CASEY STONEY has been left “frustrated” after Everton Women axed their League Cup fixture with Manchester United tonight with less than 24-hours notice.
The Toffees called off the clash, with permission of the FA, due to safety concerns around the stadium at Walton Hall Park.
Casey Stoney says it is “extremely frustrating” that Manchester United’s League Cup fixture with Everton has been called off
The Merseyside ground has reportedly been damaged by high winds.
A statement by United said: “While safety must come first, Manchester United is disappointed with both the process and the timing involved in this decision.
“Further details on the future of the fixture will be communicated in due course.”
Boss Stoney, said: “I must make it clear that we as a club wanted this game to be played and were accommodating in the options that were put forward.
“My players and staff have worked so hard in our preparation for this upcoming busy fixture period and it is therefore extremely frustrating to have it called off less than 24 hours before kick-off.”
The Group C contest that due to kick off at 7pm and now both clubs are said to be waiting for The FA to be in contact regarding the future of the game.
Everton’s next fixture will now be Sunday’s Women’s Super League trip to reigning champions Chelsea.
While the Red Devils face table toppers Arsenal at home.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
