Fixture schedule changes are "unprecedented", say Leicester City
Leicester City said the changes to their fixture schedule were "unprecedented" and they sympathised with the fans.
City's final home game of the season against promotion rivals Watford scheduled for Saturday, April 27, at 3pm was yesterday moved forward to the Friday night to be shown live on Sky TV.
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Leicester City fans have had eight Saturday home games rescheduled
This is the eighth time this season that a home game scheduled for 3pm on a Saturday has been rescheduled after being selected for live TV coverage.
In fact, only seven of City's 23 home league games this season will have been played at 3pm on a Saturday and only one since December 22 - last weekend's defeat to Sheffield Wednesday.
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The club has issued a statement saying that the reschduling of fixtures is out of their control and there is nothing they can do about it.
The statement said: "The club understands that this has caused some inconvenience for supporters and would, therefore, like to clarify its position with regard to the selection of televised games.
"The Football League's central contract for television rights requires all of its member clubs to accommodate changes to the fixture schedule, based on selections made by its broadcast partners.
"If a Leicester City fixture is selected for live coverage, the club is obliged to play the game at the rescheduled time.
"The club empathises with supporters that have been frustrated by the unprecedented changes to the schedule. With this in mind, we have recently extended a special offer to our loyal season ticket holders, entitling them to a complimentary additional ticket for one of our next three home games against Millwall or Birmingham City or Bolton Wanderers, as a gesture of appreciation for their efforts to accommodate the changes."
The club point out that all Watford tickets purchased for the original date will be valid for the rearranged fixture, or can be refunded, in accordance with the terms and conditions of sale.
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by foxfan1
Thursday, March 14 2013, 11:31AM
“Squirrill... Billy's last excursion in the top flight ended with relegation with a record low points haul with the Sheep. Although to be fair, he didn't last that long & was hardly backed with funds for players. My money is on Brucey at Hull. Said all along that we needed someone with more nouse & experience than Pearson & look what Bruce's doing now...& I'll double it if they give him the funds to invest in the squad next season. I think I'm right in saying he's never been relegated from the Prem...I'd have him over Billy Liar any day of the week..”
by nlblue
Thursday, March 14 2013, 9:18AM
“I've had a season ticket for years, but this season has been a joke. I cant make Tuesday nights, and my lads dont like going on a school night. The club do well from the TV money - they should refund the price for season ticket holders if they cant get to the game. Instead they offer extra tixkets ( only twice though) to other games - that we cant get to either.”
by squirril33
Thursday, March 14 2013, 4:52AM
“We need Pearson like we need an Argentine Pope and yes I am Catholic.”
by squirril33
Thursday, March 14 2013, 4:24AM
“Foxfan at least Forest have a reasonable chance of getting there and collering 150 million first season. Good luck to them I wanted Billy when we took Mr egotastic back. Even if it doesn't work out for them they can come back down flushed for 4 years with parachute payments. How do you think City would do if they went up? Ill tell you we would get to Xmas without a win and be so far detached as to be a laughing stock. Pearson needs to go to conference managing and he can take his conference mate Vardy with him. I hope they beat Dull City I like Billy.”
by foxfan1
Thursday, March 14 2013, 1:34AM
“Take a peak at this bunch of losers...Floristare**** thinks this lot can get promoted & not get wiped all over the floor in the prem hahahahahahahahahahahahah
Darrow....whooooooooooooop?
Jars.....Whooooooooooo?
Ward....Whooooooooooo?
Collins......Whooooooooooo?
Cohen.......Whoooooooooooo?
Lansbury....Whoooooooooooo?
Guedioura. Whoooooooooooooooooo?
Majewski....Whooooooooooooooo?
Reid.....Whoooooooooooooooo?
Cox......Whoooooooooooooooo?
Blackstock.....Whooooooooooooo?
Evtimov (any relation to Molotov?). ...Whoooooooooo?
Hutchinson....Whoooooooooooooo?
Moussi....Whoooooooooooooo?
McGugan...(Barry's brother?).....Whoooooooooo?
Greening....Whoooooooooooooooooooo?
Halford (he plays a part).......Whoooooooooooo?
Sharp........Whooooooooooooooooop?
You've got two hopes with that lot Lord Haw Haw...Bob Hope & No Hope ....”
by hulldaz
Wednesday, March 13 2013, 9:49PM
“Forestareback !
I hope you are at the game on Saturday as you will see Boyd celebrate with his goals ! No eye test required lol”
by taylorma66
Wednesday, March 13 2013, 9:11PM
“Absolutely appalling.”
by forestareback
Wednesday, March 13 2013, 9:09PM
“Can anyone hear that smashing sound? Sounds like a bottle being dropped to me ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha”
by forestareback
Wednesday, March 13 2013, 9:09PM
“Can anyone hear that smashing sound? Sounds like a bottle being dropped to me ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha”
by forestareback
Wednesday, March 13 2013, 9:09PM
“Can anyone hear that smashing sound? Sounds like a bottle being dropped to me ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha”