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Originally posted by Se7en Se7en wrote:

Originally posted by fatbear fatbear wrote:

The power in the clubhouse was fine but the outside lights were not working. So plenty more bar sales as everyone waiting to hear what was happening !



A win-win situation for Chinnor then. Helping yourself to 4 Championship points (by default), and then helping yourself to extra bar takings after the early final whistle/abandonment.

To be fair, that's almost a bit of karma and a big two fingers up to the RFU in the wake of the Prem Cup exclusion this season.

Curious that lighting was still functioning inside, but not 30 yards away pitchside, the two must be on a different circuit/network...

It is a real shame that you continue to depreciate the hard work that Chinnor have done in gaining promotion to the Championship and it seems as though you are suggesting the club manufactured the situation.
Since being promoted Chinnor have spent tens of thousands of pounds on infrastructure improvements and the match day experience experience has recently been considerably enhanced at Kingsey Road.
I have seen documentary proof that there was a power failure on the local grid that resulted in the flood lights going out. I am further reliably informed that the Halide floodlights have a control system that prevents them being turned on immediately after they have come off as they need to cool down before being switched back on again and that takes a long period of time.
The floodlights were serviced by the installers only two weeks prior. 
Methinks you should withdraw your comments and apologise but I wont hold my breath.
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More news coming through regarding the abandoned game.

The power cut was apparently to the ground, nearby houses were still powered, within about 5 minutes the floodlights to other pitches was restored but not the main pitch.
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Originally posted by KnightsBoy KnightsBoy wrote:

More news coming through regarding the abandoned game.

The power cut was apparently to the ground, nearby houses were still powered, within about 5 minutes the floodlights to other pitches was restored but not the main pitch.

For goodness sake, the Power cut was to a wider area as confirmed by National Power. 
The other floodlights were switched on for the first time after the power cut to allow the match officials to inspect the other pitches to ascertain their suitability to allow the continuation of the game, they were not on during the game. These floodlights were therefore not affected by the cooling down period required before they can be switched on again, but hey, why let the truth get in the way of a good fabricated story.


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UK power's site lists this power cut. 
And notes it is still ongoing - albeit with only two properties still affected.





Edited by Camquin - 09 Dec 2024 at 16:18
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Se7en I wish you would STFU !

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Cambridge and Caldy further showing that they are out of their depth, and should relegation ever return to tier 2, they will be heading back to National 1, which in all honesty is more their comfort zone, and to be quite frank, it's starting to get embarrassing for both; harping on about taking positives from each week when in reality they're getting smashed every time they take the field.

Getting smashed?  I don't think so 
How many matches have you actually watched where Cambridge or Caldy were involved?
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Originally posted by seagoon seagoon wrote:

Se7en I wish you would STFU !

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Cambridge and Caldy further showing that they are out of their depth, and should relegation ever return to tier 2, they will be heading back to National 1, which in all honesty is more their comfort zone, and to be quite frank, it's starting to get embarrassing for both; harping on about taking positives from each week when in reality they're getting smashed every time they take the field.

Getting smashed?  I don't think so 
How many matches have you actually watched where Cambridge or Caldy were involved?

Caldy 15 Coventry 17 
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Caldy and Cambridge are in the league on merit. Many teams struggle in their first season (or two) when they go up a division. Survival is the first step, then building to compete to be nearer the middle/top. Having said that, a team that finishes bottom should be relegated and the team that finishes top should be promoted.

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Talking about living within their means - Pirates cut losses from £500,000 to £200,000.
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Originally posted by Camquin Camquin wrote:

Talking about living within their means - Pirates cut losses from £500,000 to £200,000.



I'm guessing the wage bill has been cut drastically. Before last season we had a mass exodus of players and an influx of youngsters. Miraculously, dueto our incredible coaching team, they gelled very quickly and finished second in the league. Again, at the end of the season we had another exodus and another influx of new players, as well as cutting the size of the squad. We struggled to get results at the start of the season. Aafter winning the first game at Nottingham we lost in the last moments to Ealing, Bedford and Cambridge - as well a coming unstuck at L Scots. We finally dogged out a win at home against Chinnor, then followed up with a win at Caldy. So steadied the ship a bit.
But it's a struggle to keep going and, as others have said, it's impossible to generate enough income through the gate to come near to paying the bills for pro rugby.
So, if the RFU want a pro second tier it will have to put its hand in its collective pocket. If not you will be left with 10 pro clubs who are all financial basket cases and nowhere to develop players.
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RFU have met and decided the Chinnor Doncaster result stands, Donny board have 7, days to appeal if they wish
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Originally posted by KnightsBoy KnightsBoy wrote:

RFU have met and decided the Chinnor Doncaster result stands, Donny board have 7, days to appeal if they wish

What a complete disgrace. The RFU proving yet again that they have absolutely no integrity whatsoever. Donny should appeal that all day long - it’s utter nonsense. 


Edited by Donnyknightfan - 13 Dec 2024 at 12:42
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Statement from Chinnor RFC regarding last Saturday’s abandoned game:-
“The RFU Disputes committee met, and the decision was made that the result of the Championship Round 7 fixture, Chinnor v Doncaster Knights, will stand.
 
The match was abandoned in the 68th minute due to floodlight failure, with Chinnor leading 18-13. The match result will be recorded as Chinnor 18-13 Doncaster Knights.
 
The RFU acknowledged in their ruling that the floodlight failure was as a result of a grid power outage caused by Storm Darragh.”


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Originally posted by Jezmar Jezmar wrote:

Statement from Chinnor RFC regarding last Saturday’s abandoned game:-
“The RFU Disputes committee met, and the decision was made that the result of the Championship Round 7 fixture, Chinnor v Doncaster Knights, will stand.
 
The match was abandoned in the 68th minute due to floodlight failure, with Chinnor leading 18-13. The match result will be recorded as Chinnor 18-13 Doncaster Knights.
 
The RFU acknowledged in their ruling that the floodlight failure was as a result of a grid power outage caused by Storm Darragh.”
Doncaster have appealed the decision 
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Originally posted by KnightsBoy KnightsBoy wrote:

Originally posted by Jezmar Jezmar wrote:

Statement from Chinnor RFC regarding last Saturday’s abandoned game:-
“The RFU Disputes committee met, and the decision was made that the result of the Championship Round 7 fixture, Chinnor v Doncaster Knights, will stand.
 
The match was abandoned in the 68th minute due to floodlight failure, with Chinnor leading 18-13. The match result will be recorded as Chinnor 18-13 Doncaster Knights.
 
The RFU acknowledged in their ruling that the floodlight failure was as a result of a grid power outage caused by Storm Darragh.”
Doncaster have appealed the decision 

Quite right too. Sale FC v Moseley encountered the same problem last weekend in Nat 1, and a replay has already been scheduled for late February.

Far more sensible, albeit I'm not sure how far into the match at Heywood Road it was before being abandoned.

I'm know Chinnor will have ample free weekends when the Prem Cup returns  in which to host Donny if their availability suits. Will be interesting to see how it plays out.


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