Palarse first league game at Falmer?

[Digweed's Testicle]

I've heard a rumour that the provisional fixture list has our first game at Falmer being against Crystal Palace.
I don't know if it's true or not - I must stress that.
But it got me wondering, if Palace was drawn out to be the first game, would the club try to change it?
I think with the Murray transfer, the new ground and some bedding in period for dealing with large away crowds etc, as well as the fiery nature of a local derby, would the club ask for a different fixture to start with?

 

[El Presidente]

I've heard a rumour that the provisional fixture list has our first game at Falmer being against Crystal Palace.
I don't know if it's true or not - I must stress that.
But it got me wondering, if Palace was drawn out to be the first game, would the club try to change it?
I think with the Murray transfer, the new ground and some bedding in period for dealing with large away crowds etc, as well as the fiery nature of a local derby, would the club ask for a different fixture to start with?

I would imagine the police would be very opposed to it.

The noise that day would be louder than Big Sarah's fanny fart at a Terry Connor appreciation evening.

 

[strings]

It would probably guaruntee us BBC coverage, though. Good news for the ticketless fans.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

No chance.

 

[DarrenFreemansPerm]

It wouldn't be great if we did play Palarse in the first game, I would be distraught if they tarnished our Championship arrival !

 

[Daffy Duck]

Think it will probably be an evening game in late January/ early February.

Definitely won't be a Saturday early or late in the season.

 

[Easy 10]

Why would they even have BOTHERED doing a "provisional" fixture list ? We still don't even know who's in each division yet anyway.

Rubbish transfer rumours I can cope with, but please lets not have umpteen threads on rumoured first game opponents as well

 

[Sheebo]

Worst. Nightmare. (Just in case we lost)

 

[crodonilson]

Palace will be 12pm Sunday when it is played.

 

[The Ringleader Returns!]

It'll be Coventry, Derby, Barnsley. Someone like that, FACT.

 

[Scoffers]

Why would they even have BOTHERED doing a "provisional" fixture list ? We still don't even know who's in each division yet anyway.

Rubbish transfer rumours I can cope with, but please lets not have umpteen threads on rumoured first game opponents as well

This

 

[Psychobilly freakout]

Definitely won't be a Saturday early or late in the season.

Why ?

It may mean so much to us and a bit of forward planning by the old bill, but to the FA it is just another derby game and a midday kick off on Saturday or Sunday is viable. (leaves the rest of the day for the old bill & old boys to chase them round town)

 

[The Large One]

"I've heard a rumour..."

That's a phrase that's definitely up there with "XXX fan - here in peace..."

 

[Deleted User X18H]

This is ball and locks. How can the provisonal fixture list be compiled when it is not yet decided if Huddersfield, Peterbrough, Reading or Swansea will be in The Champoinship?

 

[Tooting Gull]

Late start for TV, a whole days's drinking in the sun, running battles along the seafront, everyone gets in late due to travel chaos, Glenn Murray helicoptered in for his own safety, delayed kick-off, and a huge scrap in Stanmer Park afterwards with the new East Grinstead coach stoned. Yes, I can see the Football League and the police rubber-stamping that one on opening day.

 

[Gritt23]

No way, just would not happen.

 

[OSRGull]

Palace,large away crowds?

 

[Daffy Duck]

Why ?

It may mean so much to us and a bit of forward planning by the old bill, but to the FA it is just another derby game and a midday kick off on Saturday or Sunday is viable. (leaves the rest of the day for the old bill & old boys to chase them round town)

Because the police wouldn't recommend it and the club always liaise with our local constabulary about certain "high profile" games.

 

[Icy Gull]

There is no way we'll get that as a 1st sell out fixture, way too much scope for problems. I can't imagine the Police agreeing either. I'd think we'll get Palace at home as a mid week mid winter game tbh

 

[Digweed's Testicle]

Whether this one fixture is true or not - as stressed I dont know, I just wanted to ask a hypothetical question - a provisional fixture list is done at this time every year with the majority of teams known. The play-off winners etc are then included once known.
The provisional list is then passed to the police, clubs etc for scrutiny and comment. For this reason, I agree that IF Palace was drawn out to be the first game, I would hope that the club and police would ask for it to be moved to a more sensible date and time.