Leith Athletic are disappointed that the rearranged tie in the South Challenge Cup has been rescheduled for Saturday 23/12/23 at 2pm. The tie is away to Threave Rovers who play in Castle Douglas, Dumfries.
When I got the email from the Challenge Cup secretary nearly two weeks ago I queried this immediately.
The 23/12/23 is a designated free week in East of Scotland football and has been since the fixtures were announced in the summer.
Our players have family plans, holidays and most have just finished work the day before so many have Christmas work nights out organised .
I also noted to the secretary that there are two other rescheduled 4th round ties and they are both scheduled for 20/1/24 – one of the ties is just 15 miles apart ….
I asked for an explanation why we are being asked to travel on a free week for over 3 hours on 23/12/23 when a tie 15 miles apart is cast on 20/1/24 .
I am frustrated and angry to write we have not had the courtesy of any explanation. I have requested this several times in the last few days .
We have worked very hard on the pitch to get to this round and cost us a good sum financially but we will be playing this game without a full squad for no real reason. The club, our players and supporters deserve so much better.
Ger Freedman
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