REDS VISIT TO CRAMLINGTON UNITED IS ON

Cramlington United v. Rothbury

Northern Football Alliance Division One

14/03/20 kick-off 2.30pm

Despite the fixture suspensions and uncertainty surrounding football due to the Coronavirus outbreak, the Reds game at Cramlington United has got the green light to go ahead.

With the Leagues and clubs monitoring the situation and responding accordingly, it is a worrying time for local football and has a similar feel to the Foot and Mouth situation in 2000.

“I see the Northern League and Sunday Leagues are all suspending. To be fair it’s more about vulnerable spectators rather than the players themselves. We’re happy to take whatever steer we’re given from the FA,” said manager Dan Herron.

With the hosts reaching both the Finals of the Combination and Northumberland FA Minor Cup, where they will meet Bedlington and Jesmond respectively, the Northburn side have got their tails up.

“It should be a good game. They’re obviously in really good form, so fair play. We know we’re going to have to be on it to get a result. Hopefully we can get a bit of luck for a change!” said Herron.

The Northburn Centre Café is open for the fixture with hot dogs and hot drinks available for anyone making the trip down to follow the Reds.