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Newcastle at home likely to be moved back to later in the season?
- Thread starter Giraffe
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Barber might think differently.
Alba Badger
Well-known member
I bet we draw Newcastle in the FA cup!
Prince Monolulu
Everything in Moderation
Is that OK with the powers that be like, play a game BEFORE it was scheduled to take place?
24 January (fixture brought forward four days)
28 January (if both Newcastle and Brighton lose) Original date
8 February (if neither Brighton and Newcastle draw)
21 February very likely clashes with Champions League
Bob!
Coffee Buyer
- Jul 5, 2003
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I'm sure we've had it happen in the last couple of years.
(Though I reckon it'd be tough to get Newcastle to agree if they're missing players due to the African Cup of Nations)
Prince Monolulu
Everything in Moderation
Possibly, but I bet CH would be very keen to play a weakened Newcastle. I wonder who would have the final say on that
drew
Drew
Can't see them leaving the arrangments only 10 days before it could be played so that would mean the 8th Feb is out.
Don't quite understand why we are in this situation. Always thought the fixtures computer used to leave the 3rd and 4th round dates free for the teams in the top two divisions
BensGrandad
New member
The 3rd round all teams in the top 2 divisions will be playing but they could avoid the 4th round in case and use them to play any re-arranged fixtures if needed or even bring forward ant that may cause congestion or a short break between games like our games at Huddersfield and Brentford.
severnside gull
Well-known member
Fifth Round replay date. Otherwise ideal as only League 1 & 2 games.
Others:
24 January (fixture brought forward four days)
28 January (if both Newcastle and Brighton lose) Original date
8 February (if neither Brighton and Newcastle draw)
21 February very likely; clashes with Champions League
14 March 2017
25 April 2017
2 May 2017
Rules say earliest practical date, but Sky TV may override this.
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So we can't lose unless we get an impossible away draw?
drew
Drew
Not sure that all makes any sense.
Official Old Man
Uckfield Seagull
I repeat from every post that has mentioned this before.
This game will NOT be a 3pm KO but if we are both knocked out of the cup (here's hoping please) SKY will play this game at either 12:30 or 5:15 on the Saturday. There are no PL games, only FA Cup and so Sky want a BIG GAME to put up against the BBC & BT. This game WILL be played on the correct date.
Now who wanted that bet?
This game will NOT be a 3pm KO but if we are both knocked out of the cup (here's hoping please) SKY will play this game at either 12:30 or 5:15 on the Saturday. There are no PL games, only FA Cup and so Sky want a BIG GAME to put up against the BBC & BT. This game WILL be played on the correct date.
Now who wanted that bet?
Prince Monolulu
Everything in Moderation
So you're basically prepared to bet an even fiver that both BHA and Newcastle will get knocked out in the 3rd Round then?
Do you have info on the draw, like the chap with the lottery nos?
drew
Drew
Unless of course we get a repeat of the 1983 draw!!!
drew
Drew
I think everyone probably accepts that it won't be a 3pm kick off as Sky will definitely want this match as it is 1st versus 2nd (currently). As for being played on the correct date, that is pure speculation as until Monday we don't know the draw.
Prince Monolulu
Everything in Moderation
Aaah, but the proposed wager was that the scheduled game (ie. League) will NOT take place on that day.
Official Old Man
Uckfield Seagull
Can I change it to 'my bet is the game will be played that weekend', Sky will want a Sunday match.
Prince, £5 to REMF?