I wanted to have a moan about the fact the exact dates for 2. Bundesliga matches are released so late. We are currently waiting for the precise dates for matches at the start of the Rückrunde including the derby match against Union Berlin.
I know its because of the TV rights - Sky, Sport1 etc and I understand in a way but, as a fan wanting to be at the match it does create problems.
On a Friday night it must be awkward at best for an away fan having to cross Germany to get to a 17:00 kick off. As for Mondays . . well forget it. At least you can watch it on free tele I suppose but it's not the same as being there.
The match can be on any one of four days spread out over a weekend and you don't know which until a few weeks beforehand. This is a bit of a nightmare for away fans but also home supporters travelling to a match from far afield.
Forget "book early to avoid disappointment", it's more like book early and take pot luck!
I know its because of the TV rights - Sky, Sport1 etc and I understand in a way but, as a fan wanting to be at the match it does create problems.
On a Friday night it must be awkward at best for an away fan having to cross Germany to get to a 17:00 kick off. As for Mondays . . well forget it. At least you can watch it on free tele I suppose but it's not the same as being there.
The match can be on any one of four days spread out over a weekend and you don't know which until a few weeks beforehand. This is a bit of a nightmare for away fans but also home supporters travelling to a match from far afield.
Forget "book early to avoid disappointment", it's more like book early and take pot luck!
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