PL to begin live Friday night matches in 2016

[Dan_85]

http://www.itv.com/sport/football/artic ... n-2016-17/

[arseofacrow]

http://www.itv.com/sport/football/artic ... n-2016-17/

Is it the rush to get there after work or the saturday doing shit stuff with the other half?

[clockender1]

more work for Wenger on a Friday night then if Be1N are bidding....

i thought they were French. it make sense now why wenger got his new paid gig - Emirates -> Be1N....

FWIW i like Friday night games - 26/05/1989 was one

[arseofacrow]

more work for Wenger on a Friday night then if Be1N are bidding....

i thought they were French. it make sense now why wenger got his new paid gig - Emirates -> Be1N....

FWIW i like Friday night games - 26/05/1989 was one

Rubbish.

We weren't formed back then.

[Perryashburtongroves]

Great idea as long as Wenger has fucked off by then.

[northbank123]

Remember a Friday night game against Leeds - think 4-0 Invincibles season - that was great.

I'm not opposed to the idea - depends where you live really. Londoners may be more inclined to heading straight from work for a few beers and freeing the weekend up, whereas those who travel a significant distance and savour the 'whole day' experience are less likely to enjoy it.

[g88ner]

http://www.itv.com/sport/football/artic ... n-2016-17/

Football on a Friday night... made be think about Anfield '89 so I'm in favour!

[A11M11]

It makes a beer or two and a sandwich in the front room more appealing . It's bad enough getting a couple of hours off for Tues/weds games , but Friday's as well is taking the juice.

[OneBardGooner]

http://www.itv.com/sport/football/artic ... n-2016-17/

Football on a Friday night... made be think about Anfield '89 so I'm in favour!

Was thinking the exact same thing!

[Mistical92]

Not surprised, I always wondered why the PL hadn't created another TV package of games played on Fridays. At some point they'll do Friday nights, Saturday 12.45, 17.30, Sunday 12.00, 14, 16, 18 and Monday nights and nearly every game will be televised in the UK. I would get annoyed but the appetite is clearly there from the broadcasters and the viewers it seems.

[clockender1]

Not surprised, I always wondered why the PL hadn't created another TV package of games played on Fridays. At some point they'll do Friday nights, Saturday 12.45, 17.30, Sunday 12.00, 14, 16, 18 and Monday nights and nearly every game will be televised in the UK. I would get annoyed but the appetite is clearly there from the broadcasters and the viewers it seems.

it was headed that way a few years back, and they backed off as they were worried that half empty stadiums would dim the atmosphere for the viewer

i see the same result to be honest, why bog off work early if you can leave at 5 and watch it in the pub ? especially given the high ticket prices ?

and any tasty games are not going to get OB's approval - can you imagine the OB approving Arsenal v Spurs or any other club with a big away support - chelsea, west ham, united, liverpool, etc for a Friday Night...you mix them with the usual Friday Night legions of pissed up wankers and Kings Cross & Euston will be Carnage. Manca nd Merseyside OB will be the same.

which leaves you with the delights of Burnley V Villa, Palace V Hull or such shite....zzzzzzz

[This Is The Daybreak]

Prefer the prospect of Friday night games over any kick off on a Sunday.

[SteveO 35]

At least Spurs won't be on it, seeing as they like their slot 24 hours before

[mcdowell42]

I think it's great news ,will help big time with us competing to win the CL

[northbank123]

At least Spurs won't be on it, seeing as they like their slot 24 hours before

The way they've been playing this season they'll be lucky to be in the PL at all