Some Fixtures likely to be Moved

Although the full fixture list for Hereford United was published this morning there are already signs that some fixtures may be moved.

One of the most likely is the Leeds game at Edgar Street on January 3rd. That date clashes with the third round of the FA Cup and it seems highly unlikely that both Hereford United and Leeds will be knocked out beforehand.

A re-arranged game against Leeds on a cold Tuesday evening probably won't have quite the same appeal and potential gate that the first Saturday in the New Year would have.

Less likely to be changed but still a possibility will be the game at Walsall on January 24th. This clashes with the fourth round of the FA Cup.

Police intervention looks less likely this season. After all Shrewsbury are still in League Two. And the home game against Millwall is on a Tuesday evening, January 27th.

However there is a possibilty that Sky may want to televise one of the 'early' Hereford United games and that could mean a Monday night match.

And as England are at home on October 11th, against Kazakhstan, the game at Oldham on that date due to commence at 3pm may be brought forward or even moved to the Sunday.

The Football Computer that 'sorts out' the fixture list can not please all teams all the time. Two games stand out as being a long way for Hereford United supporters to travel.

Firstly on the first Tuesday - but why a Tuesday? - in February there is the twelve hour round trip to Carlisle. A poster on the Bulls Banter forum has already suggested staying overnight at the local Travel Lodge.

Secondly, nearly as far is the trip to Hartlepool on the first Saturday in April.

There may be some all-ticket matches at Edgar Street this coming season. The visit of Leicester on Easter Saturday is one possibilty. The importance of buying a season ticket or at least becoming a member, so as not to miss out, can not be over-stated.

As regards away games, few are expected to be all-ticket other than probably at Cheltenham in February. Away ends in League One tend to be able to accomodate reasonable numbers of visiting supporters - probably in nearly all cases more than will travel.

A new League and several new grounds for many supporters to visit including Leyton Orient, Southend, Oldham, Brighton, Millwall, Colchester, Huddersfield, Scunthorpe, Crewe and Northampton.

August 9th, the start of the season, is just 54 days away.

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