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why is the epl season running so late this time round?

Helix · 2008-08-30 19:28:54

just noticed that the last round of league games is on the 24th of may this year, its never normally anywhere near that late is it? anyone know if theres any particular reason?

30-08-2008 7:28pm

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Helix

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just noticed that the last round of league games is on the 24th of may this year, its never normally anywhere near that late is it? anyone know if theres any particular reason?

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#2 30-08-2008 7:30pm

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Think its more to do with no euro/world cup.

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#3 30-08-2008 7:31pm

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Is it not just becasue there is no tournament next summer?? They just finish it early May in the even years!

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#4 30-08-2008 7:32pm

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Also falls into line with many other major leagues in Europe.

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#5 30-08-2008 7:49pm

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checked up past fixture lists and its the latest finish ever. only this season and 2003 had more than 2 fixtures in may in the last 8 years, this season has 4, more than any other season

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#6 30-08-2008 7:57pm

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Fixed for Man United :pac:

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#7 30-08-2008 11:51pm

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CHD wrote: »

Fixed for Man United :pac:

Already making excuses for them?:pac:

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