Harlequins
Quins v Leeds Carnegie - POSTPONED
By Quins
January 7 2010
With yesterday's snow and the cold weather not set to improve, Quins have made the decision to cancel this Saturday's Guinness Premiership game against Leeds Carnegie.
The decision was made not because of the pitch, which is still playable, but because of the safety of supporters, players and staff, who are likely to be at risk due to the icy conditions of the stadium concourse and the surrounding area.
The club has made every possible effort to see that the game would go ahead but the likelihood of gaining a safety certificate for the ground looked impossible.
If you have already bought tickets to the game, please be advised that you will receive a separate communication.
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Saturday's game against Leeds has been postponed. Unsafe conditions within the ground for spectators as well as car parks and approaches to the stadium.
I have had a text and e mail to say definitely no decision until Friday so STOP spreading rumours.
Quote:Flagmeister
Just had a tweet from Ugo 'confirming' this.
So a little bird told you?
If one wants to refer to Ugo as a 'little bird', then you could say that. Regarding the previous poster who shouted STOP spreading rumours, perhaps he/she would like to take up their grievance directly with Mr Monye.
I've just called the club for you all, and the game is OFF!!!
This is not a wind up!!! The game is OFF
ANDRE VOS/DAVID WILSON/NICK EVANS ARE HARLEQUIN LEGENDS
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This is not a wind up!!! The game is OFF
ANDRE VOS/DAVID WILSON/NICK EVANS ARE HARLEQUIN LEGENDS
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2010:01:07:12:14:09 by THE BIG EASY.
Quote:Flagmeister
If one wants to refer to Ugo as a 'little bird', then you could say that. Regarding the previous poster who shouted STOP spreading rumours, perhaps he/she would like to take up their grievance directly with Mr Monye.
I think someone owes you an apology Flagmeister!
ANDRE VOS/DAVID WILSON/NICK EVANS ARE HARLEQUIN LEGENDS
So TBE... You rang the club and asked ?
Regardless of any announcement planned for tomorrow, I can well believe it.
It’s a job in itself trying to walk anywhere at the moment and I can’t see the areas in and around the stadium being any different. With all the surface ice everywhere it will be hazardous to walk let alone drive!
And with freezing temperatures set to continue this is sure to be the case on Saturday...
Regardless of any announcement planned for tomorrow, I can well believe it.
It’s a job in itself trying to walk anywhere at the moment and I can’t see the areas in and around the stadium being any different. With all the surface ice everywhere it will be hazardous to walk let alone drive!
And with freezing temperatures set to continue this is sure to be the case on Saturday...
Just received a text from the club - game is POSTPONED. Official.
"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to bleat about it all over the internet"
"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to bleat about it all over the internet"
Quote:THE BIG EASYQuote:Flagmeister
If one wants to refer to Ugo as a 'little bird', then you could say that. Regarding the previous poster who shouted STOP spreading rumours, perhaps he/she would like to take up their grievance directly with Mr Monye.
I think someone owes you an apology Flagmeister!
I'm easy, so to speak Big Easy ! One of the reasons I subscribe to Ugo's tweets is for tip offs like this (see my earlier thread) and coaches and players are always the first to know when games are off. It's up to everyone else to decide if they want to use the info posted. Of course I would always recommend confirming with official sources, but an Ugo tweet might one day just be the difference between making a wasted journey or not.
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So TBE... You rang the club and asked ?
Regardless of any announcement planned for tomorrow, I can well believe it.
It’s a job in itself trying to walk anywhere at the moment and I can’t see the areas in and around the stadium being any different. With all the surface ice everywhere it will be hazardous to walk let alone drive!
And with freezing temperatures set to continue this is sure to be the case on Saturday...
I did indeed! Saves everyone else
ANDRE VOS/DAVID WILSON/NICK EVANS ARE HARLEQUIN LEGENDS
Nicksb - I'm sure your wife is, at this moment, thinking 'S*d it, now I can't get rid of him on Saturday afternoon!'
Oh well, let's hope they rearrange it for a Saturday afternoon in the warmer weather! And no mid-week nonsense, please Quins, unless absolutely necessary!
Oh well, let's hope they rearrange it for a Saturday afternoon in the warmer weather! And no mid-week nonsense, please Quins, unless absolutely necessary!
Also now recieved the message. THe official site is currently very slow to load. Obviously everyone is checking for details.
Shame I really hoped the game would go ahead.
Shame I really hoped the game would go ahead.
Come on Worcester call of Irish's game to I really don't want to have to drive up the M40 on Saturday Morning.
Are you guys and/or leeds looking likely to get out of you LCV= cup pool. As the obvious available date for these games will be that weekend if both clubs arn't involved,
Are you guys and/or leeds looking likely to get out of you LCV= cup pool. As the obvious available date for these games will be that weekend if both clubs arn't involved,
Batquin - good point!
How about we all meet up and have a massive snowball fight instead!?
How about we all meet up and have a massive snowball fight instead!?
Good. Wouldve been about 2000 people there and unsafe! And Leeds are on form an we
aren't... And I don't think I could have faced another journey...
aren't... And I don't think I could have faced another journey...
Believe more snow is currently a possibility on Saturday, so seems sensible though its a shame.
1908
Thanks for the invite but I would question your judgement inviting Quins fans to come and watch the Pirates - maybe Lexus could decide to go as well?!
You can’t have forgotten the ordeal suffered by Granite at the merciless hands of Lexus....?
Thanks for the invite but I would question your judgement inviting Quins fans to come and watch the Pirates - maybe Lexus could decide to go as well?!
You can’t have forgotten the ordeal suffered by Granite at the merciless hands of Lexus....?
WELL DONE QUINS. You've made a decision that nobody on here has moaned about (yet). Must be a first.
Harlequins, (was once) probably the best rugby club in the world!
Harlequins, (was once) probably the best rugby club in the world!
I can't believe the club have called it off just because some of you lot can't stand a bit of ice & snow. Only joking, it's far too cold & probably cold enough to freeze the beer. Minus 12C in Shere this morning, anyone beat that?
minus any red wine in my rack as the butler hasn't turned up again.....
The game's afoot;
Follow your spirit: and upon this charge,
Cry — God for Harry! England and Saint George
The game's afoot;
Follow your spirit: and upon this charge,
Cry — God for Harry! England and Saint George
A cancelled match. If any Wasps fans use it as a prompt to be in Twickenham, Village Pizza is far better than Dominos!
sort of..,but we have a big fine to pay and we don't need to be getting sued for broken legs either...
The game's afoot;
Follow your spirit: and upon this charge,
Cry — God for Harry! England and Saint George
The game's afoot;
Follow your spirit: and upon this charge,
Cry — God for Harry! England and Saint George
1908 - Can't be called LexusQuin now, they've renamed the Stand. You stole my horse and now they've stolen my moniker 
Gutted and disappointed and all that if other places can operate safely ( ie schools) then makes no sense if pitch is playable etc come on Sale did it twice in bad weather, nope sorry cant agree with most on this.
However before you all find reason to go off on one, I totally understand the reasoning for the decision just it is only Thurs and no more snow till Sunday oh well a game I will prob miss cos it bound to be on a weeknight eve.
However before you all find reason to go off on one, I totally understand the reasoning for the decision just it is only Thurs and no more snow till Sunday oh well a game I will prob miss cos it bound to be on a weeknight eve.
The reason given is that the ground would fail a safety inspection. This is governed by the Safety at Sports Grounds Act 1975. Richmond Council is responsible for issuing the certificate for the Stoop
Section F2 says what has to happen before a match. If the club thinks that there could be problems with passing an inspection, most likely the bit that says: "inspection of all gangways and exit routes for obstructions and ensure that they are capable of being used to their full capacity" because of icey conditions, then they are right to decide it now so people can try to avoid travel cost etc
Better that than wait until just before the game and have the away team on the coach back home... (thpough ti would be funny if home was Wycombe)
Section F2 says what has to happen before a match. If the club thinks that there could be problems with passing an inspection, most likely the bit that says: "inspection of all gangways and exit routes for obstructions and ensure that they are capable of being used to their full capacity" because of icey conditions, then they are right to decide it now so people can try to avoid travel cost etc
Better that than wait until just before the game and have the away team on the coach back home... (thpough ti would be funny if home was Wycombe)
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