Sarawak head coach Robert Alberts says that the Super League fixtures are somewhat “unfair” to local fans.
Speaking to reporters after the match against Sime Darby FC last Tuesday, he said that Sarawak did not get a fair share of Saturday home matches.
Such weekend matches, he noted, are vital for Sarawak fans, especially young fans, as they could have the next day (Sunday) as a rest day.
“We seem to have more Tuesday home matches than the ones on Saturday this year. This will make it harder for the fans as they will find difficulties to go to the stadium and support the team,” he added.
Matches on week days are seldom sold out at the Stadium Negeri as fans may choose to stay at home with the following day being a working and school day.
This is compounded by the fact that all Super League matches at Stadium Negeri kick off at 8.45pm and finish by 10.15pm or later.
There is also the added factor of distance.
It is challenging for some fans who live far from Kuching to travel to support the Crocs.
For the 2014 season, Sarawak get to play only five home matches on Saturdays, while the other six are on Tuesdays.
The two home matches played so far this season support Alberts’ observation.
The first against Kelantan on Jan 25 (Saturday) was played in front of a capacity crowd while a few empty seats were noticeable for the second against Sime Darby FC three days later on Jan 28 (Tue).
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