what I don't get is The FA wanted and told us we had to play Oxford a couple of days after the original postponement, why did they not insist, we play either tomorrow or Wednesday ?
Was on the way up from South Wales for the game Saturday, heard about the postponement somewhere in between Shrewsbury and Crewe. Ended up in the away end for Crewe vs Brentford, not sure exactly how. Had a good day but gutted to miss the cup game; won't be able to make the trip midweek. :-(
Charlton Athletic FC @CAFCofficial 4m FA CUP: The fifth-round tie with @swfc at Hillsborough has been rearranged for Monday, February 24th (7.45pm). More to follow. #cafc,
what I don't get is The FA wanted and told us we had to play Oxford a couple of days after the original postponement, why did they not insist, we play either tomorrow or Wednesday ?
@RichCawleySLP: Can't be on the Tuesday because an FA Cup game can't be played on the same night as a FIFA competition. #cafc
This rule that you can't play the same night as a UEFA competition is absolute bollocks. The only CL game next tuesday is Olympiakos v Man U. Surely an allowance could be made, it's not as if we're going to upset the viewing figures for a Man U game! We've played league games the same night as there's been champions league games before, not sure why this game is really any different?
Although in fairness, it's not as if tiredness should be an issue. Players cope at xmas and easter, and we've only played once since the 1st Feb so our squad should be pretty fresh.
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FA CUP: The fifth-round tie with @swfc at Hillsborough has been rearranged for Monday, February 24th (7.45pm). More to follow. #cafc,
The contract for ITV Sport and BT means that only 5 games can be televised plus 2 replays, so unless the contract is changed it cannot be shown.
This rule that you can't play the same night as a UEFA competition is absolute bollocks. The only CL game next tuesday is Olympiakos v Man U. Surely an allowance could be made, it's not as if we're going to upset the viewing figures for a Man U game!
We've played league games the same night as there's been champions league games before, not sure why this game is really any different?