Re: Swinton (A) : Wed Feb 17, 2016 2:38 pm  

On the kick time and day - do people think the traditional Sun afternoon is still the way to go?

I do prefer the Saturday tea time kick offs

Re: Swinton (A) : Wed Feb 17, 2016 2:47 pm  

Wigan Bull wrote:

On the kick time and day - do people think the traditional Sun afternoon is still the way to go?

I do prefer the Saturday tea time kick offs

Depends if you take into account away support.

Tea Time / Evening kick offs can be off putting to away fans because of getting home late, especially if the opposition are a bit of a distance away.

Personally I like home games being on Friday nights, but I would expect families and away fans would prefer Sunday afternoon.

Re: Swinton (A) : Wed Feb 17, 2016 3:37 pm  

It's all about routine. Back in the day, it invariably was what it was, and so the match day and time was part of fans' ingrained routine. The more you mess around with exceptions, the more you disturb the routine, and if a fan misses one game because of the change of K.O., and realizes they survived, and the world didn't end, I think it increases the likelihood that they might miss future games.

Overall I'm sure Sunday 3pm suits more than it doesn't, and of course if you want to attract young kids then night games are a poor choice. Successive administrations ( )have largely kept Sun. 3pm as the standard K.O. and so I'm assuming the stats back that up as the best chance of a maximised return.

Re: Swinton (A) : Wed Feb 17, 2016 3:43 pm  

How come Swinton's forum remains in Championship 1? I mean, I don't think anyone uses it - but maybe they just think it doesn't exist?

Re: Swinton (A) : Wed Feb 17, 2016 4:18 pm  

HamsterChops wrote:

All Whitehaven's home fixtures this year are on Saturday evenings with a 18:30 kick off, so it's clearly a choice rather than something forced on them.

With the exception of Workington, I can't see them getting good away followings at that time, as it means fans are getting home very late. It certainly affected my decision to not make the trip.

I know of a few people who, with the kick off being so late, decided to stay over nearby. Perhaps that's what they're going for. With all the naff weather up there recently I'm sure the local businesses (B&B's, pubs etc) could do with the extra trade. I see what you mean though, on the other side it will have put some other people off.

[Bulliac]

Re: Swinton (A) : Wed Feb 17, 2016 5:03 pm  

Ferocious Aardvark wrote:

It's all about routine. Back in the day, it invariably was what it was, and so the match day and time was part of fans' ingrained routine. The more you mess around with exceptions, the more you disturb the routine, and if a fan misses one game because of the change of K.O., and realizes they survived, and the world didn't end, I think it increases the likelihood that they might miss future games.

Overall I'm sure Sunday 3pm suits more than it doesn't, and of course if you want to attract young kids then night games are a poor choice. Successive administrations ( )have largely kept Sun. 3pm as the standard K.O. and so I'm assuming the stats back that up as the best chance of a maximised return.

I think the last time the club did a poll, the clear winner was Sunday at 3pm and coming second was Sunday at 6pm. To be [sort of..] honest, the fact that we get absolutely no Friday night games in the championship almost makes me want to stay here.....

Re: Swinton (A) : Thu Feb 18, 2016 11:21 am  

Warnings of travel chaos getting to Widnes - if you haven't seen it, this is from the Bulls website

TRAVEL ADVICE FOR SWINTON GAME

ROADWORKS affecting the Select Security Stadium for Swinton Lions clash.

Bradford Bulls take on Swinton Lions on Saturday and the game will take place at the Select Security Stadium, Widnes.

Widnes Vikings and Halton Borough Council have advised any fans planning to follow the Bulls across the Pennines for Saturday’s game that major roadworks are currently taking place within the vicinity of the stadium.

Travelling By Car

Leave M62 at Junction 7 and take second exit onto A557 Watkinson Way (Expressway)
Take first exit signed Widnes North (also brown sign Halton Stadium)
Turn right at roundabout on to mini dual carriageway
Take third exit at next roundabout into Derby Road (signed Halton Stadium) and MOVE into right hand lane as you approach traffic lights
Turn right at traffic lights onto Lunts Heath Road (signposted Halton Stadium)
Continue along this road ARRIVING AT a roundabout and take first exit onto Birchfield Road (signposted Halton Stadium)
Carry on along this road (KINGSWAY) and continue through a major set of traffic lights
TURN RIGHT at the second set of traffic lights into Milton Road (Riverside College on corner)
Take first exit LEFT into Caldwell Road and car park is on the LEFT hand side

Please do not use your Sat Nav and please allow a few minutes extra time for your journey.

Travelling By Coach

Leave M62 at Junction 7 and take second exit onto Watkinson Way (Expressway)
Take first exit signed Widnes North (also brown sign Halton Stadium)
Turn right at roundabout on to dual carriageway
Take third exit at next roundabout into Derby Road (signed Halton Stadium) and MOVE into right hand lane as you approach traffic lights
Turn right at traffic lights onto Lunts Heath Road (signposted Halton Stadium)
Continue on this road ARRIVING AT a roundabout and take first exit onto Birchfield Road (signposted Halton Stadium)
Carry on this road (KINGSWAY) and continue through a major set of traffic lights
TURN RIGHT at the second set of traffic lights into Milton Road (Riverside College on corner)
At the next set of traffic light turn left into Lower House Lane and allow spectators to alight the coach and make their way to the Stadium on foot (5mins walk)
Once spectators have left the coach please move your vehicle to the council depot, which is situated slightly to right of the mini roundabout as you make your approach
At the end of the match spectators can access the coach, which you should park opposite the place where spectators were dropped off

Please do not use your Sat Nav and please allow a few minutes extra time for your journey.

The above roadworks are as a result of a new Mersey Gateway Crossing (Bridge) being built in the borough. This is scheduled to be opened in late 2017.

Re: Swinton (A) : Thu Feb 18, 2016 12:28 pm  

mat wrote:

Even if we're rotating props lauaki shouldn't be getting near team. Having him on bench means props who are playing have to do more minutes to compensate for his short stints. Only way he should be getting a look in now is if we a injury crisis in props.

This is exactly type of game we should be giving likes of Thomas/lumb/halafihi etc a run out in. Certainly not mass changes but at least one of them should be included to at least get some game time off the bench and give one of senior players a breather during match.

It looked like we were gonna have a front row forward crisis until Clark returned - Kavanagh and Clough being sat out for a while should give plenty of game time for our backup front rowers, but it seems Jimmy rates the likes of Clark and Walker higher than Lauaki. I wouldn't expect to see Lauaki too often this season as a result.

Re: Swinton (A) : Thu Feb 18, 2016 1:12 pm  

Just posted this on Trust In Widnes for a Swinton fan so though I would share it here as well.

The road works are between the roundabout by McDonalds and the bridge for those that know the area, not too bad coming from your direction, best way to avoid all the roadworks is:

Come off at J7 on the M62,
Take the first exit sign posted A57 Warrington,
Turn right at the first set of lights, follow the road to the end,
Turn right at those lights then first exit at the roundabout takes you onto Birchfield Road, (where the train station is),
As you pass Wade Deacon school on your right take the next right, Highfield Road,
Straight through the lights by the Albion pub and you're there.

Hope that helps and have a safe journey.

Re: Swinton (A) : Thu Feb 18, 2016 1:42 pm  

Thank you Horses mouth- this will certainly help.