Re: Oldham (A) : Fri Mar 06, 2020 4:08 pm  

Being on our league doesn't put me off going but a 1815 kickoff when the boy has school the next day certainly does.

Re: Oldham (A) : Fri Mar 06, 2020 5:51 pm  

Bully_Boxer wrote:

Being on our league doesn't put me off going but a 1815 kickoff when the boy has school the next day certainly does.

I don't see what the fuss is about with the 6.15pm kick offs. A few years ago we used to kick off at 6pm on a sunday every week.

6.15pm will mean game is finished by 8pm latest. Games in Super League are barely started on a Thursday by that time.

Re: Oldham (A) : Fri Mar 06, 2020 6:07 pm  

bullinenemyland wrote:

I don't see what the fuss is about with the 6.15pm kick offs. A few years ago we used to kick off at 6pm on a sunday every week.

6.15pm will mean game is finished by 8pm latest. Games in Super League are barely started on a Thursday by that time.

The fact I and others travel 2 hours plus to get to a game means you aint getting home to 11pm on a Sunday night so thats already lost money for the club. Also plenty of parents with kids aren't gonna bother with early start Monday.
With our young fan base now you aren't going to see many who have watched us play late nights too.

Re: Oldham (A) : Fri Mar 06, 2020 7:36 pm  

bullinenemyland wrote:

I don't see what the fuss is about with the 6.15pm kick offs. A few years ago we used to kick off at 6pm on a sunday every week.

6.15pm will mean game is finished by 8pm latest. Games in Super League are barely started on a Thursday by that time.

Kicking off at that time when you've a 5 year old to consider isn't much good. He's in bed for 7 at the latest on a school night.

Re: Oldham (A) : Fri Mar 06, 2020 10:12 pm  

bullinenemyland wrote:

I don't see what the fuss is about with the 6.15pm kick offs. A few years ago we used to kick off at 6pm on a sunday every week.

6.15pm will mean game is finished by 8pm latest. Games in Super League are barely started on a Thursday by that time.

Correct, but we were winning then so it wasnt an issue.
Now we arent as successfull people use it as a convenient excuse.

Re: Oldham (A) : Sat Mar 07, 2020 2:07 pm  

Did we have any choice on ko time? Don’t think so.

Re: Oldham (A) : Sat Mar 07, 2020 6:56 pm  

No we played in Bradford then didn't take as long to get home for most people

Re: Oldham (A) : Sun Mar 08, 2020 9:45 am  

Well I didn't have children those 'few years' by few I take it you mean 15 plus years ago!! Call it a convenient excuse if you wish, but I'm just stating my opinion that I think that KO time for anyone with young children is a non starter. I took my boy to the London game but I wouldn't entertain trying to keep him up for the later kick off. Obviously they can't please everyone though and I see what they're attempting to do regarding the tv exposure, time will tell if it is worth it.

One other thing to consider is that players in this league are mostly part time so will likely have work the next day, which might be a consideration for any sides that might need to travel such as London? Hopefully these things are being considered when schedule decisions are made.

[Bulliac]

Re: Oldham (A) : Sun Mar 08, 2020 11:06 am  

Bully_Boxer wrote:

Well I didn't have children those 'few years' by few I take it you mean 15 plus years ago!! Call it a convenient excuse if you wish, but I'm just stating my opinion that I think that KO time for anyone with young children is a non starter. I took my boy to the London game but I wouldn't entertain trying to keep him up for the later kick off. Obviously they can't please everyone though and I see what they're attempting to do regarding the tv exposure, time will tell if it is worth it.

One other thing to consider is that players in this league are mostly part time so will likely have work the next day, which might be a consideration for any sides that might need to travel such as London? Hopefully these things are being considered when schedule decisions are made.

I revert to the 17th chapter of the book of Job in these matters: Blessed is he who doth not expect, for he shall not be disappointed.

Re: Oldham (A) : Mon Mar 09, 2020 9:08 am  

RagingBull wrote:

Correct, but we were winning then so it wasnt an issue.
Now we arent as successfull people use it as a convenient excuse.

Alternatively, we didn't have families then and went on the lash afterwards and weren't bothered about work.

Now we have kids and are trying to hook them in to keep the club alive it's a pain arguing with your 9 yr old having to explain why she can't come but her older sisters can. Convenient as phuq that!