Have the club agreed to refunding fans their season ticket monies if they can't now make the games due to the kick off time. I have a choice to make either stop going to the majority of away games to make time to spend some Sunday's with the family for sunday lunch or miss home games, I really enjoy away days, to be fair more than home games due to the atmosphere at other grounds and the whole matchday experience which is poor and expensive at the keepmoat.

I am happy with the deal if it means we have a greater budget for the 1st team squad, however I have concerns that there is no known figure in terms of income, it appears that Eagles are paying nominal rent but the club receive a percentage of gate receipts and the hope that the spend on food and drink will increase, no doubt it will, but it's difficult to predict what the extra revenue will be after cost.

This is a great deal for the eagles, who in effect are playing at the keepmoat for virtually no cost, with this type of deal it appears strangely convenient that our fixtures have been drawn so we are both at the keepmoat on the same date, therefore not damaging the pitch and allowing for double header which our marketing department believe they can exploit to increase revenue, I can only see a few people who will watch both games and therefore potentially spend more money within the ground which will be the aim, I hope this works, but could potentially backfire and the extra revenue won't be available to cookie until next season and if isn't successful could reduce revenue with the extra cost with staff and other associated cost.

Where have you got your information about how much rent Sheffield are paying and the split of the income from?

The information could be a wind up, as from an eagles fan I know, must admit it sounded to good a deal, and could be his way of trying to get one over myself in our bid to constantly have the bragging rights. Although what he said made me think.

I do believe it is important as a sport we stick together and help clubs not only survive but prosper, I feel the survival of a professional game outside super league hangs in the balance, and if ground sharing and therefore sharing costs strengthens the balance sheets of clubs who have a desire of promotion to the top flight is a massive positive.

When I spoke to the ticket office on Wednesday afternoon (29th October) to enquire about refunding season ticket monies, the ticket office hadn't officially been informed of any changes to kick off times and had no idea if any policy had been put together with regards to possible refunds.

I would be amazed if the club refused refunds. We all bought our tickets in good faith and in the belief that Sunday 3pm would be the kick off time.

Agree with Jemmo - there's a lot of guesswork going on.

Well, I apologise for defending your club's position. But you did buy a ticket before finding out when the games are to be played.

How about they go for the 4.15 option and we'll kick-off at 2 ?

I find it sad that they couldn't find somewhere nearer home, they have played at Bramall lane, have a supposed special relationship with the owls, and shared a ground with Rotherham. Surely one of these , or even Barnsley, would have been a better option ,for both club and fans, but especially the fans , who are asked to stump up for extra travel, plus time. Add to that they will be playing home games at two different venues, and it seems crazy the RFL agreed to it, for one year, they should have just stayed put, rugby league is a crazy sport at times.

Amazing. All those clubs moaning about Owlerton - now everybody wants us to play there.

I know some are pee'd at the moment but in the cold light of day our games are moving an hour, but in exchange we get 12 free fixtures and the club gets an income boost.

For Sheffield, they're fixtures are moving over an hour and too a different town. AND they're paying for the privilege.

I know which position I'd rather be in

Whilst agreeing with the general thrust of Jemmo's post, I'm not sure where you get "12 free fixtures" from.

I'm thinking "10".

Speaking personally, I prefer the 2pm kick off times but have sympathy with those who it causes a problem to.

The Dons have to act in the overall best interests of the club. Any changes from the norm are likely to hurt some. It's inevitable.

If the compensation is that Dons' fans get to see the second game for free then the club will be doing their bit to try to give us something back in return for the kick off change.

I hope the profile of rugby league in South Yorkshire is raised by this arrangement and that there are longer term benefits from improved attendances for both Sheffield and the Dons in the future.

I'm certainly not upset by it, 2pm suits me fine, feel for those who can't make the games, whether Dons or Sheffield fans. As for watching both games, not for me. I've got other things to do on my one day off, but for those who want to watch both, great for them

This could be a bit off a bonus for me and others .....

I normally leave at 4;40 to catch a bus at 4:50 outside the stadium and this suits me since I have an hour in Donny for refreshments before I catch my 6:02 bus home.
So normally I leave straight after the game and don't see the players up in the restaurant/bar.

So now, if I want, I can go up there and have a leisurely drink, see the players and then see twenty five minutes of the Eagles game whilst seeing other teams and gauging their strengths against what will be a very good Eagles side.
And I also have the option of watching more if the Eagles are getting beaten!

Top job .......

Well not really since there will be Shitehawks fans about and the Eagles may build up the better home record and hence bragging rights.

It's going to be a very interesting season with the potential for plenty to moan about ... I'll be in my element!

to be honest the earlier kick off makes no difference to myself,i do sympathise with those that is does affect.it just means leaving home earlier to get the train across,i can still get in the plough for pre match drinks.and after watching the dons I can get back to the tap in sheff for an extra hour before getting the tram home, result!!!.