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Home or Away to start the season?

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  • se9addick
    se9addick Posts: 32,047
    bobmunro said:
    oohaahmortimer said:
    Is the 3pm blackout going to be binned , wasn’t there talk of this or is that just all it is , no meat to the bone with this 

    It won't change until at least 2029 when the current TV deal is up.
    Would it require legislation (I.e is it actually law or just convention)?
  • CAFCsayer
    CAFCsayer Posts: 10,228
    Southampton at home
  • Briston_Addick
    Briston_Addick Posts: 11,736
    We will have the dullest fixture possible, there's no danger of us having a standalone live TV fixture; that'll be reserved for the likes of Hollywood FC, Sheff Utd, Brum.

    From a personal (and selfish) point of view I'd prefer an away game as it's my Dad's birthday on 8th August so I'd rather not have a home game getting in the way of the weekend!
  • Ferryman
    Ferryman Posts: 2,921
    I always prefer away to extend the summer.
  • Bedsaddick
    Bedsaddick Posts: 24,753
    edited May 31
    9goalswentpastperry said:
    I think the fixture list can make or break a season. I'm sure Ipswich opened up with Liverpool home then Citeh away. However well they played they were always going to be playing catch up and with a heavily negative goal difference. 

    I'd therefore like Oxford (h) then Pompey (a) then PNE (h). They could kick off at midnight for all I care, let's just get off to a flyer. Pompey had a horrible set of fixtures to kick off last season and couldn't get a win and it took them most of the season to kick on. 
    Our last season in the Prem i remember our fixture list horrendous at home for the first few games .  It wasn't the reason we were relegated but it certainly wouldn't have helped. 

    I can't remember the fixtures off the top of my head but i'm sure someone on here will know. 
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,874
    I'd like a home fixture against a decent team, rather than a probable fellow struggler.

    If we play someone like say Boro or West Brom at home there's a massive upside if we win, but can write off a defeat as "playing one of the big boys", whereas if we are home to someone like Oxford, there will be a LOT of pressure on us to win, and a defeat would be really morale sapping.
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,357
    Good to start with a home game after a successful previous season .. I'd fancy a WBA or Ipswich, a nice easy starter for3 lol
  • Elthamaddick
    Elthamaddick Posts: 15,818
    Home please as I’m on holiday the week after
  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 20,851
    Stoke away :)
  • jonseventyfive
    jonseventyfive Posts: 3,354
    Home hopefully,  big crowd and three points to set the tone. 
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  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,874
    bobmunro said:
    Stoke away :)
    Perfect for you, but I couldn't think of a duller first fixture!
  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 20,851
    edited May 31
    se9addick said:
    bobmunro said:
    oohaahmortimer said:
    Is the 3pm blackout going to be binned , wasn’t there talk of this or is that just all it is , no meat to the bone with this 

    It won't change until at least 2029 when the current TV deal is up.
    Would it require legislation (I.e is it actually law or just convention)?

    No legislation required - it's not a law, just a rule imposed by the football authorities on TV broadcasts in the UK. As such it is part of the TV deal with SKY/TNT/PRIME et al and therefore not likely to change before those deals are up for renewal. 
  • Croydon
    Croydon Posts: 12,735
    BigRedEvil said:
    First game will be a relegated side away to Wrexham 
    Leicester probably. Former PL champions against the Hollywood boys.
  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 20,851
    edited May 31
    killerandflash said:
    bobmunro said:
    Stoke away :)
    Perfect for you, but I couldn't think of a duller first fixture!

    Yes I was being selfish - although the Hollywood Boys are nearer to home than Stoke. I can park at Stoke though, and use the box :)

    That said - you can't beat a cold wet Tuesday night in Stoke for the footie.
  • Briston_Addick
    Briston_Addick Posts: 11,736
    Bedsaddick said:
    9goalswentpastperry said:
    I think the fixture list can make or break a season. I'm sure Ipswich opened up with Liverpool home then Citeh away. However well they played they were always going to be playing catch up and with a heavily negative goal difference. 

    I'd therefore like Oxford (h) then Pompey (a) then PNE (h). They could kick off at midnight for all I care, let's just get off to a flyer. Pompey had a horrible set of fixtures to kick off last season and couldn't get a win and it took them most of the season to kick on. 
    Our last season in the Prem i remember our fixture list horrendous at home for the first few games .  It wasn't the reason we were relegated but it certainly wouldn't have helped. 

    I can't remember the fixtures off the top of my head but i'm sure someone on here will know. 
    As ever, Wiki is your friend:



    I remember looking at the fixtures when they came out and thought we're going down this season, we're not going to pick up a point until October at the earliest!

    Some things don't change though:



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  • NabySarr
    NabySarr Posts: 4,290
    Winnable home game would be ideal to start. Win first game in front of a big crowd and keep the momentum going from the end to this season 
  • MartinCAFC
    MartinCAFC Posts: 3,222
    Bedsaddick said:
    9goalswentpastperry said:
    I think the fixture list can make or break a season. I'm sure Ipswich opened up with Liverpool home then Citeh away. However well they played they were always going to be playing catch up and with a heavily negative goal difference. 

    I'd therefore like Oxford (h) then Pompey (a) then PNE (h). They could kick off at midnight for all I care, let's just get off to a flyer. Pompey had a horrible set of fixtures to kick off last season and couldn't get a win and it took them most of the season to kick on. 
    Our last season in the Prem i remember our fixture list horrendous at home for the first few games .  It wasn't the reason we were relegated but it certainly wouldn't have helped. 

    I can't remember the fixtures off the top of my head but i'm sure someone on here will know. 
    That was the season we really needed a kind start with the fixture list after such an overhaul of bringing in Dowie and all his signings. I knew just from looking at the fixture list we were doomed for the drop, big believer in early points and momentum can set up your whole season.

    West Ham (a), Man Utd (h), Bolton (h), Chelsea (a), Portsmouth (h), Villa (a), Arsenal (h) to start
    Tottenham (h), Liverpool (a) to end
  • Foxycafc
    Foxycafc Posts: 1,214
    Whatever it may be, it’ll probably be my first solo Charlton trip. Would love to meet up with some of you horrible lot pre- and post-match 
  • stackitsteve
    stackitsteve Posts: 12,105
    Since before the playoffs I’ve had this feeling for Leicester away on the opening day.
  • Sheepie1985
    Sheepie1985 Posts: 483
    Home with a 5-0 win so I can take a screenshot of us being top of the league again
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  • shirty5
    shirty5 Posts: 19,235
    Away to Portsmouth on a Sunday lunchtime 
  • ProperCharlton
    ProperCharlton Posts: 2,254
    Foxycafc said:
    Whatever it may be, it’ll probably be my first solo Charlton trip. Would love to meet up with some of you horrible lot pre- and post-match 
    You've never done a solo Charlton trip? How long have you been coming to games?
  • Athletico Charlton
    Athletico Charlton Posts: 14,280
    Away to Swansea in the sun.
  • The Red Robin
    The Red Robin Posts: 26,127
    Friday night, Southampton away is my guess. 
  • Chris_from_Sidcup
    Chris_from_Sidcup Posts: 36,028
    Croydon said:
    Wouldn't mind a Friday night at home if we were to be moved for the TV.
    If the league has a Friday night game to start the season then this is nailed on to be Wrexham if they're at home. 
  • Foxycafc
    Foxycafc Posts: 1,214
    ProperCharlton said:
    Foxycafc said:
    Whatever it may be, it’ll probably be my first solo Charlton trip. Would love to meet up with some of you horrible lot pre- and post-match 
    You've never done a solo Charlton trip? How long have you been coming to games?
    2018. Will have turned 18 by the time of the first fixture, and my older Charlton-supporting brother's moved away to Spain. Gonna have to go it alone
  • ProperCharlton
    ProperCharlton Posts: 2,254
    Foxycafc said:
    ProperCharlton said:
    Foxycafc said:
    Whatever it may be, it’ll probably be my first solo Charlton trip. Would love to meet up with some of you horrible lot pre- and post-match 
    You've never done a solo Charlton trip? How long have you been coming to games?
    2018. Will have turned 18 by the time of the first fixture, and my older Charlton-supporting brother's moved away to Spain. Gonna have to go it alone
    I've been going to games alone since I was 14 (I'm 31 now). Every now and then I'll invite a mate or my GF to come with me, but I prefer the solo trips... Might just be because I'm miserable though 
  • fenaddick
    fenaddick Posts: 11,171
    There’s something nice about going alone. You inevitably bump into someone you know anyway but you don’t have the faff of arranging where/when to meet and there’s something nice about leaving the crowds of people at the end and just having time to yourself 
  • Sheepie1985
    Sheepie1985 Posts: 483
    Foxycafc said:
    Whatever it may be, it’ll probably be my first solo Charlton trip. Would love to meet up with some of you horrible lot pre- and post-match 
    As someone that can be anxious as f**k about doing things alone, going to Charlton by myself isn't one of them. In fact I quite enjoy it when my dad and my brother both can't make it as I still get to sit with my football family in the F Block, and any new people are treated in the same way too. Same goes with solo away trips, you're always with great company even if you're by yourself. 
  • MartinCAFC
    MartinCAFC Posts: 3,222
    Foxycafc said:
    ProperCharlton said:
    Foxycafc said:
    Whatever it may be, it’ll probably be my first solo Charlton trip. Would love to meet up with some of you horrible lot pre- and post-match 
    You've never done a solo Charlton trip? How long have you been coming to games?
    2018. Will have turned 18 by the time of the first fixture, and my older Charlton-supporting brother's moved away to Spain. Gonna have to go it alone
    like you, due to family circumstances changing I now end up going on my own more often than not. I grew up and got into Charlton when we played at Selhurst in the late 80’s. You literally knew all the Charlton fans at school on first name terms across all years as there weren’t many of us.

    It may feel a bit daunting going to games on your own but it gets a lot easier the more you do it including away games, social media can help too and you’ll likely find some regulars you can join pre and post match too.

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