Fox Ulike Posted 11 February 2016 Share Posted 11 February 2016 When TV games are announced in December and then the club sells tickets for a certain date it shouldn't be moved after that. You clearly aren't bothered about fans who have now lost money or can't go as your happy you can't sit down and watch it on your sofa. How would you have felt if you were affected? I would agree with that. But that's obviously not part of the contract that Sky have with the Premier League. If I were affected I would be pissed off. But since this is the first time that this has ever happened I would probably just email both clubs and the Premier League airing my greviance, and ask that they consider introducing such a 'cut off' point as you suggest. But I would also tell myself that i'm not the only human being in the Universe, and that my own personal grievance was not sufficient to try to encourage 2,999 other people to protest on my behalf - especially since that protest could have ever a tiny impact on the team I love. In other words: "Shit happens!" Handle it like a grown-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry_LCFC Posted 11 February 2016 Share Posted 11 February 2016 Ultimately I think the principle behind the protest is spot on. I fully accept Sky are allowed to show games and pay us well for doing so, but 23 days is an absolute joke. That said, I think Sunday is the wrong place, wrong time. Potentially our biggest game in years and I think we need to be behind the boys from the minute they walk out the tunnel. The emirates is daunting enough, without a section of our fans missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusko187 Posted 11 February 2016 Share Posted 11 February 2016 Ultimately I think the principle behind the protest is spot on. I fully accept Sky are allowed to show games and pay us well for doing so, but 23 days is an absolute joke. That said, I think Sunday is the wrong place, wrong time. Potentially our biggest game in years and I think we need to be behind the boys from the minute they walk out the tunnel. The emirates is daunting enough, without a section of our fans missing. Correct, if it's that much of a joke do a Tifo about it at a home match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox Ulike Posted 11 February 2016 Share Posted 11 February 2016 Because, as you yourself admit, hundreds have been inconvenienced by this. Matchgoing supporters. Without them there, there would be no game to televise. Therefore, do you not agree they ought to be treated with a bit more respect? Have you tried booking rail tickets at less than a month's notice lately? The price increase is pretty dramatic - especially for many of our younger supporters and families, for whom a train trip to London can represent a pretty hefty portion of their income. Yes I do agree. And if you suggested a protest that was proportionate to the injury that these people have suffered, AND that had absolutely no chance of effecting our chances on Saturday, I would give you my full support on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluetintedspecs Posted 11 February 2016 Share Posted 11 February 2016 Because, as you yourself admit, hundreds have been inconvenienced by this. Matchgoing supporters. Without them there, there would be no game to televise. Therefore, do you not agree they ought to be treated with a bit more respect? Have you tried booking rail tickets at less than a month's notice lately? The price increase is pretty dramatic - especially for many of our younger supporters and families, for whom a train trip to London can represent a pretty hefty portion of their income. And there's the VALID points, any financial iconvenience should be raised with and compensated by the perpetrators Sky or Premier League, I would lobby and claim against them direct instead of this ill considered approach. Not saying its not a pisser or wrong I just think its been blown out of proportion and this action is not justified when other approaches should have been taken first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox Ulike Posted 11 February 2016 Share Posted 11 February 2016 Sky announce their TV schedule for the month on a specific date. If a fixture is not listed on that schedule it isn't unreasonable to assume that it won't be getting moved. The actual number of weeks' notice is almost secondary here, it's the fact that Sky appeared to have confirmed they weren't going to show this game and then went back on the decision. Agree. My issue is with the protest being out of proportion to the injury suffered, not with the principle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voll Blau Posted 11 February 2016 Share Posted 11 February 2016 Yes I do agree. And if you suggested a protest that was proportionate to the injury that these people have suffered, AND that had absolutely no chance of effecting our chances on Saturday, I would give you my full support on it. And what, do you propose, would be proportionate - and capture the same amount of attention as this has nationally already? The idea it will affect our chances on Sunday is a fallacy - as made clear by this week's Dortmund example cited numerous times in the thread already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndWhat? Posted 11 February 2016 Share Posted 11 February 2016 Is quite amusing that 2 of the main posters against this action aren't even going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox Ulike Posted 11 February 2016 Share Posted 11 February 2016 And what, do you propose, would be proportionate - and capture the same amount of attention as this has nationally already? The idea it will affect our chances on Sunday is a fallacy - as made clear by this week's Dortmund example cited numerous times in the thread already. Perhaps, but you don't know that for sure. Personally I wouldn't protest at all because I don't believe that having to re-book train tickets is worthy of press attention. However, I do respect the views of others, such as yourself. I think you should email Arsenal/LCFC/Premier League and tell them how much money you've lost. Maybe a newspaper too. This is the first time that this has ever happened. It does not justify a mass protest against a TV Channel that has changed the date of a football match in order to broadcast it to a nation (and thereby increase its own profits). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sol thewall Bamba Posted 11 February 2016 Share Posted 11 February 2016 Is quite amusing that 2 of the main posters against this action aren't even going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndWhat? Posted 11 February 2016 Share Posted 11 February 2016 Perhaps, but you don't know that for sure. Personally I wouldn't protest at all because I don't believe that having to re-book train tickets is worthy of press attention. However, I do respect the views of others, such as yourself. I think you should email Arsenal/LCFC/Premier League and tell them how much money you've lost. Maybe a newspaper too. This is the first time that this has ever happened. It does not justify a mass protest against a TV Channel that has changed the date of a football match in order to broadcast it to a nation (and thereby increase its own profits). Doesn't mean it won't be the last if we just do nothing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxfanazer Posted 11 February 2016 Share Posted 11 February 2016 It would be hilarious if Sky say it's a protest about ticket prices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry_LCFC Posted 11 February 2016 Share Posted 11 February 2016 Is quite amusing that 2 of the main posters against this action aren't even going. Why does that make an opinion less valid though? People going aren't better fans, they could just get the tickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndWhat? Posted 11 February 2016 Share Posted 11 February 2016 Why does that make an opinion less valid though? People going aren't better fans, they could just get the tickets. Because the people who are going have been negatively affected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluetintedspecs Posted 11 February 2016 Share Posted 11 February 2016 Is quite amusing that 2 of the main posters against this action aren't even going. You really are showing what a look at me, I'm a better fan dummy you are. There are thousands that are season ticket holders and loyal fans that are not going. The fact you resort to such a pathetic jibe shows how lame and short sighted you really are. So in your opinion Im not going so I am not allowed an opinion on the matter? Sanctimonious fool, grow up ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuchsntf Posted 11 February 2016 Share Posted 11 February 2016 Because the people who are going have been negatively affected. Wrong,.....some fans, dont exaggerate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky Posted 11 February 2016 Share Posted 11 February 2016 It might not be you this time, it could be you another time. Sky have done it once, they could do it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuchsntf Posted 11 February 2016 Share Posted 11 February 2016 It might not be you this time, it could be you another time. Sky have done it once, they could do it again. I dont believe you have really read the comments of others. Many have stated they also thought Skys and PL have been thoughtless. Its just the idea of having a demo, doesnt sit well with many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burmesefox Posted 11 February 2016 Share Posted 11 February 2016 There needs to a rule that once tickets go on sale the date and time cannot be changed (unless it is for safety reasons). Ok, home seats go on sale well before the away seats - but there must be a system top protect travelling fans who shell out for rail tickets and hotels etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaelicFox Posted 11 February 2016 Share Posted 11 February 2016 There needs to a rule that once tickets go on sale the date and time cannot be changed (unless it is for safety reasons). Ok, home seats go on sale well before the away seats - but there must be a system top protect travelling fans who shell out for rail tickets and hotels etc. Brilliant idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBoy1 Posted 11 February 2016 Share Posted 11 February 2016 But theres a bigger picture here mate, you cant sacrifice 5 minutes for the greater good? If not your the reason why we have the current over priced tickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennyFox55 Posted 11 February 2016 Share Posted 11 February 2016 This thread is just going round in circles. Think we need to accept there is going to be a protest, some will join in and some won't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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