Nutwood2 Posted 3 October, 2009 Posted 3 October, 2009 Southend have always played home games on a Friday even when I lived there thirty years ago. I think its to avoid clashing with the London teams which many Southend folk also support i.e. West Ham.
Huffton Posted 3 October, 2009 Posted 3 October, 2009 Southend have always played home games on a Friday even when I lived there thirty years ago. I think its to avoid clashing with the London teams which many Southend folk also support i.e. West Ham. They haven't, we went there on a saturday a couple of season ago when we were in the championship.
Chorlton Posted 3 October, 2009 Posted 3 October, 2009 There was talk that it was because of the trouble caused by some of our fans there a couple of years ago...but it could also be because England are playing on the Saturday and many lower league teams (as we are) move their games so as not to clash with England games and lose potential fans
Golden Balls Posted 3 October, 2009 Posted 3 October, 2009 There was talk that it was because of the trouble caused by some of our fans there a couple of years ago...but it could also be because England are playing on the Saturday and many lower league teams (as we are) move their games so as not to clash with England games and lose potential fans Thats exactly it!
vince Posted 3 October, 2009 Posted 3 October, 2009 There was talk that it was because of the trouble caused by some of our fans there a couple of years ago...but it could also be because England are playing on the Saturday and many lower league teams (as we are) move their games so as not to clash with England games and lose potential fans The England game is not currently being broadcast on ANY network - Setanta had the rights and I believe whoever has them now has not sold them on and plans to show the game as PPV over the internet.
Jesus Reigned Posted 3 October, 2009 Posted 3 October, 2009 I'm glad it's not on telly; not only due to our appalling record on Sky but also the fact that I'm out on a work p!ss-up so would have missed it anyway.
jonesyboyo Posted 3 October, 2009 Posted 3 October, 2009 Request from Southend police, don't think they want us in town on a Saturday http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/TicketNews/0,,10280~1799121,00.html
Nutwood2 Posted 3 October, 2009 Posted 3 October, 2009 They haven't, we went there on a saturday a couple of season ago when we were in the championship. What I meant was, they used to traditionally play on a friday night for the reason I stated. As you say, probably not any more. so I don't know what the reason is.
badgerx16 Posted 3 October, 2009 Posted 3 October, 2009 What I meant was, they used to traditionally play on a friday night for the reason I stated. As you say, probably not any more. so I don't know what the reason is. You are correct, there was an article on the Beeb website about how they do the fixture schedule, and they did mention that one of the quirks they have to account for is not having Southend at home at the same time as West Ham. http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/paulfletcher/2009/06/secrets_of_the_fixture_compute.html
Huffton Posted 3 October, 2009 Posted 3 October, 2009 What I meant was, they used to traditionally play on a friday night for the reason I stated. As you say, probably not any more. so I don't know what the reason is. Fair enough, think I probably took the wrong meaning from your post. From the other post it sounds like the hoolie wannabees have spoiled a decent day out for everyone else:rolleyes:
Dan Posted 3 October, 2009 Posted 3 October, 2009 Request from Southend police, don't think they want us in town on a Saturday http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/TicketNews/0,,10280~1799121,00.html After last time I cant blame them.
John Boy Saint Posted 3 October, 2009 Posted 3 October, 2009 If it ain't on the smelly then I can go down the Golf range with my mate and improve my novice game while the missus gets very happy with life with his wife.................. For those thinking of a bit of girl on girl action sorry but they will spend the evening in a menage et trois avec Pierre Smirnoff putting the world to rights.
Lets B Avenue Posted 3 October, 2009 Posted 3 October, 2009 Its a police thing. Last month they played Leeds at home on a Friday night and as we all know we are Category C and cannot be trusted to behave ourselves on a Saturday.
St. Jason Posted 4 October, 2009 Posted 4 October, 2009 Thats exactly it! Which point, the trouble last time or England playing meaning the game has been moved to Friday?? If your saying its been moved because of the trouble, what proof do you have??
This Charming Man Posted 4 October, 2009 Posted 4 October, 2009 Which point, the trouble last time or England playing meaning the game has been moved to Friday?? If your saying its been moved because of the trouble, what proof do you have?? A statement on our OS with a quote saying it's been moved on police advice is pretty good proof.
St. Jason Posted 4 October, 2009 Posted 4 October, 2009 A statement on our OS with a quote saying it's been moved on police advice is pretty good proof. The police are worried about crowd trouble so the response is..................................lets play it on Friday night, excellent!!!!!!!
shurlock Posted 4 October, 2009 Posted 4 October, 2009 Good news its not on TV. Might convince a few more to go.
dubai_phil Posted 4 October, 2009 Posted 4 October, 2009 This is a DISGRACE How DARE they change match day to clash with Karaoke night at Rock Bottom
brightspark Posted 5 October, 2009 Posted 5 October, 2009 What I meant was, they used to traditionally play on a friday night for the reason I stated. As you say, probably not any more. so I don't know what the reason is. I think they only did so when certain London teams were playing at home on that Saturday, so when there was a clash, they requested a change to the Friday. However, not all requests are agreed by the police and the league, so it's never been a 'usual' thing. Anyway, we better win. That's all I care about
trousers Posted 5 October, 2009 Posted 5 October, 2009 (edited) Intentionally or otherwise, don't Southend gain a small(ish) advantage over the course of a season by playing a significant portion of their home games on a Friday night? (a) their players are more used to playing at that time of the week and (b) away teams are likely to have less supporters than on a saturday due to work committments and other logistical issues perhaps? It would be almost interesting to see how southend's Friday night win ratio compares to their Saturday home game win ratio Edited 5 October, 2009 by trousers
thestokecanon Posted 5 October, 2009 Posted 5 October, 2009 Southend have always played home games on a Friday even when I lived there thirty years ago. I think its to avoid clashing with the London teams which many Southend folk also support i.e. West Ham. When I lived there a good few years ago, I was told that the club were able to make more money from the market held in the car park on a Saturday than they lost by playing matches on the Friday evening; therefore .......
RonManager Posted 5 October, 2009 Posted 5 October, 2009 My grandparents used to live at 83 Stornaway Road, Southend. They're not there now so don't bother calling round.
krissyboy31 Posted 5 October, 2009 Posted 5 October, 2009 I like Friday night games and have got used to them, going to Rugby League regularly. It gives you the unique atmosphere of mid-week under lights football but at the start of the week-end and a perfect start to a session in the pub, afterwards.
jam Posted 5 October, 2009 Posted 5 October, 2009 Intentionally or otherwise, don't Southend gain a small(ish) advantage over the course of a season by playing a significant portion of their home games on a Friday night? (a) their players are more used to playing at that time of the week and (b) away teams are likely to have less supporters than on a saturday due to work committments and other logistical issues perhaps? It would be almost interesting to see how southend's Friday night win ratio compares to their Saturday home game win ratio It won't give them an advantage this Friday night - we're gonna murder em!
krissyboy31 Posted 5 October, 2009 Posted 5 October, 2009 The England game is not currently being broadcast on ANY network - Setanta had the rights and I believe whoever has them now has not sold them on and plans to show the game as PPV over the internet. http://www.digitalchoices.co.uk/england-vs-ukraine-will-be-online-not-on-tv-05102009.html
Scummer Posted 5 October, 2009 Posted 5 October, 2009 This is Southend's 4th Friday night home match so far this season, which suggests it is pretty much a regular occurrence. They have only played 2 home games on a Saturday.
Stattmeister Posted 5 October, 2009 Posted 5 October, 2009 I think the answer is in the post about the fixtures computer, and Southend requesting to not play at home the same weekend as West Ham. From a logistical POV, the OB, stewards etc would prefer one team in that neck of the woods playing regularly on a random night, as the knock on effect (Colchester, Ipswich, Norwich etc, not forgetting D&R, Leyton and other clubs!) makes it a plannig nightmare! Good read btw.
exeter_saint Posted 5 October, 2009 Posted 5 October, 2009 what allegedly happened last time we visited them on a saturday then??
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