Bradford re-arranged match. : Thu May 07, 2009 8:38 pm  

This is thanks to debaser who kindly filled us in.

Email from the club (yesterday admittedly):

At the moment the thinking is that it will be played on the Friday evening prior to the Challenge Cup Final. Whether that happens will be confirmed by Friday. If it is not going to be then, it is likely to be on August 8/9, which is not ideal because we play Quins on the 2nd at Odsal. The decision, when it is taken, will obviously be taken for Football reasons; i.e. when it is most suitable for the Coaches of both clubs. The RFL were keen for it to be played on a Wednesday between two Super League games – as per the rules – but the clubs argued against this and the compromise was the Challenge Cup weekend. However, London Scholars traditionally play a game on that night, hoping to attract a crowd who are there for the final. An agreement will have to be reached with them if it is to be that day.


It doesn't affect you lot as much, but a friday fixture or wednesday would be terrible for us given the distance for travel. I'm sure Quins will be concerned aswell due to £££ from supporters. I hope they change it.

Re: Bradford re-arranged match. : Thu May 07, 2009 8:49 pm  

Ewwenorfolk wrote:

This is thanks to debaser who kindly filled us in.

Email from the club (yesterday admittedly):

At the moment the thinking is that it will be played on the Friday evening prior to the Challenge Cup Final. Whether that happens will be confirmed by Friday. If it is not going to be then, it is likely to be on August 8/9, which is not ideal because we play Quins on the 2nd at Odsal. The decision, when it is taken, will obviously be taken for Football reasons; i.e. when it is most suitable for the Coaches of both clubs. The RFL were keen for it to be played on a Wednesday between two Super League games – as per the rules – but the clubs argued against this and the compromise was the Challenge Cup weekend. However, London Scholars traditionally play a game on that night, hoping to attract a crowd who are there for the final. An agreement will have to be reached with them if it is to be that day.


It doesn't affect you lot as much, but a friday fixture or wednesday would be terrible for us given the distance for travel. I'm sure Quins will be concerned aswell due to £££ from supporters. I hope they change it.

Totally agree. Some people are fixated with this bizzare idea that thousands of neutrals will flock to the match.

As well as affecting Bradford supporters, it wouldn't be great for many home fans either, having only finished work a few hours earlier.

: Thu May 07, 2009 8:49 pm  

It should have been played this weekend, it is farcical that it will be allowed to drag on that long.

: Thu May 07, 2009 8:49 pm  

Big Graeme wrote:

It should have been played this weekend, it is farcical that it will be allowed to drag on that long.

Absolutely.

: Thu May 07, 2009 8:54 pm  

Ohmigawd, I'm in agreement with both Lister and Big G. Must be a first.

: Thu May 07, 2009 9:12 pm  

I agree that it should have been played this weekend, but I have no sympathy for clubs that may have to travel here on a Friday evening, given the travelling we do in a season.

: Thu May 07, 2009 9:13 pm  

I don't think it's in any way bad. Trying to find the best date should be first. And having it as a doubleheader on the eve of the cc final is the best. They should look at hosting a cc final party at the ground too

: Thu May 07, 2009 9:16 pm  

Am I the only person who doesn't care for double headers, stupid all day rugby festivals and the like? I just want to watch one game and go home ffs

: Thu May 07, 2009 9:41 pm  

Dave Lister wrote:

Am I the only person who doesn't care for double headers, stupid all day rugby festivals and the like? I just want to watch one game and go home ffs

no. You just go on about it the most. Also nothing stopping you from going to just one game and Missing the others. Single ticket for MM was 14.50. One of the cheapest away games of the season.

: Thu May 07, 2009 9:50 pm  

Darthchris wrote:

no. You just go on about it the most. Also nothing stopping you from going to just one game and Missing the others. Single ticket for MM was 14.50. One of the cheapest away games of the season.

Great point. Being on my doorstep, and a bargain to travel there, I'm looking forward to it already.