Hull KR fixtures a 'disgrace' - Craig Sandercock
HULL KR coach Craig Sandercock has labelled a fixture schedule which sees his side play three times in eight days 'an absolute disgrace'.
The Red and Whites face Castleford Tigers at MS3 Craven Park in the only – and final – Super League fixture of round eight this Sunday evening.
All other clubs have the benefit of playing either tonight or tomorrow, before entering the busy Easter period.
Although some sides also play next Thursday – a day earlier than Rovers' derby at Hull – they will be afforded an extra day recovery ahead of Easter Monday's full fixture list, when the Robins host Wigan.
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It is a situation which has left Sandercock furious, and he says he fears for his squad's health come the end of such a hectic period.
"I think it's an absolute disgrace and it borders on farcical. Ourselves and Castleford are the only Super League sides that play on Sunday, and a kick-off of 6.15pm at that," said Sandercock when asked about the fixture pile-up.
"We then have to back up on the Friday and then the following Monday. Three games in eight days is a disgrace."
Sandercock says Rovers have made representations to the RFL about the scheduling working against them in a key period of the season.
However, he says they have 'fallen on deaf ears', and claims the planning of the fixtures, which are made to meet the demands of Sky TV, contradict recent moves to protect the health of players.
"They talk about player welfare and they ban the shoulder charge, but yet they are quite happy for teams to play three games in eight days. That is ludicrous," he added.
"Originally we were scheduled for Friday, and we looked at that and we said that was okay. Then they change it to Sunday evening. It's a disgrace."
Sandercock is already facing difficulties with a small squad at the Robins and just last week he admitted he had risked players who were not fit for the clash at Bradford, with his side crashing to a 34-12 defeat.
Matters have worsened this week, with captain Michael Dobson and stand-off Travis Burns both looking set to miss the clash with the Tigers.
Dobson suffered a hamstring strain at the Bulls, whilst Burns damaged his back.
Sandercock says both men are keen to play, but with the fixtures piling up ahead, the coach says he would 'err on the side that they probably wouldn't be playing.'
"We have to really plan carefully on our rehab and what we do after each game," Sandercock said in reference to managing his players through the schedule ahead.
"Our medical staff and trainers are going to be working overtime trying to make sure we can present 17 players for each of those three games."
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by allwaysred1
Saturday, March 23 2013, 8:07AM
“sterlo7inchupme....Just read your post..hahahahahahahaha.Thats why I call you thick..... I REST MY CASE.....CLASS.....HAHAHAHA.....pure CLASS.....hahaha....Come on the LONDON BRONCOS......what a day this is turning out to be......thank you....sterlo7inchupme. you, THICK OOOOOOOOOOOOOO.”
by PrioryRed
Friday, March 22 2013, 11:12PM
“Sterlo7, we all make mistakes.
You posted:
by Sterlo7Friday, March 22 2013, 9:33PM
"Alwaysasuperdeadhead1
I rest my case
But a bit of advise, try and put some words together to make a proper sentence as all your comments come in short bursts and dont make a lot of sence.
You call me thick, but how can you say that when you follow HKR, saying that i bet you never go. I bet you sit at home listening to the radio pretending to be a real fan and deaming of the day you can afford your first season ticket."
...........................................................................................
Before you rest your case, I suggest you concentrate upon your attempt with regard to sentence construction, grammar and spelling.
Advise - Advice
dont - don't
Sence - Sense
Deaming - Dreaming
There again - no one is purrrfect.
BEL13VE
lol”
by Sterlo7
Friday, March 22 2013, 9:33PM
“Alwaysasuperdeadhead1
I rest my case
But a bit of advise, try and put some words together to make a proper sentence as all your comments come in short bursts and dont make a lot of sence.
You call me thick, but how can you say that when you follow HKR, saying that i bet you never go. I bet you sit at home listening to the radio pretending to be a real fan and deaming of the day you can afford your first season ticket.”
by allwaysred1
Friday, March 22 2013, 7:42PM
“you heard the one about Genitals did well last season.....hahahaha....im all ears......please explain what he did.....haha.....your so deluded its unreal...You'll be saying he is doing well this season next......your BELOW the ROVERS....and our season aint been great so far....haha.....you lot dont how to cross the line.....your defence is as cr@p as Rovers only 38pts...in it....and weve scored 58pts more then you....so come on whats MR "G" done.....hahaha this sould be a laugh...”
by allwaysred1
Friday, March 22 2013, 7:30PM
“strero7inchupme......haha...first in the keep net...hahaha u thick o....now do one fed up catching u...your just a dopey gold fish...gob always open...hahaha...as for gobby eastdull 11yrs old....time u were in bed....i know theirs no school...buts thats no excuse...go and ask daddy to read u a bed time story..may be about rugby....u could learn some thing....hahaha...and yes it is embarrassing replying to daft lads.....hahaha.... but thats me....chat to any dopey ****....nite nite...kiddies..hahahaha..”
by easthullfc11
Friday, March 22 2013, 6:39PM
“alwaysred- is that your user name, because you're permanently embarassed by what you post lol.
there's no way gentle will be leaving , in fact he'll be here this time next season. he's already had an extension to his original contract because he did so well. how did sandercock do last year with kr? and this year seems no different does it lol”
by Sterlo7
Friday, March 22 2013, 6:35PM
“Alwaysadeadhead1
Rant....Rant....Rant....Rant....Rant....Rant.....Boring.....Rant.....Rant.....Boring.....Loser.
If you keep going on like a bitter little baby i will put double maggot on the end of my hook and reel you in like i did last night.
If you want real debate about both clubs or rugby league in general then go for it, show me what you've got. Stop ranting and show us something different.”
by allwaysred1
Friday, March 22 2013, 5:31PM
“alongwaytogo....shush.....before some one mentions... WIDNES.....Opps....hahaha now that was funny... can only see a London embarrassment...u watch...... Mr Gentitals...fighting to keep his job....end of next month....Im just going on gateshull fans what they are saying now.....”
by Iamfc
Friday, March 22 2013, 5:03PM
“Nice to see hes getting his excuses in before the games lol”
by biltonkev
Friday, March 22 2013, 4:40PM
“longwaytogo.
The phrase is " you may not have noticed "
not
" you may not of noticed ".
It should also be "Hull KR should have been top 4"
not
"hull kr should of been top 4".”