Zone Update Fixture Changes Here

[Gremlin]

That's sneaky! Our official site didn't have the Southampton game move in the original article. But it's there now.

Almost three months notice is hardly sneaky but I know what you mean. The tell-tale sign is that the Southampton game isn't mentioned as being moved in the second paragraph although I'd like to think an eagle-eyed club Zoner could correct that for us.......

http://www.southendunited.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10444~1698547,00.html

 

[Suffolk Blue]

Charlton Home next February moved too

The home game against Charlton next February 27th has been move to the Friday night too.

 

[Blonde Shrimper]

I am seriously pixxed off about these changes. It is really hard for me to get to games on Friday night as have to travel with work. Notice no apology to fans on website either. Grrrrrrr!

 

[Gremlin]

I am seriously pixxed off about these changes. It is really hard for me to get to games on Friday night as have to travel with work. Notice no apology to fans on website either. Grrrrrrr!

Fixtures are always subject to change (check the smallprint) and now the club is telling us about those changes several months in advance. What have they got to apologise for?

 

[DTS]

For all the "hype" over the hooligan element at Leeds, we have yet to see a problem, apart from the odd drunk. Leicester have a worse reputation & were allowed to run riot!

A little harder to move the last but two game of the season in fairness id imagine.

 

[DTS]

Like a Friday game but would have been a bit better had they been spread out over the season a bit. DOnt really want so many in one place.

 

[yogi bear up the cagire]

Thinking of the possibility of trips for next season................not many consecutive home matches......Saturday and Tuesday........although, as there are so many local games it may be possible to pair up a home and an away fixture.
Perhaps I should pencil in the one that there is in April, as either the Brentford or Brighton games could see us seal promotion;).

 

[Reg Martin]

gillingham game also moved to friday night

 

[OldBlueLady]

Are we going to have any games left on Saturdays? This is getting a bit ridiculous now.

 

[Reg Martin]

Will someone please explain why the police 'request' these games to be changed?. Is it because they think it will lessen the numbers of away fans travelling or maybe more police will be on overtime for an evening kick-off than a saturday afternoon?. What odds the Gillingham and Charlton home games are changed as well, because there is no difference between their away support and the games which have already been moved.

i wonder if all the changes have anything to do with the club wanting to avoid police costs. after the leicester game last season didn't they say something about not having to pay for police unless they entered the ground.
oh dear, I fear I am straying close to 'ron's only in it for the money' territory.

 

[Thorpe Groyney]

I think some people on here have forgotten a bit of the club's heritage and tradition that's synonymous with Friday Night At The Hall.

My first ever game was on a Friday. Some of the very best of memories have come from Friday night. Southend also had that bit of eccentric kudos (along with Tranmere) as being well being throughout footballing circles as 'playing on a Friday'.

It frees the weekend up for everyone as well as gives an opportunity for those who work or have other commitments on a Saturday to support their team.

The club have nothing to apologise for.

 

[Reg Martin]

I think some people on here have forgotten a bit of the club's heritage and tradition that's synonymous with Friday Night At The Hall.

My first ever game was on a Friday. Some of the very best of memories have come from Friday night. Southend also had that bit of eccentric kudos (along with Tranmere) as being well being throughout footballing circles as 'playing on a Friday'.

It frees the weekend up for everyone as well as gives an opportunity for those who work or have other commitments on a Saturday to support their team.

The club have nothing to apologise for.

I grew up on Friday night football at The Hall, and we often used to play midweek home games on a Monday night rather than Tuesday as now.
Like Tranmere we played Fridays if we could as it boosted our gate.
Is that still the case now and are Friday night atmospheres still as good? Don't get down to many home games so can't say but wonder what others think?

 

[Gt Yarmouth Shrimper]

I think some people on here have forgotten a bit of the club's heritage and tradition that's synonymous with Friday Night At The Hall.

My first ever game was on a Friday. Some of the very best of memories have come from Friday night. Southend also had that bit of eccentric kudos (along with Tranmere) as being well being throughout footballing circles as 'playing on a Friday'.

It frees the weekend up for everyone as well as gives an opportunity for those who work or have other commitments on a Saturday to support their team.

The club have nothing to apologise for.

Well said, Groyney.
Friday nights are special at the hall, most of my best memories are of those nights. Having to work on Saturdays' for the last 20 years, the more the merrier for me.

 

[OldBlueLady]

Don't get me wrong, I also was brought up on Friday night games and I too love the whole atmosphere. But these days with the "family club of the year" (or whatever it was we got), I would have expected more Saturday afternoon games so that "families" could go. Not to mention those in London who can sometimes struggle to make it to evening games - my sister certainly won't be too impressed, she normally gets home at half 7.

 

[Gremlin]

gillingham game also moved to friday night

Confirmed by Gills. Five of the first eight home games will be on Friday nights.

http://www.gillinghamfootballclub.com/page/NewsDetail/0,,10416~1702852,00.html

 

[bomma77]

Why does it seem to be that all the games I would want to goto next season have been moved to Friday night?

 

[Billy Bests boot laces]

?. What odds the Gillingham and Charlton home games are changed as well, because there is no difference between their away support and the games which have already been moved.

Told you so!

 

[Billy Bests boot laces]

Thinking of the possibility of trips for next season................not many consecutive home matches......Saturday and Tuesday........although, as there are so many local games it may be possible to pair up a home and an away fixture.
Perhaps I should pencil in the one that there is in April, as either the Brentford or Brighton games could see us seal promotion;).

Dont bother pencilling in the Brighton game, as that will probably be moved to the friday night as well!. With more local derbies this season than for a long time we dont have one which is scheduled for a saturday. This must be a record.

 

[GBJ]

This is starting to **** me off. I know Friday night games are historic at the club, but to me friday night games just don't have the same feel to it. Everyone has their saturday home game routine. I know the club monitor this website, so hopefully someone will pick up on this and pass it on to whoever is making these decisions;

**** OFF, YOU BUNCH OF INTERFERING *****

 

[Billy Bests boot laces]

This is starting to **** me off. I know Friday night games are historic at the club, but to me friday night games just don't have the same feel to it. Everyone has their saturday home game routine. I know the club monitor this website, so hopefully someone will pick up on this and pass it on to whoever is making these decisions;

**** OFF, YOU BUNCH OF INTERFERING *****

Seems like the decisions are (supposedly) being made by the good old essex police. Perhaps Dick Spooner's plan is to make a nest egg from all the overtime he will pocket before retiring?.