Crumpy Gunt Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1721386,00.html 13 Jul 2009 FA Withdraws Permission For Utrecht Friendly NEWCASTLE United were advised today (13 July) by the Football Association that it has withdraw its permission for Newcastle to play their pre-season fixture with Utrecht on 26 July. The FA released the following statement on their website this evening: Following conversations with the KNVB and the Mayor of Amsterdam's office, The FA has reluctantly withdrawn permission for Newcastle United to play a friendly with Utrecht on Sunday 26 July. Sunderland had applied for permission to participate in the Amsterdam tournament, with matches on 24 and 26 July, while Newcastle applied to play Utrecht on 26 July. After liaising with the KNVB and the UK and Dutch Police, permission was given to both clubs with assurances made to The FA that there were no objections to both teams playing in Holland at the same time. Following concerns raised by the Mayor of Amsterdam, it became clear that only one of the two teams would be able to travel to Holland and The FA actively sought to resolve the situation. Priority was given to Sunderland for three reasons; their application to play was received first, tickets have already been sold to their supporters, and travel arrangements have already been made. Newcastle United have not yet sold any tickets to their supporters. Newcastle United wish to place on record that they are extremely disappointed by this decision, especially given the fact that on 30 June 2009, the Football Association had approved their application to play in Utrecht, this following discussions with the Dutch FA, Dutch Police, and our own UK Football Policing Unit. The Club now finds itself with its pre-season programme of games disrupted and in the unenviable position of trying to organise another game over that weekend in a very short space of time. It should be noted also that Newcastle United had already organised flights and hotel accommodation for its travelling party for the game in Holland. Newcastle United would like to apologise to its supporters for this situation, particularly those that may have already made travel arrangements, however it is clearly a matter that is completely out of its own control. According to BBC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 I know a fair few that's booked for this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 What a farce, the match was a farce in the first place, and now its even more farcical. Derek Llambias might as well just change his name to Farcical Farce. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 What a farce, the match was a farce in the first place, and now its even more farcical. Derek Llambias might as well just change his name to Farcical Farce. hahaha class Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 For the best. Hope the lads who booked up get a refund. Can't believe the club would organize a game on the day of Sir Bobby's charity match in the first place. A totally bonkers decision. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 They probably didn't even realise till today Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Fucking shambles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 It's take your pick when it comes to why this game should be cancelled. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 What a farce, the match was a farce in the first place, and now its even more farcical. Derek Llambias might as well just change his name to Farcical Farce. So true. Couldn't organise a piss up in a fucking brewery this lot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Is this not to do with the scum being over there at the same time? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Is this not to do with the scum being over there at the same time? or the clash with the Sir Bobby game or the fact that you are taking a bunch of impressionable youngsters to a city of drink drugs and sex Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Is this not to do with the scum being over there at the same time? That's one of the reasons, but the Mayor of Amsterdam said he'd prefer Sunderland to be booted out of the tournament. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Is this not to do with the scum being over there at the same time? That's one of the reasons, but the Mayor of Amsterdam said he'd prefer Sunderland to be booted out of the tournament. When they've been used to watching Arsenal, Liverpool & Man Utd annually in that thing, who can blame him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Suppose it gave us the perfect reason to cover up the SBR fk up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1199338/EXCLUSIVE-FA-end-dispute-Newcastle-Sunderland-pre-season-clash.html?ITO=1490 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Mackems on facebook reveling in it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 facebook. fyp Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 The board should pay back the fan's travel expenses out of their own pockets. Pure incompetence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Apparantly its the mackem game in Amsterdam that has been cancelled. That mackem knob on Real Radio is doing his nut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Apparantly its the mackem game in Amsterdam that has been cancelled. That mackem knob on Real Radio is doing his nut Considering they got in first, and are actually taking part in a friendly tournament as opposed to our one-off match, I doubt it would be their game which was cancelled. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 tbh. going to europe for Sunderland is a massive deal, while for us after 100+ competative games in europe it really means little. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Apparantly its the mackem game in Amsterdam that has been cancelled. That mackem knob on Real Radio is doing his nut Considering they got in first, and are actually taking part in a friendly tournament as opposed to our one-off match, I doubt it would be their game which was cancelled. Oh they have changed it, it was reported on the last news bulletin that it was Sunderland who were going to be cancelled, now they are saying it is Newcastle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Apparently the Makems are going to the doctors for vacinations before travelling to exotic parts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1721386,00.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatwax Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1721386,00.html Cheers for that. What a waste of peoples' time and money. This club is so depressing right now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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