The MSA coach travelling to Llanelli has been rescheduled to suit the fixture change. If you have any problems or queries with the change please email travel@moseleysupporters.co.uk
This is interesting. Having had a quick read of the B&I cup regulations, there is latitude for all clubs to play fixtures between Friday evening and Sunday afternoon on each of the designated weekends - except for the last weekend of the pool stages, when it seems all matches should take place on Saturday 19th. Since that is effectively the final match of a league system, that makes sense.
Have Llanelli had special dispensation to depart from this? If not, can we claim a walkover?
Good work CJB1. I'm sure the communication team will pick up your post, bring it to the attention of 'Management' from whom we look forward to hearing the official response.
Kevin Maggs suggested last night that one reason the game had been moved to Sunday was that Llanelli could access some of the Scarlets players not involved in the Saturday game. I hope I've got that right!
Post by Communications Team on Jan 16, 2013 14:37:18 GMT
We believe the reason for the change is probably due to the Scarlets already being scheduled to host Clermont at Parc Y Scarlets on the Saturday in the HC. The regulations states dates can be changed by agreement with tournament organiser in special circumstances, we guess that playing two matches simultaneously on the same pitch would count.
Just out of interest Bristol are hosting Cardiff at the Memorial Stadium on Sunday as well, due to Bristol rovers being at home on the Saturday.
We believe the reason for the change is probably due to the Scarlets already being scheduled to host Clermont at Parc Y Scarlets on the Saturday in the HC.
Brilliant, was that not known when the B&I cup fixtures were being planned? We could have reversed the home and away games, surely? Ah well, a bit late now, but someone at HQ, or wherever these things are arranged, needs to keep their eye a bit more on the ball.
Post by kingsheathlad on Jan 16, 2013 22:42:17 GMT
Snow everywhere more or less Friday, however nearer coasts likely to turn to rain. Not sure if Llanelli that near coast. Being a big ground perhaps they many have underground heating.
Post by Communications Team on Jan 17, 2013 10:05:27 GMT
Llanelli is very near the coast. Currently the Met Office shows heavy snow in Llanelli on Friday, clear Sat & Sun with temp rising to a sweltering 2 degrees (although we all know that forecasts can change daily).
Parc Y Scarlets does have undersoil heating, so all suggests at present that the match should go ahead.
If we hear of any changes to the fixture we will post on the message board and on our twitter site as soon as possible, we would suggest checking back here periodically.
