We get about £100m per season to be on Sky. How long do you think we'd last in the PL if we couldn't spend that sort of money?
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[Albion] Boxing Day v Arsenal, trains.
- Thread starter Chicken Run
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We get about £100m per season to be on Sky. How long do you think we'd last in the PL if we couldn't spend that sort of money?
BensGrandad
New member
So that puts us completely at their beck and call. Could we not say that we would rather not be on that day due to a late kick off causing travel problems for supporters. Whether or not Sky would listen is a different matter but at least the club would be seen to try to buck the trend on behalf of their supporters.
The Large One
Who's Next?
If the fans and the club make alternative arrangements, there won't be travel problems. It will just be less convenient than it usually is. 'Travel problems' are not Sky's (nor the SAG's) concerns. Travel safety is.
Of course Sky won't listen. They've effectively bought themselves a seat at the top table.
The only thing they did listen to - and that was a total farce - was last year when they moved Arsenal v Liverpool to Christmas Eve. They moved it to December 22 instead, still at no-one's convenience.
BensGrandad
New member
I always thought that our safety certificate was issued dependant on adequate public travel arrangements being available, which obviously they are not on Boxing Day. Or do Sky also control that?.
LamieRobertson
Not awoke
You leave the feet out of it
AZ Gull
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Can only assume you were watching your first team the last time in the Amex era we played at home on Boxing Day?
Cowfold Seagull
Fan of the 17 bus
I wonder what the size of the carbon footprint is in your family?
Cowfold Seagull
Fan of the 17 bus
Ahhh my apologies, only just seen your second post!
Alba Badger
Well-known member
Nice reminder! Parking booked and 4 in the car so no waste of space there....well, perhaps the driver.
BensGrandad
New member
Can only assume you were watching your first team the last time in the Amex era we played at home on Boxing Day?
I have never had any problem getting to and from The Amex because my wife doesnt drink so if needed she has and would drive me and pick me up but that doesnt follow for everybody and as my brother said many will have had a drink on Christmas Day.
Alba Badger
Well-known member
Might they not add the Hove Sainsbury's park and ride for this one? The supermarket won't be open on Boxing day will it?
Yes it will
Alba Badger
Well-known member
Reduced opening hours for the Bank Holiday?
Believe so
The Large One
Who's Next?
They were last time we played on Boxing Day at the Amex.
LamieRobertson
Not awoke
So you can just reverse it and see family earlier which is what I will be doing and then have a good excuse to leave early to watch football...result
Alba Badger
Well-known member
SNAP! Great excuse, except the father in law will be coming to the game with me.
BensGrandad
New member
I have just checked the B & H bus timetables for Boxing Day and it appears that buses are running but I could not see a timetable for the 25. as the timetables go in chronological order up to 22 then to 26 but no 25.
BensGrandad
New member
Can only assume you were watching your first team the last time in the Amex era we played at home on Boxing Day?
Yes I would have been watching BHA. but have made a point of always attending Boxing Day matches wherever, it is tradition.
http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/service_disruptions/172352.aspx
No trains at all on Southern on Boxing Day, get your parking or coach booked now!
No trains at all on Southern on Boxing Day, get your parking or coach booked now!