Apparently this isn't allowed, as it would give an advantage to the team attacking that end. (They would be able to see the clock at all times, whilst the opposition would have to turn away from play to check).

Agreed, the game is going backwards at an alarming rate in terms of leadership, but with Wood & Cummings in key positions, its hardly suprising.

We saw massive improvement when Lewis took over, as he was top line in his field, but as his involvement lessens, we seem to be going back to the old days.

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It is unfair to blame the RFL for there being no clock on friday.

At present there are only 3 in the country which are being rotated around the various grounds.

We possibly could have had the clock on friday albeit on a temporary basis. It would have had to have been situated in a temporary position and then taken out. Such was the expense, manpower and paperwork (risk assessments, health and safety etc) that is was deemed on Thursday (jointly by the club, stadium and RFL) to concentrate on getting the permanent clock in for the Catalans game.

As stated the Hull KR game next week will see the Sky Big Screen used for the countdown clock.

Having experienced countdown clocks in the Guinness Premiership during my time at Newcastle Falcons I can say they are a fantastic addition to match days. During tight games they really add to the excitement at the end of each half and they can assist in preventing mishaps with the hooter/final whistle.

Regards

Mick

Good point... ta.

Yeah we could do without any problems against HKR again after last season

I thought it was going in the West Stand

I would say the clock is already ticking at the DW ! Footballwise !

Apologies!!

It will be in the West Stand (now corrected on original post!)

Mick

For a clock? Deary me what a daft country we live in.

Health & Safety has gone mad in todays society, Tut Tut