So the conclusion we have reached then is that it is okay to make people choose between the two because at least three fans have got to travel two hours to get to the game and it might affect their ability to have lunch when they want or park where they want?
Or another way of looking at it, is that maybe it doesn't inflame everyone to the extent that it does you and a few others, Iain.
Yes, before anyone says it, I live pretty near. However, to get the place I like, I have to be there before the gates open. So I'll record the game and watch it at home afterwards.
I'm having to record this Saturday's too as I'm away for the day.
Don't waste your time away thinking about yesterday's blues
Demelza - another Mother
I feel sure this would have been said many times and my apologies for that.
Why not bring the kick off forward and then encourage fans to remain behind to watch the game in the bars. Great atmosphere, good day out with a live game and then cheer on your country and revenue for the club.
Would have though everyone benefits.
To quote Ray Gravell - You've got to get your first tackle in early, even if it's late.
seaweed wrote:I have a slightly different problem with all this.
I will be at the Millenium to watch Wales France at 5.00. Any one know if there is likely to be any bars in Cardiff showing the Tigers !!!
As the Tigers game isn't on Sky I severely doubt it. You will however find plenty of pubs showing the England-Ireland game
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Why have the games on the same day? Absolutely ludicrous, especially for a sport like rugby that is very much 'top down' ie country first for most people. ( That comment was not meant to inflame anybody I just think that for Joe Average, which clearly posters on this forum are not, England comes first). Keep England games seperate then everybody gets to watch their country and their club, should they wish to do so.
Also I know this is an old debate but why should ticket holders not be able to watch club sides filled with international 'stars'. Certainly a better 'product' as the marketing men would say.
I assure you that those arguing against me on here are a vocal minority. It just makes no sense to play club games at the same time as an international. The people who lose out are genuine rugby fans.
No one's pointed out that this Saturdays game with Worcester clashes with the Calcutta Cup match.
I know its an away game so we've not got any contol over the kick-off time but its the same principal.
Kick off was originally scheduled to start after the international games so I wonder what made Worcester change their mind?
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As the Tigers game isn't on Sky I severely doubt it. You will however find plenty of pubs showing the England-Ireland game[/quote]
I have experienced this many times. I have found cheering Oz Healey is not a great idea wearing a Welsh shirt during an England France game being screened. Romm goes strangely dark and quiet. Will not be repeating this at any time in the near future.
To quote Ray Gravell - You've got to get your first tackle in early, even if it's late.
Iain wrote:I assure you that those arguing against me on here are a vocal minority. It just makes no sense to play club games at the same time as an international. The people who lose out are genuine rugby fans.
Ian, with the greatest respect, TTRITH and I each expressed our personal views once and once only.
I would be at Tigers whatever time it kicked off on either Friday, Saturday or Sunday. As I said I am not fussed. 1500 hrs on a Saturday has certain logistical advantages for me personally but I am not fussed!
Because I am not numbered amongst those who "lose out" why does this prevent me from being a genuine rugby fan?
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Iain, I can assure you that i am a genuine rugby fan. I can see the disadvantages of the kick off being at this time, but has anyone else thought that perhaps the players have other commitments at later times, or perhaps not want to play 'early' at 1pm or 'late' at 5pm. I cannot be certain as i do not know any of the players personally, but i am preety sure that they would like to spend time with their familys in the morning, as well as in the evening; therefore making a 3pm kick off ideal. IMHO i feel that the players should have more say about when the games are played, then the fans who just simply find it unable to fit into their schedual.
As Bill says though, any time, any weather, i'll be there to see the Tigers shine
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