Post by Taxigirl on Jul 29, 2005 9:50:31 GMT
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There was disappointment for Boston United, Kevin Blackwell and Leeds United's travelling support last night after the friendly against The Pilgrims was called off with just over an hour to go before kick-off last night.
Blackwell had been looking forward to taking his team back to the club where he spent six happy seasons as a young professional, but the heavy rain led to waterlogging and in turn there was damage to an area of the pitch that has been previously sabotaged.
Vandals had broken into the York Street ground and sprayed weed killer on the pitch, the lasting consequences of which were seen last night.
Blackwell had been hoping to use the game to get 90 under the belts of a number of his players, Whites supporters who were making their way to the game from around the country were left disappointed, but it was Boston who missed out the most, having lost financially through the cancellation.
Said Boston manager Steve Evans on Boston's official website: "Although large areas of the pitch were very wet, the main problem was water standing in the area of the pitch that has recently been vandalised. The referee rightfully had concerns about this part of the pitch and had little choice in the end but to call the match off.
“The work will get under way this weekend to rectify the problem in time for the first home League Two match on August 10 against Shrewsbury Town. It comes at a significant five-figure cost to the football club and it is a crying shame that the damage inflicted earlier in pre-season is still wreaking havoc with our build-up to the new season.”
There was disappointment for Boston United, Kevin Blackwell and Leeds United's travelling support last night after the friendly against The Pilgrims was called off with just over an hour to go before kick-off last night.
Blackwell had been looking forward to taking his team back to the club where he spent six happy seasons as a young professional, but the heavy rain led to waterlogging and in turn there was damage to an area of the pitch that has been previously sabotaged.
Vandals had broken into the York Street ground and sprayed weed killer on the pitch, the lasting consequences of which were seen last night.
Blackwell had been hoping to use the game to get 90 under the belts of a number of his players, Whites supporters who were making their way to the game from around the country were left disappointed, but it was Boston who missed out the most, having lost financially through the cancellation.
Said Boston manager Steve Evans on Boston's official website: "Although large areas of the pitch were very wet, the main problem was water standing in the area of the pitch that has recently been vandalised. The referee rightfully had concerns about this part of the pitch and had little choice in the end but to call the match off.
“The work will get under way this weekend to rectify the problem in time for the first home League Two match on August 10 against Shrewsbury Town. It comes at a significant five-figure cost to the football club and it is a crying shame that the damage inflicted earlier in pre-season is still wreaking havoc with our build-up to the new season.”