Pride Park Floodlights

[Andy_Faber]

On all day yesterday. If its a Derby decision it’s a bad one, sets a bad example and is money we can’t afford. However, mad Mick who sits in front of me says it’s EFL rules, in which case I’ll be onto them Monday.

Anyone shed any ‘light’ on this?

[SithHappens]

They always do seem to be on, but yeah no idea why. Did they used to be years ago? Dont remember, dont think so though.

[MadAmster]

"Back in the day" I thought they only came on when the light faded. Mid 20s and very sunny? No way would the lights have been on.........

I've only been able to find basic info on floodlighting. Lights must be checked once a year by a qualified technician and a report of the findings sent to the EFL. 88 readings must be taken at pre determined places on the pitch and there are minimum requirements with regard to the lux readings. I couldn't find any mention of when they MUST be used.

[swaledale]

Ah there is a mention in the FA guide to floodlights which sets 3pm - 6pm as a period when they must be on! There is no mention of time of year either.

[MadAmster]

Ah there is a mention in the FA guide to floodlights which sets 3pm - 6pm as a period when they must be on! There is no mention of time of year either.

Thanks Swale. So, sunny day, 38 degrees and the lights have to be on. Ridiculous.

[Andy_Faber]

Ah there is a mention in the FA guide to floodlights which sets 3pm - 6pm as a period when they must be on! There is no mention of time of year either.

Well spotted I’d been looking in the EFL rules. Bloody ridiculous

[Geoff Parkstone]

So it's ok not to have them turned off for evening games?

[swaledale]

Well spotted I’d been looking in the EFL rules. Bloody ridiculous

It does seem both odd and inflexible. The only defence I can offer is that it stops clubs using the floodlights to their own advantage, but it wouldn't be too difficult to leave the decision in the hands of the 4th official who could take a light meter reading and determine when the floodlights should be turned on.