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darrener · 22-01-2008, 00:51

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I thought I would let you know of a lengthy conversation I have had with a Football League official today re the called off match.

1) They are NOT aware of any inspection by a local referee at 10am, and stated that they would not sanction a local referee inspecting the pitch without their knowledge. Where there have been bad weather conditions it is down to the home club to notify the FL the day before, in which case the FL will allow the match referee to stay in a hotel the evening before the match and give an early inspection the following morning.

2)This was apparently done by other clubs, and a number of those matches(he quoted the Macclesfield match as a case in point) which was cancelled.

3)He confirmed BFC have made a complaint this morning which is now being investigated.

4)He has urged that all supporters, particularly those who travelled do complain by Email if possible, as it would strengthen the complaint against Accrington.

5) He confirmed they are taking this matter seriously, and I suggested that at the very least BFC should be compensated for their costs and some form of deal ie. reduced ticket prices or whatever should be given to us Supporters. Please do Email them asap.

I hope this info is useful to you.

22-01-2008, 00:51	#83
darrener Junior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 18 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 0	Re: Match Off -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I thought I would let you know of a lengthy conversation I have had with a Football League official today re the called off match. 1) They are NOT aware of any inspection by a local referee at 10am, and stated that they would not sanction a local referee inspecting the pitch without their knowledge. Where there have been bad weather conditions it is down to the home club to notify the FL the day before, in which case the FL will allow the match referee to stay in a hotel the evening before the match and give an early inspection the following morning. 2)This was apparently done by other clubs, and a number of those matches(he quoted the Macclesfield match as a case in point) which was cancelled. 3)He confirmed BFC have made a complaint this morning which is now being investigated. 4)He has urged that all supporters, particularly those who travelled do complain by Email if possible, as it would strengthen the complaint against Accrington. 5) He confirmed they are taking this matter seriously, and I suggested that at the very least BFC should be compensated for their costs and some form of deal ie. reduced ticket prices or whatever should be given to us Supporters. Please do Email them asap. I hope this info is useful to you.