4pm On A Sunday?

UnitedRed · 17th August 2008, 14:09

The defending Premier League champions kick off the season 27 hours and 15 minutes after it already began.

There were only five 3pm Saturday kick offs, on the opening day of the season.

I understand the influence of TV coverage, but surely the first and last days of the league should remain sacred?

Why didn't we play in Arsenal's slot? Wouldn't that have been more suitable for the holders to start the season, if it couldn't be 3pm on a Saturday.

Cal? · 17th August 2008, 14:53

There is no reason why opening day game needs to be played at the same time.

The champions play in the final game of opening weekend is like a new tradition (it's been like that for a few seasons), have you just noticed?

Alex · 17th August 2008, 14:56

Opened on Sunday last year too

Brwned · 17th August 2008, 14:57

The stadium atmosphere on the 4.00 sunday kick-offs is normally excellent, so it won't be too bad. The 1.00 kick-offs are the worst though.

Hopefully it'll be a good match and the crowd are up for it.

Freak · 17th August 2008, 14:58

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Originally Posted by UnitedRed

Why didn't we play in Arsenal's slot? Wouldn't that have been more suitable for the holders to start the season, if it couldn't be 3pm on a Saturday.

That was what I was thinking as well. Wouldn't it be more appropriate if the champions be the first to start the new season. Now the game is being telecasted at 11pm here and I have school early tomorrow.

I_live_cement · 17th August 2008, 14:59

School?

Its August.

Danish Voice · 17th August 2008, 15:00

I would like us to open the season as well. Hate to see all other teams play before we do.

And it's getting even worse next week with a Monday game

Freak · 17th August 2008, 15:01

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Originally Posted by I_live_cement

School?

Its August.

Our university term starts in August.

I_live_cement · 17th August 2008, 15:02

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Originally Posted by Freak

Our university term starts in August.

Too bad.

Where do you live?

SATA · 17th August 2008, 15:03

Save the best for the last

poisson · 17th August 2008, 15:09

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Originally Posted by Freak

Our university term starts in August.

mine starts on 24th september!

GE · 17th August 2008, 15:14

When is our first 3pm Saturday kick-off?

Last season it was in October if i remember correct.

Man-United · 17th August 2008, 15:16

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Originally Posted by GE

When is our first 3pm Saturday kick-off?

Last season it was in October if i remember correct.

Bolton at the end of september. And our second 3pm kick off - 1st of November.

GE · 17th August 2008, 15:18

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Originally Posted by Man-United

Bolton at the end of september. And our second 3pm kick off - 1st of November.

Thanks

Freak · 17th August 2008, 15:18

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Originally Posted by I_live_cement

Too bad.

Where do you live?

I'll have to cyber kill you if I told you that.

Livvie · 17th August 2008, 15:30

I thought the current champions opened the season. But it's no big deal.

Greg · 17th August 2008, 16:45

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Originally Posted by Freak

That was what I was thinking as well. Wouldn't it be more appropriate if the champions be the first to start the new season. Now the game is being telecasted at 11pm here and I have school early tomorrow.

Why, that's never been a tradition?

17th August 2008, 14:09	#1 (permalink)
UnitedRed KTTAG Winner 2008 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Centre Forward Posts: 2,683	4pm On A Sunday? The defending Premier League champions kick off the season 27 hours and 15 minutes after it already began. There were only five 3pm Saturday kick offs, on the opening day of the season. I understand the influence of TV coverage, but surely the first and last days of the league should remain sacred? Why didn't we play in Arsenal's slot? Wouldn't that have been more suitable for the holders to start the season, if it couldn't be 3pm on a Saturday.

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Cal? from Redcafe (matchfixing department) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: We want our own TV deal... Posts: 11,780	There is no reason why opening day game needs to be played at the same time. The champions play in the final game of opening weekend is like a new tradition (it's been like that for a few seasons), have you just noticed?

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Alex Spam Alert! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Californication Posts: 21,225	Opened on Sunday last year too

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Brwned First Team Sub Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Belfast - Antrim Road/Royal Lodge. http://cbrown564.bebo.com Posts: 8,019	The stadium atmosphere on the 4.00 sunday kick-offs is normally excellent, so it won't be too bad. The 1.00 kick-offs are the worst though. Hopefully it'll be a good match and the crowd are up for it.

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I_live_cement Cat freak Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lancashire Posts: 5,442	School? Its August.

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Danish Voice Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,374	I would like us to open the season as well. Hate to see all other teams play before we do. And it's getting even worse next week with a Monday game

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SATA Reserve Team Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: We all love United Posts: 1,788	Save the best for the last

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GE Captain Rio Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Greater Manchester, Broughton Park - Salford PSN:CaptainRio Posts: 9,167	When is our first 3pm Saturday kick-off? Last season it was in October if i remember correct.

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Livvie Executive Manager being kept sane only by her madness Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Someone said that half of Caf members were thick. It's not true. Half of you aren't thick at all. Posts: 27,910	I thought the current champions opened the season. But it's no big deal.