DumbleDelia is Magic 0 Posted May 27, 2004 Is it just me or are they doing the play-offs backwards this year? I always thought they started with the Div 3 play-off on the Saturday and work up to the Div 1 play-off on bank holiday Monday. This year it''s the other way round, with the Div 1 play-off on Saturday and the Div 3 play-off on Monday. Anyone know why they have changed it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter 0 Posted May 27, 2004 Euro 2004 is the reason for Div 1 first, however not many players involved are likely to be there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryan Gunn 0 Posted May 27, 2004 I think its to do with the pitch quality. Nornally by the time the third game in the weekend i.e the Div 1 game is played the pitch is looking a bit worse for wear. especially with fa cup the week before etc. As the Div 1 game is considered the most prestigious I think they are trying to ensure they get the best pitch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Raven 276 Posted May 27, 2004 International friendlies - gives those in Division One that are in the lesser-known international sides a few extra days off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DumbleDelia is Magic 0 Posted May 27, 2004 Ahh. All is explained. Cheers guys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0Amarillo<P><FONT color=#cccc00 size=4><EM> º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸ Amarillo ¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°<EM><FONT><P>ddMMyyyy0Falseen-US<P><FONT color=#cccc00 size=4><EM> º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸ Amarillo ¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°<EM><FONT><P>True 0 Posted May 28, 2004 Yes, its because promotion from Div 3 to 2 is the most prestigous prize in domestic football, and so represents the climax of the domestic season.Or it could be the pitch or something else.Ama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
