Glossop FA Vase Game Rescheduled
Fri 27th February 2015 | General | By Ian Templeman
Glossop North End's FA Vase quarter final at Shaw Lane Aquaforce tomorrow has been postponed, and will now be played on Sunday 1st March at Sandy Lane, Worksop, kicking off at 3pm.
North End Press Officer Jonathan Haggart explained: "It became apparent earlier in the week that there was only a slim chance of the Shaw Lane pitch being fit to host the game.
"The last 48 hours have been spent trying to find a suitable alternative for a Saturday 3pm kick off, but unfortunately no venue could be found that was acceptable to all three parties involved – GNE, SLA and the FA.
"Surrey Street was mooted, but this was not allowed by the competition committee.
"A Sunday kick off at Worksop has been reluctantly accepted by the GNE board, taking into consideration all factors. A pure postponement would have meant another two league fixtures being postponed until next Saturday, with still no guarantee that the pitch at Shaw Lane would be ready for that re-arranged date.
"Supporters will recall this (ground at Worksop) was the venue of our 4th round win against Worksop Town.
"Both teams already have a congested fixture list and are challenging for promotion, so this compromise was reached, although only after consultation with the management and players".
Glossop FA Vase Game Rescheduled
Fri 27th February 2015 | General
By Ian Templeman
Glossop North End's FA Vase quarter final at Shaw Lane Aquaforce tomorrow has been postponed, and will now be played on Sunday 1st March at Sandy Lane, Worksop, kicking off at 3pm.
North End Press Officer Jonathan Haggart explained: "It became apparent earlier in the week that there was only a slim chance of the Shaw Lane pitch being fit to host the game.
"The last 48 hours have been spent trying to find a suitable alternative for a Saturday 3pm kick off, but unfortunately no venue could be found that was acceptable to all three parties involved – GNE, SLA and the FA.
"Surrey Street was mooted, but this was not allowed by the competition committee.
"A Sunday kick off at Worksop has been reluctantly accepted by the GNE board, taking into consideration all factors. A pure postponement would have meant another two league fixtures being postponed until next Saturday, with still no guarantee that the pitch at Shaw Lane would be ready for that re-arranged date.
"Supporters will recall this (ground at Worksop) was the venue of our 4th round win against Worksop Town.
"Both teams already have a congested fixture list and are challenging for promotion, so this compromise was reached, although only after consultation with the management and players".
