Listening to Sportscene Talk-in on Radio Derby last night, it was explained the switch was to allow players an extra rest day before Boxing Day and also because Nigel Clough likes night fixtures.
This switch means that Derby have no home fixtures at 3pm on a Saturday for over two months.
I know for a fact that many season ticket holders have complained that due to other commitments such as work, that they will not be attending.
I myself, having started a new job recently, will miss my first home game in over eight years.
There is enough messing around with kick off times for TV and the inevitable early starts against teams like Leeds and Forest due to police instructions. Therefore to switch dates when it isn't necessary is simply not good enough in the eyes of many fans.
When I purchase a season ticket I intend on attending all home games. With crowd figures down at most clubs, the last thing that encourages the casual fan back is the constant meddling with kick-off times.
The majority of fixtures should be played at 3pm on a Saturday. All others that aren't being televised should be on the clubs designated mid-week slot, Tuesday or Wednesday. Obviously there is some adjustment needed for Holiday periods. It's time clubs returned to putting the concerns of loyal supporters higher in their list of priorities!
Rant over!
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