Post by onlooker on Aug 17, 2022 15:28:20 GMT
With the current doom and gloom surrounding the forthcoming energy crisis this winter my thoughts have turned to what effect this will have during the present season. I have no idea of the cost involved but imagine one of the biggest expenses to hosting a match must be the provision of floodlighting. Provided it is not sensitive information I would be interested to know the cost to the club of an average of three hours floodlighting per match
Does anyone have any comments or thoughts on the suggestion?
With this in mind I wondered whether any representation has been made to the Southern league to lessen the burden by bringing forward the Saturday kick off time to 2.00 pm (or earlier). Even if this was only put into place from the time the clocks change, it would eliminate or reduce the time for the lights to be required. I can't see that this would cause any major logistic problems re travel times for players,fans etc but by reducing consumption would not only help the national energy crisis and also be a welcome reduction to the struggling finances of many non league clubs. I have it in my mind that the savings could be substantial and worthwhile but admit I could be way out!
I believe such a move has already been suggested by the Isthmian league but I'm not sure whether or not it has been implemented.
Does anyone have any comments or thoughts on the suggestion?
