How do you work that one out mate?
There were 6 sets in Warrington, and 14 sets of fans crossing each others paths in Cardiff and in MUCH greater numbers. I am sure the Shay can accommodate all fans, safely!!

There is no health and safety issue, just the jobs-worth council finding problems that don't exist.

I will stick up for Fax on the football forum when appropriate but I cant on this one.

The Council do seem to have dropped a clanger with regards the H&S issue - unless they do come up with some credible reasons. What has annoyed me though is the club questioning the Council's committment. That is what leaves an extremely sour taste in the mouth and does the rugby club no favours at all - certainly not in future relationships with the Council. Bloodyhell, the last thing we want is the Council thinking the two clubs are not greatful for the £5m+ East Stand expense and increasing the rent our clubs pay.

Maybe Fax should have just accepted the original decision?

I'd suggest Siddal now ask to switch the venue to the Stobart for a 3pm Kick-Off as this fixture will barely reach an attendance of 500 people under the circumstances.

IT IS RIDICULOUS...

ITS AS IF THEY HAVE DONE IT TO BE AWKWARD AND TO PI$$ EVERONE OFF FROM ALL CLUBS INVOLVED.

BOTH ATTENDANCES WILL TAKE A MASSIVE HIT WITH THE 11.30 AND 5PM KO TMES-FACT

CORPORATE MONEY FROM FOOD LOST-FACT

BEER/FOOD SALES INSIDE GROUND LOST-FACT

THE CHANCE TO SHOW WHAT A GREAT VENUE THE SHAY CAN BE LOST-FACT

ALL RESPECT(ALTHOUGH VERY LITTLE ANTWAY) FOR OUR COUNCIL LOST - FACT!

Bubba - it doesn't make economic sense. It's their stadium - they are losing out. Forgive the public for trying to point it out. Your deference to the council sums up the problems we face with local government today. Organisations like Halifax RFLC are the ones that end up changing things for the better by having the balls to say what is right. Thanks for the £5m CC but you're still a monolithically stupid decision making body. People like Bubba deserve this council - the rest of the sensible people don't.

The Fax press release (toys out of pram) are not about the Council losing out. Its about the rugby club not getting their own way and claiming the Council do not support the rugby club. Two entirely different things.

Bubba. Read it again, its not about Halifax RLFC getting their own way, its a sensible statement towards a ludicruous decision made by the Council It does point out that they will be financial loosers in the decision, it does point out that Sidall will be financial loosers in the decison and it does point out that Halifax RLFC will be loosers in the decision.

In fact it is a complete Loose - Loose situation. Now I have been to many management seminars and I have never heard this phrase used as a possitive!!!!

Perhaps Calderdale Council "JUST DO NOT GET IT".

I have e-mailed the council to ask the person who made this decision, in the name of Health and Safety, to come out and tell people what safety issues there are around having the two games back to back, after all even together the crowd figure is not likely to be anywhere near if we drew a superleague club at home in the next round (if we beat Castleford Lock Lane, no counting eggs here).

agree it could have been worded differently, but still a stupid decision.

Anyway, Calderdale Council... They're a bit rubbish hey?

Possibly, but at least it shows the feelings attached to the decision.

Looks like Fax are trying to work with Siddal and organise a good days rugby only to be scuppered by council halfwits.

If it's a stewarding thing then what about asking Siddal to assist on this front?