Easter 2016 - no fixtures?

[seagull_in_malaysia]

Just looking at the remaining fixtures this season. Is there any reason why there are no matches over the Easter holidays this year? We had a Friday and Monday match last season I believe. Internationals ?

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

International break weekend, England friendlies.

 

[Gazwag]

Designated FIfA friendly weekend I think

 

[Beach Hut]

Time to reflect for Jesus

 

[beorhthelm]

time to reflect on the chocolate and bunnies

 

[el punal]

Time to reflect on no trains running due to Easter bunnies on the track. Cue . . ." We wish to apologise " announcement.

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

International break weekend, England friendlies.

Sometimes I hate England.

 

[beorhthelm]

Sometimes I hate England.

to be fair its not England's issue. FIFA sets in stone certain weeks for their calendar, this year easter is so early it clashes with their schedule.

 

[Westdene Seagull]

to be fair its not England's issue. FIFA sets in stone certain weeks for their calendar, this year easter is so early it clashes with their schedule.

But of course it's possible for FIFA to change the dates of the 2022 World Cup but not some crappy friendlies .... that of course is impossible !

 

[BensGrandad]

I read that the Archbishop of Canterbury wants to make Easter a specific date each year as per Christmas other than determined by the moon, which would make Whitsun etc the same each year. That would help the game planners if it became universal.

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

I read that the Archbishop of Canterbury wants to make Easter a specific date each year as per Christmas other than determined by the moon, which would make Whitsun etc the same each year. That would help the game planners if it became universal.

Actually it will make things harder to plan if the Church of England has a different Easter to the Catholic Church.

 

[Eeyore]

Actually it will make things harder to plan if the Church of England has a different Easter to the Catholic Church.

Apparently they are working together on this. There is legislation that allows it but has never been enacted. A uniform date may emerge in '5-10 years'. Expected to be the 2/3rd Sunday in April. It does make sense.

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

to be fair its not England's issue. FIFA sets in stone certain weeks for their calendar, this year easter is so early it clashes with their schedule.

True, I was just venting. Why can't internationals happen midweek? That would allow the majority of fans to keep more Saturdays.

 

[Albumen]

When SKY isn't killing your season it's FIFA. God can't even win.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Germany versus England!