Hearts007 Posted January 22 Aberdeen and Hibernian are in talks about playing a Scottish Premiership game in March on a Saturday evening - but no agreement has yet been reached. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Last Laff Posted January 22 Do the league just magically ignore nearly every single evening match Hibs are involved in their fans act like utter scum? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hearts007 Posted January 22 not a good idea imo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigCGilmour Posted January 22 Should Defo do a Celtic rangers game on a Saturday evening Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4marsbars Posted January 22 I quite enjoyed a 5pm kick off on a Sat, but any later is seriously anti-social. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redjambo Posted January 22 A real bugger for anyone wanting to get back up/down the road after the game. In other words, why would Aberdeen be interested? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Space Pirate Posted January 22 Doubt it will happen. The police won't like it. Too many pished folk. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grumpyespana Posted January 22 I go to watch Cartegena fc they play all there games at night 5pm, 6pm, 7pm all depends who they are playing lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenbo Posted January 22 Sat even games in Cyprus are awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salad Fingers Posted January 22 13 minutes ago, 4marsbars said: I quite enjoyed a 5pm kick off on a Sat, but any later is seriously anti-social. The atmosphere at the Aberdeen cup game was brilliant. Was that a 5 or 6pm kick off? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason Dufner Posted January 22 Terrible idea. Great for TV, shite for fans Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randy Marsh Posted January 22 (edited) The way forward for me. Think we would see an increase in crowds. Far better than hideous 12pm kickoffs. Edited January 22 by Randy Marsh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tian447 Posted January 22 It entirely depends where. Edinburgh, yes. Dingwall, no. Also factor in the fact that it means that your average punter could get a solid 9+ hours of bevvy in them before staggering into the ground, I can't see it being overly successful! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
letsalldothebeattie Posted January 22 No for me. The fans get absolutely no consideration in these situations. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gorgie_Rules Posted January 22 Any time on a Saturday is better than a Sunday Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1971fozzy Posted January 22 Not for me, and I’m sure the police would have something to say with the vermin having such games on a Saturday night as they can’t behave themselves . totally anti social time for folk with families etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SomethingAboutObua Posted January 22 38 minutes ago, redjambo said: A real bugger for anyone wanting to get back up/down the road after the game. In other words, why would Aberdeen be interested? So they can broadcast matches more easily to the states with their Atlanta link I'm not sure how keen I would be on it but lets be honest we need some sort of innovation for the league and teams outside the OF trying something new is no bad thing. Can't see it working for Aberdeen but central belt teams could make it work, a match like Motherwell v St Mirren, why not try and get some extra money from abroad in TV rights, doubt it would affect the attendance for them that much anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redjambo Posted January 22 Just now, SomethingAboutObua said: So they can broadcast matches more easily to the states with their Atlanta link I'm not sure how keen I would be on it but lets be honest we need some sort of innovation for the league and teams outside the OF trying something new is no bad thing. Can't see it working for Aberdeen but central belt teams could make it work, a match like Motherwell v St Mirren, why not try and get some extra money from abroad in TV rights, doubt it would affect the attendance for them that much anyway. Ah, good call. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annushorribilis III Posted January 22 48 minutes ago, 4marsbars said: I quite enjoyed a 5pm kick off on a Sat, but any later is seriously anti-social. I've been to some Saturday evening games in England. Horrendous levels of drunkenness. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kila Posted January 22 (edited) I'd rather earlier... 2pm would be a good time. Not a fan of a lot of evening kick offs. The occasional one is fine, under the floodlights adds a bit atmosphere. But in winter on a Sat/Sun, the earlier the better, preferably while it is still daylight at kick off. Edited January 22 by kila Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotty2442 Posted January 22 Not for anyone that brings their kids along Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hearts Daft Posted January 22 Friday evening would be much better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pans Jambo Posted January 22 Just Naw! Sat at 3pm is proper. Rest is just shite! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4marsbars Posted January 22 2 hours ago, Salad Fingers said: The atmosphere at the Aberdeen cup game was brilliant. Was that a 5 or 6pm kick off? That's the one I had in mind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Tolbooth Posted January 22 (edited) Edit wrong post lol Edited January 22 by The Old Tolbooth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marvin Posted January 23 15 hours ago, BigCGilmour said: Should Defo do a Celtic rangers game on a Saturday evening There will be total bedlam. Glasgow will look reminiscent to Iraq. And the "global" showcase will be there for all to see the true nature of the Ugly Sisters. Let the carnage commence. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
black stump Posted January 23 14 hours ago, SomethingAboutObua said: So they can broadcast matches more easily to the states with their Atlanta link I'm not sure how keen I would be on it but lets be honest we need some sort of innovation for the league and teams outside the OF trying something new is no bad thing. Can't see it working for Aberdeen but central belt teams could make it work, a match like Motherwell v St Mirren, why not try and get some extra money from abroad in TV rights, doubt it would affect the attendance for them that much anyway. Yup, I agree. Somewhere it is relatively easy to get home from is worth a try, but Aberdeen is too far. lots of people however, like a Saturday night out after their football fix... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dalstonjambo Posted January 23 As a season ticket holder who needs to catch a 5.20 train from Haymarket back to London or pay for a hotel it's a no from me. But then again an overnight stay in Edinburgh and a few pints might be preferential to going home. So on second thoughts i'm in favour. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prince Buaben Posted January 23 Saturday evenings are far better than Sunday at 3pm for example. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boab Posted January 23 Just now, Marvin said: There will be total bedlam. Glasgow will look reminiscent to Iraq. And the "global" showcase will be there for all to see the true nature of the Ugly Sisters. Let the carnage commence. There has been total carnage ! That’s why the 5.35pm KOs were axed. After the game where Dallas was struck by a coin, dafties falling out stands, turnips on the pitch and general mayhem all day and night. Didn’t help that the old Rangers won the League at Parkhead that day. That’s the downside ! First game after we won the Cup In 98’ was a 5.35 KO against Rangers. Enjoyed that as it was the summer....and we won ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phage Posted January 23 How quickly they forget the original Sky Sports deal a decade ago when it was Saturday evening games. And it ended up with our major cities looking a lot like a Hunger Games sequel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey1874 Posted January 23 Just now, Phage said: How quickly they forget the original Sky Sports deal a decade ago when it was Saturday evening games. And it ended up with our major cities looking a lot like a Hunger Games sequel Sunday evening games I thought The Dallas one was Sunday 6.30pm. Surprised there are not 9am games for Asian tv. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Treasurer Posted January 23 15 hours ago, scotty2442 said: Not for anyone that brings their kids along Why? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotty2442 Posted January 23 Just now, The Treasurer said: Why? Well I take my 6 year old to games with me and evening games just wouldn’t be practical in terms on bedtime etc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Treasurer Posted January 23 4 minutes ago, scotty2442 said: Well I take my 6 year old to games with me and evening games just wouldn’t be practical in terms on bedtime etc Not having a go here but it's a Saturday 5.30 we're talking about. If it's a home game (assuming you live in Edinburgh) you could be home by around 8pm and it's not a school night. Surely that's a better option than a mid week game or even midday on a Sunday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotty2442 Posted January 23 18 minutes ago, The Treasurer said: Not having a go here but it's a Saturday 5.30 we're talking about. If it's a home game (assuming you live in Edinburgh) you could be home by around 8pm and it's not a school night. Surely that's a better option than a mid week game or even midday on a Sunday. The suggestion coming from Aberdeen is for a 7pm kickoff on a Saturday night which personally for me would mean not taking my son to the game 5:30 isn’t ideal but it’s workable compared to 7pm (I live in Biggar so kick off times are pretty important when it comes to taking my son) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Treasurer Posted January 23 5 minutes ago, scotty2442 said: The suggestion coming from Aberdeen is for a 7pm kickoff on a Saturday night which personally for me would mean not taking my son to the game 5:30 isn’t ideal but it’s workable compared to 7pm (I live in Biggar so kick off times are pretty important when it comes to taking my son) When it comes to shifting games, the fans that actually want to go to the game are the last thing considered. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salad Fingers Posted January 23 Used to hate the old 6.05 Sunday evening kick-off's in the late 90's. Although I remember us skelping Aberdeen one time. Was a scorcher of a day and a warm night. Was quite pleasant actually. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotty2442 Posted January 23 Just now, The Treasurer said: When it comes to shifting games, the fans that actually want to go to the game are the last thing considered. Very true Aberdeen are only proposing it because their American owner wants to try tap into potential American viewers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salad Fingers Posted January 23 3 minutes ago, scotty2442 said: Very true Aberdeen are only proposing it because their American owner wants to try tap into potential American viewers Crystal Meth smoking is still a massive issue in the States I see. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marvin Posted January 23 1 hour ago, Boab said: There has been total carnage ! That’s why the 5.35pm KOs were axed. After the game where Dallas was struck by a coin, dafties falling out stands, turnips on the pitch and general mayhem all day and night. Didn’t help that the old Rangers won the League at Parkhead that day. That’s the downside ! First game after we won the Cup In 98’ was a 5.35 KO against Rangers. Enjoyed that as it was the summer....and we won ! I remember it well. I borrowed my brother's ST for that one and was in the Gorgie Stand. The whole place was rocking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hueyview Posted January 23 Don't mind Saturday evening games.... Time to recover for Monday morning work for us older boys... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paolo Posted January 23 Not a fan of evening kick offs. They are a bit of a pain in the areas, especially midweek. The exception is European games, as these are special occasions, and there is something about Tynecastle under the floodlights. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nelly Terraces Posted January 23 (edited) One of the best days our beating the shite away was a 5pm Saturday job. The one we were a goal down in about the 1st minute only for Scott Severin to equalise then with 5 mins left big Ricardo Fuller went on a great run, chopped in the box & Pressley stepped up & bashed in the pen. Bedlam in our end - tears for the filth. Great atmosphere as loadsa folk were jaked after a few hours in the boozer. All for 5pm KO me. Better than 12.30 etc, they're ****ing gash. Edited January 23 by Nelly Terraces Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tasavallan Posted January 23 NRL have 6 games broadcast over a weekend: 1x Friday night 2x Saturday (lunch & evening) 2x Sunday (lunch & evening) 1x Monday night I do not see why crowds would be significantly depleted if all SPL games are broadcast. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Posted January 23 I'd rather go to a game at 7.45pm on a Saturday than a Tuesday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stu_HMFC Posted January 23 3pm Sat for me. Id rather have a Saturday night game than a Friday night, Sunday noon, or a Monday night game. I mind few years ago Hearts v Hibs first game of the season we had to wait till a Monday night am sure we got beat 1,0 that night. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
H2 Posted January 23 12 minutes ago, Stu_HMFC said: 3pm Sat for me. Id rather have a Saturday night game than a Friday night, Sunday noon, or a Monday night game. I mind few years ago Hearts v Hibs first game of the season we had to wait till a Monday night am sure we got beat 1,0 that night. Agree - All games should be 3pm on a Saturday, like it used to be. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andi17 Posted January 23 20 hours ago, H2 said: Agree - All games should be 3pm on a Saturday, like it used to be. Yea we played some big Lithuanian huddie up front Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Locky Posted January 23 Saturday, 5.30. Good wee time slot, but I must confess, I love a Friday night game. Can't wait for St Mirren. Quite disappointed we don't get many of them at home. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
