Quote Originally Posted by Optimistic Nick View Post
I see what you mean, I just think a lot of England is a few weeks ahead of Scotland and the more remote parts of the country.

Also- I'm not sure why people assume footballers don't want to play football (not taht you are, but it is implied in some other posts). I suspect the opposite is true. I quite like working between Xmas and New YEar as it all gets a bit samey otherwise, and I sit in an office for a living. These guys play football! I am sure it's a spectrum, but loads of them will no doubt be gutted.
I don't think any of this is to do with footballers trying to get time off but I suspect that the vast majority won't be sad about this particular fixture being off - Can't have a drink Christmas Day, often in a hotel Christmas night if it's an away game. No fun, especially for those with families