Midweek games - who's happy they're back?

[Archie's penalty]

By the way was the last home night game in the league Newcastle in April 2007?

And what was the last away league night game?

Edit - Just done my research - Arsenal home and Chelsea away last season were the last night games in the league. Both soul destroying games showing how we weren't good enough for the prem.

Makes me happy we are in the championship...

[Upper West Ginger]

Love the atmosphere of a night-time game, especally in winter, but loathe the hassle of getting there and back again. (Have to get up early, drive to Reading, park up for the day, go to work in London, get back to Reading, go to the match, then drive home again afterwards. Makes for a 20-hour day...).

[Irvinchangeyaname]

No! Back at midnight after these games.

[Seal]

I prefer the atmosphere on many occassions, however coming from London means there are 4 major drawbacks for me:-

1) Have to try and leave work early which is always tricky
2) Have to get a peak return from Pad which is near £30
3) Get home after midnight
4) Have a hangover at work the next day

All in all this has led to me cutting down on my midweek home game excursions, and I will not be there tonight.

[Royalshow]

Do people drink more at night games then?

[RoyalChicagoFC]

From my distant and entirely self-centered perspective, no --not when it conflicts w/Champions League.

What such spells for me is a divided focus and no possibility whatsoever that it'll be on TV.

If it's a non-European nite of a midweek, OTOH, then fine.

[T.R.O.L.I.]

If it's a non-European nite of a midweek, OTOH, then fine.

Unfortunately for you, RCFC, all of our midweek games this side of Christmas are on CL nights.

Post-Christmas, however, the only midweek game that clashes with the CL is Charlton (H) on 10/03/09.

CL schedule

[RoyalChicagoFC]

Argh and cheers, T*R*O*L*E*R*Z

I'll be in the Hoob Noob Chat Room nevertheLOLess

[Archie's penalty]

There's always the wonders of Tim and Micky. Looking forward to it...

[Alan Partridge]

I LOVE midweek football....shame I choose to watch rubbish teams though.

[Seal]

Do people drink more at night games then?

I drink similar amounts. On a Saturday this is not a problem. On a weekday = hangover at work.

[toppy]

Working in London makes week night games almost a no-no

[Friday's Child]

I LOVE midweek football....shame I choose to watch rubbish teams though.

Like, erm...Reading. Every time I go to an away game, they are playing.... and are always gash.

[Archie's penalty]

After mourning another away loss - thought I'd be positive. In three days we get the chance to turn things around against Wednesday at the Madejski. I for one am happy to see the return of more midweek games this year. They mean a team who is beaten doesn't have to ponder their inadequacies all week but can go out and prove their doubters wrong quickly. I think Reading will be really up for it after losing so awfully today.

Of course midweek games produce a better atmosphere as well. There's something more exciting about playing under the lights.

I won't be there on tuesday but I'm sure it will be fun. Who's with me?

[Deadlock]

I don't like Tuesday night games at the moment because I can't go to them. Which is a pain.

Bugger.

[readingbedding]

Working in London makes week night games almost a no-no

No way, I live in North London, back at 23:30 and all is well.

[kingsleyslovewand]

Best midweek game ever = Simod Cup Semi Final v Coventry. Delayed Kick off, terraces packed solid (home and away ends) ET & Pens, we win, Gilkesy takes us to Wemberlee. Happy Days.

My first Reading match! Dad took me to the Spread before the game and let me have my first mouthfull of beer. Spent most of the match trying to see what was going on. Got the day off school aswell cause we did'nt get home till about midnight. Good times.

Can't beat midweek match under the floodlights.

[Big Foot]

Reading A-A Bury from the mid 90s


RAIN RAIN RAIN RAIN

[Deathy]

Reading A-A Bury from the mid 90s


RAIN RAIN RAIN RAIN

Thar was fooking torrential rain too.
Stuck quing outside, soaked through to the underware having walked from the Southcote pub to the ground, drentched before I even crossed the Bath Road.

Biggy, the hair, talk to me mate?
Well done on the weight loss but the hair mate!!

[Archie's penalty]

Thought I'd bring back this thread. Was quite lucky for us in the past.

Come on urrrzzzz for tomorrow night!!!