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Early kick off after Europa league games

Discussion in 'Celtic Chat' started by eugenemcl, Nov 30, 2019.

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  1. eugenemcl

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    Just checking early kick off games after Europa league games. Us only one 3pm game at the same time as the "Huns". Them no early kick off games. Recovery time is Paramount after high pressure games. Any thoughts? Correct me if I'm wrong.
     
  2. GavCFC1

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    They’ve had one game with an early kick off at 12:15, their game after the next round of fixtures is an early kick off ours is at 3. So they’ve had 2 early kick offs and 4 late, we’ve had 3 and 3, big deal, nothing in it
     
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  3. Callum McGregor The Captain Gold Member

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    Our first game (away) against Rennes (19th Sep) was at 17:55 on the Thursday, then our next match was at home v Kilmarnock (22nd Sep) on the Sunday at 13:00.

    Their first game (home) against Feyenoord (19th Sep) was at 20:00 on the Thursday, then their next match was away, on the Sunday v St.Johnstone (22nd Sep) at 15:00.

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    Our second game (home) against Cluj (3rd Oct) was at 20:00 on the Thursday, followed by an away game v Livingston (6th Oct) away at 12:00 on the Sunday.

    Their second game (away) against Young Boys (3rd Oct) was at 17:55 on the Thursday, followed by a home game v Hamilton (6th Oct) on the Sunday at 15:00.

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    Our third game (home) against Lazio (24th Oct) was at 20:00 on the Thursday, followed by an away game v Aberdeen (27th Oct) at 12:15 on the Sunday.

    Their third game (away) against Porto (24th Oct) was at 17:55 on the Thursday, followed by a home game v Motherwell (27th Oct) at 15:00 on the Sunday.

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    Our fourth game (away) against Lazio (7th Nov) was at 17:55 on the Thursday, followed by a home game v Motherwell (10th Nov) at 15:00 on the Sunday.

    Their fourth game (home) against Porto (7th Nov) was at 20:00 on the Thursday, followed by an away game v Livingston (10th Nov) at 15:00 on the Sunday.

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    Our 5th game (home) against Rennes (28th Nov) was at 20:00 on the Thursday, followed by an away game v Ross County (2nd Nov) at 12:00 on Sunday.

    Their 5th game (away) against Feyenoord (28th Nov) was at 17:55 on the Thursday, followed by a home game v Hearts (2nd Nov) at 15:00 on Sunday.

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    Our 6th game (away) against Cluj (12th Dec) will be at 17:55 on the Thursday, followed by a home game v Hibs (15th Dec) at 15:00 on the Sunday.

    Their 6th game (home) against Young Boys (12th Dec) will be at 20:00 on the Thursday, followed by an away game v Motherwell (15th Dec) at 12:00 on the Sunday.
     
  4. Callum McGregor The Captain Gold Member

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    Looking at that, there's * all in it. Games being on TV is the reason for the early kick offs. There's no distinct advantage to either club there, as far as I can see.
     
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  5. Graeme1888

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    Is a couple of hours really going to make a difference?
     
  6. honda Gold Member Gold Member

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    Personally I'd prefer the early game. We win, it puts huge pressure on them.
     
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  7. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    The kick off time is only part of the puzzle, it’s the fact we seem to always have a wee trip up north in winter after a European game.
     
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  8. Heb Celt

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    Makes a difference when our early kick offs are up in Aberdeen and Dingwall.
     
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  9. StevieBhoooy!

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    This has been raised a few times...

    I think there’s been only one post Europe game where the Huns have started earlier than us.... every other has been later than us or both at 3pm...
    Thus has been irrespective of whose been home or away in Europe...

    It doesnt seem to make a difference with a lot of fans... but it’s clear the arrangement suits the Huns.