Re: Leeds v Leigh....now Thursday? : Wed Sep 14, 2016 6:24 am  

Marty Grrrrrrrrrr! wrote:

Last weeks under 19s game against was switched from being played at Salford on the Sat to being played at Headingley on the Fri with less than a weeks notice so the 2 week notice didnt apply then.

Also if 300 turned up Fri in protest as a previous poster said wouldnt that be what Sky want? It would mean more people at home watching Sky?

Game is Thurs 8pm, its happening regardless so aint much point moaning about it now.

Surely you can understand why people would be mad about this. Fair enough, if you live in Leeds and it's easy to get to the game it's not really an issue. But for those who have to plan and have extra expense it's not really thinking about them. People are going to be severely out of pocket from this change and surely have a right to vent that frustration.

Re: Leeds v Leigh....now Thursday? : Wed Sep 14, 2016 6:31 am  

Marty Grrrrrrrrrr! wrote:

When the middle 8 fixtures were announced it was said that the dates of the later rounds could change due to TV so i cant really understand the furore of some fans.

Surely people realised Leeds would be the big draw for Sky in this mini-league?

I dont like Thursday games but i dont miss any game so will make sure im there. In fact the sooner this season is over the better so moving to Thursday makes it better in my eyes.

The fact you cannot understand the furore say much.

Most people don't object to moving fixtures as long as reasonable notice is given - 9 days is not reasonable in this day and age.

It is obvious why SKY have done it benefits their customers but upset Leeds and Leigh's customers. If you sell your soul then this is what happens.

Re: Leeds v Leigh....now Thursday? : Wed Sep 14, 2016 12:46 pm  

Leigh Fan here obviously ....

Booked 1 days leave about a month ago for this fixture on Friday 23rd & bought my match ticket from the LSV on Monday morning, had been 3rd in the queue for the *Free* Batley tickets to ensure we got in the North Stand (only for them not to be released until 2 pm when I was at work).

So I didn't get in the North Stand & have just been for a refund at the LSV, my gaffa not only wouldn't give me Thursday off but also now has no work for me on the Friday, now I am left with a useless days holiday & can't go to Leeds.

Our ticket office lad says that they only require 7 days notice from Sky/RFL which is unacceptable IMO, feel for those who have booked hotels & train tickets.

You can probably now expect to see less than half the Leigh fans attend due to this moronic change.

By the way, anyone know what Jamie Jones Buchanan's reg plate is ?

Re: Leeds v Leigh....now Thursday? : Wed Sep 14, 2016 1:22 pm  

Qualifier TV games were scheduled for 3pm Saturday, subject to change was either the Friday or Sat 3pm in my eyes. No Qualifier was scheduled for Thursday night. A Friday sesh with friends from Leeds with a hotel booked has now been cancelled, will get to the game due to my circumstances but many others especially families will not be able to make it. Were the clubs informed this is what we are doing or asked if they could accommodate?

Re: Leeds v Leigh....now Thursday? : Wed Sep 14, 2016 1:24 pm  

Ste100Centurions wrote:

By the way, anyone know what Jamie Jones Buchanan's reg plate is ?

JJB is not his

Re: Leeds v Leigh....now Thursday? : Wed Sep 14, 2016 1:32 pm  

Understand Ben Roberts was watching ley v hudds.

Re: Leeds v Leigh....now Thursday? : Wed Sep 14, 2016 2:07 pm  

Fred_Pickup wrote:

Well that has finally decided me about renewing my season ticket.
I have a hotel booked in Leeds for Friday night, as I am nearly 70and do not enjoy the return drive back to Cumbria in the dark. I cannot now cancel this. Wasted money.
I had thought, mistakenly, that Sky were only televising the Qualifiers on Saturdays.
Such a shame that after 55 years supporting the team, I miss the final game of the season, the last day of the historic South Stand and have a hotel room unoccupied. I also did not realise at the time that the Batley game was the last live game I will ever watch. (Appropriate in some ways, as the first game I ever watched at Headingley was Leeds v Batley, when a certain Lewis Jones was playing).
You sell your soul in a Faustian pact and the result is a loss of support in the future

I'm same age as you mate and I too have fond memories of the old southstand ,although I moved over to he northstand quite a few years ago and my location now means I have probably seen my last game with the old SS still there. Last southstand game is now boxing day! I wonder if it going to get another season ? planning permission not been granted yet .

Re: Leeds v Leigh....now Thursday? : Wed Sep 14, 2016 2:39 pm  

maurice wrote:

JJB is not his

AH I see ...

Was behind it *black Jag* turning into LSV, it's not that TURNIP from Wigan is it ?

Re: Leeds v Leigh....now Thursday? : Wed Sep 14, 2016 2:43 pm  

Mark Laurie wrote:

Understand Ben Roberts was watching ley v hudds.

So was Chris Hill - but I can't see him re-signing for us!

Re: Leeds v Leigh....now Thursday? : Wed Sep 14, 2016 2:45 pm  

maurice wrote:

Qualifier TV games were scheduled for 3pm Saturday, subject to change was either the Friday or Sat 3pm in my eyes. No Qualifier was scheduled for Thursday night. A Friday sesh with friends from Leeds with a hotel booked has now been cancelled, will get to the game due to my circumstances but many others especially families will not be able to make it. Were the clubs informed this is what we are doing or asked if they could accommodate?

Three out of our five can't go now Neil. However, Leeds instantly offered a refund when I phoned them. Very efficient and professional outfit there.