SpoonTon Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Putting aside what night we'd like the game as fans, from a football point of view it's good news for us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunning1874 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 If there's one good thing about it it's recovery time for our players with playing Tuesday-Monday rather than Tuesday-Friday, removes any concern about Hearts being fresher, but in every other respect that is pish. Brian Wake my Lord, Brian Wake Brian Wake my Lord, Brian Wake Brian Wake my Lord, Brian Wake Oh Lord, Brian Wake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChampTon Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 That's absolutely stinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossMcC1874 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 We were never going to really get a decent spot for this game. It doesn't effect me as I'm off that week the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday but I imagine for a lot of people it's a shite one. There will still be a decent attendance hearts will bring large numbers and if people want to get there they will make it work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bewilderedbeast Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Shame for all the wee kids, they'll have school in the morning. Any other time over the weekend would have been fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONofmemories Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Don't see it affecting the crowd too much, tbh. If you want to go, you'll go. 1 TIME FOR CHANGE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Busby's Moustache Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 1 hour ago, port-ton said: I'm sure the BBC have their reasons for that whatever they may be. Would much rather both of them but not exactly raging at it. Cappielow under the lights was all I wanted and you can't convince me that there still won't be loads of people making a night of it on the Monday. If you're a Morton supporter ... you'll be there (if at all possible). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamCam Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Not an ideal slot especially for those that need to get to Greenock on a work day. I still hope we get a sell-out as both sets of fans are believing this is our year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cet Homme Charmant Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 1 hour ago, TONofmemories said: Don't see it affecting the crowd too much, tbh. If you want to go, you'll go. Will probably have some affect on the Ton support e.g., on those who have to travel some distance, or for those who have to work in the evenings. It will, however, have a much bigger effect on the number of Hearts fans making the trip, which is of course a positive, in a sporting sense if not a financial one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
port-ton Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 11 minutes ago, Cet Homme Charmant said: Will probably have some affect on the Ton support e.g., on those who have to travel some distance, or for those who have to work in the evenings. It will, however, have a much bigger effect on the number of Hearts fans making the trip, which is of course a positive, in a sporting sense if not a financial one. It's a later kick off than the Friday night game. I imagine the amount of supporters who finish early on Fridays pales in comparison to the amount of fans who work weekends etc so everyone who made the last one should still be able to make it fine. I imagine it may affect the heart fans slightly however I was told they took about 5k to airdrie which we cannot fit in so we only need a portion of that to make it to fill the away attendance. Good people will do good things, bad people will do bad things, but only with religion do good people do bad things! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LargsTON Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 As much as I'm not a fan of a Monday night I still find it much more preferable to noon on Saturday or Sunday. 1 "CORNBEEF IS A BELLEND" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Von Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 4 hours ago, TONofmemories said: Don't see it affecting the crowd too much, tbh. If you want to go, you'll go. It’s easy to say that, but not everyone has accommodating workplaces. I know in my old job I’d have had no chance of the night off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONofmemories Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 1 hour ago, Ray Von said: It’s easy to say that, but not everyone has accommodating workplaces. I know in my old job I’d have had no chance of the night off. The same could be said about Friday night football, plus this kick off time is later. Its not ideal for sure, but I can't see it having that much of an impact. Its a scottish cup QF against Hearts. Nuff said 1 TIME FOR CHANGE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standman Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Given we have two huge league matches with ICT on the Saturday then Dundee Utd three day later it’s great the team have that extra recovery time with the cup game on the Monday 1 Let's rock ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SassenachTon Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 7 hours ago, port-ton said: II was told they took about 5k to airdrie They took 4300 according to Hearts themnselves. Still a fantastic travelling support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingTON Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 1 hour ago, standman said: Given we have two huge league matches with ICT on the Saturday then Dundee Utd three day later it’s great the team have that extra recovery time with the cup game on the Monday In what bizarre, alternative universe is Inverness a 'huge league match'? The scheduled time is not the end of the world for me personally but it will clearly impact many others, as well as the club through hospitality and external businesses. The bigger issue that should be getting raised is the BBC/SFA ripping the pish with their scheduling on grounds of principle. Scottish Cup ties are drawn to be played on the weekend of X/Y Z month. A Monday night at 7:45 is quite simply not the weekend of anything. It's not Sky throwing their weight around to make it happen either here - the BBC's contribution to Scottish football is relatively small change which should not award them the right to set a gubbins timeslot that is patently not suitable for any other party involved in the event. The BBC have of course routinely forced seaside league diddy outfits like 'Clyde' to traipse out at their beck and call in previous rounds. The much more prestigious and high profile Quarter Final stage is an ideal moment for both The Famous and Hearts to openly criticise this nonsense. The site is supposed to be a place for the extended 'family' of Morton supporters - having an affinity with people that you don't know, because you share a love of your local football club. It's not supposed to be about point scoring and showing how 'clever' or 'funny' you are, or just being downright rude and offensive to people you don't know, because you can get away with it. Unfortunately, it seems the classic case of people who have little standing/presence in real life, use this forum as a way of making themselves feel as if they are something. It's sad, and I've said that before.. So, having been on Morton forums for about 15 years I guess, I've had enough... well done t*ssers, another Morton supporter driven away. You can all feel happy at how 'clever' you are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cet Homme Charmant Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 8 hours ago, TONofmemories said: The same could be said about Friday night football, plus this kick off time is later. Its not ideal for sure, but I can't see it having that much of an impact. Its a scottish cup QF against Hearts. Nuff said On a Friday night though most folk don't have work the next day, so it's less likely to deter those who have to travel some distance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alibi Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 4 hours ago, Cet Homme Charmant said: On a Friday night though most folk don't have work the next day, so it's less likely to deter those who have to travel some distance Have to admit that the prospect of a 200 mile round trip on a Monday night for a game that is on tv and is worthy of a far more convenient time slot is not terribly appealing. A Friday night slot, albeit still with a long trip involved, would be a far more appealing prospect. It feels as if BBC Scotland don’t really consider our game to be terribly important. "Any nation given the opportunity to regain its national sovereignty and which then rejects it is so far beneath contempt that it is hard to put words to it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubes Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Hearts three fixtures leading up to playing us are Rangers, Hibs & Celtic so hopefully they are humped by the time they meet us! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standman Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 12 hours ago, vikingTON said: In what bizarre, alternative universe is Inverness a 'huge league match'? The scheduled time is not the end of the world for me personally but it will clearly impact many others, as well as the club through hospitality and external businesses. The bigger issue that should be getting raised is the BBC/SFA ripping the pish with their scheduling on grounds of principle. Scottish Cup ties are drawn to be played on the weekend of X/Y Z month. A Monday night at 7:45 is quite simply not the weekend of anything. It's not Sky throwing their weight around to make it happen either here - the BBC's contribution to Scottish football is relatively small change which should not award them the right to set a gubbins timeslot that is patently not suitable for any other party involved in the event. The BBC have of course routinely forced seaside league diddy outfits like 'Clyde' to traipse out at their beck and call in previous rounds. The much more prestigious and high profile Quarter Final stage is an ideal moment for both The Famous and Hearts to openly criticise this nonsense. It’s hugely important we get the three points as we push for top four. The point stands that the match being played on Monday gives us more of a chance due to the extra recovery time. Let's rock ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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