LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 10: Jack Clarke of Ipswich Town FC during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Ipswich Town FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on November 10, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images)
Absolute farce’ message sent as Nottingham Forest update provokes fierce response.
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Nottingham Forest fans have hit out at the scheduling of their FA Cup fifth round tie with Ipswich Town.
The Reds survived a scare in midweek to set up a home clash with the Tractor Boys. The date and time for the match at the City Ground have now been confirmed, but plenty of supporters are not happy.
The game will take place on Monday, March 3, with a 7.30pm kick-off. The tie will be shown live on ITV4. Forest say they will confirm ticket details at a later date.
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The Monday night scheduling comes after Nuno Espirito Santo’s side, and an army of travelling fans, travelled to Exeter City in the fourth round on Tuesday night. The match included a lengthy stoppage for an injury to Taiwo Awoniyi and went to extra-time and penalties.
It was past 2am when the team got back to base after flying back from Devon, while it was an even later return to Nottingham for many supporters. The prospect of another evening kick-off provoked a strong response on social media.
One fan said on X: “The FA Cup matches are the only ones I can realistically get tickets for me and my son (aged 9 and on a junior membership) to watch Forest together without the luck of the ballot. We live 2 hours away, so no chance I can take him to a Monday night fixture.”
Another said with a hint of sarcasm: “Brilliant, a chance to get tickets and catch a new generation of young fans. Then it’s a Monday night…”
Another said: “I hate you ITV. Hate you. Absolutely hate you.”
One fan posted: “Another cup game I’ve got to miss cause it’s on a Monday night what a joke.”
There was sympathy for the travelling Ipswich contingent as one said: “Monday night for chuffing itv 4 really does my head in, feel for the Ipswich fans travelling.”
One supporter made the point: “So much for this FA statement“All rounds of the Emirates FA Cup will be played on weekends. The fourth round will be played in an extended window from Friday to Wednesday.”
