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Post by gasheadontour on Aug 18, 2021 16:06:58 GMT
A lot of families can't attend mid-week home matches as the kids have school the next morning. Therefore how about having earlier mid-week kick-off times?
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Post by gregsy on Aug 18, 2021 16:10:16 GMT
I think it because most don't finish work until 5.30-6.00pm
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Post by axegas on Aug 18, 2021 16:11:31 GMT
You move it much earlier and people will struggle to get to it after work. I know I struggle to get there with much time to spare as it is.
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Post by gasheadontour on Aug 18, 2021 16:21:31 GMT
How about 7.15pm mid-week Kick-off's?
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Post by baggins on Aug 18, 2021 16:33:05 GMT
How about 7.15pm mid-week Kick-off's? 30 minutes makes that much difference? |
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Post by legas on Aug 18, 2021 16:34:28 GMT
We’ll have to get used to all sorts of kick-off times in the prem.
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Post by gashead1981 on Aug 18, 2021 16:35:22 GMT
Yesterday I finished working at 5:30, rushed from Clevedon to WSM, showered, changed and out the door for 6:30 and walked throught the gates of the Mem at 7:15pm.
I'm sure Im not the only one with a similar sort of turnaround.
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Post by Marshy on Aug 18, 2021 16:38:32 GMT
Yesterday I finished working at 5:30, rushed from Clevedon to WSM, showered, changed and out the door for 6:30 and walked throught the gates of the Mem at 7:15pm. I'm sure Im not the only one with a similar sort of turnaround. You shouldn’t have bothered with the shower, as you could have got another pint down yerneck. It’s probably wiser to shower when you come back from the Mem. |
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Post by A Source (aka Angry Badger) on Aug 18, 2021 16:38:40 GMT
Went to night games in my childhood and never had issues with school the next day. I'd assume that the ideal kick off time has taken into account all the variables. A lot of parents would struggle to finish work, get home to grab kids and dinner then get to the ground.
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Post by gasandelectricity on Aug 18, 2021 16:47:46 GMT
Yesterday I finished working at 5:30, rushed from Clevedon to WSM, showered, changed and out the door for 6:30 and walked throught the gates of the Mem at 7:15pm. I'm sure Im not the only one with a similar sort of turnaround. No commute as working from home but finished at 5.30 - had to walk and feed the dog before leaving and got into the Mem about 6.50pm-7pm. Which sounds fine but doesn’t leave long to get food of which the options are irenes kitchen or pasties / pies and that’s not a meal. |
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Post by gashead1981 on Aug 18, 2021 16:55:16 GMT
Yesterday I finished working at 5:30, rushed from Clevedon to WSM, showered, changed and out the door for 6:30 and walked throught the gates of the Mem at 7:15pm. I'm sure Im not the only one with a similar sort of turnaround. You shouldn’t have bothered with the shower, as you could have got another pint down yerneck. It’s probably wiser to shower when you come back from the Mem. Clearly I need some lessons from a master. |
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Post by gasheadontour on Aug 18, 2021 16:55:32 GMT
Earlier kick-off could mean an increase in food & drink sales if more likely to go to the match direct from work.
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Post by kampucheagas on Aug 18, 2021 16:56:44 GMT
Yesterday I finished working at 5:30, rushed from Clevedon to WSM, showered, changed and out the door for 6:30 and walked throught the gates of the Mem at 7:15pm. I'm sure Im not the only one with a similar sort of turnaround. Don’t bother with the shower next time🤷♂️ |
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Post by gasheadontour on Aug 18, 2021 16:59:52 GMT
Went to night games in my childhood and never had issues with school the next day. I'd assume that the ideal kick off time has taken into account all the variables. A lot of parents would struggle to finish work, get home to grab kids and dinner then get to the ground. Late kick-off times are to appease away fans traveling to a match. I am thinking that there are few away fans in League Two so could generate more income by looking to make it more convenient to attract home fans. |
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Post by gasheadontour on Aug 18, 2021 17:02:29 GMT
Earlier Kick-off's could lead to higher attendances as more people would go straight from work and take work colleagues with them - rather than go home and then can't be bothered to go to the match.
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Post by wysemangas on Aug 18, 2021 17:09:45 GMT
It was always a kick off time of 19.30 years ago, I think it was changed to 19.45 to give people a bit more time to get there and in.
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Post by bluebiro on Aug 18, 2021 17:11:52 GMT
Earlier Kick-off's could lead to higher attendances as more people would go straight from work and take work colleagues with them - rather than go home and then can't be bothered to go to the match. would all the work colleagues live in the same street?what year is this 1910? |
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Post by bluey on Aug 18, 2021 17:19:13 GMT
I have often got in by the skin of my teeth with a 7.45 KO due to traffic and parking issues I would not want it to be earlier. Also yesterday the queues were mad at 7.15pm as only had two turnstiles open not four by the south stand. I was actually amazed I didn't miss the start.
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Post by gasheadontour on Aug 18, 2021 17:19:50 GMT
Earlier Kick-off's could lead to higher attendances as more people would go straight from work and take work colleagues with them - rather than go home and then can't be bothered to go to the match. would all the work colleagues live in the same street?what year is this 1910?
Sorry, I don't understand. My point is that people going to a match direct from work are more likely to entice work colleagues (potential new fans) to go along too.
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Post by wysemangas on Aug 18, 2021 17:29:03 GMT
would all the work colleagues live in the same street?what year is this 1910?
Sorry, I don't understand. My point is that people going to a match direct from work are more likely to entice work colleagues (potential new fans) to go along too.
So they will not be able to take their children who are the future fans, the age group of fans is seriously old as it is. We must encourage younger fans not leave them at home. |
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