Worcester

[MarleyWasp]

Instead... https://twitter.com/chrisjonespress/status/1570493957406072834?t=imQ6xJYeuK6OYJtQGkfUTw&s=19

[bigad82]

Chris Foy again
Breaking: RFU confirm they have written to Worcester warning that the club could be suspended from all competitions from midday tomorrow if assurances not received re funding and ability to stage matches. Could lead to expulsion in due course.
RFU as quick as ever.

[MarleyWasp]

Maybe a deadline is what's needed for the owners to stop messing about, sell the club and go away.

[NellyWellyWaspy]

Maybe a deadline is what's needed for the owners to stop messing about, sell the club and go away.

It is too late at this stage to sell the club. Administration is their only choice, and the administrators can sell the club. But. They should have placed it into administration well over a month ago, and the only reason not to was to try and put money in their own pockets. There will or should be legal action taken against these guys, as they have clearly not done what they are required by law to do. It will take years, but it should happen.

[FishingWasp]

It always amazes me how many company directors are either ignorant of the law or think that they are above the law, either the Companies act or precedent.
Once a company is heading to insolvency (i.e. unable to meet debts as they fall due) then directors responsibilities are to creditors as a whole - i.e. they cannot take action that treats one group of creditors (including themselves) more preferably than any other group. Hence hiving off assets - in this case the land surrounding Sixways in the recent past was probably illegal (unless done at market value and with the agreement of any charge holders) and could potentially be reversed if agreed between an administrator and the recipients, who may of course be hoping to avoid action against themselves.
Certainly something that an administrator should look at. The administrators report would be interested reading
It certainly looks as if the current owners are running scared of what an administration might bring even though it is probably the best option for Warriors with immedeate "pre-pack" sale.

[Rossm]

Well I think it's clear that Warriors cannot continue stumbling from game to game. they.ve been issued with an ultimatum by the RFU that they must prove by midday today (in about 45 minutes time) that they have the means to host matches at Sixways. The gist of this ultimatum is as follows:
The RFU has written to Worcester Warriors to confirm they will be immediately suspended from all competitions, including the Gallagher Premiership, Allianz Premier 15s and Allianz Cup if assurances as to the ability to safely hold matches at Sixways Stadium are not provided by 12 noon on Sept 16. This includes evidence that the local authority has issued a General Safety Certificate, and written confirmation of medical provision.”
It shouldn't be long now.

[Rossm]

Post from ROLLO (warriors supporter) on Shedweb.

"RFU meeting noon
Announcement 13.00 hrs
Team announcement delayed until 14.00 hrs
I have been up to Sixways this morning, there is some activity."

[Bloke in North Dorset]

There’s no long grass left, it decision time. If no new owners it has to be the end for Worcester with these owners, it’s bring the game in to disrepute.

[bigad82]

I wonder.......
Not Worcester related specifically but the RFU have just confirmed they have lowered the minimum ground requirements for promoted clubs down to 5,000 from 10,000.

Hope for Ealing. Would still have to provide they have a contractor in place to make it up to 10K.

[BlackAndGoldSunglasses]

Being reported that the game is ON.

Not sure what the wider implications are as yet, but the fixture looks to be going ahead.

[NellyWellyWaspy]

Being reported that the game is ON.

Not sure what the wider implications are as yet, but the fixture looks to be going ahead.

Of course, all the RFU asked for was 'assurances'. What actually happens is another thing.

[bigad82]

If the game is on the staff at Worcester deserve one hell of a pat on the back.

[Rossm]

Tweet from Alistair Eykin.

https://twitter.com/alastaireykyn/status/1570748152491413504/photo/1

Is this going to continue for every weekend now?

[bigad82]

2 Staff all confirmed they will work on Sunday, despite all the lies, broken promises and lack of communication.  They have taken it on themselves to get the game on #coyw heroic from @WorcsWarriors

[NellyWellyWaspy]

Ah. Now I understand. The RFU only wanted to know if they had a safety certificate.

Not whether any workers or staff will turn up. Not whether any players will turn up. Not whether a doctor, medical staff or ambulances will be there, and so on. Just that they have the certificate. The paper is all they were concerned about. Because, that ONE A4 sheet of paper proves beyond any reasonable doubt that is is well at the club.