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Nottinghamshire’s planned National Counties fixture away to Norfolk on Tuesday 20th July has been cancelled at the request of the home side.
The match, which had been set to take place before the beginning of the Outlaws’ Royal London Cup campaign, has been called off by Norfolk due to the difficulties associated with hosting elite sport during Covid-19 restrictions.
The new Health Minister is to give an update in the House of Commons later today about the possible earlier lifting of restrictions to people's lives, but the club have felt this morning is a good opportunity to remind us otherwise.
It has been confirmed that Nottinghamshire’s forthcoming Second XI fixture, starting on Monday 5 July against Yorkshire at Lady Bay, will take place behind closed doors.
The decision has been made due to the operational requirements to ensure compliance with current guidelines and the measures to restrict the spread of Covid-19.
The facilities at Trent Bridge are currently allowing measures to be implemented for a limited number of spectators to attend first team fixtures. Such arrangements, however, are not practical at Lady Bay.
Supporters will be able to follow the fortunes of the team live via the club website, and it is hoped that we will be able to welcome spectators for the block of four-day fixtures taking place in August.
Those who wish to travel to away Second XI fixtures are, meanwhile, advised to contact the host venue or home county in advance as approaches around the country do vary and may be subject to change.
Behind the Curve on Seconds?
Trentbridge.co.ukIt has been confirmed that Nottinghamshire’s home Second XI fixtures will remain behind closed doors until at least 21 June.
The decision has been made in the interests of public health as measures to restrict the spread of Covid-19 continue to be enforced throughout the country.
The facilities at Trent Bridge are allowing measures to be implemented for a limited number of spectators to attend first team fixtures during the period. Such measures, however, would not be practical at Second XI venues.
Supporters will be able to follow the fortunes of the team live on all matchdays via the club website.
Fixtures that are confirmed to be played without supporters in attendance are as follows:
- Tuesday 1 June vs Yorkshire at Grantham (T20 double header)
- Monday 7 June vs Leicestershire at Grantham (T20)
- Tuesday 8 June vs Derbyshire at Worksop College (T20)
- Sunday 13 June vs Nottinghamshire Premier League XI at Caythorpe (50 over friendly).
A further update regarding fixtures after 21 June will follow in the coming weeks.
Supporters who wish to travel to away Second XI fixtures are advised to contact the host venue or home county as approaches vary around the country and may change at short notice.
nothing more to add to what I said on the other thread. Awful decision by Club, and by the ECB not to designate 2nd XI as recreational.
ReplyDeleteIts almost as if supporters are being punished for wanting to support the Notts team. How cannot a big open air space not cope with a handful of spectators ? What sort of “ crowd’ di these Second 11 matches normally attract . Twenty? Fifty ? A hundred even ? Its a total farce compared to whats happening elsewhere. For goodness sake folk are being admitted i largish numbers currently in INDOOR VENUES - theatres , cinemas , cafes and restaurants ! Hiw can a few scattered spectators sitting outside around a large boundary cause a health risk ! Its ridiculous surely?
ReplyDeleteThe world has gone completely nuts.
ReplyDeleteLet's face it, this virus has to my knowledge, hospitalised less than one per cent of the population, yet the world has basically, through media fear and hysteria, making people act like hermits,obeying ridiculous rules under varying degrees of dictatorships.
George Orwell was right.
“During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.” ― George Orwell
DeleteNot surprised
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing quite like making people feel welcome and valued - something Notts CCC are failing to do!
ReplyDeleteIts almost criminal to treat Notts Lady Bay spectators like this. Apparently little or no effort has been made to admit just a handful of diehard Second 11 fans to watch . If Wembley can safely admit 48,000 fans tomorrow night in a RESTRICTED SPACE it seems barmy THAT Notts ccc cant cope with 10-20 attendees at Lady Bay which has masses of outside space.
ReplyDeleteSeems like the Covid Police are over re- acting again
Zero points for effort Notts
Deleteand it seems Yorkshire are having spectators at Weetwood for seconds, according to White Rose Forum - so it's not consistent across counties
ReplyDeleteAlso Lancashire at Southport for current match v Notts 2nds.
DeleteYes Max - why is it some County teams are admitting fans to watch Second Eleven action but others are not? Is it down to resolve and effort and thoughts for the long suffering spectators . No one goes to watch the team at Lady Bay to enjoy the facilities ( basically non - existent)
ReplyDeleteThe Notts fans down there are dedicated cricket fans eager to see young players on both sides coming through to first team success . For their eagerness and loyalty to the Club they are met with a barred entry gate for no real apparent reason.
Roll on July 19th and then PERHAPS the Lady Bay ground may once again hear the ripple of applause from time to time.!
I'd have thought it was to do with it being classed as elite or recreational sport, but I would be surprised if different counties took a different stance on whether their reserves were 'elite'. It would have been simpler to say international and first team county is elite, anything else is recreational, surely?
ReplyDeleteAs we all suspect Max , it boils down to this -
ReplyDeleteCan Notts be bothered with looking after a handful of spectators at Lady Bay ? Or is it far simpler to keep the fate shut?
Its a no brainer
For Lisa and her cronies, non-paying spectators = hassle and expense, no matter how minute.
ReplyDeleteRe Norfolk, I read they had specific safety and cost issues that they felt made the match untenable.
ReplyDeleteIt is a shame, but this one was taken by Norfolk, and I guess we should respect their reasons.
Some music festivals, after 19th July, being called off too. Do not fully understand what the problems are, but they clearly do very much exist.
I think it's just the prohibitive expense of accommodating "elite sportsmen" with their bio-so-called-secure bubble. Just another example of the incomprehensible decisions and rules, as we enter the "Delta Farce phase" of the pandemic. Be prepared for more lies and broken promises after the by-election in Yorkshire today.
ReplyDeleteSo many different interpretations of the existing Covid rules and regulations- many of which now seem absurd and unreasonable
ReplyDeleteRoll on 19 th July and hopefully we can all burn our masks!
Of course , because there will always be virus strain risk its possible some people will continue to wear masks in congested public places.
As for me - I have had enough and am quite happy to take my chance ( un masked!)