The Trust see the Premier League, and broadcasters, as uncaring and irresponsible in their decision making processes, repeatedly they are late with their fixture change announcements, repeatedly they have disregard for the travel impacts on supporters due to scheduling changes. For loyal match-going supporters, who plan their lives around the game, it’s a move The Grinch would be proud of. Why does Sky Sports want to steal Christmas?

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Public transport is not at its best, and millions of people are travelling to be with family for Christmas. Transport services for both Home and Away supporters are limited on Christmas Eve. The constant refrain that “Football is nothing without the fans” seems increasingly to be a meaningless and hollow phrase as far as TV Broadcasters are concerned. The decision to play this game on December 24th should therefore be reversed and re-scheduled.Many disabled supporters have difficulty finding personal assistants to attend with them at games and having a match on Christmas Eve will make it even harder as most will want to be with their loved ones. The Manchester City Official Supporters Club (The OSC) are very disappointed by the decision to arrange a game on Christmas Eve and also the impact of the scheduling of other games over the Christmas/New Year period. Christmas Eve is a day when families prepare to spend time over the festive period together and over the last 28 years has been one of the few days where supporters can guarantee there is no football so they can make arrangements without having to miss watching the team they love. Then there is the issue of travel on such a day, which again will impact those who follow their team around the country. This decision can not go unchallenged, and those responsible must look into their souls and see a beating heart and not a beating bank balance!

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We will continue to discuss these matters with Chelsea and the Premier League in hope of striking a better balance moving forward. Food, Fun and Premier League Forest : Frank Lampard's Chelsea are going to lose every game before they play us, aren't they? We stand in solidarity with our fellow supporter groups across the country, following the recent decisions taken by the Premier League and TV broadcasters to reschedule fixtures over the Christmas period. The recent decision to schedule a game on Christmas Eve we consider is a step too far as regards the balance between match day going fans and broadcasters and we wish to express our strong view that this decision – and indeed any decisions as regards scheduling of games that might lead to a similar choice of date and time – should not be repeated.Wolves 1877 Trust recognise that the club are subject to the Premier League TV deal, and that they have little say in the scheduling of fixtures. We also recognise that the club has a commitment, through Premier League rules, to consult with supporters on matters that will directly affect them. We are disappointed that the club have chosen not to use any of the channels available to them to consult with supporters. Special symbols and Emoji's cannot be used. Also, We cannot use icons, graphics, alternative fonts, non-standard letters or different font sizes from the examples shown. While we recognise the benefits that the TV deal provides our club, we do not think it should be to the detriment of match-going supporters, who make up the atmosphere that broadcasters around the world so dearly crave. Many supporters, again, will no doubt lose out on money already spent. Changing the day of this match means Wolves and Chelsea’s Boxing Day fixtures would move to December 27. READ MORE: Nottingham Forest, Leicester, Leeds and Everton relegation fate predicted by supercomputer

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Christmas Eve is one of the busiest days of the year for families, and adding a football match to the preparations is ridiculous; According to English Heritage, the name Christmas (Christ’s Mass) was first recorded in England in 1038. Sky has been showing football since 1992. Which is more important? We support the Football Supporters Association and Chelsea Supporters Trust in opposing the principle of Premier League Football matches being played on Christmas Eve, this fixture change now impacts on our Boxing Day match. We will be seeking a direct meeting with the Premier League, alongside our colleagues at Chelsea Supporters Trust and the FSA. PERSONALISE IT: Your chosen personalisation will be merged with the design to create a unique gift they are sure to love. The understated contemporary design looks great wearing it around the house. Christmas Eve is a traditional time for family gatherings, last-minute festive preparations, and travel from afar to be with loved ones and friends. In addition, all those who work in Football -players and club staff, as well as the necessary supporting public services, and the fans, are entitled to enjoy this moment of festive celebration.Football fans love the festive fixture list, but Christmas Eve has for a long time been a protected day without games. Club employees, stewards, catering staff and others will have their Christmas disrupted. Those on minimum wage/zero hours contracts might well refuse to work; We are incredibly disappointed that the Premier League have decided to hold a Premier League game on Christmas Eve without consulting with disabled supporters.