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Fixture clashes season 2009/10

  • 19-06-2009 6:44am
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,213 ✭✭✭✭


    First off lads, due to copyright issues and very aggressive PL lawyers, I can't reproduce our full fixture list (well, I should say there's no real body of law in this country to say whether I can or not, but I'm not taking the chance based on what has happened in the UK)

    Here is a link to the club site which has the full PL fixtures plus the relevant FA Cup and Carling Cup match dates:

    Fixture list

    Now, regardless of Sky getting their grubby mitts on the fixtures and start moving them around, there is the issue of games being moved to accommodate European fixtures...while we are not in Europe this coming season, there are 7 English clubs who are, and who might need their fixtures moved against us.

    Here is the UEFA tournament schedule:

    UEFA

    The relevant dates are:

    Champions League

    Play-off, 1st leg 18/19.08.2009
    Play-off, 2nd leg 25/26.08.2009
    Group stage, Matchday 1 15/16.09.2009
    Group stage, Matchday 2 29/30.09.2009
    Group stage, Matchday 3 20/21.10.2009
    Group stage, Matchday 4 03/04.11.2009
    Group stage, Matchday 5 24/25.11.2009
    Group stage, Matchday 6 08/09.12.2009
    First knockout round, 1st leg 16/17.02.2010 & 23/24.02.2010
    First knockout round, 2nd leg 09/10.03.2010 & 16/17.03.2010
    Quarter-finals, 1st leg 30/31.03.2010
    Quarter-finals, 2nd leg 06/07.04.2010
    Semi-finals, 1st leg 20/21.04.2010
    Semi-finals, 2nd leg 27/28.04.2010
    Final (Madrid, Spain) 22.05.2010

    Europa League

    Play-off, 1st leg 20.08.2009
    Play-off, 2nd leg 27.08.2009
    Group stage, Matchday 1 17.09.2009
    Group stage, Matchday 2 01.10.2009
    Group stage, Matchday 3 22.10.2009
    Group stage, Matchday 4 05.11.2009
    Group stage, Matchday 5 02/03.12.2009
    Group stage, Matchday 6 16/17.12.2009
    Round of 32, 1st leg 18.02.2010
    Round of 32, 2nd leg 25.02.2010
    Round of 16, 1st leg 11.03.2010
    Round of 16 2nd leg 18.03.2010
    Quarter-finals, 1st leg 01.04.2010
    Quarter-finals, 2nd leg 08.04.2010
    Semi-finals, 1st leg 22.04.2010
    Semi-finals, 2nd leg 29.04.2010
    Final (Hamburg, Germany) 12.05.2010

    The relevant English sides to look out for are:

    Entry to CL group stage:

    Man Utd
    Liverpool
    Chelsea

    Entry to CL playoff [win will ensure group stage of CL]:

    Arsenal

    Entry to Europa League playoff stage:

    Aston Villa
    Everton

    Entry to Europa League 3rd qualifying round [not listed, but win ensures progress to playoff stage]:

    Fulham
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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,213 ✭✭✭✭therecklessone


    Assuming all English sides advance to the group stages of the relevant competitions at a minimum, the following games might be affected:

    Sept 12th Man Utd (H) if they play CL the following Tuesday
    Dec 5th Everton (A) if they EL the previous Thursday

    The Europa League is the more likely to result in a game being moved to a Sunday, but the others might mean early kicks-offs on their allotted day.

    I'll update this as teams progress.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 592 ✭✭✭galinka


    Assuming all English sides advance to the group stages of the relevant competitions at a minimum, the following games might be affected:

    Sept 12th Man Utd (H) if they play CL the following Tuesday
    Sept 19th Chelsea (A) if they play CL the previous Wednesday
    Oct 31st Arsenal (A) if they play CL the following Tuesday
    Dec 5th Everton (A) if they EL the previous Thursday

    The Europa League is the more likely to result in a game being moved to a Sunday, but the others might mean early kicks-offs on their allotted day.

    I'll update this as teams progress.


    Ahead of the Posse as always Ronan!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 82 ✭✭Meathfan


    Will Setanta going to ESPN have any effect.

    Like matches at midnight to suit the American audience:p


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,213 ✭✭✭✭therecklessone


    First set of games confirmed for TV, plus home tie vs Wigan moved as follows:

    Liverpool H now Sunday, August 16, 4pm Sky Sports
    West Ham A now Sunday, August 23, 1.30pm ESPN
    United H on Saturday, September 12 now 5.15pm ESPN
    Chelsea A now Sunday, September 20, 4pm Sky Sports
    Bolton A on Saturday, October 3, 3pm Setanta Ireland
    Arsenal A on Saturday, October 31 now 12.45pm Sky Sports
    Sunderland H on Saturday, November 7 now 3pm Setanta Ireland
    Wigan H now Sunday, November 22, 3pm
    Villa A on Saturday, November 28 now 5.15pm ESPN


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,213 ✭✭✭✭therecklessone


    Guys, it's unlikely but still worth pointing out:

    The United game being a late kick off on the 12th may be an issue if they are due to play CL the following Tuesday.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,672 ✭✭✭keane=cock


    First set of games confirmed for TV, plus home tie vs Wigan moved as follows:

    Liverpool H now Sunday, August 16, 4pm Sky Sports
    West Ham A now Sunday, August 23, 1.30pm ESPN
    United H on Saturday, September 12 now 5.15pm ESPN
    Chelsea A now Sunday, September 20, 4pm Sky Sports
    Bolton A on Saturday, October 3, 3pm Setanta Ireland
    Arsenal A on Saturday, October 31 now 12.45pm Sky Sports
    Sunderland H on Saturday, November 7 now 3pm Setanta Ireland
    Wigan H now Sunday, November 22, 3pm
    Villa A on Saturday, November 28 now 5.15pm ESPN


    this fixture a dead cert for the sunday???

    am thinkin of doing day trip and want to book it while its still cheap


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,213 ✭✭✭✭therecklessone


    keane=cock wrote: »
    this fixture a dead cert for the sunday???

    am thinkin of doing day trip and want to book it while its still cheap

    Sorry, forgot to reply to your PM.

    Yes, that game will be on the Sunday.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 40 Sligo Spur


    Guys, it's unlikely but still worth pointing out:

    The United game being a late kick off on the 12th may be an issue if they are due to play CL the following Tuesday.

    They are in Turkey on the Tuesday, any ideas, thoughts?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,213 ✭✭✭✭therecklessone


    Sligo Spur wrote: »
    They are in Turkey on the Tuesday, any ideas, thoughts?

    Doubt it will have any bearing now the game is fixed for TV, but you never know with Ferguson, he might kick up a fuss.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,213 ✭✭✭✭therecklessone


    December games announced:

    6th December Everton vs Spurs 4pm Sky Sports
    16th December Spurs vs Man City 8pm Sky Sports
    28th December Spurs vs West Ham 12:45 Sky Sports


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,395 ✭✭✭Hatch99


    Ronan, near on impossible I know, but what day do you think the Liverpool away game will be on in January. Trying to plan a weekend of it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,213 ✭✭✭✭therecklessone


    Hatch99 wrote: »
    Ronan, near on impossible I know, but what day do you think the Liverpool away game will be on in January. Trying to plan a weekend of it.

    Don't hold me to this John, but that game is the big tie that weekend (ahead of Goons vs Everton, so they have a London vs Liverpool theme going on) and I'd be surprised if it wasn't the 4pm Sunday game, especially as our remaining games in January aren't that attractive (Hull and Fulham @ WHL, Brum away)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,395 ✭✭✭Hatch99


    Don't hold me to this John, but that game is the big tie that weekend (ahead of Goons vs Everton, so they have a London vs Liverpool theme going on) and I'd be surprised if it wasn't the 4pm Sunday game, especially as our remaining games in January aren't that attractive (Hull and Fulham @ WHL, Brum away)

    Was thinking the same myself too. Might just hang on to be safer and book when confirmed though. Hoping to get a ticket in home section , although a ticket in the Spurs section would be a bonus.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,213 ✭✭✭✭therecklessone


    Hatch99 wrote: »
    Was thinking the same myself too. Might just hang on to be safer and book when confirmed though. Hoping to get a ticket in home section , although a ticket in the Spurs section would be a bonus.

    Might be able to rustle up a few vouchers if you need? I'll keep an eye on the application date.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,395 ✭✭✭Hatch99


    Might be able to rustle up a few vouchers if you need? I'll keep an eye on the application date.

    Nice One.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,395 ✭✭✭Hatch99


    All, as per link below on Prem League website, a couple of our games in Jan have been changed for tv coverage in Jan.

    http://www.premierleague.com/page/UKAndIreland/0,,12306,00.html

    Im off to try nail a ticket for our section at Anfield


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,672 ✭✭✭keane=cock




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,213 ✭✭✭✭therecklessone


    Feb games confirmed:

    6 Feb Aston Villa (H) 5:30 ESPN
    10 Feb Wolves (A) 7:45
    21 Feb Wigan (A) 4:00 Sky Sports
    27 Feb Everton (H) 5:30 ESPN


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,395 ✭✭✭Hatch99


    Feb games confirmed:

    6 Feb Aston Villa (H) 5:30 ESPN
    10 Feb Wolves (A) 7:45
    21 Feb Wigan (A) 4:00 Sky Sports
    27 Feb Everton (H) 5:30 ESPN

    Nice one Ronan, getting the folks a trip over for the Villa game, sat evening game should be a smashing atmosphere.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,213 ✭✭✭✭therecklessone


    Hatch99 wrote: »
    Nice one Ronan, getting the folks a trip over for the Villa game, sat evening game should be a smashing atmosphere.

    John, return fares with Ryanair through Gatwick for a day trip only €20.

    Flight back at 21:55, well doable.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,395 ✭✭✭Hatch99


    John, return fares with Ryanair through Gatwick for a day trip only €20.

    Flight back at 21:55, well doable.

    Might look in to that for myself, I think the old man is under orders to go shopping for a day or 2 so its a weekend job for them.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 830 ✭✭✭Mullo76


    Feb games confirmed:

    6 Feb Aston Villa (H) 5:30 ESPN
    10 Feb Wolves (A) 7:45
    21 Feb Wigan (A) 4:00 Sky Sports
    27 Feb Everton (H) 5:30 ESPN

    From club website "Please note, this fixture will take place on Sunday 28 (kick off TBC) should Everton progress to the next stage of the UEFA Europa League, but will remain live on ESPN. "

    As Everton have now qualified assume this game will be on the Sunday 28/02.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,813 ✭✭✭golfball37


    Mullo76 wrote: »
    From club website "Please note, this fixture will take place on Sunday 28 (kick off TBC) should Everton progress to the next stage of the UEFA Europa League, but will remain live on ESPN. "

    As Everton have now qualified assume this game will be on the Sunday 28/02.

    yes and probably moved to a midday kick off so as to not clash with whatever game Sky have the same day.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 724 ✭✭✭yiddo


    Mullo76 wrote: »
    From club website "Please note, this fixture will take place on Sunday 28 (kick off TBC) should Everton progress to the next stage of the UEFA Europa League, but will remain live on ESPN. "

    As Everton have now qualified assume this game will be on the Sunday 28/02.

    confirmed for 1pm ko on Sunday 28th February.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 639 ✭✭✭Seillejet


    Hopefully we can get revenge on the 2-2. Keane to take a peno though!!
    Im still sick over that Wolves result.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,395 ✭✭✭Hatch99


    Still no word on fixture changes for our games in April, awaiting TV confirmation Id imagine, makes buying tickets and flights awkward at the min :rolleyes:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 830 ✭✭✭Mullo76


    Due to FA Cup win City away to be moved. Date/time tbd


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 320 ✭✭Bodie Doyle


    Mullo76 wrote: »
    Due to FA Cup win City away is now on Wed 10/03 according to club website. Assume it will be a 7.45/8.00 kickoff.


    Where does it say that? Man u at home to AC Milan on March 10 but I don't think the police allow the two Manchester clubs to have home ties on the same date. Cannot find confirmation of the re scheduled fixture anywhere yet.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 830 ✭✭✭Mullo76


    Where does it say that? Man u at home to AC Milan on March 10 but I don't think the police allow the two Manchester clubs to have home ties on the same date. Cannot find confirmation of the re scheduled fixture anywhere yet.

    Alright Bodie, it was on the fixtures/results page earlier when I looked but it is now gone. Perhaps that was just a placeholder. Hadnt spotted utd were home that night too.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 320 ✭✭Bodie Doyle


    The City game could be the one that decides if we can get 4th spot or not. They have a game in hand and if they win that and go on to beat us we would be six points behind them with less then 10 to play. Tuesday the 9th would be my guess for the re arranged date which would give them an advantage as they have no weekend game and we play at 5:30 Saturday evening.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,395 ✭✭✭Hatch99


    Lads, what are the chances of last home game being moved from the Sat 3pm slot. No TV games announced yet.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,317 ✭✭✭Dublin Spur


    Hatch99 wrote: »
    Lads, what are the chances of last home game being moved from the Sat 3pm slot. No TV games announced yet.

    Keeping an eye on it myself.
    I wouldn't book anything until it's announced mate.
    Been stung in the past by booking too early.
    Thinking of doing an overnight trip - last home game and all that etc...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,994 ✭✭✭KingdomYid


    Am also keeping an eye on this Shane, was mighty craic last season. Will most likely do the overnighter myself. We should try to get the meet up going again this year. Have tried the last two seasons and has been a relative success, hopefully this year we can recruit a few more bodies.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 830 ✭✭✭Mullo76


    I hope it doesnt get moved. There are other fixtures on you would expect to be moved before our one but will depend on the relevance of the fixture to the 4th place race

    Pool v Chelski
    City v Villa
    look like the two that would be on the sun

    I took the chance and booked the flights as they were cheap esp with it being a bank hol weekend so if its moved I lose out.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,395 ✭✭✭Hatch99


    Keeping an eye on it myself.
    I wouldn't book anything until it's announced mate.
    Been stung in the past by booking too early.

    Spot on, should be announced soon enough hopefully.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,661 ✭✭✭mickman


    Mullo76 wrote: »
    I hope it doesnt get moved. There are other fixtures on you would expect to be moved before our one but will depend on the relevance of the fixture to the 4th place race

    Pool v Chelski
    City v Villa
    look like the two that would be on the sun

    I took the chance and booked the flights as they were cheap esp with it being a bank hol weekend so if its moved I lose out.

    if it gets moved it will prob be to 12.45 or 5.30 on the sat. the games mentioned above will be the ones moved to sunday i would say. i also booked the flights so heading over anyway, game or not. 65 return with o leary, cant complain. i stopped flying with ryanair a few yrs back cos of their service and im convinced they are a dangerous airline. i said ill give it one last go this time as it was so cheap so we will see :-)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,395 ✭✭✭Hatch99


    Still no word on the Bolton game gents :rolleyes:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 442 ✭✭Emoran


    And lets ope it stays that way:o
    have flights and tickets booked so il be hugely disappointed if it is!
    be great to get a load of us over:D

    COYS!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,038 ✭✭✭slegs


    I thought all the final games were 3pm games for fairness? An they choose a few to broadcast live...its the only day Sat 3pms are live in UK. Or did I imagine that from previous years :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,213 ✭✭✭✭therecklessone


    slegs wrote: »
    I thought all the final games were 3pm games for fairness? An they choose a few to broadcast live...its the only day Sat 3pms are live in UK. Or did I imagine that from previous years :)

    Bolton is our last home game on 1st weekend in May.

    Our last game is away to Burnley on Sunday 9th May, at 4pm (as are all games that day)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,038 ✭✭✭slegs


    Bolton is our last home game on 1st weekend in May.

    Our last game is away to Burnley on Sunday 9th May, at 4pm (as are all games that day)

    Doh, just realised after I posted..


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,395 ✭✭✭Hatch99


    Lads, has anyone booked for Bolton yet ?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,213 ✭✭✭✭therecklessone


    Hatch99 wrote: »
    Lads, has anyone booked for Bolton yet ?

    Not me, but doing the night before and the night of the game whatever combination they come up with.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,395 ✭✭✭Hatch99


    Not me, but doing the night before and the night of the game whatever combination they come up with.

    Flights are going up every day while they dont confirm the day of the game :rolleyes:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 830 ✭✭✭Mullo76


    Hatch99 wrote: »
    Flights are going up every day while they dont confirm the day of the game :rolleyes:

    I booked in ages ago, just took the chance at 20 eur e/w that it was worth it. If it gets changed to the late kick off I will have to book ret flight for sun and stay over. if its the early kick off it will be fine. with it being a bh flights will only go up.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,395 ✭✭✭Hatch99


    Mullo76 wrote: »
    I booked in ages ago, just took the chance at 20 eur e/w that it was worth it. If it gets changed to the late kick off I will have to book ret flight for sun and stay over. if its the early kick off it will be fine. with it being a bh flights will only go up.

    I know, should have booked ages ago :rolleyes: , gonna book now, going over with the old man, 60 quid each, over on the early flight at back at 8.15, stanstead.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 830 ✭✭✭Mullo76


    Hatch99 wrote: »
    I know, should have booked ages ago :rolleyes: , gonna book now, going over with the old man, 60 quid each, over on the early flight at back at 8.15, stanstead.

    Good stuff, on the same flights along with Eoin (EMoran) and I am sure a fair few more. We will get that pint in this time. 60 isnt bad really.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,213 ✭✭✭✭therecklessone


    1st weekend fixtures confirmed, we stay at 3pm Saturday.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,395 ✭✭✭Hatch99


    1st weekend fixtures confirmed, we stay at 3pm Saturday.

    Nice One.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 830 ✭✭✭Mullo76


    Hatch99 wrote: »
    Nice One.

    Indeed mate. About f88king time they released them.
    Win,lose or draw over next few weeks I'll be in the airport bar at 7.15 on the 1st of May:D

    COYS


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