Guernsey v Horley Town (Boxing Day)

[HKP]

For those interested, the Horley Town v Guernsey match on Boxing Day will now not take place. According to the Guernsey Press this is to save Horley from a trip to Guernsey over the festive period. I assume now the likes of Smudge will say how wrong it is that UK based teams are given this dispensation? Just like he would if this was given to Guernsey if they were scheduled to play away on Boxing Day.

 

Personally, if this suits HTFC over the festive period then that is fine with me. Cant see it being easy to persuade players to fly away on Boxing Day.

Edited October 16, 2012 by HKP

[TRS]

So the turkeys voted for Christmas then, but not for Boxing Day

[Big J R]

So the turkeys voted for Christmas then, but not for Boxing Day

 

Do I detect just the slightest tinge of cynicism, Trevor ?

 

[NonLeague i]

do we know what date its been moved to? i mean the rearranging is totally understandable. sitting on a plane for xmas isnt ideal for any team. mind you might see santa

[HKP]

Don't forget they would have to travel on Boxing Day as Airport is closed on Christmas Day. No new date as yet. Few fixtures backing up, a lot dependent on FA Vase.

[NonLeague i]

was presuming theyd travel on xmas eve and stay over. hoping you dont get given the ridiculous situiation of playing 3 games in 7/8 days or something stupid like that

[HKP]

I heard on the grapevine that they were due to travel on the morning of the match (flight leaves LGW at 8.30) and assumed they would travel back the same day as that would be better for them. But I am sure they ckub would have paid for a hotel for a night as per the agreement with CCL. I don't think it would have been fair to expect any player to be away on Christmas Day and nor would it be fair for GFC to pay for 2 nights or expect HTFC to cough up.

 

It would seem quite possible if we continue to be successful then we will have to play a lot of games in a short space of time. But that comes with success on the pitch.

Edited October 16, 2012 by HKP

[maisiecat]

I did post here last week that it was off :-)

[HKP]

Was a rumour then.. not now!

[Guernsey local]

Are there any spare bank holidays that can be utilised for this? Or are they already down as back to back fixtures?

[maisiecat]

Was a rumour then.. not now!

nope it was from horses mouth

[HTFCSUPPORTER]

Im glad it is off.

[HKP]

I was looking forward to it! But I'm a selfish git! Interesting what the response would have been if it had been the other way around from the likes of Smudge who "loves Guernsey"

[HTFCSUPPORTER]

Its always been tradition in the 10 seasons ive been in this league to have a local derby game on the festive period. But i suppose we are guenseys most local league opponent.

[HKP]

Yes aren't we classed as Gatwick as being our "home", certainly some players feel they know it better than their own homes!

[HTFCSUPPORTER]

Hkp is jason and luke winch still playing?

[HKP]

Jason is out for the season with a knee injury sustained against Crowborough in the Vase. Luke has left the island and is playing in Australia. Real shame for Jason as he is the most improved player and a nice lad. Having an operation soon to fix the damage. Bad injury.

Edited October 16, 2012 by HKP

[HTFCSUPPORTER]

Ah what a shame.

[HTFCSUPPORTER]

Ah what a shame.

Ok thanks.

[HKP]

He;s self-employed and will be on crutches for ages. He's on twitter if you wanted to say hello? @jasonwinch