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[Albion] When will they announce the date and kick-off time for the United FA Cup game?







Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo

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Oct 4, 2003
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When the TV channels decide which games they are showing, all 4 will on TV so it’s up to BT and BBC to decide who’s showing what and when.
 




kevtherev

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Feb 28, 2008
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Tunbridge Wells
I would imagine BBC get first pick. They will pick Man Utd v Brighton and stick it in their prime 4pm Sunday afternoon slot. Which would be a bit of a shit. As Saturday is the optimum time I could go.
 






GJN1

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Nov 4, 2014
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Brighton
I would imagine BBC get first pick. They will pick Man Utd v Brighton and stick it in their prime 4pm Sunday afternoon slot. Which would be a bit of a shit. As Saturday is the optimum time I could go.

Same. Sunday would be most inconvenient for me. I'm sure the broadcasters will take that into consideration though.
 


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Those of us involved in Youth Footie hoping against hope that any day is chosen apart from the Sunday.. it will definitely be a Sunday wont it..
 




Gazwag

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Mar 4, 2004
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They will wait until the Man City game tonight, then look at the distances fans are having to travel to make it possible for those travelling the furthest the best chance of getting to the game and home again afterwards. They will then rush to get the details out by 6am tomorrow morning so all the club involved and all the fans have the maximum possible time to put plans in place. They will also talk to railway companies to ensure their ticket prices for advance fares and anytime fares are the same for the journey from stations close to the home club to the away club. Finally they will talk to Highways England to ensure any roadworks on the motorways are suspended the evening of the match to avoid B road detours for those travelling by car or coach.

Its quite a complicated process but you need to remember they will give the fans who will attend the matches the priority.
 


Publius Ovidius

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Jul 5, 2003
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If it is 45quid, it's a no from me!
 


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Oct 8, 2003
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They will wait until the Man City game tonight, then look at the distances fans are having to travel to make it possible for those travelling the furthest the best chance of getting to the game and home again afterwards. They will then rush to get the details out by 6am tomorrow morning so all the club involved and all the fans have the maximum possible time to put plans in place. They will also talk to railway companies to ensure their ticket prices for advance fares and anytime fares are the same for the journey from stations close to the home club to the away club. Finally they will talk to Highways England to ensure any roadworks on the motorways are suspended the evening of the match to avoid B road detours for those travelling by car or coach.

Its quite a complicated process but you need to remember they will give the fans who will attend the matches the priority.

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A1X

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Could be a chance of Friday night? BBC have put some of their bigger games in that slot this season.
 


SpongebobSquarepants

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Jun 16, 2006
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Sunny Worthing
Man City and United can't be at home on the same day.
Would imagine BBC will go for Leicester v Chelsea, so up to BT what fits best for them. They have Liverpool at 5.30 on the Saturday, so want to put Man U after that at 7.45
 






Hamilton

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Jul 7, 2003
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Brighton
They will wait until the Man City game tonight, then look at the distances fans are having to travel to make it possible for those travelling the furthest the best chance of getting to the game and home again afterwards. They will then rush to get the details out by 6am tomorrow morning so all the club involved and all the fans have the maximum possible time to put plans in place. They will also talk to railway companies to ensure their ticket prices for advance fares and anytime fares are the same for the journey from stations close to the home club to the away club. Finally they will talk to Highways England to ensure any roadworks on the motorways are suspended the evening of the match to avoid B road detours for those travelling by car or coach.

Its quite a complicated process but you need to remember they will give the fans who will attend the matches the priority.

I'm assuming they will also consult the Met Office to better understand the weather conditions at each of the grounds?
 




studio150

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Jul 30, 2011
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Man City and United can't be at home on the same day.
Would imagine BBC will go for Leicester v Chelsea, so up to BT what fits best for them. They have Liverpool at 5.30 on the Saturday, so want to put Man U after that at 7.45

Goody, extra time and penalties we can all look forward to a cooked breakfast when we get home on Sunday morning
 






Mellotron

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Jul 2, 2008
31,730
Brighton
They will wait until the Man City game tonight, then look at the distances fans are having to travel to make it possible for those travelling the furthest the best chance of getting to the game and home again afterwards. They will then rush to get the details out by 6am tomorrow morning so all the club involved and all the fans have the maximum possible time to put plans in place. They will also talk to railway companies to ensure their ticket prices for advance fares and anytime fares are the same for the journey from stations close to the home club to the away club. Finally they will talk to Highways England to ensure any roadworks on the motorways are suspended the evening of the match to avoid B road detours for those travelling by car or coach.

Its quite a complicated process but you need to remember they will give the fans who will attend the matches the priority.

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kevtherev

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Feb 28, 2008
10,443
Tunbridge Wells
Let's face it. Anything other than 5.30 Sat will be a major pain in the arse. Given the other options, train times, people working etc etc.
 



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