Quarter Final Date Switched

Last updated : 06 February 2007 By Firparkcorner

Once more fans have to make way for the TV buck and we have to play our cup quarter final on a Wednesday night instead of the traditional Saturday afternoon. Setanta have already caused the Hearts game at fir Park from Saturday 3 March to Monday 5 March (7.45pm).

On the positive the TV money will help to keep our financial head above water though the availability of the cup tie on free to view television will do nothing to encourage a big attendance.

The club announced that the gate prices will be £20/£12/£8 but now that we know that the attendance will be hit hard by the TV coverage it may be that both clubs might be tempted to reconsider. Football on the box is always improved by a healthy atmosphere in the ground and a healthy price cut might be the only way to deliver a decent crowd on the night.


The cameras will be showing two live games inside a week from Fir Park – maybe a gesture to the fans might be in order?