Macclesfield Town will our game be played

THE EFL have just released further information regarding Saturday's Sky Bet League Two game at Macclesfield Town.

An EFL spokesman said:

“Due to Macclesfield Town having been served a zero capacity notice by the local Safety Advisory Group yesterday, the club is now required as a matter of urgency to address all outstanding matters.

“Only resolving these issues will allow the match with Plymouth Argyle to take place with spectators given access in the stadium. It is understood some progress is being made.

“The EFL, however, has reminded [Macclesfield] of its obligations once again in respect of ensuring it fulfils its fixture commitments and, given the outcome of yesterday’s hearing decision, the consequences for failure to meet those requirements will be significant.

“The League will continue its discussions with the club as it attempts to provide absolute clarity for Macclesfield Town fans and in advance of Plymouth Argyle and its supporters, who are finalising their preparations for the game.

Clarity for macclesfield town fans but not argo fans travelling from halfway around the planet.

Tickets sales suspended

Further to issues regarding our ground safety certificate, Macclesfield Town are desperately trying to get these resolved ahead of tomorrow's Sky Bet League Two clash with Plymouth Argyle.

We fully accept that this is far from ideal - especially for those Plymouth fans who have a gargantuan trek ahead of them so close to Christmas.

As a result of the above, ticket sales for tomorrow's game have been suspended until we gain further clarity regarding this situation.

In addition, we are in constant communication with the EFL regarding this matter and our efforts relating to it.

We unreservedly apologise for this and will provide a further update as soon as we possibly can

Surely a decision has to be made by 6pm tonight

Apparently paperwork submitted. Decision waiting by east cheshire council. Knowing council jobsworths it be refused one way or another.

Macclesfield Town are awaiting a decision from East Cheshire Council to have their capacity reinstated.
The club has provided the relevant documentation for 5 key areas to meet the safety certificate requirements.

Punchdrunk wrote:

Apparently paperwork submitted. Decision waiting by east cheshire council. Knowing council jobsworths it be refused one way or another.

they should have sorted it out weeks ago punchdrunk not wait till now. If it hasnt meet the standards needed its not like they have tomorrow to correct it.

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Had to be Argo caught up in this shambles.  Presumably the team is already up there sat in their hotel not knowing whether they'll be travelling back tomorrow morning or not.  A lot of fans probably cancelling plans to travel tonight and tomorrow AM.  Also a lot of fans will be en route or already up there without any clue what is going on.  What a mess.

And to make matters worse some BBC guy has said the game is off but nobody from the EFL, Argyle or MAcc have the kahunas to tell the fans.

Absolutely feckin disgraceful

Punchdrunk wrote:

And to make matters worse some BBC guy has said the game is off but nobody from the EFL, Argyle or MAcc have the kahunas to tell the fans.

Absolutely feckin disgraceful

Sounds about right, how long did it take bungo to work out the game couldnt get played a few weeks ago cause he left it too late to run inspections cause he was watching the rugby world cup final!!!

Angry wrote:

Punchdrunk wrote:

And to make matters worse some BBC guy has said the game is off but nobody from the EFL, Argyle or MAcc have the kahunas to tell the fans.

Absolutely feckin disgraceful

Sounds about right,  how long did it take bungo to work out the game couldnt get played a few weeks ago cause he left it too late to run inspections cause he was watching the rugby world cup final!!!

Yep the Grimsby roof episode.

At what point did they realise the feckin Thing was hanging off and couldn’t be fixed? feckin joke from top to bottom

Punchdrunk wrote:

Angry wrote:

Punchdrunk wrote:

And to make matters worse some BBC guy has said the game is off but nobody from the EFL, Argyle or MAcc have the kahunas to tell the fans.

Absolutely feckin disgraceful

Sounds about right,  how long did it take bungo to work out the game couldnt get played a few weeks ago cause he left it too late to run inspections cause he was watching the rugby world cup final!!!

Yep the Grimsby roof episode.

At what point did they realise the feckin Thing was hanging off and couldn’t be fixed? feckin joke from  top to bottom

And who in their right mind thought they could get a roofer in to fix it like bungo thought with the winds as strong as they were that day. Why hasnt he been binned yet!!!

Just been announced on SSN that the game is off tomorrow.

Shorely we'll be awarded the 3 points?

Les Miserable wrote:

Shorely we'll be awarded the 3 points?

nahhhh they will look to reschedule it probabaly for a tuesday night again.

At least they announced it now rather than waited till the morning after some have set off. 2 games in hand that could come in handy if we make them count

THE postponement of the Pilgrims' Sky Bet League Two game at Macclesfield Town this weekend leaves Argyle without a game until Boxing Day.

Saturday's match at Moss Rose was called off by the EFL on Friday evening amid safety concerns.

The Pilgrims' next game is at Cheltenham Town on Thursday, December 26 (3pm).

As a small gesture of thanks to the Green Army whose plans to support Ryan Lowe and the team have been thwarted, we are offering everyone who bought a ticket for the match a 10% discount in the Argyle Superstore or on 'phone retail orders.

Supporters seeking a refund for their Macclesfield match-ticket and coach-ticket should return either or both to the Home Park Ticket Office as soon as possible.

The ticket office is open between 10am-1pm on Saturday, and from 9am-5pm on Monday.

Regrettably, a match-ticket cannot be refunded without the ticket.

Supporters can contact the Home Park Ticket Office on 01752 907700.

Never mind , after my 110 pound investment for train and ticket I get 10 per cent of a 7 pound bobble hat.

Wake me up when this nightmare is over

Angry wrote:

Les Miserable wrote:

Shorely we'll be awarded the 3 points?

nahhhh they will look to reschedule it probabaly for a tuesday night again.

At least they announced it now rather than waited till the morning after some have set off. 2 games in hand that could come in handy if we make them count

Yep it'll be a freezing cold wet Tuesday night in February. Macclesfield will have been taken over by then and probably strengthened in January and will be well equipped to thrash us 4-0. The twats should be docked 20 points for this.

BUT!!!!

The Macclesfield chairman says its on ???

I am aware of press releases which suggest that tomorrow's game against Plymouth Argyle has been postponed.

I would like to state that we have never asked the EFL to play the game behind closed doors and as far as I am are concerned, the game will be played as scheduled.

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I really hate this shit mickey mouse division.

What a mess, so we'll need to schlep all the way up there again for a re-arranged midweek midwinter slog, not ideal is it. At least Lowey has a free weekend to visit Liverpool/family at this time of year I suppose.

Chemical Ali wrote:

BUT!!!!

The Macclesfield chairman says its on ???

I am aware of press releases which suggest that tomorrow's game against Plymouth Argyle has been postponed.

I would like to state that we have never asked the EFL to play the game behind closed doors and as far as I am are concerned, the game will be played as scheduled.

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If the EFL says its off then they cant go ahead and still play the game cause they havent sanctioned it nor are Argyle going to still travel there to play them. This chairman seems another dale to me.

Angry wrote:

Chemical Ali wrote:

BUT!!!!

The Macclesfield chairman says its on ???

I am aware of press releases which suggest that tomorrow's game against Plymouth Argyle has been postponed.

I would like to state that we have never asked the EFL to play the game behind closed doors and as far as I am are concerned, the game will be played as scheduled.

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If the EFL says its off then they cant go ahead and still play the game cause they havent sanctioned it nor are Argyle going to still travel there to play them. This chairman seems another dale to me.

Indeed the Macc chairman is a clearly a complete fruitloop. He says the match is still on while everyone else in the entire world knows it's off.

Chaos