Dave Deacon Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 Taken from News Post Leader (local paper for Ashington) ASHINGTON CFC chairman Ian Lavery spoke this week of the problems which have arisen after the Colliers were drawn away to Cornwall-based Bodmin Town in the last 32 of the FA Vase. The Woodhorn Lane chief punched the air with delight when Andrew Johnson scored a dramatic injury time winner against AFC Rushden & Diamonds in the third round – but last week’s draw will now have a massive effect on both clubs from a financial point of view. Mr Lavery, also MP for Wansbeck, said at the weekend: “As chairman I’m both delighted and very excited that we have reached the last 32 of the Vase once again. “It’s a measure of how far this club has come in such a short space of time. “However, the visit to Bodmin – who are leaders of the South West Peninsula Premier League – is causing both financial and logistical problems. “We’ve costed a chartered flight which would be in excess of £8,000 whilst we’ve also looked at the normal flights to both Exeter and Bristol, which logistically don’t fit in with the times. “Therefore, unless a major sponsor comes forward, the only way to travel – and the most flexible way – would be by coach. “That could mean the management and players residing in Bodmin over a two-night period. “It would take in excess of ten hours one way by coach and is a 900-mile round trip, which is less than appetising for all concerned. “However, everyone understands the position faced by many Northern League clubs in a similar financial position to ourselves when reaching the last 32 of this fantastic competition.” The tie is to be staged at Bodmin’s Priory Road ground on Saturday, January 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin McHugh Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 Tough tits boys! MQx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Windmill On The Shirt Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 Billingham Synthiona travel by coach to Torpoint Athletic in the 5th Round of the Vase and never moaned and only stayed 1 night, clubs entered these comptitions and should expect a long journey if they do well! Plus the home club helps with the cost of travelling and hotel etc, its in the FA rules!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footie Nut Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 Porthleven travelled to Marske United in 2001, a distance of 450 miles which would have been the longest trip in Vase history except, on the same day, Falmouth travelled to Bedlington Terriers, a trip about 30 miles farther. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 Just hope it doesn't go to reply, a midweek at such short notice over that sort of distance is bound to cause problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePragmatist Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 Haha.... A chartered flight??? The Chairman whos a local MP??? Sounds like Bodmin are facing the Man city of the Nothern lower leagues!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soccer Follower Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 Haha.... A chartered flight??? The Chairman whos a local MP??? Sounds like Bodmin are facing the Man city of the Nothern lower leagues!! Perhaps the MP could put the cost of the flight on his expenses claim.lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Bray Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 When it comes to the FA County Youth Cup the FA will only pay for( 25 max) one night's accomodation. Thats why 'we' kicked off at mid day. Maybe thats the solution. With two drivers 6 hours on the road will shake it up. We did Liverpool a couple of seasons ago travelling back after in mid afternoon completing the journey( truro ) by about 11.00pm. Clubs/Counties always moan about travelling to Cornwall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 It should be subsidised by the FA - as they do in rugby (travelling) The FA certainly live the high life around the globe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAPPO Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 We've travelled thousands of miles in vase matches over the years up from Cornwall, and had good runs in it and ive never seen or heard anyone at the likes of Blazey, Bodmin, Port, Newquay,Torpoint or us at Falmouth getting in a state about it!!! Hope it's a longer trip home after Bodmin stuff them!!! :-) We always loved an away draw, a night or two away and long trip is great for team spirit!!! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Treyewonian Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 Just hope it doesn't go to reply, a midweek at such short notice over that sort of distance is bound to cause problems. I'm pretty sure any replay over that distance would allow for a Saturday match. And Newcastle Benfield (Bay Plastics) and Whitley Bay got down to play at Treyew with no grizzles and the first scheduled game V Benfield got postponed as well (remember the pitch from hell that season). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guido Fawkes Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 Have they considered walking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin McHugh Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 They've just left! MQx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 They've just left! MQx Too late !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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