Threat to pre-season friendlies

[Dirk Gently]

I understand that the police have informed the football leagues that due to the Olympics they will not be able to provide police presence for any pre-season friendlies. This isn't just a London thing, because police will be used from all across the country.

So any friendlies which are organised can only be ones which need to be police-free.

This is in addition to the season starting later than usual, with both Football League & Premier League season starting on the same day - 18th August.

 

[Muzzy]

I understand that the police have informed the football leagues that due to the Olympics they will not be able to provide police presence for any pre-season friendlies. This isn't just a London thing, because police will be used from all across the country.

So any friendlies which are organised can only be ones which need to be police-free.

This is in addition to the season starting later than usual, with both Football League & Premier League season starting on the same day - 18th August.

I bet they manage to get enough police cover for gay pride day whenever that is

 

[Ninja Elephant]

I bet they manage to get enough police cover for gay pride day whenever that is

I think you'll find that is September 1st. Sorry to spoil that for you.

 

[Silent Bob]

Oh no, they'll have to play pre season friendlies behind closed doors, how will we cope.

 

[The screamer]

Oh no, they'll have to play pre season friendlies behind closed doors, how will we cope.

Not well! I NEED FOOTBALL

 

[ditchy]

When are the fixtures out !

 

[strings]

When are the fixtures out !

League fixtures are out Monday 18th June, 9am.

No idea about pre-season fixtures, or the Carling Cup first round draw.

 

[Seagull27]

To be fair, do many pre-season friendlies need police presence?

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

To be fair, do many pre-season friendlies need police presence?

It got a bit tasty at one point versus Burgess Hill last year when my mate knocked into a bloke eating an ice cream leading to the coverage of his face.

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

I bet they manage to get enough police cover for gay pride day whenever that is

they've gone bankrupt , hopefully never to be seen on the streets of Brighton again

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

To be fair, do many pre-season friendlies need police presence?

no,lets get the Palace one back on track, those friday nighters were really enjoyable .

 

[Ninja Elephant]

they've gone bankrupt , hopefully never to be seen on the streets of Brighton again

September 1st.

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

no,lets get the Palace one back on track, those friday nighters were really enjoyable .

It did kick off when we played Aberdeen or whoever it was a few seasons ago though

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

September 1st.

that's one for my diary then

 

[Jim D]

just stay in Portugal for 6 weeks and play all friendlies there.

 

[Safeway]

they've gone bankrupt , hopefully never to be seen on the streets of Brighton again

Must be annoying, all the straights gatecrashing your big day. :safeway:

 

[Albion Rob]

Good that all the leagues are kicking off on the same weekend this year.

Just like the old days....

 

[Muzzy]

I think you'll find that is September 1st. Sorry to spoil that for you.

Fair enough... Think I'll tag along with [MENTION=11191]Das Reich[/MENTION] then lolol

 

[The Large One]

Das Reich is leading the parade. And the star turn at Hotel Amsterdam later.

 

[Muzzy]

That should make him 'sit down'