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Less than eight hours after the fixtures for 2008-09 are announced we have the first change of kick-off time for a Leeds United game. On this occasion it is the police in Peterborough who appear to have been surprised by the fact that their city has football club.

Despite weeks of consultation with police forces across the country, prior the fixtures being announced it appears the police in Peterborough were asleep on the job and have been caught out.

Now in a panic because some Leeds fans may turn up to watch their dismal local team they have peremptorily moved the game to 12:00. On the plus side its 12 noon rather than 12 midnight! Apparently the 3pm kick off would interfere with the police getting to the Sheepmolesters Arms for their darts and doms night at 7pm sharp!

Is it any wonder the police can’t stop crime when they can’t prepare for scheduled football matches? The Peterborough “Football Intelligence” Officer must have been trained by the Yeovil and South Wales Police forces. Do you think they are being deliberately ironic when they issue themselves with these job titles or can they really not see it?

Anyhoo - if you’re still interested in jumping through hoops to attend this exciting, nerve-jangling fixture against the Mighty Posh - it’s on Saturday October 4th - kick-off at 12 NOON.

Personally I’d give it a miss - I don’t go where I’m not wanted - but some of you may enjoy seeing the team of the spawn of the Dark Lord of Mordor, Darren Fergybum, get a good kicking from the lads in White.