Tue Mar 20, 2018 9:23 am
Mr Potato wrote:What is quite funny now is the DCFC are desperate for someone to support the postponement but everyone is clearly stating publicly, including their own staff, that they were all told game was off and that this was done independently by the club and that no such discussion took place. Despite a document that appears to have been completed by the club, stating otherwise, that was sent to the league, they subsequently support postponement.
In their own interest the best they can do now is to confess all.
Tue Mar 20, 2018 9:24 am
Bakedalasker wrote:Rydogsccfc wrote:Wouldn’t be surprised if were awarded the 3 points or them deducted points that would stop any club pulling a stunt like this again action deffo needs to be taken and I think it will.
I hope you are right regarding action being taken against Derby County but I doubt very much we will be awarded the 3 point. It is likely Derby could get deducted 3 points at best as presidence was set a few years ago against Middlesborough. I think this will be warmly welcomes from the clubs fighting for a play off spot.
Tue Mar 20, 2018 9:25 am
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Tue Mar 20, 2018 10:13 am
DEL84 wrote:Police did ACTUALLY got involved in the meeting but they AREN'T the one made the decision. You all cry babies x
P.S you don't hear us moaning about the game called off in 2009 lololololololololololol.
Tue Mar 20, 2018 10:19 am
Danny Says wrote:I suspect the derby fans will be ashamed at their clubs actions and expect the club to be fined or points deducted at worse.
I also await the inevitable anti Warnock rant about him trying to get a game called off when manager at sheff utd when their players were being sent off in bulk to get them below the minimum for an active game.
Tue Mar 20, 2018 10:25 am
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Wed Mar 21, 2018 1:11 pm
DEL84 wrote:Forever Blue wrote:Derbyshire Police confirm they were NOT behind the decision to postpone Derby County Vs Cardiff City
Monday 19th March 2018
Derbyshire Police have confirmed they were not part of the decision to postpone Derby County’s home clash with Cardiff City on Sunday.
The fixture wall called off due to severe weather conditions which saw much of the UK covered in snow and ice, but the decision was met with lots of opposition.
Pictures soon emerged of Pride Park, Derby’s home ground, looking rather snow free and Cardiff City’s staff and players were among those voicing their complaints.
The Bluebirds arrived at the ground to discover that very few staff were on-site, questioning whether every effort was in fact made to get the game on.
The club shop was also open and advertised to the public, suggesting the areas around the ground were safe, though, it was then closed.
Suspicions were raised with Derby having only 10 senior players available for training in the days leading up to the game and in similar weather conditions, the Rams managed to play their home fixture against Fulham just over two weeks ago.
Derby maintain that the decision was purely made on safety grounds.
Cardiff City are communicating with the EFL about the postponement of the game, but the league chiefs’ most recent response is as follows:
“The decision to postpone this afternoon’s fixture was made first thing on Sunday morning following discussions between Derby County, Derbyshire Police and the local Safety Advisory Group (SAG).
“It was taken in the interests of spectator safety and followed heavy overnight snow falling in the Derby area which had built up on the roads surrounding the stadium.
“Cardiff City were informed of the decision and the reasons behind it as soon as it was reached. An announcement was made at 8.30am.
“The EFL is satisfied from the information shared with us that these were the reasons the match was postponed and will provide Cardiff City with the opportunity to provide any additional information / evidence they feel is relevant, before responding further.”
In another twist, Derbyshire Police have today confirmed that the decision was taken ‘independently’ by the club, throwing up even more questions.
Cardiff City officials are said to be furious with the decision Derby made on Sunday with many of their supporters already well on their way to the East Midlands.
Bluebirds boss Neil Warnock also had his say. Speaking to Sky Sports News at Pride Park on Sunday, he said: “I believe it’s a big travesty this, today. There’s nobody here (Pride Park). They were all embarrassed when we walked through the doors. It’s an embarrassing situation for everyone.”
Derby County have told Sky Sports News that they are angry with Warnock’s comments, and they remain adamant that they followed the correct procedures.
The rearranged fixture is now likely to take place at the earliest available date, which is the 17th or 18th April and Warnock says he will ‘fight tooth and nail’ to avoid that.
It would mean Cardiff City will have three away fixtures on the bounce before the end of the season.
The EFL say Cardiff will have their opportunity to submit an appeal with evidence. However, at this stage, it looks unlikely that any action will be taken against Derby County.
Police did ACTUALLY got involved in the meeting but they AREN'T the one made the decision. You all cry babies x
P.S you don't hear us moaning about the game called off in 2009 lololololololololololol.