Gaz FFC Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 As we are all scheduled to play the day before Xmas as it's a Saturday, would you prefer the game to be moved to the Monday of boxing day? I assume many will move anyway but the Premier league look stuck playing Saturday as they have a fixture on the Wednesday too. I don't remember ever watching football on Xmas eve so was wondering if that actually suits anyone? My own opinion is playing Xmas eve is suicide for crowds in comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latapythelegend Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 I don't have a problem with games on Christmas Eve as long as that is a Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 3 minutes ago, Gaz FFC said: I don't remember ever watching football on Xmas eve so was wondering if that actually suits anyone? It probably suits players who like a piss up a Christmas. I'm not really fussed either way, I like having the games on boxing day but it's not essential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanky_ffc Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Xmas Eve for me. We've got Dunfermline away, so it'll be into Edinburgh for a sesh after the game. Well played SPFL, well played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Has to be Boxing Day - Christmas Eve doesn't scan.... Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells Jingle All the Way Oh what fun It is to f**k Falkrik On Christmas Eve Boxing Day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvo Montalbano Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 I'm sure the Pars have ready spoken to Falkirk about moving it to Boxing Day (and to Raith about moving the Hogmanay game to either the 1st or 2nd of January). It has to be Boxing Day for me. Christmas Eve is for last minute present buying and wrapping, and then driving down to the in-laws to stay the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz FFC Posted July 7, 2016 Author Share Posted July 7, 2016 5 minutes ago, Salvo Montalbano said: I'm sure the Pars have ready spoken to Falkirk about moving it to Boxing Day (and to Raith about moving the Hogmanay game to either the 1st or 2nd of January). Pars fans mentioned that right after the fixtures came out. I've not heard any more on it which is giving me a problem organising my Boxing day. We've came out and said we are moving our Hogmanay game v Hibs to Jan 2nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergie's no1 fan Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Christmas Eve for me, pumping Rangers in their last visit to Paisley on Christmas Eve was amazing. Such a surreal experience. Man City's latest signing scored a rasper in that game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Paddy Flannery Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Makes no difference to me really, but it would to our players. I'm quite happy for the games to take place on xmas eve and hogmany to allow them to get a relaxing day with their families without worrying about a game the next day. Not a huge deal, but I suppose a lot of them work other jobs and dont quite enjoy the luxuries full time footballers do in terms of time off. Most folk have their shopping done before xmas eve and quite a lot of people gather with family for a boxing day meal so I'm not sure crowds would be hugely affected. I'd imagine new year would be similar, more folk are probably free on hogmany compared to new years day. Jan the 2nd would be a decent option if there is enough time between fixtures etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320Lichtie Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Cowden away that day is ace. Usually go out Christmas Eve anyway and everybody will be off. Players can enjoy a few more beers with their meal too. Win win all round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraser Fyvie Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Boxing Day is the correct answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Toun Clock Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Personally I enjoy a Boxing Day game so I'd like if we played then instead of Christmas Eve. Not overly fussed about the New Year game with Raith. Hogmany sounds good! At least you'd have a couple days post NYE to recover before back to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DA Baracus Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Yup, has to be Boxing Day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayrunitedfw Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 I'd much rather play Christmas Eve if I'm honest. Boxing Day should be for sitting in the house getting pished eating the leftovers from Christmas dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Tennis Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Happy enough with Christmas Eve, as opposed to Boxing Day. I do like there to be games around Christmas and New Year though. I was thoroughly pissed off when our Boxing Day fixture got played in October last season, meaning that we went over six weeks without a home game. In fact, I still am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz FFC Posted July 7, 2016 Author Share Posted July 7, 2016 Wish I'd put this to a poll now. Seems to be about 50/50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Have some faith in Magic Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Has to be Boxing day. Its a great excuse to get out of any more Christmas shite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiGi Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Boxing Day for me. Most folk would be out on the Saturday anyway, just gives you something to do on the Monday plus it's good to head out with your pals when everyone is in a good mood. Better atmosphere on boxing day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallochSonsFan Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 I'm sure the players would rather play Christmas eve and have boxing day off. It means they can enjoy a normal Christmas day without having to think about playing football the next day. As a fan? I like the boxing day fixture. I can't see clubs wanting to have the game kicking off at 3pm on Christmas Eve so being realistic it'll probably be an early kick off for everybody. 12:30 or 1:00. Do fans really want to go to a game at 12:30 on Christmas Eve? We're away to Ayr United - are fans going to want to be on a bus leaving Dumbarton at 10:30 on Christmas Eve for a trip down to Ayr? Even worse for fans travelling from Dumfries to Greenock or Paisley to Dundee. Hogmanay is probably less of a problem, although I'd expect crowds to be lower than they'd otherwise be for a Jan 2nd game. for much the same reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshmallo Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Boxing day for me so I can wear my new clobber down the boozer and on the terraces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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