Wednesday 30 April 2014

Wednesday 4 August 2010

The new footy season

The new season

So, he we are. After the disaster of the World Cup all eyes turn to the Premier League. One of the marvels of the modern world.

No doubt the terraces will be packed as supporters profess their love for their favourites and why not, it is the country’s national game and the failure of the national team will quickly be forgotten as those winter Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays are filled with goals galore.

But for some, the appeal is diminishing. The ordinary supporter has perhaps reached a precipice where they just can’t keep shelling out more and more money. The top players on £100,000 a week are becoming even more devoid from reality when the country is moving, with all probability, into recession and belt tightening is on the way as the government seeks to reduce the deficit.

In addition no one knows when the games are being played. Saturday at 3pm is just a distant myth. Of course things have to move on and Sky have made a massive investment in the game. HDTV, and far superior coverage have all added to the experience for the armchair fan but for the fan going to the games it is very frustrating.

One now buys a season ticket not knowing when the games will be played. Saturday at 12.45, 3pm or 5.30. Sunday at 1, 3, 4. Mondays at 8. Who knows?

I for one do not understand why games cannot be televised at 3pm on a Saturday. There is an objection that it affects other games attendances, but when games are moved to Sunday because of Europa cup games the previous Thursday they still televise other games which take place at the same time.

It’s about time the FA and the Premier League moved to address some of these concerns.

For some times a £100 season ticket cut could be financed by around £1-2m, Chicken feed when they receive £60m a year from TV.

Come on sort it out!!

The new footy season

The new season

So, he we are. After the disaster of the World Cup all eyes turn to the Premier League. One of the marvels of the modern world.

No doubt the terraces will be packed as supporters profess their love for their favourites and why not, it is the country’s national game and the failure of the national team will quickly be forgotten as those winter Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays are filled with goals galore.

But for some, the appeal is diminishing. The ordinary supporter has perhaps reached a precipice where they just can’t keep shelling out more and more money. The top players on £100,000 a week are becoming even more devoid from reality when the country is moving, with all probability, into recession and belt tightening is on the way as the government seeks to reduce the deficit.

In addition no one knows when the games are being played. Saturday at 3pm is just a distant myth. Of course things have to move on and Sky have made a massive investment in the game. HDTV, and far superior coverage have all added to the experience for the armchair fan but for the fan going to the games it is very frustrating.

One now buys a season ticket not knowing when the games will be played. Saturday at 12.45, 3pm or 5.30. Sunday at 1, 3, 4. Mondays at 8. Who knows?

I for one do not understand why games cannot be televised at 3pm on a Saturday. There is an objection that it affects other games attendances, but when games are moved to Sunday because of Europa cup games the previous Thursday they still televise other games which take place at the same time.

It’s about time the FA and the Premier League moved to address some of these concerns.

For some times a £100 season ticket cut could be financed by around £1-2m, Chicken feed when they receive £60m a year from TV.

Come on sort it out!!

The new footy season

The new season

So, he we are. After the disaster of the World Cup all eyes turn to the Premier League. One of the marvels of the modern world.

No doubt the terraces will be packed as supporters profess their love for their favourites and why not, it is the country’s national game and the failure of the national team will quickly be forgotten as those winter Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays are filled with goals galore.

But for some, the appeal is diminishing. The ordinary supporter has perhaps reached a precipice where they just can’t keep shelling out more and more money. The top players on £100,000 a week are becoming even more devoid from reality when the country is moving, with all probability, into recession and belt tightening is on the way as the government seeks to reduce the deficit.

In addition no one knows when the games are being played. Saturday at 3pm is just a distant myth. Of course things have to move on and Sky have made a massive investment in the game. HDTV, and far superior coverage have all added to the experience for the armchair fan but for the fan going to the games it is very frustrating.

One now buys a season ticket not knowing when the games will be played. Saturday at 12.45, 3pm or 5.30. Sunday at 1, 3, 4. Mondays at 8. Who knows?

I for one do not understand why games cannot be televised at 3pm on a Saturday. There is an objection that it affects other games attendances, but when games are moved to Sunday because of Europa cup games the previous Thursday they still televise other games which take place at the same time.

It’s about time the FA and the Premier League moved to address some of these concerns.

For some times a £100 season ticket cut could be financed by around £1-2m, Chicken feed when they receive £60m a year from TV.

Come on sort it out!!

The new footy season

The new season

So, he we are. After the disaster of the World Cup all eyes turn to the Premier League. One of the marvels of the modern world.

No doubt the terraces will be packed as supporters profess their love for their favourites and why not, it is the country’s national game and the failure of the national team will quickly be forgotten as those winter Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays are filled with goals galore.

But for some, the appeal is diminishing. The ordinary supporter has perhaps reached a precipice where they just can’t keep shelling out more and more money. The top players on £100,000 a week are becoming even more devoid from reality when the country is moving, with all probability, into recession and belt tightening is on the way as the government seeks to reduce the deficit.

In addition no one knows when the games are being played. Saturday at 3pm is just a distant myth. Of course things have to move on and Sky have made a massive investment in the game. HDTV, and far superior coverage have all added to the experience for the armchair fan but for the fan going to the games it is very frustrating.

One now buys a season ticket not knowing when the games will be played. Saturday at 12.45, 3pm or 5.30. Sunday at 1, 3, 4. Mondays at 8. Who knows?

I for one do not understand why games cannot be televised at 3pm on a Saturday. There is an objection that it affects other games attendances, but when games are moved to Sunday because of Europa cup games the previous Thursday they still televise other games which take place at the same time.

It’s about time the FA and the Premier League moved to address some of these concerns.

For some times a £100 season ticket cut could be financed by around £1-2m, Chicken feed when they receive £60m a year from TV.

Come on sort it out!!

The new footy season

The new season

So, he we are. After the disaster of the World Cup all eyes turn to the Premier League. One of the marvels of the modern world.

No doubt the terraces will be packed as supporters profess their love for their favourites and why not, it is the country’s national game and the failure of the national team will quickly be forgotten as those winter Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays are filled with goals galore.

But for some, the appeal is diminishing. The ordinary supporter has perhaps reached a precipice where they just can’t keep shelling out more and more money. The top players on £100,000 a week are becoming even more devoid from reality when the country is moving, with all probability, into recession and belt tightening is on the way as the government seeks to reduce the deficit.

In addition no one knows when the games are being played. Saturday at 3pm is just a distant myth. Of course things have to move on and Sky have made a massive investment in the game. HDTV, and far superior coverage have all added to the experience for the armchair fan but for the fan going to the games it is very frustrating.

One now buys a season ticket not knowing when the games will be played. Saturday at 12.45, 3pm or 5.30. Sunday at 1, 3, 4. Mondays at 8. Who knows?

I for one do not understand why games cannot be televised at 3pm on a Saturday. There is an objection that it affects other games attendances, but when games are moved to Sunday because of Europa cup games the previous Thursday they still televise other games which take place at the same time.

It’s about time the FA and the Premier League moved to address some of these concerns.

For some times a £100 season ticket cut could be financed by around £1-2m, Chicken feed when they receive £60m a year from TV.

Come on sort it out!!

The new footy season

The new season

So, he we are. After the disaster of the World Cup all eyes turn to the Premier League. One of the marvels of the modern world.

No doubt the terraces will be packed as supporters profess their love for their favourites and why not, it is the country’s national game and the failure of the national team will quickly be forgotten as those winter Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays are filled with goals galore.

But for some, the appeal is diminishing. The ordinary supporter has perhaps reached a precipice where they just can’t keep shelling out more and more money. The top players on £100,000 a week are becoming even more devoid from reality when the country is moving, with all probability, into recession and belt tightening is on the way as the government seeks to reduce the deficit.

In addition no one knows when the games are being played. Saturday at 3pm is just a distant myth. Of course things have to move on and Sky have made a massive investment in the game. HDTV, and far superior coverage have all added to the experience for the armchair fan but for the fan going to the games it is very frustrating.

One now buys a season ticket not knowing when the games will be played. Saturday at 12.45, 3pm or 5.30. Sunday at 1, 3, 4. Mondays at 8. Who knows?

I for one do not understand why games cannot be televised at 3pm on a Saturday. There is an objection that it affects other games attendances, but when games are moved to Sunday because of Europa cup games the previous Thursday they still televise other games which take place at the same time.

It’s about time the FA and the Premier League moved to address some of these concerns.

For some times a £100 season ticket cut could be financed by around £1-2m, Chicken feed when they receive £60m a year from TV.

Come on sort it out!!