in 4 days before the journey back. Grrr.

[Granny WeatherWax]

I didn’t know weeks ago.

It was announced when it got moved to a Monday

[AmbleClaret]

Yeah, I’m one of them! I live near Bedford

Northumberland me,3 hours trip, but I'd booked accommodation to take in family visits. Can't attend now, it's a ridiculous situation, should never have been moved to the Monday.

[Granny WeatherWax]

Respectfully. How do you mean everyone knew? I don't know anyone who anticipated this.
A total surprise to many of us, and as others have said above - a total disgrace that many supporters (of both teams) will have booked transport and / or accommodation, or (as in my son's case) booked a day's leave (holiday) from work when the game was moved to the Monday.

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

[AmbleClaret]

It was announced when it got moved to a Monday

So why was it moved to a date that wasn't definite, you seem to be a fountain of knowledge on this one.

[StayingDown4Ever]

Excellent news for me.

[ClaretTony]

Looking at the BBC website, it appears the Luton's game in hand away at Bournemouth is "pencilled in" for 18th May although shows 'TBC' ..if that date is confirmed, it may suit Luton to have this game in hand especially if they're in a relegation scrap (that may involve us) I don't understand why this fixture cannot be scheduled earlier. By the same token, why should our home game with Luton be played so soon??

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.

[Rileybobs]

It was announced when it got moved to a Monday

I know, that’s been pointed out. But you said everyone knew, I was just saying I didn’t. Appears others didn’t too.

[ClaretTony]

So why was it moved to a date that wasn't definite, you seem to be a fountain of knowledge on this one.

Because that’s what they do now with some games

[bfcmik]

Yeah, I’m one of them! I live near Bedford

You could get a seat on one of the Luton coaches then

[mybloodisclaret]

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.

[Granny WeatherWax]

So why was it moved to a date that wasn't definite, you seem to be a fountain of knowledge on this one.

Because they don’t care about fans, but people can’t say they weren’t warned.

[Rick_Muller]

You could get a seat on one of the Luton coaches then

Thought crossed my mind to be honest… but if the result goes our way it’s a 200 mile walk home