Re: Sheffield away : Thu Jan 21, 2016 10:01 pm  

So it would seem the Eagles want to play all their home games on Fridays. Right to their advantage that one in a predominantly amateur league. How are they allowed to get away with that?

And does that shed they are playing in even have floodlights?

Re: Sheffield away : Thu Jan 21, 2016 10:56 pm  

Bradshaw Bellringer wrote:

We objected to the change when Sheffield requested it on the basis that their ground 'may' be unavailable. We objected again when they said it was unavailable, offering to play any time on Saturday, or on Sunday Evening. That produced the statement that the ground was unavailable because of University Fixtures. We explored the possibility of reversing the fixture but (a) that would have added to the high number of 'double headers' at the MBI Shay in the winter/early spring which is undesirable, and (b) we would extend our absence from Home in summer to 7 weeks, with no certain benefit as Sheffield may still want to play on Friday in June.

Cheers for that. The situation is nothing short of embarrassing non the less.

Re: Sheffield away : Fri Jan 22, 2016 5:53 am  

Tubs and the Sheffield board are trying to create an intimate and exclusive atmosphere at their ground this coming season, don't knock it till you try it.

Re: Sheffield away : Fri Jan 22, 2016 9:12 am  

Its nothing to do with getting an advantage, it genuinely is to do with availability of the field. You'll find most Eagles fans are as annoyed as you are, especially the ones who have bought season tickets assuming it would be Sunday.

Re: Sheffield away : Fri Jan 22, 2016 10:02 am  

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but have you seen their away kit...

Re: Sheffield away : Fri Jan 22, 2016 1:43 pm  

brummie-eagle wrote:

Its nothing to do with getting an advantage, it genuinely is to do with availability of the field. You'll find most Eagles fans are as annoyed as you are, especially the ones who have bought season tickets assuming it would be Sunday.

Indeed, I know a couple of elderly supporters who bought season tickets but won't be able to use them. It's far from ideal.

Re: Sheffield away : Fri Jan 22, 2016 1:53 pm  

Are the full time contracts just Monday - Friday on a standard 35-40 hour week? Is this the reason they can't play on a weekend or is it on religious grounds?

Re: Sheffield away : Fri Jan 22, 2016 2:01 pm  

Norman Bates wrote:

Are the full time contracts just Monday - Friday on a standard 35-40 hour week? Is this the reason they can't play on a weekend or is it on religious grounds?

Re: Sheffield away : Fri Jan 22, 2016 3:05 pm  

HXSparky wrote:

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but have you seen their away kit...

Nice shirts, shame about the club!

Re: Sheffield away : Fri Jan 22, 2016 3:51 pm  

Hudd-Shay wrote:

Never mind the RFL, what do Fax have to say on the matter? Bradshaw Bellringer? Sheffield are a joke and this latest snub is the last straw. Let's hope Fax stuff them and nobody goes, Bentleyman apart!

Hopefully i will be there but seriously annoyed about the change,not impressed with the match day prices either hope we will be able to purchase them & the W"haven game