Re: 2014 fixtures : Mon Nov 18, 2013 8:57 pm  

I'm fecking furious with Sky moving games to Thursday. I too will miss the Big 4 of Saints & Wigan home & away because of Sky.

I will miss at least 8 games this year because of Thursday & Friday games

Re: 2014 fixtures : Mon Nov 18, 2013 9:36 pm  

latchfordbob wrote:

For all those who are serious about not getting a season ticket over this, email the club, the RFL and Sky, tell them what you are doing and why.

I paid for my season tickets a few weeks ago (me,my son and grandson) and mentioned my dissapointment about last years fixtures with all the missed matches on evenings for my son and grandson, as my Grandson fell asleep when we took him to the first one last year.The club were sympathetic, but just made excuses.
I mentioned the fact that we were buying the tickets blind , before the fixtures were announced and would the club think about discounts,like I think Huddersfield proposed. Surprisingly the club official seemed hesitant to consider this , but said that she would mention it to the management.
I'm not expecting any announcements.

Re: 2014 fixtures : Tue Nov 19, 2013 8:37 am  

Smiffy27 wrote:

My main concern is the tough games just before the play off. There is the Challenge Cup Final (???) then Huddersfield, St Helens and Wigan. This is quite a run of big games and definitely not ideal.

That's exactly what we should want. Go into the play offs battle hardened. If we are in the top 4 (highly likely), then we're likely to play at least one of those three teams again, at least once. It's much better preparation to have already played them than London, Castleford, Bradford...

Re: 2014 fixtures : Tue Nov 19, 2013 4:22 pm  

Wire Weaver wrote:

I paid for my season tickets a few weeks ago (me,my son and grandson) and mentioned my dissapointment about last years fixtures with all the missed matches on evenings for my son and grandson, as my Grandson fell asleep when we took him to the first one last year.The club were sympathetic, but just made excuses.
I mentioned the fact that we were buying the tickets blind , before the fixtures were announced and would the club think about discounts,like I think Huddersfield proposed. Surprisingly the club official seemed hesitant to consider this , but said that she would mention it to the management.
I'm not expecting any announcements.

It's good that you complained though. Next time you are unhappy, complain again. Hopefully if enough people have the same grievance, action may be taken. We're too soft in this country and will put up with anything.

I have complained to the club a few times about various things and to their credit, they have responded positively on a few occasions.

Re: 2014 fixtures : Tue Nov 19, 2013 4:30 pm  

The All New Chester Wire wrote:

That's exactly what we should want. Go into the play offs battle hardened. If we are in the top 4 (highly likely), then we're likely to play at least one of those three teams again, at least once. It's much better preparation to have already played them than London, Castleford, Bradford...

I have no doubt that players will be rested/rotated prior to the play-offs but it's a shame this will have to happen against other top sides. Coaches and players do tend to value a rest rather than being "battle hardened". Few sides can play full-on and at their best for six or seven consecutive weeks. Thankfully the last few fixtures are tough for all the top teams ... thus adding to the excitement. This will be deliberate. Sky will be pleased.

Re: 2014 fixtures : Tue Nov 19, 2013 6:00 pm  

The fixture list doesn't really affect me. My kids aren't interested in going to games, and I'm self employed so can easily ensure that I finish early or start late the following morning if necessary.

As we have improved and as Sky have continued to move games around it has become more and more likely that we will have 'awkward' fixtures. This is the price we pay for Sky's money and our success.

It is unfortunate (or deliberate?) that the fixtures are announced shortly after the deadline for renewing season ticket seats. Any season ticket deadlines should be after the fixture list is released and not before.