Rotherham v Wharfedale game called off - Event Date: 21 Jan 2023

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   I went to my local theatre last night to see a very amusing farce.  Little did I know that I'd be seeing another, today, at Rotherham.  The match was called off an hour before kick off leaving all of the travelling Wharfedale fans and players bewildered and out of pocket.  I had an hour and a half drive to Rotherham but still didn't set off until 11.45am yet no decision had yet been made to call this game off.  The pitch was extremely hard and was definitely unplayable but this could have and should have been called off at 9.00am (as Ionians did) to save everybody the time and expense.  Titans stated that the bright sunshine could possibly have made the pitch playable but how far South are they?  We weren't even offered a cup of tea...........................still, Titans didn't lose out on their hospitality revenue as the "restaurant" was full on arrival.  A poor effort by Titans.

Edited by Gargrave Green - 21 Jan 2023 at 17:31

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Gargrave Green Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List World Cup Winner Joined: 07 Jan 2014 Location: Inverkip Status: Offline Points: 497	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gargrave Green Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Calendar Event: Rotherham v Wharfedale game called off Posted: 21 Jan 2023 at 17:30
	I went to my local theatre last night to see a very amusing farce. Little did I know that I'd be seeing another, today, at Rotherham. The match was called off an hour before kick off leaving all of the travelling Wharfedale fans and players bewildered and out of pocket. I had an hour and a half drive to Rotherham but still didn't set off until 11.45am yet no decision had yet been made to call this game off. The pitch was extremely hard and was definitely unplayable but this could have and should have been called off at 9.00am (as Ionians did) to save everybody the time and expense. Titans stated that the bright sunshine could possibly have made the pitch playable but how far South are they? We weren't even offered a cup of tea...........................still, Titans didn't lose out on their hospitality revenue as the "restaurant" was full on arrival. A poor effort by Titans. Edited by Gargrave Green - 21 Jan 2023 at 17:31
	It's funny how many people get mad when a sentence doesn't end as they carrot juice.

Sid James Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List World Cup Winner Joined: 28 Jun 2013 Location: East Yorkshire Status: Offline Points: 1667	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sid James Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jan 2023 at 11:40
	If the match was called off an hour before KO, the late decision policy within the NLR Admin rules needs to be looked at and the NLR Secretary should be made aware. If not followed correctly, Rotherham will be liable for the cost of a bus from Wharfedale & return.
	All Knwoing All Seeing

backrowb Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List World Cup Winner Joined: 07 Nov 2013 Location: Gods own county Status: Offline Points: 1664	Post Options Post Reply Quote backrowb Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jan 2023 at 13:17
	Called off 45 mins before KO., 15 minutes from the ground, 200 mile round trip. When you look at all the factors it was beyond poor, and rather baffling. Sponsors dinner approaching the end as it was called off ... coincidence? Roth saying it was officials call, when they know that a less than 3 HR decision is not down to the officials. I feel I am out of pocket and had a wasted day and that's not fair.

Rabbie Burns Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List World Cup Winner Joined: 18 Jul 2007 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 3352	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rabbie Burns Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jan 2023 at 15:44
	It’s becoming a common occurrence I’m afraid. I think there needs to be a change in regulations. Bury St Edmunds was never going to playable yesterday but similar to above. Leeds travelled to Chinnor yesterday, would have been others and were on other days
	So many Christians not enough Lions

Skipton Gardener Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List World Cup Winner Joined: 06 Apr 2011 Location: Airedale Status: Offline Points: 654	Post Options Post Reply Quote Skipton Gardener Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 Jan 2023 at 18:14
	Very poor by Rotherham indeed. Money talks????
	Riverball is the call..and the book!