CCjag Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 The vagaries of the fixture list see Thistle heading for Pittodrie on Wednesday 30 December and fans wishing/able to attend (likely to be a very few, of whom I will be one) will face the need to take a day (or possibly two if the kick-off remains set for the evening) off work. Even home fans might be less than enthusiastic about venturing out on what will inevitably be a cold and probably generally inclement evening. Thistle supporters’ buses, though still costing the same for organisers, will be sparsely populated and, all in all, it’s a fixture most could well do without. Even the clubs concerned are unlikely to relish the prospect, so why not take the obvious way out? Scotland’s failure to make the Play-Offs for France 2016 was lamentable, but does mean that the week-end set aside for these matches is now free. There are no fixtures scheduled for 14-15 November, no television agreements which would hold sway over the needs of mere fans and I am unaware of sufficient players from either squad who will be occupied on International duty at the time, although I may be proven wrong on that one! Assuming, however, that this latter point does not prove an insurmountable stumbling block, why not request that the fixture be switched to 14/11? Aberdeen FC would certainly get a bigger attendance and therefore increased revenue. Partick Thistle would find the fixture less onerous both financially and logistically than the midweek alternative. Fans of both clubs would surely benefit and find a Saturday, or even Sunday, fixture in November preferable to an evening match sandwiched between Xmas and New Year? In fact, with the exception of those sides with a multitude of players on International duty (few and far between I suspect) the SPFL could do us all a favour and switch the entire fixture list scheduled for 30/12 to the free weekend. An opportunity to prove that football doesn’t actually operate a business where the customer is always right irrelevant??? 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambies Lost Doo Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 Far to sensible. Rooney for Aberdeen may get in ROI squad. Cannot think of anyone else. For festive period fixtures should be created for local derbies to reduce travel time and cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 The vagaries of the fixture list see Thistle heading for Pittodrie on Wednesday 30 December and fans wishing/able to attend (likely to be a very few, of whom I will be one) will face the need to take a day (or possibly two if the kick-off remains set for the evening) off work. Even home fans might be less than enthusiastic about venturing out on what will inevitably be a cold and probably generally inclement evening. Thistle supporters’ buses, though still costing the same for organisers, will be sparsely populated and, all in all, it’s a fixture most could well do without. Even the clubs concerned are unlikely to relish the prospect, so why not take the obvious way out? Scotland’s failure to make the Play-Offs for France 2016 was lamentable, but does mean that the week-end set aside for these matches is now free. There are no fixtures scheduled for 14-15 November, no television agreements which would hold sway over the needs of mere fans and I am unaware of sufficient players from either squad who will be occupied on International duty at the time, although I may be proven wrong on that one! Assuming, however, that this latter point does not prove an insurmountable stumbling block, why not request that the fixture be switched to 14/11? Aberdeen FC would certainly get a bigger attendance and therefore increased revenue. Partick Thistle would find the fixture less onerous both financially and logistically than the midweek alternative. Fans of both clubs would surely benefit and find a Saturday, or even Sunday, fixture in November preferable to an evening match sandwiched between Xmas and New Year? In fact, with the exception of those sides with a multitude of players on International duty (few and far between I suspect) the SPFL could do us all a favour and switch the entire fixture list scheduled for 30/12 to the free weekend. An opportunity to prove that football doesn’t actually operate a business where the customer is always right irrelevant??? Too obviously sensible for everybody concerned to happen. But why not e-mail the club just to point it out. You never know.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Far to sensible. Rooney for Aberdeen may get in ROI squad. Cannot think of anyone else. For festive period fixtures should be created for local derbies to reduce travel time and cost. Years ago the Ne'erday games were always derbies; we used to play one of the ugly sisters or Clyde around then, if I recall correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCjag Posted October 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Actually, I simultaneously posted to the forum and e-mailed Maxi re this. Got a positive response and, while he foresees the Rooney issue being a potential block, he is going to pursue it with the SPFL & the Dons. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_mac Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Would be a real break through for common sense if this were to happen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Actually, I simultaneously posted to the forum and e-mailed Maxi re this. Got a positive response and, while he foresees the Rooney issue being a potential block, he is going to pursue it with the SPFL & the Dons. Good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda-jag Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 (edited) In fact, with the exception of those sides with a multitude of players on International duty (few and far between I suspect) the SPFL could do us all a favour and switch the entire fixture list scheduled for 30/12 to the free weekend. An opportunity to prove that football doesn’t actually operate a business where the customer is always right irrelevant??? add in the likelihood weather on 30 december will be poorer than 14-15 november ..... long range forecasts for december point to wetter than seasonal average, with above average chance turning colder and more snow and freezing temperatures late december-into january, while november long range forecast is dryer than seasonal average, and no worse than seasonal average temperatures. so risk of games being off (doesn't need to be unplayable pitch, police could call off due to unsafe surroundings and access to grounds), increased chances of accidents, poorer driving conditions, fans less likely to travel, and all matches for 30 december which include some long hauls are ..... sheep v thistle hackies v fake thistle jamtarts v disunited notsowell v farmers shantytown v cunty and bt sports have dumpdee v greenshite as a 745 live game. so, that'll be that then, 30 december 745 kick offs for everyone it will be. fu(k the fans. Edited October 19, 2015 by yoda-jag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Would be a real break through for common sense if this were to happen. I don't think I'd be able to go to the re-arranged fixture as I'd still be in shock. SPFL-Doncaster-common sense. Seriously tho', well done CCjag. Just hope if this comes about we know in plenty of time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Far to sensible. Rooney for Aberdeen may get in ROI squad. Cannot think of anyone else. For festive period fixtures should be created for local derbies to reduce travel time and cost. So why not provisionally schedule for 14-15 November and if Rooney does get called up to ROI squad then it can be put back to the 30th December nobody loses out with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowenBoys Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Great idea CCJag. I'm sure Doomcaster has already thought of this though. It's sort of forward thinking that he is renowned for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-T-118 Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 CCjag you are genius... I'm going to see Kevin Bridges on 14th Nov at the AECC - if the game at pitoddrie could be switched to the 14th / 15th it would almost be as if Carlsberg were now in charge of arranging the fixtures... please, please, please Mr Doncaster.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Willjag Posted October 19, 2015 Members Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Have Aberdeen played their outstanding fixture against Hamilton yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-R Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Yes, they played back on 15th Sept http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33783260 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThickAsThieves Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 I've only got Pittodrie to tick off in this league so please happen! Has Rooney been getting called up lately? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blues Brother Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 I wonder if Derek Mcinnes will still be in charge by then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Wragg Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 I live in Stonehaven (15 miles south of Aberdeen ) and even I would be reluctant to attend a midweek game in the festive season so what chance do we have of getting a support to travel the the 140 miles or so returning home late at night, therefore the proposed switch makes so much sense , but then the numpties running our national sport don't have too much of that !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnyjag Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 The only issue is that I know some people who have bought their train tickets already, in order to get cheap deals, and have booked a couple of rooms to stay over. However I am sure that they would still rather have a Saturday in Aberdeen than a freezing December night. Does anyone know if Rooney was in the ROI squad for the last 2 games? McInnis may also see this as an opportunity to increase their lead over Celtic (he will assume Dons will beat us)!!! Anyway fingers crossed common sense prevails and they move the game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elevenone Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Rooney was not included in their 27man squad for final 2 games v Germany&Poland so barring injuries i doubt he would make the cut for their big game v Bosnia. Idea is of course common sense so no doubt see you all in December. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCjag Posted October 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Unfortunately, I've just heard from Ian Maxwell that, due to the likelihood of both sides having players on International duty, the switch to 14/11 is not on! Look out the long johns for December 30 then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowenBoys Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Unfortunately, I've just heard from Ian Maxwell that, due to the likelihood of both sides having players on International duty, the switch to 14/11 is not on! Look out the long johns for December 30 then! Not sure about our northern friends, but certainly true of us. http://ptfc.co.uk/ne...d_up_for_guinea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Presumably he will be up against former Jag Quinton Jacobs who is still part of the Namibian set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Presumably he will be up against former Jag Quinton Jacobs who is still part of the Namibian set up. Jings - Quinton is still only 36 - thought he'd have retired by now, but doesn't appear to have a club at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_mac Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 (edited) The high regard we held him in shows just how bad we were at that time. Looking back, he was really no better than mediocre - especially considering the effort and expense the club incurred to get his work permit. Crazy to think that we finished 5th in Division 2 that season - 3rd place would have gotten us promoted as well. Edited October 29, 2015 by ian_mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partickthedog Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 The high regard we held him in shows just how bad we were at that time. Looking back, he was really no better than mediocre - especially considering the effort and expense the club incurred to get his work permit. Crazy to think that we finished 5th in Division 2 that season - 3rd place would have gotten us promoted as well. I think he was better than mediocre and would have flourished in a more accomplished team. Never forget him going head to head and exchanging tricks with Jose Quitongo in the "away" fixture against Hamilton at Firhill. The 2 of them were on a different planet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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