It is what it is now and I think people should accept that it's Siddal's choice, move on and stop whineing all over the place. A few fans are getting the lot of us tarred with the same entitled brush that Bradford have been saddled with since their fall from grace.

Those who are lucky enough to get tickets can turn up and share a great day with the home fans.

I agree it's Siddals choice as the home side to play the game where they wish, it's also peoples right to have an
opinion on that without being labelled as moaners. This forum is about expressing opinions, as long as they stay within
the AUP they are free to do just that.

I’m not nor am I in a position to make demands on the Siddal club, I’m simply debating the reasoning and lack of sense, imo, in their decision to play it at their amateur club

Exactly, and the definition of moaning for some people seems to be simply having discussions, seeking clarification or being disappointed because they can’t attend.

I personally haven’t seen anything I would class as moaning, I haven’t seen anything that would be disrespectful either to Siddal.

There’s no need for a white knight to come in and try and save the world.

Hopefully it will be a good game for the spectators and run without issue.

Glad you mentioned Bradford mate, when we first got back into SL we drew the Bulls at home in the cup & they whinged and whined that we couldn’t accommodate all their (glory) fans at Belle Vue. Richardson quite rightly refused to switch the game to Odsal. Whether it makes sense or not, it’s Siddals call.

I agree with what you are saying.
However, Halifax wont host Siddal for free and would no doubt want to keep any bar / refreshment takings (as we probably would).
Thet earn the right to stage the game and assuming it can be held in a safe environment, job done.

None of us have the "right" to attend every game and whatever their facilities are, their own fans will be well used to them, albeit, next week will be their biggest home crowd for some while and possibly ever.

It would be great if the game could be streamed in some way, which would give everyone who wants to watch, an opportunity to see the game.

Although….

‘The Equality Act 2010
In the UK, venues such as sports grounds are legally obliged, under the terms of the Equality Act 2010, to ensure that people with disabilities aren’t disadvantaged when it comes to accessing and enjoying their facilities.’

I'm not sure anyone with a disability has actually been disadvantaged yet.
Did anyone actually check to see if Siddal have the capabilities of looking after someone with disabilities?

I’m not saying they have… this was more a comment/ observation about the ‘rights’ to attend games , whatever the facilities… a point I agree with, except when it contravenes legislation.

I got what you meant. It wasn't really a comment about what you said which was factually correct. Just a general thing about people being up in arms about something that might not be an issue at all.

Every word spot on mate.

All these comments about being forced to stand are amusing considering away fans have been condemned to the Western terrace for the last few years. 500 tickets for you is 50% and very fair considering you limited Cas to 500 tickets for the relegation decider which was 10%.of the restricted 5,000 capacity.

You've always been able to sit in the East Stand

And I think the rules for ticket allocation are different for cup games..

Well done siddal a fantastic amateur club, taking the game back to the people just like our chairman as in giving an opportunity for working class people to attend and not be charged the earth.