admira Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Announcement later today on London games. This would be a shame as so far the vast majority of the activity by the ferral rats has been during the late evening. Oh and I have a ticket for Watford Maybe a few thousand football thugs on the streets is exactly what it needs to scare off the hoodies anyway? See link http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/aug/09/premier-league-rioting-olympics-2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CornwallRam Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 We could probably do with a couple of weeks without matches to let some of the injuries settle down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admira Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 Thinking about it, it may be less to do with possible riots and more to do with not having the resources to police football matches when the boys in blue are working all night as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Oh well, the police are being reduced to save money for the government. great move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoetheRam Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 It's a good job Watford's not in London then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hucknall Ram Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Still may effect us Ghana versus Nigeria friendly in Watford called off Tuesday's friendly international between Ghana and Nigeria has been called-off following several nights of violence in London. Authorities in Watford, where the game had been due to take place, said they were unable to police the match. Officers from other parts of the UK have been drafted in to help London's Metropolitan Police. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) said it had been informed of the decision on Tuesday afternoon. "Due to concerns regarding policing, the organisers of the game have advised that the fixture cannot be hosted," the GFA said on its website. Watford FC, who's Vicarage Road ground had been due to host the game, said more details about refunds for ticket-holders would be published shortly. Nigeria coach Samson Siasia said he was disappointed the game had been called off but said the decision was understandable. "We were looking forward to playing this game, and the players were also very prepared and confident despite the fact that we didn't have a full house and had just one training session," the coach said. "But there is nothing anybody can do. The police have the final authority and if they say they cannot guarantee our security, then we have to take that." http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14465389.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastKentRam Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Never many police at Watford any way for our games, if nothing kicks off in the next couple of nights it will go ahead i think. It better do, been looking forward to this game for ages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForzaRams Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 All quiet in the Hertfordshire area, all quiet here in Birmingham too, dying down so game should go ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p.shilton Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 All quiet in the Hertfordshire area, all quiet here in Birmingham too, dying down so game should go ahead. Let's hope they aren't famous last words! I can hear a police helicopter again tonight- sounds like city centre this time:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Might be good news if it's called off, gives Shackell more time to get fit and Watford haven't played midweek so will be fresher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admira Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 Game on! The Football League have confirmed that all matches will go ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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