Chris71 wrote:Thanks just corrected.

Can't understand why the fixture committee have left the final fixture to a the derby as would have been much better before the end but as we play them on the obligatory good Friday fixture and at the MM then it doesn't leave much option.

Agree about the St's game at 12.30pm on a Saturday being a pretty crap time and its one even football fans aren't keen on but it may prove popular being so early in the season. To be honest can't say I'm liking the number of Saturday afternoon games. I think for families in particular its more of a negative than a positive as with so many things that families do on weekends Saturday fixtures really do through spanners in that and I can see some still attending the games regularly and some picking and choosing.

I know its all down to personal preference etc when it comes to game times but for me I've been a regular of the old Sunday afternoon format in the good old days but I actually preferred the Friday night games as they seemed to have a bit more atmosphere for me and seemed more enjoyable and it then left the weekend free. Thursday night games are a pain with the kids as they never want to get up for school the following morning.

It would be interesting to know from AP the reasoning behind the move to more Saturday afternoon games.

UllFC wrote:Don't forget we down tools end of July

Got to play everyone at some point so I dont get too bothered about who we are playing when, but Saints up first at home isn't ideal as if we have another of our frequent off days at home that'll put the fans in a bad mood. But like us Saints have signed a few so might be a case of who has gelled better.

Rugby Raider wrote:On the other hand the Saints game may be ideal timing.

Typically Week 3 has seen the WCC. Not sure of the plans for 2022, but it follows that date, then there’s a chance Saints will have that distraction to contend with.

That said it’s still Saints, however as proved last year when we have our fit starting 17, we can compete with anyone.