Fulham Trust protests to BBC Wales about kick off time for FA Cup tie.

[the other bob wilson]

The article says our Trust have also sent a letter of protest - good on them if they have.

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/f...-a7484706.html

[Baloo]

Quite right too.

[Barry Shitpeas]

Well done the Trust! Ridiculous time of day on a Sunday.

[Ainsley Harriott]

It'll be a pitiful turnout for that one, with a low away following, the 2 ends closed, the Ninian probably confined to the 3 centre blocks...meaning an almost atmosphere-free 90 mins of football in the freezing cold, where when we go a goal down, there'll be no real crowd to vocally back the team to get us back in the game.

A poor, lifeless 1-0 loss, watched by about 3000 hardy souls in near 0°C temperatures, imo.

[surge]

If the game cannot be put on at a reasonable time then the television company should be prepared to forego showing it and keep its money in the pocket. It wasn't so long ago that midday kick-offs were introduced with safety in mind but this goes one step further and good on the two trusts for standing up to it.

[Taunton Blue Genie]

It almost clashes with The Archers Omnibus.

[Bluebird since 1948]

I'm boycotting this one, I love the FA Cup and this will be the first cup game i'll have missed for lord knows how long.

[Majorblue]

The article says our Trust have also sent a letter of protest - good on them if they have.

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/f...-a7484706.html

Good to see the respective Trusts standing up for their members/ the supporters although it will probably fall on deaf ears.
Not entirely sure what can be done to reverse the power of the TV companies as the clubs/associations have effectively handed over control for the big cheque.

[Llanedeyrnblue]

I won't be going to this game ,the Shrewsbury kick off time was bad enough but this is even worse

[AlwaysAway2]

i am not going to go and i will not watch it on TV either.
Enough is enough.
This should be a highlight of the New Year for every football fan. This is a joke!

[Baloo]

The first train from Cheltenham gets into Cardiff Central at 11:48. 25 minute walk and should be there for the 2nd-half

[Mario Miethig]

The last few years have seen BBC Wales/S4C totally spoil the Cup for us, with their ridiculous rescheduling of our KO times and dates. Was really looking forward to watching this on a Saturday at 3PM, and am fuming that they've changed it. 11.30 on a Sunday is bad enough for home fans, let alone the poor Fulham fans that have to get up at stupid O'clock to get down here. Think I'll be giving it a miss. Good on both Trusts for making an issue of this.

[Llanedeyrnblue]

Free coaches for Fulham fans

https://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2016/d...ardiff-on-sale

[life on mars]

The first train from Cheltenham gets into Cardiff Central at 11:48. 25 minute walk and should be there for the 2nd-half

Sunday morning rail / bus services for most in Cardiff are a joke as well, could we sell the home advantage to Fulham for the return of Malone ,desperate for some pace at full back .