Fans' chief calls for fixture re-think

Fans’ chief Malcolm Clarke has called for a change in the policy of scheduling fixtures to prevent supporters travelling huge distances for night matches and games over the holiday period.

Fans’ chief Malcolm Clarke has called for a change in the policy of scheduling fixtures to prevent supporters travelling huge distances for night matches and games over the holiday period.

The FA Premier League have come in for widespread criticism after Charlton fans made a 600-mile round trip to Newcastle last night only to have their match called off 30 minutes before kick-off.

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