The decision to go ahead with the Christmas Eve fixture is very disappointing and thoughtless in respect of the staff and supporters of the clubs concerned. Spirit of Shankly opposes Premier League football on Christmas Eve and we strongly condemn the decision, driven by Sky Sports, to reschedule the Wolves v Chelsea fixture to this special family day. Similarly, if an item can be printed / engraved with a large number of characters, or over several lines, and you just choose to use a single word or name (for example), the size of the printed / engraved letters will still be the same as the example shown in the item's listing pictures. This is in line with the Consumer Contracts Regulations (formerly the Distance Selling Regulations) which govern online sales.

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This decision can not go unchallenged, and those responsible must look into their souls and see a beating heart and not a beating bank balance!The Manchester City Official Supporters Club (The OSC) are very disappointed by the decision to arrange a game on Christmas Eve and also the impact of the scheduling of other games over the Christmas/New Year period. We stand in solidarity with our fellow supporter groups across the country, following the recent decisions taken by the Premier League and TV broadcasters to reschedule fixtures over the Christmas period. The Chelsea Supporters’ Trust will formally request that the Premier League properly consult supporters on this issue and that they reverse this decision. There aren’t many dates in the calendar that would bring such a negative reaction from supporters but Christmas Eve is one of those dates.

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It is already an incredibly busy time of year for public transport, road users and the emergency services, and it is completely irresponsible to put further pressure on them. The Premier League will not be alone in arranging fixtures on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, both within football and in other sports.Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust (THST) is dismayed to see that the Wolves versus Chelsea fixture has been scheduled to be played on Christmas Eve. To have this special time interrupted by this poorly thought-out scheduling of a football match is a shocking move by the Premier League and is one that lacks compassion and empathy for disabled supporters who travel all over the country in all weathers to follow their team of choice. Since rumours began to circulate on this issue, the Chelsea Supporters’ Trust has been clear that selecting this kick-off time will place another hurdle in the way of many match-going supporters.

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Supporters who go to games have already been made to pay too many times due to the lack of consideration from broadcasters and the Premier League.Not just for the fans but for players, the club staff, public service workers, and emergency services. While we acknowledge and understand that there is a wish by broadcasters to have a varied schedule of matches we feel strongly that this needs to be proportionate to the disruption caused to those fans who attend games in person. Many transport operators offer a scaled-down or skeleton timetable over the Christmas period, including early timetable finishes on Christmas Eve, and indeed there are currently just two direct services from Wolverhampton to London available after this fixture. Below are statements from those supporter organisations across the division highlighting their disapproval over the decision and urging the Premier League and broadcasters to reverse this decision immediately. Get wrapped up, put the match on and show your support with the official Nottingham Forest FC Pattern Hooded Blanket.

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Ahead of that clash Forest fans are hoping that Blues owner Todd Boehly doesn’t take drastic action to try to turn around the club’s form. Two European Cups, a league title, two European Super Cups, four League Cups and close to two decades of cherished memories - Cloughie really was unique. Christmas Eve should be a time for the whole football family spend with their own families and enjoy the Christmas period together. We urge all stakeholders to rethink these plans and ensure that Christmas isn’t just about football. The Trust see the Premier League, and broadcasters, as uncaring and irresponsible in their decision making processes, repeatedly they are late with their fixture change announcements, repeatedly they have disregard for the travel impacts on supporters due to scheduling changes.

The introduction of Christmas Eve fixtures in the Premier League, after a 28-year absence and without any prior fan consultation, starkly underscores the expanding impact of television money on the world of football.