Newcastle United is awaiting a ruling from the Premier League.
The Premier League still needs to reschedule two of Newcastle United’s remaining ten Premier League matches.
After being eliminated from the FA Cup semi-finals by Manchester City on Saturday evening, the Magpies were set to meet Manchester United on Saturday, April 20.
While Newcastle failed to advance to the quarter-finals, Manchester United did, defeating Liverpool 4-3 at Old Trafford thanks to a stunning last-minute extra-time goal from Amad Diallo.
The result secured a last-four game with Championship side Coventry City at Wembley Stadium, giving Newcastle a free weekend. The Premier League will set a new date for the game, which will virtually certainly take place on a weeknight.
Newcastle are already awaiting information on when they will face Crystal Palace. Eddie Howe’s side was supposed to play at Selhurst Park last Saturday, but instead traveled to Manchester after defeating Blackburn Rovers in the FA Cup’s fifth round.
That, too, is scheduled for a weekday evening. United fans have followed their club on their travels despite some problematic kick-off hours, as evidenced by a Wor Flag display prior to last month’s 4-4 draw with AFC Bournemouth.
On a ‘Green Football Weekend’ weekend, a banner in the Gallowgate End read “TV before fans”. The disrupted games were Liverpool on New Year’s Day (kick-off 8pm), Fulham on January 27 (kick-off 7pm), Aston Villa on January 30 (kick-off 8:15pm), and Arsenal on February 24 (kick-off 8pm).
A statement then read in full: “Today’s display in the Gallowgate is dedicated to highlighting the disgusting kick-off times that have been afforded to us by broadcasters in both the Premier League and the FA Cup since the turn of the year, making a mockery of the Green Football Weekend, which is being celebrated by certain broadcasters.”
“Newcastle United fans are among the most passionate and loyal in the country, dedicated to following our team wherever it goes. That dedication and passion is absolutely taken for granted by television networks and football governing bodies. We’ve only had one Saturday 3pm kickoff away from home this season.
“The expense of being a football fan is rising, with increased costs on trains, buses, and automobile fuel making it an expensive business, but the incessant mentality of placing match-goers last is putting a strain on supporters.
“While we continue to fill away ends, we have not forgotten about the fans priced out by the game’s avarice, those who make English football so appealing to a global audience.
“Late announcements of games to suit broadcasters and people watching on TV have a significant influence on the fans, whom everyone claims are the lifeblood of the sport.
“We are urging broadcasters, the Premier League, the FA, and clubs to do more for match-going supporters. end with the unsociable kick-off timings, make it more equitable for fans traveling, and end your greed.”
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