Play off final kick off time - 3PM

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Grey Blade said:
Actually I would love it if a club had the balls to take a stand against it and refuse to play at anytime other than 3pm. Even if it meant forfeiting the game - on second thoughts I maybe wouldn't go that far
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Giving away points/money any time Sky comes calling would be a very quick way to get to a level where Sky don't come calling, true
 
Sunderland fan I know has their purchase confirmation as a 3pm kick off (again this could be a default one) I don't know if our tickets have it confirmed yet.
 
Still don't know what the kick-off time is for the playoff final, Blades v Sunderland.
Is it down to some twat in his big office at sky sports headquarters?
to choose the kick-off time.5.30 pm is not good at all. The last trains will have left London before the match finishes.
Do they want thousands of fans from both clubs hanging around London all night?
No doubt it will kick off when people are pissed up. Sensable time would be a 2 pm kick-off.
giving people time to get the train or whatever home.
 
Hodgesleftpeg said:
Forget what i said in posts 179 and 180.... given that its teams from the north travelling down, discussions are now being held with the various groups.. announcement hopefully tomorrow
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A panel of supporters has been randomly selected by the FA to make the decision.

Clive Betts, Tango and Alan are due to make their decision next Friday night.
 
Kick off is when the referee blows the whistle , can I claim ITK status 👍🏻
 
Rodley said:
A panel of supporters has been randomly selected by the FA to make the decision.

Clive Betts, Tango and Alan are due to make their decision next Friday night.
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I’d imagine they meet up most Fridays……
 
SRBlade said:
Sunderland fan I know has their purchase confirmation as a 3pm kick off (again this could be a default one) I don't know if our tickets have it confirmed yet.
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Out of interest, does your confirmation list United or Sunderland first? Some of us need to know what colour to make the giant Maneki mascot tifo, trying to gauge if we are the designated home team or not

Edit - ah, misread it as yours and not a mate's, ignore me
 
Mattblade68 said:
What about people who are on holiday. 5:30 kick off means 6:30 in canaries. Dinner is 6:30 -9:30 , so I will have to miss that , where 3pm means I can watch match and then be back to hotel for food. Do Sky not think of that situation ...?
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What if it clashes with lunch?!

No, no, for the love of God, not at snack time!
 

jt64 said:
Out of interest, does your confirmation list United or Sunderland first? Some of us need to know what colour to make the giant Maneki mascot tifo, trying to gauge if we are the designated home team or not

Edit - ah, misread it as yours and not a mate's, ignore me
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Prutton was told in his earpiece (late in the coverage last night), that Blades will wear red and white.
 
Mattblade68 said:
What about people who are on holiday. 5:30 kick off means 6:30 in canaries. Dinner is 6:30 -9:30 , so I will have to miss that , where 3pm means I can watch match and then be back to hotel for food.
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Normally if you ask reception they will show match in hotel
 
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No direct train from Sheffield on May 24th.Forget the Sheffield-Doncaster, then train to King's Cross down the East Coast mainline.
It will be packed with Sunderland supporters getting on at Newcastle. Hull trains are very doubtful. Sunderland supporters again.
The only other option is Sheffield to Manchester, then train to London via Birmingham, and get off at Watford Junction. Then the train to Wembley Central.
Another option is to go by coach. Either the coach, you can book on the Blades website. You can go on a coach from Pond Street or Meadowhall.
If you can afford it, go down on Friday and return on Monday. If you're going by car, Watford Junction car parks are nearby. Best to look on the internet and book in advance as soon as you can. Or park on the outskirts of London near a tube station.UTB
 
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The showpiece match is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 24, but as of yet, the EFL has not officially announced the time the game will get underway. Sources have indicated to The Echo that a decision is expected within the coming days, once final arrangements have been agreed.

'Within the coming days' - I would have thought within the next 24 hours is the minimum - it should have been decided before the semis and announced immediately the finalists were known
 
Sky sports scores app got it down for 12.00
 

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Grey Blade said:

The showpiece match is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 24, but as of yet, the EFL has not officially announced the time the game will get underway. Sources have indicated to The Echo that a decision is expected within the coming days, once final arrangements have been agreed.

'Within the coming days' - I would have thought within the next 24 hours is the minimum - it should have been decided before the semis and announced immediately the finalists were known
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What a complete and utter shambles.
I can't help but feel that, behind the scenes, both clubs are fighting their corners asking for a sensible kick-off time.
 

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