Nottingham Forest F.C. Fleece Blanket Official Football Club Sofa Bed Throw

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The cost of living crisis continues to affect us all, and increasing the demands on loyal fans from both Wolves and Chelsea at a time of year that provides additional challenges is and should have been avoidable. The Premier League has not held a fixture on this date for 28 years; why does it need to do so now? We urge all stakeholders to rethink these plans and to start putting match-going football fans first.

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Newcastle United Supporters Club are disappointed by the Premier League and broadcaster decision to host a fixture on Christmas Eve for the first time in 28 years. The whole decision-making process needs a complete re-think, the constant late announcements of televised games, the total disregard of the impacts on travel to supporters attending games due to scheduling amendments But while supporters of Chelsea and Wolves can vote with their feet, for those less fortunate who have no option other than to attend the match, it will be a less than ideal start to the Christmas break. For many people, Christmas Eve is a busy and important date. For some it is a key day for family celebrations; for others, it is a day for travelling and preparing for Christmas Day. It is also a day that regularly sees a reduced public transport timetable and major travel disruption. Scheduling a football match on Christmas Eve imposes a considerable burden not only on supporters but also on their families and on matchday staff. A large number of these individuals will have made their holiday plans already. Public transport is not at its best, and millions of people are travelling to be with family for Christmas.The Nottingham Forest Supporters’ Trust strongly opposes this development. The Christmas football programme is a staple of festive celebrations across the country and television coverage is part of that. We also recognise the importance of broadcast revenue to clubs.

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We join our counterparts across the country in calling for a re-think regarding the Wolves v Chelsea fixture. It’s not us this time, but next time it could be.The game is nothing without us, the fans – football in the pandemic served to underline that. Once again we are told we are valued, yet once again we are being ignored.

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Football on Christmas Eve does not just impact fans but also club staff, public service workers and the emergency services, all of whom deserve time with their families at such a special time of the year. Football is more than just a business; it’s a passion and a way of life. By disregarding the fans’ opinions and traditions, we risk alienating fans and eroding the unique and vibrant culture that is essential to the sport. Moving forward, it is crucial that the footballing bodies ensure that the decisions they make are not solely motivated by financial gain but also reflect the values and identity of the beautiful game. The Trust is aware that Christmas Eve is traditionally one of the busiest days on the road in the UK and that Chelsea and ‘distanced’ Wolves supporters are now faced with a nightmare journey to, and from Molineux. The Trust is aware of serious rail disruption over the Christmas period, as announced by network rail, have the club consulted with the local authority to provide additional parking for Wolves, and travelling Chelsea fans, as the City Centre will be busy with Christmas shoppers?

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As fans of Brighton we were pleased that our Boxing Day game was moved. Whilst Christmas fixtures are an enjoyable and traditional feature of the fixture calendar, travel and family commitments often make these games difficult to attend. The pictures in the listing are for illustrative purposes only and may differ from the actual product. Due to differences in monitors and mobile phone screens, colours of the product you receive may appear different to those shown in the pictures. For example, screens often make the images on the item appear brighter and more colourful than the actual product. MAKES A FANTASTIC GIFT: For dads, mums, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, grandads, boyfriends, girlfriends, husbands, wives, mates & students on birthdays, Father's Day, Mother's Day, Christmas, Valentine's Day. This gift is perfect for every occasion! AVST (Aston Villa Supporters Trust) stand united with the FSA and other Supporters groups in condemning the Premier league’s decision to move the Wolves v Chelsea game to the Christmas Eve.