Angry Chelsea fans slam Premier League chiefs after Sheff Utd clash moved to late game due to half-marathon | 8D5V419 | 2024-03-02 09:08:01
Mauricio Pochettino's aspect had already seen the Bramal
CHELSEA followers have slammed Sheffield United after their clash at Bramall Lane was moved to a tea-time kick-off – due to the town's half marathon.
Mauricio Pochettino's aspect had already seen the Bramall Lane go to switched to a 1.30pm begin on Sunday April 7.
However Prem fixtures chiefs announced it will now kick-off at 5.30pm as the result of a "residence membership request".
That is because of the Sheffield Half-Marathon, with a area of greater than 5,000, with a 9.30am metropolis centre begin and end due at noon – a reality which handed each Prem and Blades officials by.
And the Chelsea Supporters Trust, nonetheless livid with broadcasters and Prem bosses after their recreation at Wolves was played on Christmas Eve, vented their anger as soon as again.
The Belief stated: "This is just another kick in the tooth to loyal match going supporters.
"This is the newest event of supporters being handled with disrespect, especially as this problem was totally foreseeable.
"Our message to all parties involved with fixture scheduling is obvious: stop treating match going supporters with complete disrespect – or danger stadiums turning into lifeless, soulless and with out ardour."
The Belief additionally asked followers who are out of pocket for practice ticket worth modifications to get in touch forward of a declare on their behalf being made to both the League and Sheffield United.
Prem bosses, who have been solely informed of the clash this week, are understood to have sympathy for the fans' plight as it's accepted that Sheffield United have taken full duty for the late change.
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Chelsea played Sheff Utd in December and beat Chris Wilder's aspect 2-Zero.
Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson got on the scoresheet as Mauricio Pochettino's workforce bossed the match with 78 per cent possession.
Sheffield United face a battle to remain in the Prem after choosing up simply 13 points from 26 games.
They could possibly be all however relegated by the time the Blues go to Bramall Lane, with games towards Arsenal, Bournemouth, Fulham and Liverpool arising earlier than Chelsea.
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