Looks as if fixtures to be released 11.6.13 (Rugby Paper). It might be that very recent
new sponsors Greene King having input, so this may be delay (my thoughts).
However, as we will no doubt qualify for the Championship Playoff Final Kevin will have to postpone any holidays until well into second half June 2014 as it seems that there is an intention to move the Final 2 legger to two Saturdays in June. No holidays in Evesham for me either then at cheapo rates! Cor! The cost of Championship Rugby!!!!!!!!!!!...................
Where did you read that they want to move the final to two Saturdays in June? Seems a good idea to me as it will generate more interest and raise the profile of the league to a TV audience. Means even less time for those two teams to plan for the following season, although this is a small cost that I'm sure every team would be willing to make!
tonyd. Don't forget the away coaches we at the MSA will be trying to run. As soon as we have the dates we will be announcing possibilities. Keep a look out.
Thanks for the link, wobbler. It is absurd in truth, further proof that the Premiership is all but a closed shop. We can only hope that the new money brought into the league from Greene King can start to raise the profile and standard of what is already an improving league. Does anyone know if there is going to be more televised Championship matches now that BT will have exclusive rights to the Premiership. Both ESPN & Sky Sports now have a lot of free time in their time tables, something the article touches on with regards to the final.
My post of 15.5.13 reports that Sky indeed will be showing more Championship matches, in fact almost double, There was, in May, a stumbling block as Sky seemed not to want to pay any more than currently, despite increased air time. Don't know situation as of today.
The points made about a June two legger final is ringing in the ears of HQ as the Chair of The Championship has complained about firstly, the later September start and mid June Final, leaving so little time to plan for the winners to uplift their squad to Premiership standard.
Still, its one problem Kevin will no doubt relish as he lifts the Trophy!
Still no news yet in either local or national media with regards to next seasons fixtures. Any one have any ideas as to the hold up of info on when we can expect them?! Want to start planning my weekends away from the Mrs!
Post by Communications Team on Jun 19, 2013 8:24:55 GMT
Welshbrum
We are unable to confirm the fixtures for next season until the RFU officially release them. This usually follows a period of review where any issues over such things as clashes of fixture where teams share grounds etc are taken into account.
Be assured as soon as we can we will update supporters.
