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Title: Sunderland away
Post by: elmsallrover on March 13, 2019, 11:13:09 am

Moved to a 5.15 kick off for sky tv

Title: Re: Sunderland away
Post by: swifty50 on March 13, 2019, 11:17:17 am

Great I now can't go!!!

Title: Re: Sunderland away
Post by: big fat yorkshire pudding on March 13, 2019, 11:22:50 am

Great when you've already booked things around it...

Title: Re: Sunderland away
Post by: DaveDRFC on March 13, 2019, 11:39:18 am

I'm on holiday in Cyprus over Easter so was missing both Sunderland and Accrington, at least now I'll be able to watch one of them!

Title: Re: Sunderland away
Post by: IDM on March 13, 2019, 11:41:37 am

Is there a minimum notice period to move games.?

It would be good to know that so that folks don’t commit to travel plans or taking time off work too soon.?

Title: Re: Sunderland away
Post by: DaveDRFC on March 13, 2019, 11:44:56 am

Quote from: IDM on March 13, 2019, 11:41:37 am

Is there a minimum notice period to move games.?

It would be good to know that so that folks don’t commit to travel plans or taking time off work too soon.?

I think (not 100% sure though) that they are supposed to give 5 weeks notice for tv games. This doesn't really help though as I know a lot of people get the cheap train tickets as soon as they come out which is usually 3 months in advance. Also hotels etc are generally more expensive the longer you leave it before booking, if you're making a weekend of it.

Title: Re: Sunderland away
Post by: IDM on March 13, 2019, 11:48:56 am

True but then it’s a risk people take - not saying anyone is wrong to book early but it is risky..

Different for folks with young kids who can’t go to evening fixtures..

Title: Re: Sunderland away
Post by: Colemans Left Hook on March 13, 2019, 11:56:56 am

ironically we can blame the dingles for the time change ? holding Sunderland to a draw

strange coincidence NOT that they awaited for the barnsley v Sunderland match last night  before moving

the 2 legged play off against the Dingles awaits !!

Title: Re: Sunderland away
Post by: donnievic on March 13, 2019, 12:02:24 pm

There was talk about it on sat that it would be moved for tv

Title: Re: Sunderland away
Post by: RoversAlias on March 13, 2019, 12:06:34 pm

Absolute pisstake, TV rules the sport make no mistake. Fans are clearly irrelevant.

Title: Re: Sunderland away
Post by: drfchound on March 13, 2019, 12:24:35 pm

We will have to get used to this sort of stuff when we get to the PL.

Title: Re: Sunderland away
Post by: rovinrover52 on March 13, 2019, 12:26:38 pm

REGARDING SUNDERLAND COACHES

we will be operating a buy your coach ticket in advance for the Sunderland game, otherwise it will be manic collecting all the fares. Coach tickets are going on sale on Monday 18th ,March, 10-4 and will be sold from the ticket collection point in the South stand reception, as we Did for Arsenal. and for the next couple of days afterwards. We will try to do Thursday nights at academy reception from 7-8. YOU WILL NEED TO PRODUCE MEMBERSHIP CARD FOR DISCOUNT ON TRAVEL                 

   WE WILL NOT BE TAKING PHONE BOOKINGS FOR THIS GAME.
   Any questions call Paul on 07961-727769 

https://www.doncasterrovers-supportersclub.com/travel

Title: Re: Sunderland away
Post by: NickDRFC on March 13, 2019, 12:28:41 pm

Luckily doesn't affect me as my train gets in about 10.30 & leaves 9.30 - was planning beers before and after in Newcastle.

But this will affect plenty and may even stop some attending. With the amount of money that Sky pays football teams, surely people whose plans are impacted should be compensated? Any ideas when the scheme that allows for flexible travel arrangements is likely to come into play?

Title: Re: Sunderland away
Post by: elmsallrover on March 13, 2019, 12:32:54 pm

Quote from: rovinrover52 on March 13, 2019, 12:26:38 pm

REGARDING SUNDERLAND COACHES

we will be operating a buy your coach ticket in advance for the Sunderland game, otherwise it will be manic collecting all the fares. Coach tickets are going on sale on Monday 18th ,March, 10-4 and will be sold from the ticket collection point in the South stand reception, as we Did for Arsenal. and for the next couple of days afterwards. We will try to do Thursday nights at academy reception from 7-8. YOU WILL NEED TO PRODUCE MEMBERSHIP CARD FOR DISCOUNT ON TRAVEL                 

   WE WILL NOT BE TAKING PHONE BOOKINGS FOR THIS GAME.
   Any questions call Paul on 07961-727769 

https://www.doncasterrovers-supportersclub.com/travel

what time will the buses be leaving now Paul

Title: Re: Sunderland away
Post by: andysly on March 13, 2019, 01:04:21 pm

This game has been stuck on for TV coverage since the fixtures came out. Not surprised in slightest.
Had to cancel an overtime shift I’d got booked in though.

Title: Re: Sunderland away
Post by: wing commander on March 13, 2019, 01:47:36 pm

    Once again the poor old fan has to pay the price for sky tv..The club will be happy no doubt as they get a few quid but nobody gives a monkey's cuss for the fans who have arranged things around this game..Train tickets are expensive and the sooner you book them the cheaper they are..These will have to rearranged now at a further cost no doubt...
    Football must be the only entertainment business in the world were the actual attending customer is seen as a dog that falls into line rather than the priority to keep happy...And you don't even get so much as a apology from anyone

Title: Re: Sunderland away
Post by: retford rover on March 13, 2019, 01:49:53 pm

think bus times will be approx 2 hours later tha n advertised ,
confirmation tomorrow
paul

Title: Re: Sunderland away
Post by: FNB on March 13, 2019, 03:44:22 pm

Any buses going early and stopping in Thirsk on way for the thirsty?