Huddersfield match changed to an early kick-off?

[ChrisDysonHT]

Too late now to change as people have train deals booked ... we are lucky we are at home - I can make it back to Leeds on the rattler and have time to pick up a KFC from the station for the kids - before they lose the downstairs TV

 

[3Cheers4Ramirez]

No brainer to move to 13:00 kick offs, ideally 12:30 in fact - there's likely Portugal v Spain at 15:00 too

 

[reedy63]

I don,t think they will change the Sheff Utd Hudders match. maybe listen to BBC 5 live. commentary.

 

[CrookesBlade]

Luton have put a statement out confirming their 3pm kick off. I’d expect others will follow suit.

What would really be handy is England kick off being pushed back to 7:30pm.

 

[More Bladier than thou]

Efl and club statement is expected at lunchtime once they have consulted S24SU forum members on their preferred kickoff times

 

[Trigger Blade]

Luton have put a statement out confirming their 3pm kick off. I’d expect others will follow suit.

What would really be handy is England kick off being pushed back to 7:30pm.

They’re away at Middlesbrough, so they aren’t even the home team, what’s it got to do with them?

Anyway, a decent run down the M1 and they should be back in time for the England/France highlights.

 

[Berkshire Blade]

Sky are advertising our game as red button 3pm kick off. I guess because there's no premier League the blackout doesn't count but interesting to see we are on TV regardless

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[brownblade]

I think they should have moved all EFL kick offs to Sunday 3pm, months ago. It's been known for ages that there are world cup quarter finals at 3pm and 7pm on Saturday.

Most football fans want to watch them, as well as their club side.

 

[Bladesthorpe]

I think they should have moved all EFL kick offs to Sunday 3pm, months ago. It's been known for ages that there are world cup quarter finals at 3pm and 7pm on Saturday.

Most football fans want to watch them, as well as their club side.

Most football fans wouldn't be bothered about watching them if England had been knocked out.

 

[brownblade]

Most football fans wouldn't be bothered about watching them if England had been knocked out.

Some. Millions would, as I'd assume historic TV viewing figures would corroborate.

 

[bibbity bobbity boo]

Hi EFL, if you are reading this then please don't tamper with the kick off time, I've already booked my parking space.

 

[TJ blade]

Hi Efl, I'm only interested in watching utd at 3 o'clock k.o. fuck early kick offs and fuck Sunday kicks offs as well

 

[Cappy]

Efl and club statement is expected at lunchtime once they have consulted S24SU forum members on their preferred kickoff times

No black pinstripe!!!!

 

[Icepop]

Some. Millions would, as I'd assume historic TV viewing figures would corroborate.

Except we never had World Cup games in December before.

 

[Mike325]

Hi EFL, if you are reading this then please don't tamper with the kick off time, I've already booked my parking space.

They shouldn’t do pal I think it’s only people who travel far and wide that may have a different opinion

 

[brownblade]

Except we never had World Cup games in December before.

That's an unrelated point, isn't it?

It was just questioned if "football fans" would watch World Cup quarter finals when England are knocked out.

I can't imagine it would put most football fans off, personally. Though I'd understand an emotional England fan being unable.

Broadly sports contain all nationalities and people watch them. Prem viewing figures are massive, but most viewers are neutrals.

 

[Greasy Chap Butty]

Leave it as it is.
Moving forwards will stop some blades fans getting to the match on time.
It's a balance, but leaving it where it is, is the only fair way.

 

[S64 Blade]

Club over country for me, so I wouldn’t be overly arsed if it was the 3pm kick off and clashed entirely.

We have enough of our games moved to shit times and days as it is.

Luckily we don’t seem to be one of the club’s who have requested it.

 

[billyblademan]

Club journo seems to have got it confirmed it will be 3pm, and is on Sky Red Button. Not sure if this will help your viewing mission pommpey in the Emerald Isle.

 

[finlaytheblade]

Club journo seems to have got it confirmed it will be 3pm, and is on Sky Red Button. Not sure if this will help your viewing mission pommpey in the Emerald Isle.

Sat match 3-00 on sky? Didn't think that was allowed.

 

[billyblademan]

Sat match 3-00 on sky? Didn't think that was allowed.

Me neither - I assume its because the Prem aren't playing. That or the Sky Sports App has it wrong.

 

[Blend-it-like-Harris]

What's the problem?? Out of the match and into a boozer to watch the tie - best way anyhow!

 

[brownblade]

Sat match 3-00 on sky? Didn't think that was allowed.

Pretty sure there are some different rules agreed during the World Cup.

 

[JackSUFC]

Leave it as it is.
Moving forwards will stop some blades fans getting to the match on time.
It's a balance, but leaving it where it is, is the only fair way.

You’re right with this.

It’s not going to be moved at this stage anyway.

 

[Blade58]

They should change the England KO time to later

After all, the Championship is far more important than an England game

Also logically, it's far better to change one KO time than look to change 72 KO times

 

[GlosBlade]

Sat match 3-00 on sky? Didn't think that was allowed.

Blades ‘newsletter’ email the other day said it would be available in the uk, presume rules are different during the World Cup. Of course you could always ’travel to Belgium’ ( unsold territory) for the day too. Looks like it’s staying at 3pm. That’s fine, I’ll be planning a swift departure at the full time whistle and should be home for the second half of the England game.

 

[bertieblade]

It is now confirmed as being on sky sports red button

 

[Bell4]

It is now confirmed as being on sky sports red button

Don’t care if it’s moved

I’ll still turn up for a 3pm kick off no matter what happens

 

[MobileBlade]

Blades ‘newsletter’ email the other day said it would be available in the uk, presume rules are different during the World Cup. Of course you could always ’travel to Belgium’ ( unsold territory) for the day too. Looks like it’s staying at 3pm. That’s fine, I’ll be planning a swift departure at the full time whistle and should be home for the second half of the England game.

At the start of each seson, UEFA announces which dates are classed as "black out" dates under their article 48. This is done in consulation with the FA. They decided this year to only black out when there were Premier League games meaning they announced the black out dates for this season are/were:

England

Saturday dates (inclusive), 'blocked hours' granted, all 15:45–18:15.

• 30 July 2022 – 17 September 2022
• 1 October 2022 – 12 November 2022
• 14 January 2023 – 18 March 2023
• 1 April 2023 – 20 May 2023

 

[Varkanoid]

Sat match 3-00 on sky? Didn't think that was allowed.

Its upto EFL to decide now whether its allowed or not 3pm matches will become the norm soon.