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I think that only came in once the signalling went metric? Earl's Court (last time I looked) still had some originals. It's always been shades of grey.
by afandian 3y ago
I think that only came in once the signalling went metric? Earl's Court (last time I looked) still had some originals. It's always been shades of grey.
- IanCal 3y ago> It's always been shades of grey. For home games, and perhaps for even local leagues, sure. But the IMCF (the International Mornington Crescent Federation, not the International Mornington Crescent Foundation) has been clear on this since the '86 upset.
- afandian 3y agoPardon the snark. But international games always start from St Pancras (and Waterloo once upon a time). If “home games” had that luxury we probably wouldn’t even be discussing this.
- adw 3y agoYou're neglecting the extensive theory which has developed around the "Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, and 3" opener. Go west, young competitor!
- Symbiote 3y agoLondon City Airport is the safer first move with the international rules. Heathrow risks the opponent using the Lord's Gambit to bisect the home team's quarter.
- afandian 3y agoAs far as I’m aware this is all still untested theory? Much less chance of challenge if you stay within Zone 6. There’s still a lot of creativity to be had.