Boxing Day

[Mr Happy]

I know it is a while off but this is our first ever Boxing Day with a game. Can someone please confirm the kick off time for the Arelesy game? Personally I would prefer an 11.00am kick off so people can enjoy the game and then get back to family gatherings or the pub. Just my preference and I am sure others will want something different.

[smallsy]

under the thumb ha ha ha

[Tom S]

I'm likely to be in the frozen north and unable to attend. I'd prefer a postponement <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

[Arkwright]

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Mr Happy said:
I know it is a while off but this is our first ever Boxing Day with a game. Can someone please confirm the kick off time for the Arelesy game? Personally I would prefer an 11.00am kick off so people can enjoy the game and then get back to family gatherings or the pub. Just my preference and I am sure others will want something different.

I think an evening kick-off would be the best bet, no other footie so bigger crowd.

[MbrunoB]

I HATE CHRISTMAS!!!! <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" />

[smallsy]

scrooge?

[MbrunoB]

No, just a miserable sod!

[andyetfc]

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Tom S said:
I'm likely to be in the frozen north and unable to attend. I'd prefer a postponement <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Off to Watford then?

[Mr Happy]

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smallsy said:
under the thumb ha ha ha

Nope. However, when you have a footy match and a big nosh up at the olds with loads of free booze all on the same day, one tends to be greedy and want to do both!! Now I am sure you will all agree on that one! <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/icon29.gif" alt="" />

[andyetfc]

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Mr Happy said:

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smallsy said:
under the thumb ha ha ha

Nope. However, when you have a footy match and a big nosh up at the olds with loads of free booze all on the same day, one tends to be greedy and want to do both!! Now I am sure you will all agree on that one! <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/icon29.gif" alt="" />

All round to your place after the game?

[smallsy]

so under the thumb and tight!!!! <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/Rofl.gif" alt="" />

[Mr Happy]

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Mr Happy said:

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smallsy said:
under the thumb ha ha ha

Nope. However, when you have a footy match and a big nosh up at the olds with loads of free booze all on the same day, one tends to be greedy and want to do both!! Now I am sure you will all agree on that one! <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/icon29.gif" alt="" />

All round to your place after the game?

Won't be there. At the olds! Can't you read? Oh yes, forgot, you are old too and haven't got your spectacles with you!! <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/bootyshake.gif" alt="" />

[Mr Happy]

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smallsy said:
so under the thumb and tight!!!! <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/Rofl.gif" alt="" />

S*d off and go owl watching with Easty!

[Duke of York]

The Ryman website lists Kick Off at 3pm just as it should be! Football should always be played at 3pm or 7.45pm IMO.

[Mr Happy]

I always remember football matches kicking off at 11.00am when I were a lad (and it weren't that long ago before the Hat comments!!!)

[The Horse'sMouth]

Remember always doin two games on Boxing Day usally Barnet v Enfield and Spurs v Arsenal. Although the latter was soon to be avoided by the FA. Great days!!!

[The Invisible Man]

I recall midweek games kicking off at 7.30 as a rule.

 

The statto's or very old among you might know this (or recall it, as applicable) - I believe that the 3pm kick off is relatively recent, dating only from when floodlights became the norm, presumably in the late 50's. Prior to this, kick offs were at 2pm I think. Anyone able to confirm or pooh pooh this?

 

Having said that, it's been 3pm for as long I remember and should jolly well remain so, absolutely right.

[Duke of York]

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The Invisible Man said:
I recall midweek games kicking off at 7.30 as a rule.

Those were the days. The 7.30pm starts were great. Having said that, I would have missed the start of our game (YCFC) last night if we still kicked off at that time.

Originally Christmas matches all kicked off on December 25th!

[coupwotcoup]

What time?

[Arkwright]

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What time?

2pm, it was before floodlights.