Didn't think pitch was in bad shape

Couldn't believe the amount of rain this morning, the moat around halifaxtowers is overflowing.
I did think at one time this morning that the game might be in doubt.
Further heavy rain forecast for this evening.
If it was a league game there would be no doubt, but, a friendly? We will see.

Off according to Halifax website

Never mind, 15 Quid saved.

Calderdale Council - professional as ever I see.

Strongly worded reaction from the Giants...

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Hey the ground staff rule at the Shay they are more powerful than the Council!
I think it is the right call though as it is very wet and lets be honest we do not want a repeat of last season although I don't think the pitch is as bad now it drains better.

Reading that it suggests they are NOT playing it on Wednesday can somebody clarify this please?
I have to agree it is a very early call why not check the pitch at 10am tomorrow?

A game of rugby played in the rain, can you imagine. Remember the days when it was mud, blood and thunder and Im not talking about our away fixture to Batley last season!

Why can't we get into the office at The MBi Shay? Is it flooded?

I know what you mean but we share the pitch and we would moan like hell if the pitch was left in a state. I did see that Town were playing at Shelley in the West Riding Cup or some such tinpot trophy so it looks like they are also making an effort to conserve the playing surface.

With respect, I think statements like this are unhelpful. It's Super League again thinking that they are more important than every one else.
Don't they think that this has hit our peparations? Probably more so than theirs as we were fielding possibly the strongest 19 available.
Have they sent someone over to inspect the pitch? Right now it is raining as hard as it was this morning with more forecast for tonight.
Obviously I/we are very disappointed but knowing the pitch it would seem a reasonable decision.
Who are they to question the councils commitment to Rugby League, that's up to us. Do they think that by questioning it in an open statement the Council will sit up and take notice?
Gob Sheites, no disrespect intended.

I'm sure everyone at Fax will be extremely disappointed and will do all they can to sort something out.

Unhelpful? I would say absolute arrogant s! I really don't know why we persist with this pre-season fixture. Let's play someone who actually want to pit their team against ours. Stuff the barracudas!

Well I was really looking forward to this game and am very disappointed it's been called off,again it seems the Shay needs to have a better drainage system.

Considering the amount of rain we've had and taking into consideration our stadium partners, probably the common sense decision. No point going down that same road again.

I'm sure if it was a league game a call would have been made tomorrow morning.

At least no one will get injured as well



P.s what another great win for Town. Who says managers only have so much impact....we know better. Both teams seem to have guys who know what they're about.

Aye it needs a better drainage system, same as the Calder Valley, it's been persistent for weeks, even Noah said it'd been a tough call to play at the moment.

Why aren't they offering to play it at theirs, if they feel so strongly about it?

Totally agree if giants feel that strong why not switch it doubt would make difference on crowd.
If you still want some rugby action get down and watch the cougars at home to Oldham £10 admission fee

Well folks here at Halifaxjohntowers as I predicted it has rained heavily all night and at present its still pouring down.
However so as the day isn't completely ruined Mrshalifaxjohn is busily preparing a picnic, I am putting the sun loungers in the Halifaxjohnmobile together with parasols, sun tan oil and beach towels.
Off to Hudderfield for the day.
Balmy if not gay day ahead.

A lot of reasoned debate on here about the merits of playing the game. A look on the Town forum and I wonder if they have 2 brain cells to rub together between them.

They're all coming out of the woodwork now they've won a few games, Heard nothing in months

They are football supporters, enough said.

Nice afternoon for a rugby martch

Pitch would have passed an inspection.

I think Fax should go out of their way to arrange another home friendly even if its just to have a look at some of the under players.