Quote Originally Posted by Goatscheese View Post
All other clubs should be pissed that they haven't been given the opportunity to see if they can play at home. I'm sure West Wallsend and Thornton would rather host.

Northern made the call made it fair for all clubs and now because one club doesn't want that and have told Northern, they get what they want?



And if the forecasted downfall happens 45mins before kick off? The game won't be able to be played, mid-week game would be coming through.

Aim is to get all games played this weekend for finals, this isn't round 3 where you can play later.

That some clubs get right to host and others aren't afforded it, puts the integrity of the competition in doubt.
I mean I did say ALL home clubs.

And how does “integrity” work when clubs are losing home games? You can argue Thornton and Singleton have possible promotion riding on the game.(again, not affiliated with any club that benefits from having a home game)

It’s a bit of a non event. And as I said originally, it’s a great idea and initiative from Northern to ensure games get on.

I’m just saying clubs should be able to say “our ground is fine, we will play at home and forfeit if it’s washed out”. If a club wants to take that risk, power to them.