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Next Game: Darlington Away In The League On Saturday 23rd November At 3.00pm

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Farsley Chairman Reacts To Very Late Postponement

Farsley Celtic's FA Trophy replay at Barnet was postponed close to kick-off time because parts of the ground were frozen.

Given the distance, probably further than Hereford supporters travelled last Saturday to find their game at Kettering called off, Farsley were not happy.

Their chairman, Paul Barthorpe issued the following statement:

"I would like to take this opportunity to thank our travelling fans, members of our supporters club, players and staff for making the trip down to Barnet in the hope of watching tonight’s game.

"On behalf of the club, I can only express our frustration and disappointment at the events that have unfolded tonight. As a semi-professional club we rely on games being played and fixtures fulfilled as the life blood of our existence.

"Our players, staff and supporters, many of whom are self-employed, have had to take days off work for a long midweek away game, sacrificing personal income for their dedication in representing Farsley, and for that we as a club are, and always will be, truly grateful.

"We will once again have to ask them to make this sacrifice, but I can assure our fans, players and all involved that we will be seriously looking into tonight’s events and pushing for acceptable answers.

"We shouldn’t have to ask or expect anyone involved with our club, in any capacity, to make such unnecessary and avoidable sacrifices to do something they love!

"Putting aside the significant financial implications for us as a club, and the individuals involved, this isn’t what football is all about. Football is and always has been about just playing the game, and win, lose or draw we share it with our fans week in and week out.

"It couldn’t be any simpler, we are a football club that exist to play football! Let’s hope nights like tonight don’t ruin that too much."