Friday Night SPL Matches

**Calvin** · 09-09-2011 03:31 PM

http://www.scottishfootballleague.co...press-release/

Would you be in favour of Friday night matches? It looks like the SPL are certainly keen to try it out. I'm quite indifferent about the proposition but would probably not be inclined to attend away matches on a Friday night.

***Stevie Reid*** · 09-09-2011 03:32 PM

Well up for it.

**Gatecrasher** · 09-09-2011 03:33 PM

It's at least worth a try IMO

***Hibbie_Cameron*** · 09-09-2011 03:35 PM

I dont think it will work. Crowds will be down just like they are for a Tues or Wed night match

***jonty*** · 09-09-2011 03:36 PM

Would rather have a Friday night game, than a late Sunday or Monday night game.

***PatHead*** · 09-09-2011 03:39 PM

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Would rather have a Friday night game, than a late Sunday or Monday night game.

or Sunday 12 noon before pubs open

**~~MSK~~** · 09-09-2011 03:40 PM

Was it BSKYB or something similar that used to do Friday night football in the SPL ..quite sure I attended games on a Friday night a few years back ..

**LancashireHibby** · 09-09-2011 03:43 PM

It's a no from me, purely from the selfish point of view that I'd have no chance of going to games without staying overnight and therefore the cost increasing hugely. That said, something like Friday night games has to be worth a go at the minute.

***Hibbie_Cameron*** · 09-09-2011 03:48 PM

I dont think these games are even on tv though. I would be raging if a hibs match was moved from a Sat 3pm kick off to a friday evening, with no tv coverage

**The Tubs** · 09-09-2011 03:58 PM

I remember the Motherwell game on a Friday night when we were playing well with Jackson, McAlllister and O'Neill. The stand was rammed and everyone was well up for it: Friday night, finish work, few pints, fitba' and then on the town. Just a pity I was 14 and couldn't fully partake!

***hibee_girl*** · 09-09-2011 04:04 PM

I think games on a Friday night would be great

**Makaveli** · 09-09-2011 04:09 PM

Saturday 15.00 > Friday 19.45 > Sunday 14.00 > Sunday 12.30

**bighairyfaeleith** · 09-09-2011 04:09 PM

Ok so I would finish my work on a friday afternoon and go to the pub and then go to the game and then back to the pub, then I would get a kebab and go home.

Sounds like a perfect friday night to me!!

***greenginger*** · 09-09-2011 04:16 PM

Anythings better than Noon or 1 p.m. kick-offs Saturday or Sunday. Don't think I've ever been to an early K.O. at Easter Road that i've really enjoyed.

**bighairyfaeleith** · 09-09-2011 04:18 PM

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Anythings better than Noon or 1 p.m. kick-offs Saturday or Sunday. Don't think I've ever been to an early K.O. at Easter Road that i've really enjoyed.

TBF I'm struggling to remember a 3pm one as well!!

**frazeHFC** · 09-09-2011 04:33 PM

I wouldn't be able to go to Friday games, so a no from me. But if i could they would be good.

**--------** · 09-09-2011 04:36 PM

Seems a lot better than mid-day Sunday kick-offs or Monday evenings.

Cut out the Sunday games and have the matches either Friday evenings or Saturday at 3.00pm and it would suit me perfectly.

Once we actually start playing football, that is.

**frazeHFC** · 09-09-2011 04:37 PM

Why move to Friday if not for TV purposes? It's ruining the tradition of football even more.

***givescotlandfreedom*** · 09-09-2011 04:41 PM

If for the sake of telly I'd much prefer a Friday night game to an early Sat/Sun game. In fact, selfishly, I'd even prefer them to Saturday at 3.

**marinello59** · 09-09-2011 04:41 PM

It's well worth a try. If crowds do increase then that can only be good.
If it becomes a regular slot it would be the end of my season ticket though. Hope they televise them all.

***scoopyboy*** · 09-09-2011 04:43 PM

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I remember the Motherwell game on a Friday night when we were playing well with Jackson, McAlllister and O'Neill. The stand was rammed and everyone was well up for it: Friday night, finish work, few pints, fitba' and then on the town. Just a pity I was 14 and couldn't fully partake!

Yes, I recall that game and enjoyed it. 0-0 if I recall correctly.

Also can remember a 4-2 defeat at Kille, possibly Yogi's debut.

Friday night would be my second choice after Saturday at 3pm.

**smurf** · 09-09-2011 04:44 PM

I loved the Sunday evening games. Some great times, performances and results!

**Hainan Hibs** · 09-09-2011 04:45 PM

I think for a home game it would improve the atmosphere, people would be more up for it; finished work, first pint of the weekend etc. Much better than a 12.30 Sunday kick off.

Knowing the SFA however they would have us away to Inverness and Aberdeen.

**Franck is God** · 09-09-2011 05:13 PM

Much like a few others have already said I would much prefer a Friday night game over a Saturday or Sunday lunchtime.

I think it would be a great way to start the weekend, finish work, off to the pub for a couple, go watch the game with a few mates and back to the pub to finsh the evening off sounds pretty good to me.

**zlatan** · 09-09-2011 05:19 PM

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Yes, I recall that game and enjoyed it. 0-0 if I recall correctly.

Also can remember a 4-2 defeat at Kille, possibly Yogi's debut.

Friday night would be my second choice after Saturday at 3pm.

I have very vague memories of the Killie game, I'm sure Hughes got sent off as well. Must have been before 1997 as I was still in my first house as a kiddywinkle at the time.

**DC_Hibs** · 09-09-2011 05:23 PM

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Knowing the SFA however they would have us away to Inverness and Aberdeen.

My immediate thought was it would be OK if they were sensible with what games they picked (as you suggest).

I then opened the link to see Aberdeen/Dunfermline was the SPL game chosen!! Not exactly handy for those Dunfermline fans working that day (not all 9-5 in Dunfermline remember) and I've no idea if a return train would be available at that time which restricts travel options.

Typical of Scottish football authorities, they come up with an idea to try out and fek it up before its even started.

The SFL game chosen is more sensible at least.

**LancashireHibby** · 09-09-2011 05:30 PM

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I then opened the link to see Aberdeen/Dunfermline was the SPL game chosen!! Not exactly handy for those Dunfermline fans working that day (not all 9-5 in Dunfermline remember) and I've no idea if a return train would be available at that time which restricts travel options.

Even those who do work 9-5 would have a serious struggle to get there. People might take a (half) day off work for the odd Friday night game, but I'm not sure that would be the case if it became a regular arrangement.

**LeithBoozy** · 09-09-2011 05:39 PM

The club would not have any problems with the licence for the BTG BAR. The jambo council will not be amused.

**Barney McGrew** · 09-09-2011 05:48 PM

The first stumbling block will be when the Ugly Sisters start to bleat about their fans not being able to get ferries over for Friday night games, so I wouldn't expect them to be involved any time soon.

**NGH** · 09-09-2011 05:50 PM

It would suit me but not others I know. No worse, in fact much better than a Monday night or 12 noon on a Saturday to my mind.

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