FA Cup TV schedules

WestMidsClaret · Post by **WestMidsClaret** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 9:34 am

Got planning to do!! Yep I know we might not be picked but I'm thinking we will! Anyone know when they are announced please?

South West Claret. · Post by **South West Claret.** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 10:06 am

No I don't but like you and others we need to make plans, come on BBC who's on and when.

Goobs · Post by **Goobs** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 10:07 am

Hope for selfish reasons the game gets moved to Sunday as can't go on the Saturday.

WestMidsClaret · Post by **WestMidsClaret** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 10:16 am

I'm not sure how long exactly it takes to decide but draw on Monday, spend Tuesday deliberating on who should be on and what are the best days to show them particular games and thrash out with BT Sport who gets what plus take in to consideration other fixtures ( champions league etc) and then Wednesday announce schedule!! There you go twas easy!

Silkyskills1 · Post by **Silkyskills1** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 10:17 am

Rovers game moved to Sunday so expect ours to stay on Saturday.

WestMidsClaret · Post by **WestMidsClaret** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 10:19 am

Silkyskills1 wrote:Rovers game moved to Sunday so expect ours to stay on Saturday.

I was thinking ours might be on Friday or Monday night with me leaning more towards Monday night.

South West Claret. · Post by **South West Claret.** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 10:32 am

If the our game had been at Lincoln then it would have definitely been on but no I doubt very much we will be one of the live match's on.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 10:41 am

I'd be genuinely shocked if it wasn't a live game.
Lincoln, one of two non league sides into the last 16!

box_of_frogs · Post by **box_of_frogs** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 11:12 am

Buxtonclaret wrote:I'd be genuinely shocked if it wasn't a live game.
Lincoln, one of two non league sides into the last 16!

Agreed. If Lincoln aren't on TV then there's something sadly wrong with the FA(alright we know that already), BBC and BT

South West Claret. · Post by **South West Claret.** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 11:38 am

TV always looking for an upset so more chance of that with other ties in the draw.

Hope I'm wrong but we shall see as I would love to see the game live like many.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 11:41 am

Have Manchester United and the FA let the TV companies know yet when they want their game scheduled?

MACCA · Post by **MACCA** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 11:43 am

Go Tony!!!

Love football
Hate Man United

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 11:56 am

I hope they don't spoil their big day out by scheduling it for either Friday or Monday which would
mean a lot of their fans would have to take the day off work. Let's hope they are sensible about it.

nil_desperandum · Post by **nil_desperandum** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 12:00 pm

Monday would no doubt suit quite a lot of us, though as mentioned above it would be tough on Lincoln supporters.
Being half term week I scheduled holiday from Sunday to Sunday, so as not to miss Chelsea home, but of course they moved it to Sunday, so unless it's Lincoln on Sunday late afternoon or Monday then many of us miss 2 matches.

Claretjug · Post by **Claretjug** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 12:13 pm

Sunday to Sunday me too...same reason, so hoping for Sunday afternoon or Monday night.

maccclaret · Post by **maccclaret** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 12:21 pm

United will be on live this time because there is a non-league team playing down the road.

Cubanclaret · Post by **Cubanclaret** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 12:25 pm

Lincoln got a rough deal not being screened live against the Championship leaders in the 4th round.
How anyone could see Man Utd v Wigan as a more attractive cup clash is beyond reason.

Falcon · Post by **Falcon** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 12:25 pm

When are the TV games announced?

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 12:30 pm

Cubanclaret wrote:Lincoln got a rough deal not being screened live against the Championship leaders in the 4th round.
How anyone could see Man Utd v Wigan as a more attractive cup clash is beyond reason.

Taking into account that most Man U fans live nowhere near Manchester, I think it's purely down to getting more tv viewing figures/money as opposed to entertainment.

WestMidsClaret · Post by **WestMidsClaret** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 12:55 pm

So I take it nobody knows then!?

quoonbeatz · Post by **quoonbeatz** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 1:04 pm

Cubanclaret wrote:Lincoln got a rough deal not being screened live against the Championship leaders in the 4th round.
How anyone could see Man Utd v Wigan as a more attractive cup clash is beyond reason.

it was the FA's decision, the bbc wanted to show lincoln after they won the replay but the FA wouldn't let them (they'd already chosen the utd game).

its something to do with selling the rights abroad, they want maintain the interest of (and income from) overseas audiences, hence they want utd or similar on telly every round they're in.

1HappyClaret · Post by **1HappyClaret** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 1:07 pm

There is Champions League and Europa League games the week before and the week after so the TV games on Friday and Monday won't involve these teams.

box_of_frogs · Post by **box_of_frogs** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 1:43 pm

1HappyClaret wrote:There is Champions League and Europa League games the week before and the week after so the TV games on Friday and Monday won't involve these teams.

Enter Burnley and Lincoln!

claretblue · Post by **claretblue** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 1:46 pm

ClaretTony wrote:Have Manchester United and the FA let the TV companies know yet when they want their game scheduled?

I'd heard that United have had their last 50 consecutive FA cup games televised live!

bfcmik · Post by **bfcmik** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 1:46 pm

I hope we aren't on the Friday or Monday night. That means I either miss the game or take a day off work to add to the £50 odd that it costs me to get up there for the match plus the ticket.

Stevie2112 · Post by **Stevie2112** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 1:58 pm

59 and counting

minnieclaret · Post by **minnieclaret** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 3:18 pm

There wasn't a Monday night game last round, was there?

Dyched · Post by **Dyched** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 3:39 pm

On ssn its lists the fixtures and says ties to be played 16/17/18/19 February. Going off that there will be a Friday and Monday game.

CaptJohn · Post by **CaptJohn** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 3:46 pm

Hope it's Saturday at 1500hrs.

box_of_frogs · Post by **box_of_frogs** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 3:47 pm

CaptJohn wrote:Hope it's Saturday at 1500hrs.

Not going to happen!

1HappyClaret · Post by **1HappyClaret** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 5:06 pm

Saturday 18th at 12.30. On BT Sport

Falcon · Post by **Falcon** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 5:11 pm

Sauce?

Burnley_Mark · Post by **Burnley_Mark** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 5:13 pm

http://www.thefa.com/competitions/thefacup/fixtures" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Claretincraven · Post by **Claretincraven** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 5:13 pm

Falcon wrote:Sauce?

It is now on the BBC website.

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 5:13 pm

http://www.thefa.com/competitions/thefacup/fixtures" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

burnmark · Post by **burnmark** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 5:16 pm

Will affect the gate which is a shame but Lincoln will benefit with TV money. Hopefully same prices as previous rounds.

Chester Perry · Post by **Chester Perry** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 5:23 pm

burnmark wrote:Will affect the gate which is a shame but Lincoln will benefit with TV money. Hopefully same prices as previous rounds.

Not if we give Lincoln the whole of CFS - which they could fill more than once really - even if not - at same prices as last round and 2400 imps that could easily be a 18000 plus gate - what better way to introduce youngsters to the experience

WestMidsClaret · Post by **WestMidsClaret** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 5:41 pm

Perfect result for me! No messing about on a Friday or Monday evening and will get home at a decent time on Saturday!

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 5:43 pm

WestMidsClaret wrote:Perfect result for me! No messing about on a Friday or Monday evening and will get home at a decent time on Saturday!

Or in some cases not tell the Mrs change in time and have a few extra hours in pub after

WestMidsClaret · Post by **WestMidsClaret** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 5:56 pm

Good idea wilks!!!

ClaretPope · Post by **ClaretPope** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 5:57 pm

1HappyClaret wrote:Saturday 18th at 12.30. On BT Sport

Could have been worse. Just an early start for the Imps.

karatekid · Post by **karatekid** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 5:59 pm

I thought BBC had exclusive rights to fa cup. Obviously I was wrong.

scouseclaret · Post by **scouseclaret** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 6:00 pm

quoonbeatz wrote:it was the FA's decision, the bbc wanted to show lincoln after they won the replay but the FA wouldn't let them (they'd already chosen the utd game).

its something to do with selling the rights abroad, they want maintain the interest of (and income from) overseas audiences, hence they want utd or similar on telly every round they're in.

So basically the FA have decided that every Man U cup tie will be televised regardless of who they play just because they have the biggest overseas fan base? Says it all about the FA.

ten bellies · Post by **ten bellies** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 6:14 pm

Alas I can't go. Me and Mrs Bellies are going away that weekend. I'll just have to keep the quarter finals weekend clear, hopefully.

Claretmatt4 · Post by **Claretmatt4** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 6:16 pm

Or don't give them all the CFS but let then have 100% of the gate money

RocketLawnChair · Post by **RocketLawnChair** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 7:07 pm

Claretmatt4 wrote:Or don't give them all the CFS but let then have 100% of the gate money

Totally agree the Cricket Field as become our 12th man. Last nights support from the lads and lasses in there should be enough for the powers that be to not even consider handing it over ever again. And I don't go in the Cricket Field btw but without doubt it has enhanced the match day experience at Turf Moor

ngsobob · Post by **ngsobob** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 7:31 pm

A mate of mine is a Lincoln fan. He tells me they have requested the maximum ticket allowance.

RocketLawnChair · Post by **RocketLawnChair** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 7:42 pm

ngsobob wrote:A mate of mine is a Lincoln fan. He tells me they have requested the maximum ticket allowance.

They can request the maximum amount but that doesn't guarantee they get them. All sorts to be considered all mainly down to logistics and safety I believe.

Chester Perry · Post by **Chester Perry** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 8:24 pm

ngsobob wrote:A mate of mine is a Lincoln fan. He tells me they have requested the maximum ticket allowance.

http://www.lincoln.vitalfootball.co.uk/ ... 33&start=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

reportedly asked for 7500 tickets - no chance - but shows they are keen