Twitter Talk: Fans frustrated as Warrington game goes ahead
Despite advice not to travel and the fact that hundreds of people were left stranded on the M62 overnight, Warrington’s game at Hull will go ahead this evening.
One of only two Super League games that has survived the weather at its scheduled time, there are no problems with the pitch or the surrounding areas in Hull, the only problem is the Wolves actually getting there.
Although police advice was to only make trips if absolutely necessary, the Wolves started the day by confirming the game would go ahead and that supporters should take extra caution.
Their stance changed later on, when they revealed that on police advice, all supporters’ coaches were cancelled.
The team haven’t yet made it to Hull either, they are now travelling by train.
There’s an interesting debate to be had as to whether fans should be taken more into consideration in this instance – hardly any Warrington fans are likely to make the trip now, though the club has said it will refund any pre-purchased tickets.
Needless to say, it’s provided plenty of discussion on Twitter today.
Is this for real? The sheer arrogance and delusion from both clubs regarding this fixture going ahead is laughable. The M62 has been gridlocked or shut for 24 hours, the army drafted in to help clear the snow, yet we’re being told to leave extra time for travel?
— Emma & Dave (@ElmDag) March 2, 2018
@wolvesrl tweeting that fans should give plenty time to travel….M62 closed & authorities saying don’t travel. Are they plain stupid or not watching the news? Irresponsible beyond belief.
— Rachel Jones ?⚪ (@RachelAJ01) March 2, 2018
The RFL and Sky actually allowing a game to go ahead and expect fans to get there is ridiculous! Warrington to Hull is bad enough, but with the weather as it is too, so irresponsible! #SLHulWar #RFL #rugbyleague
— Chantelle ? (@chantellen96) March 2, 2018
There’s concern about travel and there’s the actual feasibility of being able to get there. Is it actually feasible? Obviously fans aren’t as an important part of the club as one first thought. Whats rugby league and sport in general without fans?Ridiculous call to play match.
— Emma & Dave (@ElmDag) March 2, 2018
They can refuse to put fans’, staff and players’ welfare at risk. Don’t have to agree to go. If the RFL fared fine them there would be uproar and huge negative PR backlash.
— Mark F (@Mk_FRugby) March 2, 2018
Why can’t they? Ring up Hull, sorry, not willing to travel. Player welfare.
— Mark F (@Mk_FRugby) March 2, 2018
So Warrington are traveling to Hull on three trains that presumably, will be rammed as main routes closed, just to fulfill a fixture for Sky?
It's beyond belief that they won't cancel that game and play it later in the year.
— Bilko (@wiganrlfans) March 2, 2018
Though the plan to get the train sounded a sensible alternative to the M62, there are plenty of cancellations and there is still no guarantee the team will get there.
Boarding soon apparently pic.twitter.com/5kMQ8MNjR8
— Gareth Walker (@garethwalker) March 2, 2018
Warrington Wolves players boosting the profits at Manchester Victoria's @GreggsOfficial on their way to Hull FC. Fuelling up ahead of a cold night pic.twitter.com/Ao4anSp5fz
— neil johnston (@ndjohnston) March 2, 2018