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Upset as York City Knights match postponed at the 'last minute'
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Published at 11:06am 11th March 2019. (Updated at 11:08am 11th March 2019)
The York City Knights' match against Rochdale Hornets was called off yesterday.
The clubs say it was due to the weather, but travelling York fans were upset that the match was only cancelled at the last minute.
A bit of a shambles to say the least from Rochdale RFL we get charged £4 parking then the game gets called off and no refund haha Loads of @YorkKnightsRLFC fans travelled over fantastic following only to be disappointed by cancellation of the game #upthekneets
— Peter Blenkin (@BlenkinPeter) March 10, 2019
York City Knight’s Chairman Jon Flatman has issued the following statement:
"There is a clear issue to resolve when both teams players, staff and officials want a game to occur and issues created via the Stadium Management company and contractors result in a different outcome.
The match commissioner was clear that the pitch was playable and he tried his very best to reason with a group of individuals who had a different agenda. Health and safety is a primary concern of all parties however it is not correct to use this backdrop to mask a different agenda.
It’s the players and fans with whom I have the greatest sympathy. The new wave of York fan’s, over 300 in number, who has travelled to the game with good intentions has been let down today and quite rightly they are asking questions of our club, the Rochdale club and the sport as a whole.
Be under no illusions though, York City Knights explored every avenue to get the game on and expect the 2 league points to be awarded to us and for a clear message to be sent that professional rugby league has obligations of all clubs with respect of ground availability. In light of today, we will further review this position with the arrangements at new community stadium."
Rochdale Hornets CEO, Steve Kerr said:
“Whilst we are extremely disappointed and frustrated by this situation the safety of all staff in the stadium is paramount.
“We will work hard over the coming days with Rochdale AFC, the stadium company and the Rugby Football League to come to a solution on this and rearrange the fixture.
“Finally I would like to apologise to both sets of players, staff and all supporters who have travelled far and wide to support their teams.
“I would especially like to extend my apologies to the large number of York City Knights supporters who have travelled today.”
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