I hope the football clubs that signed up to the new 5 year tv deal with SKY have fully weighed up the implications.
Described already by one FSA rep as a "sea change" the deal means that 42% of Championship games are now going to be moved for tv. I would conclude that as massive disruption. It is absolutely imperative that notice periods are at least as log as the Premier - 6 weeks. But even this does not go far enough. We may need negotiations on our behalf with train operators and hotel chains for weekend bookings that can change with match day. We all know to our cost that public transport is now really poor and this will mean many cannot attend games home or away. I don't know if you realise that Yusuf was unable to attend the recent run of games switched from Saturday and he will not have been alone. Also, beyond this kids in the family enclosure may find a lot of games where the kick off is too late or perhaps too early and clashing with other activities (have a look over at the GRFZ for kick offs that are not Sat 3pm and you will likely see significant gaps).
The Football Supporters Association will be debating this and are looking for input on ideas/recommendations to put to the EFL and SKY. But there need to be a some major concessions because nearly half games moving for tv is really going to irritate and annoy a lot of people.
Described already by one FSA rep as a "sea change" the deal means that 42% of Championship games are now going to be moved for tv. I would conclude that as massive disruption. It is absolutely imperative that notice periods are at least as log as the Premier - 6 weeks. But even this does not go far enough. We may need negotiations on our behalf with train operators and hotel chains for weekend bookings that can change with match day. We all know to our cost that public transport is now really poor and this will mean many cannot attend games home or away. I don't know if you realise that Yusuf was unable to attend the recent run of games switched from Saturday and he will not have been alone. Also, beyond this kids in the family enclosure may find a lot of games where the kick off is too late or perhaps too early and clashing with other activities (have a look over at the GRFZ for kick offs that are not Sat 3pm and you will likely see significant gaps).
The Football Supporters Association will be debating this and are looking for input on ideas/recommendations to put to the EFL and SKY. But there need to be a some major concessions because nearly half games moving for tv is really going to irritate and annoy a lot of people.
