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12.30 kick offs

Discussion in 'Queens Park Rangers' started by Stan Dupp, Jul 4, 2025 at 5:08 PM.

  1. Stan Dupp

    Stan Dupp Well-Known Member

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    I am sure I am not alone in this but I missed about 2 home games in about 25 years. Both of those were for weddings.
    I even went the day after my first born came into this world. Now I am missing about 6-7 home games per season because 12.30 just doesn't work with my shift pattern.
    Given how far some have to travel so many people's loyalty must be being severely tested. Big time.
     
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  2. Hoops Eternal

    Hoops Eternal Well-Known Member

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    Sky Sports has a lot to answer for.
     
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  3. sb_73

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    Buggers up my pre match routine of walk, cigar, chips and finally pints with some of the faithful no end.

    It’s ****, but we don’t count.
     
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    WBA2_QPR3 Well-Known Member

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    Or alternatively match, post-match pints and a cuban

    Buggers up the pre-match Old Gits moaning session at the Defectors though
     
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    WBA2_QPR3 Well-Known Member

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    Just noticed this applies to the Charlton game, pain in the arse as was taking my old man to the hospital that morning before meeting around 12 30 for a pint
     
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  6. Rangers Til I Die

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    Missing the first two home games due to weddings.
    Slightly annoying.
     
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  7. Steelmonkey

    Steelmonkey Well-Known Member

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    Tell them to have some consideration and get them to move the weddings to the Sundays....or have a bit of Steely+ action sneakily running in your jacket with an earpiece
     
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  8. stanleyparkerbowles

    stanleyparkerbowles Well-Known Member

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    I hate it but enjoy getting home early!
     
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  9. jeffranger

    jeffranger Well-Known Member

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    So does the wife
     
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  10. Didley Squat

    Didley Squat Well-Known Member

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    I like an early start so l can get an earlier flight home.
     
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  11. Rangers Til I Die

    Rangers Til I Die Well-Known Member

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    Had it been a 3pm ko, that would have been fine but 12:30 is right in the thick of it. Oh well.
     
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