Cautious optimism and games off in Rotherham sport after Storm Goretti
STORM Goretti has cast a shadow over this weekend’s sports fixtures across Rotherham, with casualties expected.
Rotherham Rugby Club are "cautiously optimistic” that the Titans’ National One fixture against Clifton at Clifton Lane will go ahead tomorrow but the picture isn’t as promising for local football.
Rotherham Sunday League matches at Rawmarsh School on Haugh Road and Birley Academy in Sheffield have already been called off with more set to follow.
At the time of writing Parkgate and Maltby Main were awaiting confirmation whether or not their Northern Counties East League fixtures away to Frickley Athletic and South Leeds respectively tomorrow get the go head.
The United Counties League fixture list takes Swallownest south to play Sandiacre Town, who have put a “weather permitting” banner on their social media post.
Conditions across Rotherham are varied.
Herringthorpe Playing Fields had few traces of snow this morning but the pitches higher up at Flash Lane at Bramley were white.
While the snow in the borough is expected to clear, sub-zero temperatures overnight could impact both junior and senior sport.
The prospects ought to be better on the artificial pitches provided there is no safety risk.
Rotherham Hockey ladies are due to play Huddersfield Dragons on the 4G at Bawtry Road tomorrow (midday) and artificial pitches are utilised by grassroots football teams at Wath Comprehensive School and Dearne Valley College.