Blackheath v Bishops Stortford kick off 2:30
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Topic: Blackheath v Bishops Stortford kick off 2:30
Posted By: Rabbie Burns
Subject: Blackheath v Bishops Stortford kick off 2:30
Date Posted: 28 Oct 2019 at 14:13
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As it says on the title the kick off has been moved back 30 minutes to 2:30pm or 14:30 if you are that way inclined. ------------- So many Christians not enough Lions |
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Posted By: Longtime
Date Posted: 28 Oct 2019 at 17:43
Graham Cox in his report on the Plymouth Albion game states that next Saturday's match has in fact been moved to 2.00 to avoid traffic congestion created by the Blackheath firework display. Graham is renowned for being accurate in his reports. Is he wrong on this occasion? ------------- It pays to be wise after the event!!! |
Rabbie Burns wrote:Posted By: Clubman
Date Posted: 28 Oct 2019 at 18:13
| Graham was correct. The kick off time has been moved again today at the request of Bishops Stortford. |
Posted By: Chunky256
Date Posted: 28 Oct 2019 at 18:53
| Was agreed to be a Friday night 8pm KO for obvious reasons, however clearly the powers that be at Blackheath put lunch revenues and bar takings above player and fan opinions on both sides accounts |
Posted By: Rabbie Burns
Date Posted: 28 Oct 2019 at 20:18
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Totally incorrect Chunky. It was BS who turned down Friday night when the fixtures first came out back in June. ------------- So many Christians not enough Lions |
Posted By: Chunky256
Date Posted: 29 Oct 2019 at 07:00
| Not incorrect at all. I’m talking about the discussions that were had following the semi finals of the WC this weekend. 40 players plus coaching staff agreed to Friday night. Clearly vetoed by those who care more about £££ than what the players want |
Posted By: Rabbie Burns
Date Posted: 29 Oct 2019 at 07:47
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It’s not all about the players, there is a lot more involved in putting a game on and protocols to follow for changing a game but don’t let the facts get in the way ------------- So many Christians not enough Lions |
Posted By: BFG1
Date Posted: 29 Oct 2019 at 15:38
Sorry forgot the community club BS don't pay anyone........
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Posted By: FHLH
Date Posted: 29 Oct 2019 at 16:57
Beginning to read like the Hose of Commons  ------------- "My father told me big men fall just as quick as little ones, if you put a sword through their hearts." |
Posted By: marigold
Date Posted: 29 Oct 2019 at 17:23
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Sadly the RFU/NCA are at the root of this fiasco. No other union has non full time professional league matches organised for this weekend because it is the world cup final which all players, coaches, managers, volunteers etc will want to watch without then either having to travel to an away match/travel whilst final is on or prepare for a home match. If the community game is to survive let alone thrive it is all about the players because without them you have no game for the alikadoos to go watch. |
Posted By: Runitback
Date Posted: 29 Oct 2019 at 19:16
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Well said Marigold ------------- Run with it |
Posted By: Chunky256
Date Posted: 29 Oct 2019 at 20:01
| Another uneducated poster. BS don’t claim to not pay anyone and is also very much so a community rugby club. Not sure you’ll find any other club at the level who have such a strong presence in their squad from homegrown players.... |
Posted By: WINGER14
Date Posted: 29 Oct 2019 at 21:33
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[QUOTE=marigold] Sadly the RFU/NCA are at the root of this fiasco. No other union has non full time professional league matches organised for this weekend because it is the world cup final which all players, coaches, managers, volunteers etc will want to watch without then either having to travel to an away match/travel whilst final is on or prepare for a home match. If the community game is to survive let alone thrive it is all about the players because without them you have no game for the alikadoos to go watch. I don't know if I've missed something in your post, but to put "It is all about the players because without them you have no game", is disrespectful to everyone else involved at/with a Club. It takes everyone who Runs the Club, Works for the Club, sponcors the Club, Supports the Club and Refs the game. If these are not involved then the players could just have a game on any suitable field with a passer-by as Ref. |
Posted By: Rabbie Burns
Date Posted: 29 Oct 2019 at 22:03
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Winger14, I put it’s not in my post as I agree with your sentiments, I also agree with Marigold we should have started the league fixtures a week earlier and this being a free weekend. ------------- So many Christians not enough Lions |
Posted By: marigold
Date Posted: 30 Oct 2019 at 07:21
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Winger 14 no disrespect intended but is is the truth. If there were no players then all the others you mention would simply not be required/have anything to do. I am sure the vast majority of those valuable volunteers would also appreciate a free Saturday to watch their country in the World Cup Final. |
Posted By: WINGER14
Date Posted: 02 Nov 2019 at 00:26
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And if it wasn't for all the others I mentioned, then quite simply the players wouldn't be required. Unless of course they organised a game, and everything that go's with it, between themselves It takes EVERYONE involved at/with a Club to make sure there's a game for the Players to play in and the day a success, or not. |
Posted By: Insignificant Tick
Date Posted: 02 Nov 2019 at 06:56
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That age old question. Who came first, the players or the administrators ?
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