Heywood Tiger Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 I’ve just been told that there’s a good possibility the home game against Swinton this weekend will be held at the AJ Bell/Salford? http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/rochdalecobrasarlfc/ http://www.hornetsrugbyleague.co.uk/Home/Page http://www.wiganwarriors.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glemiln Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 With the problems Hornets are gradually trying to improve and the long enforced absence at Crown Oil, this would be a huge kick in the proverbials for supporters, team and coach. Swinton will not be too unhappy - it’s close to Manchester! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterashton1 Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 11 hours ago, Heywood Tiger said: I’ve just been told that there’s a good possibility the home game against Swinton this weekend will be held at the AJ Bell/Salford? Do you know the reason behind this? Always enjoy coming to spotland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickhornet Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Quote Just say NO wait till our ground is fit i.m not going to Salford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrone Shoelaces Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 4 hours ago, peterashton1 said: Do you know the reason behind this? Always enjoy coming to spotland I can guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athleticgrounds Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 2 hours ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said: I can guess. Probably our wonderful neighbours Rochdale AFC, not for the first time will have had some say in the matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickhornet Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Nothing official yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne_r Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 I can't remember how much it cost Swinton to use the AJ Bell stadium but it wasn't cheap...……...I was looking forward to coming over to Rochdale - it will be a really intense game as both teams need to win and with the recent movement of players between our two clubs I am sure there will be plenty of passion. Lets hope it a good game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArthurDaley Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Might be something to do with the pitch according to the Dale MB. https://www.fansnetwork.co.uk/football/rochdale/forum/243016/hornets-game-called-off-(n-t)/#9 A large VAT Dave please. Allso known as Teodozjusz Matuschanskavasky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrone Shoelaces Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 31 minutes ago, ArthurDaley said: Might be something to do with the pitch according to the Dale MB. https://www.fansnetwork.co.uk/football/rochdale/forum/243016/hornets-game-called-off-(n-t)/#9 You don't say. Total incompetence on behalf of the football club. How many goes at getting the pitch right do they need ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrone Shoelaces Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 1 hour ago, wayne_r said: I can't remember how much it cost Swinton to use the AJ Bell stadium but it wasn't cheap...……...I was looking forward to coming over to Rochdale - it will be a really intense game as both teams need to win and with the recent movement of players between our two clubs I am sure there will be plenty of passion. Lets hope it a good game. I would have though the bill for renting the AJ Bell will be passed on to the football club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athleticgrounds Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 25 minutes ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said: I would have though the bill for renting the AJ Bell will be passed on to the football club. Doubt they have paid for the York fiasco, so don't hold your breath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavinr Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Sounds shambolic again from the football club Just hope Hornets can save as much face as possible by switching the game to Mayfield - we should still get a few on watching, enough to create an atmosphere This way Mayfield earn a few quid, game still in Rochdale etc AJ Bell would suit Swinton perfectly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glemiln Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Gavinr said: by switching the game to Mayfield - we should still get a few on watching, enough to create an atmosphere Agree - why should we lose a ‘home’ fixture when there is a Rochdale alternative? If the farce with the pitch should continue to mid-July, Toulouse could gain the local experience too. As long as any Mayfield fans do not sport their blue and white colours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyPotters Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Suppose to be travelling up too the game from Stoke with my two lad (who have rearranged work) to watch this game. Cannot call at Salford due to other commitments. Hopefully it will be in Rochdale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne_r Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 So is Mayfield "approved" by the RFL to host Championship matches ? and yes A J Bell would be more like a home match for Swinton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLfan99 Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 3 hours ago, Gavinr said: Sounds shambolic again from the football club Just hope Hornets can save as much face as possible by switching the game to Mayfield - we should still get a few on watching, enough to create an atmosphere This way Mayfield earn a few quid, game still in Rochdale etc AJ Bell would suit Swinton perfectly Spot on. Help that partnership between ourselves and mayfield as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athleticgrounds Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 It is quite clear the current regime at Rochdale Football Club don't give a s**t about Hornets, unlike Chris Dunphy who at least tried to " build bridges" between our clubs. It seems the main protagonist at the football club is their Chief Executive Mr Bottomley, whom it appears has nothing but disdain for Hornets. It would be nice if we could stick two fingers up at him and share with Mayfield. Also can someone tell me what Mr Anon alias our own Chief Executive does?. Once again we are left with the farcical situation of our fans, sponsors and away supporters still not knowing where a game 3 days away is being played. Does he stand up for our club? or just boww to the whim and fancy of Rochdale Football Club? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampant Lion 59 Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Please tell me this is a joke?? Championship is professional standard rugby league not amateur and Mayfield is not even one of the better amateur facilities in the sport. To even consider playing a crucial game at an amateur facility is laughable and as an outsider looking in sums up Rochdale as a club at the moment seemingly bouncing from one disaster to another and fast becoming an embarrassment to the sport at this level. I for one sincerely hope the RFL do not stoop so low as to allow something like this or the game really is in ruins and the integrity of the sport is shattered completely. At a point in time when all the talk is about raising the profile of the sport at Championship level to make it attractive to sponsors and broadcast partners to take a game to a poor standard amateur facility that does not come anywhere close to meeting minimum standards would be disgraceful regardless of circumstances. You should either be made to find a suitable facility that meets professional standards and minimum standards or forfeit the two points. I really hope our club stand firm on this as if true it’s just not on at all and it’s not the first time this year away teams will have been messed about by Rochdale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampant Lion 59 Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 12 hours ago, Gavinr said: Sounds shambolic again from the football club Just hope Hornets can save as much face as possible by switching the game to Mayfield - we should still get a few on watching, enough to create an atmosphere This way Mayfield earn a few quid, game still in Rochdale etc AJ Bell would suit Swinton perfectly Our pitch at Sale FC was unplayable for our Batley fixture last year. We had to rent the AJ Bell as it meets Championship standards and pay the cost of a ground suitable to host a professional contest. By getting round this obligation it could be argued you will damage the integrity of the game and therefore id expect our club and the governing body to object. If Rochdale can meet standards at Mayfield then good. I sincerely doubt they will so should either find a facility that does or forfeit the game. Your as good as relegated but we still have a good chance of staying up. Why should our players be made to play on a amateur field and why should we have to endure sub standard amateur facilities? We will beat you on whatever ground it’s played that’s not the point here. The game had minimum standards for a reason and it’s a professional sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampant Lion 59 Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 9 hours ago, RLfan99 said: Spot on. Help that partnership between ourselves and mayfield as well! Yes let’s set a president and allow all clubs to use sub standard amateur facilities. Swinton will play our next home game at Folly Lane and save thousands and build relationships Its professional sport not amateur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavinr Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Bloody hell touched a nerve there Anyway Im not concerned about Swinton and what they want, lets hope the club can get the game at Mayfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampant Lion 59 Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 4 minutes ago, Gavinr said: Bloody hell touched a nerve there Anyway Im not concerned about Swinton and what they want, lets hope the club can get the game at Mayfield It’s not a case of what anyone wants rules and regulations are in place for a reason. lets hope Rochdale aren’t allowed to breach that operational framework and lower the integrity and standards of a professional sport for the good of all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packer Spout Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Yes clubs is in mess,, One week to AGM and then a new Board new people Ex Players and others. Get Paul back with new people like Tony. The people now have embarrassed everyone. Not one should be on new one. Also bring back others who got shoved out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrone Shoelaces Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 47 minutes ago, Packer Spout said: Yes clubs is in mess,, One week to AGM and then a new Board new people Ex Players and others. Get Paul back with new people like Tony. The people now have embarrassed everyone. Not one should be on new one. Also bring back others who got shoved out. Tony who ? I'm not aware of any Tony's standing for election. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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