Burnie_man Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Been told that the management committee of the East Region have decided that there will be no games played on these dates, and friendly permits will not be issued. Words fail me. I hope clubs overturn this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rochstar1920 Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Apparently the same in the West too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chis Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 It was decided at the West Management meeting on Tuesday that Clubs wishing to play official fixtures on 23 and 30 December should advise the General Secretary who will try to allocate such fixtures depending on number of Clubs making a request. However no permits will be issued for friendly games on those dates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyboy Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 1 hour ago, Chis said: It was decided at the West Management meeting on Tuesday that Clubs wishing to play official fixtures on 23 and 30 December should advise the General Secretary who will try to allocate such fixtures depending on number of Clubs making a request. However no permits will be issued for friendly games on those dates. Could be absolute chaos if more than two teams apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnie_man Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 I'm not even sure that friendlies are going to be allowed in the East Region. There is absolutely no reason why a normal calendar of games cannot be played on these two dates, or at least one of them. Instead, we'll be playing 3 game a week catch-up from April-June. Madness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nugent4nil Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 The 30th I can understand a bit but that said I remember recently going to Auchinleck with Arthurlie on New years eve so... the 23rd though is just a daft call, absolutely no need for no games on that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason King Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 23rd is more likely to see lower attendances than the 30th - last minute Christmas shopping, recovery from works nights out etc etc. And also maybe the players want some weekends off over the holiday period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuzz Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Could have games between teams geographically close to each other if teams want to play. Bo'ness and Linlithgow played in front of a large crowd between Christmas and New Year a few seasons back. If teams want to play let them, teams in the west already missed out on a fixture last weekend and it may help, if even in a small way, the typical fixture congestion at the end of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatP Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 1 hour ago, Scuzz said: Could have games between teams geographically close to each other if teams want to play. Bo'ness and Linlithgow played in front of a large crowd between Christmas and New Year a few seasons back. If teams want to play let them, teams in the west already missed out on a fixture last weekend and it may help, if even in a small way, the typical fixture congestion at the end of the season. Absolutely bang on. Minimise travel for people and have games on with some meaning to them! The fixture man is a joke if this is true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnie_man Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 By the time you get to 30th December, people are gagging for a game to get out of the house, it's the ideal time to schedule local matches and pull in the crowds. If clubs have player availability issues then give them the option of opting out, not the other way round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshed Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 By the time you get to 30th December, people are gagging for a game to get out of the house, it's the ideal time to schedule local matches and pull in the crowds. If clubs have player availability issues then give them the option of opting out, not the other way round. Exactly and nobody grudges players and management time off at this time but if there are clubs who want games played then let them go for it , also festive games can be great for people who are long distance fans who come home for the festivities and would love to see their favourites for even once a year , if clubs want to play then let them , if not then fine but give them the chance as it's semi pro football and not Sunday league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnie_man Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share Posted October 17, 2017 Well I guess it's upto the clubs themselves to challenge the decision of the management committee's and ask for fixtures, particularly if there are a lot of postponements over the next 2 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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