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AMERICAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE – 23 OCTOBER
2005.
SCOTS
APOLOGISE FOR CANCELLED GAME
The IAFL
would like to issue an unreserved apology
for the cancellation of the game against
the West Coast Trojans that was due to take
place on Saturday 22nd October - see poster
above. Unfortunately the visiting team withdrew
at the last moment leaving no option but
to cancell the game. The cancellation of
the game was by no means the fault of the
National Team management. The IAFL Allstars
players and coaches put in a lot of effort
preparing for this game including dedicating
2 weekends to training specifically for
this fixture. Their dedication is to be
commended. The West Coast Trojans would
like to apologise to anyone who did not
find out in time and turned up at ALSAA
expecting a game. The IAFL would also like
to apologise to the officials, National
Team support staff, ALSAA staff and Order
of Malta staff, all of whom were preparing
for and looking forward to an afternoon
of football.
Please
see the e-mail below from the WCT manager
- the Irish National Team did not find out
about the cancellation until Friday morning
and efforts were made to get word around
to everyone as quickly as possible, though,
given the short notice, some did not find
out until the day of the game. The West
Coast Trojans had been in contact with National
Team staff on Tuesday 18th October (4 days
before game) and had assured the NT staff
that travel arrangements had been finalised
and a squad of at least 28 players had confirmed
that they were travelling.
Message
from Trojans Management.
Phil,
I got some bad news, I have had 18 call
offs since Sat leaving me a squad of 19
players and with a coach bill of £1800
between the 18 and hotel we are looking
at around £130 per player. Out of
the 18 left only 4 can
afford to pay this kind of money so we are
going to have to cancel the game.
I know this stinks and i can only apologise
and say i have tried all other avenues to
get us over but the cheapest is around £70
per person + hotel.
If the IAFL is out of pocket then i am prepared
to cover the costs from my own pocket.
Phil if you could apologise to everyone
i would appreciate it, i feel a post
on your forum will result in abuse and as
i am already out of pocket to the tune of
£500 (deposit for bus) i dont think
i could take any more.
Sorry mate.
Gary Mc
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