“It is unethical for professional players to play a full-on game with the risk of injury and the real possibility of no employment to follow,” Worcester Warriors assertion as pre-season clash vs Glasgow Warriors cancelled
Last Updated: 31/08/22 5:16pm
Worcester Warriors have cancelled their pre-season clash vs Glasgow Warriors, it has been confirmed
Worcester have cancelled their pre-season match towards Glasgow on Friday night time to solid additional doubt on their participation within the forthcoming Premiership season.
In an announcement launched on social media by director of rugby Steve Diamond, it was confirmed the clash in Inverness is not going to happen as a result of gamers and employees stay unpaid.
“Together we have been forced to take the hugely frustrating and disappointing decision not to travel to Inverness tomorrow for our pre-season fixture against Glasgow Warriors on Friday, as players and staff wages remain unpaid,” the assertion learn.
“The squad have worked hard throughout pre-season and are bitterly disappointed to be put in this position.
“We categorical our deep sorrow to our hosts Glasgow Warriors who we hope perceive the distinctive and worrying scenario we discover ourselves in.
“We would like to thank Adam Hewitt for his overwhelming generosity in offering to fund the trip.
Sponsor Adam Hewitt had been ready to fund Worcester’s journey to Scotland
“It merely is not possible to play when futures stay unsure and a call needed to be taken in the present day. It is unethical for skilled gamers to play a full-on recreation with the danger of harm and the actual risk of no employment to observe,
“We thank everyone for their continued support and for uniting behind us all – together.”
Worcester’s co-owner Colin Goldring revealed to workers on Tuesday that it was unlikely payroll for August can be met because of the membership’s funds being frozen by HM Revenue & Customs whereas they chase unpaid tax.
The assertion suggests there may be little prospect of gamers being paid by midnight on Wednesday, including to fears of an exodus out of Sixways after squad members change into free brokers by breach of contract.
A winding up petition has been issued by HMRC, with Goldring and his co-owner Jason Whittingham seeking to discover new consumers whereas hoping to keep away from administration.
Worcester’s opening match is towards London Irish on September 10 and Diamond is anticipated to attend the Premiership season launch at Twickenham on Thursday.
“Although we are disappointed by this outcome, we recognise the challenging situation Worcester currently find themselves in and wish them well,” Glasgow stated in an announcement.
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