Are Newcastle on TV too much? Yes.

[FortunaUtd]

Asian TV market a possibility for Spurs v Arsenal kick off time. China 7 hours ahead.

Just looked, both of last season's derbies were early. The later games were Forest v City and Sheff Utd v Newcastle (again).

Ah ok that makes sense.
But wait, sensible facts to counter my conspiracy theory? I don't like it.

 

[Champ]

Do people know the scheduling for derby games is often at the behest of police as well as TV channels?
A derby game later on in the day leads to a lot more policing issues, hence most derby games are played earlier where possible.

 

[rimaldo]

Do people know the scheduling for derby games is often at the behest of police as well as TV channels?
A derby game later on in the day leads to a lot more policing issues, hence most derby games are played earlier where possible.

incorrect. it’s to give you more time to get home and beat your wife and kids if you’re team has lost the derby.