I have avoided posting on here this season but felt the need to break my streak.
As secretary of Moortown RUFC I attended yesterdays game with my 12 year old son in tow.
I must say I was shocked just how poisonous the Crocs crowd were, in particular towards the referee.
It was a fiesty game but well “reffed” IMO, Moortown received 3 yellows for what now is considered high tackles. Absolutely no arguments from us and each card was spot on. I think Crocs got 4 but 2 of them were for the 8 who ended up getting a red with 10 minutes to go.
But that crowd, wow. And it most definitely spilled onto the pitch with Crocs giving away several penalties in the second half for back chat.
This was topped off by another Crocs red after the final whistle for dissent/ref abuse.
Far from what I was hoping to show my lad on an away day but we live and learn.
We can’t expect that Scarborough hospitality every week. For that reason alone I’m rooting for them to stay up.
Dear Secretary of Moortown
Please feel free to contact me at ocrufc@outlook.com as secretary of Old Crossleyans.
I would have appreciated had you done this in the first place.
I wasn’t at the game due to work commitments but dare say there is some hot air on both sides over recent events.
There was last season’s fixture when some Moortown supporters attempted to assault the Old Crossleyans touch judge, if you recall this went to discipline as the referee had stopped the game and asked your coach to take steps to speak to the offenders.
Also this season’s original fixture when you attempted to have us deducted 5 points despite no agreement over the timing of a rearranged fixture.
I must also say, when your staff arrived at our club on Saturday I showed them to the kitchen where I personally provided them tea and coffee and even free biscuits, for which they seemed grateful and happy to receive.
It is however with a significant amount of disappointment that I heard no official or player of the club came into the clubhouse after the game.
As a club we have taken a hit, food, time and effort have gone to waste and for what. I believe myself and my club have reached out the hand of friendship on Saturday and have been met with disrespect.
Please let’s not casually forget our own indiscretions when choosing to sling mud on a public forum.
Regards any issues on tackle height, these are technical issues and will be dealt with by the match officials.
Old Crossleyans Club and I will also always strongly condemn the abuse of match officials (see point re-last seasons assault above) and in addition to any sanction the YRFU pass down, the individual will also be dealt with internally.
If you wish to discuss this matter further I suggest you contact me at the email address provided.
Regards,
Ryan Price
Secretary
Old Crossleyans RUFC
