League Smashes it Out of the Park

Wickman does not presume to think that The League reads this blog, but it does seem that they have listened to feedback from member clubs and done the right thing with respect to this weekend's fixtures, allowing games to start as early as Midday to allow football spectation and the consumption of grilled food. Here's their statement allowing clubs to agree changed start times and well done to them!

"The Executive has considered the reaction of Member Clubs to the issue of start times on those Saturdays where an England World Cup match in South Africa is scheduled to start at 7.30pm (Saturday 12 June and perhaps Saturday 26 June).

Taking into account those views, if clubs BELOW first team level can agree an advanced start time of between 30-60 minutes ahead of the scheduled norm, then they will not be subject to any of the normal sanctions that might otherwise apply were this to happen at any other time.

This is an exceptional move and is put forward in response to a groundswell of opinion at Member Clubs from playing members, particularly in the lower sides.

This allows sides within Member Clubs BELOW first team level to agree matters between themselves, and grants them the flexibility and choice to vary start times within the above guidelines."

It is important to stress that should there not be full agreement between two clubs then the normal League rules will apply.”

Be good to see a full 3xi out for our away fixture and maybe some of the niggling injuries suffered by football fans in the xi will now clear up.

Some much happier cricketers from The Wick say "thank you".