In response to Oldandslow’s assertion that you can’t normally keep Ripon quiet - apart from Ripit’s timely intervention, I seem to be the only Riponian on here recently. So sorry for the lack of noise and I hope more from Ripon will join in in due course. I would love to know whatever happened to Oldmanrip!
I don’t think anyone from Corinthians posts on here, so hope the “radio silence” comment wasn’t wasted on them.
Appreciating that the matter of the Leeds Corinthians v Ripon match abandonment is subject to a steward’s enquiry, I hope to demystify the situation without compromising the outcome of any investigation.
With two minutes played in the second half and Ripon leading 12 - 18, Ripon took a quick penalty tap in front of the referee and scored a try. While the conversion was being lined up, the referee was subject to remonstrations from home “people”. During this process, one or more yellow cards were shown at home players, but the remonstrations continued. The referee then blew what appeared to be the final whistle and walked off the pitch, leaving the players bemused. Coaches spoke with the ref in the changing room and the subject of that conversation will be part of any investigation that follows.
It is deeply disturbing that a referee finds the situation on the pitch so intolerable as to call time and we wish him all the best and hope that this experience doesn’t put him off continuing in this important voluntary role.
As Ripit says, you expect some banter at games, but everyone should respect that there is a mark that shouldn’t be overstepped.
Onwards and upwards and hopefully Ripon will be awarded the 23 - 12 away win.
