Thats the problem with public fields isn't it. I thought the ref or someone had to check the pitch before a game for things like that? It wouldn't be hard to move and maybe help players feel a little better about throwing themselves about on the floor

That sums it up to a tee i'm afraid

Called off about an hour before kick off! Very annoying. Alot of food was wasted today and 20 of our lads had their time wasted.

We had 12 or 13 lads lined up to play but on Sunday morning only 8 turned up. None of the missing lads would answer thrir phones and ultimately we had no choice but to call the game off.

Very frustrating and annoying for the lads (and parents) who did turn up. Some are talking of quitting the 18s and playing open age. Having a meeting on Wednesday to see if we are going to carry on.

Apologies to all at Oulton, dholli12.

Thats a shame Caliban. Also feel sorry for those from your team who turned up, happy to play with no subs only to be let down by their "team mates".
I hope the meeting works out well and you carry on with the 18's team!

My lad is in his 11th season at King Cross Park and this is the first time we have not fulfilled a fixture. If we could have mustered 10 or 11 lads I'm sure they would have given it a go.

Looking at fixtures your due to play fryston this weekend. They've been struggling for players too so it could and up 12 v 12 or sumet . Maybe a good chance for your players to score some points and get their confidence up again.

Had a joint meeting with the U17s last night. Both teams are short on numbers and it was proposed that the two teams merge to form one strong squad at U18. Unfortunately the 17s decided to continue on their own and it was with great reluctance that the 10/11 U18s lads left decided they had no option but to fold.

Sad day for the club especially when in a few weeks time the 17s find themselves equally short of numbers and fold themselves.

Not Good. Very suprised about not merging. Id have thought the powers that be would have made sure this happened. Lets hope those players who are now without a club can find a new club too!

Shaw Cross v Dewsbury Moor off, pitch water logged.

Sounds like a good game at Oulton. 18.16 to Normanton.

Looks like a straight fight between these two for the league.

Lead for most of the match even after having a player sent off after 15 minutes. Not a bad performance in difficult conditions