Notts County boss hits back at 'laughable' Dover claims

Ian Burchnall has hit back at claims made by the Dover Athletic chairman over the postponement of Tuesday's match with Notts County.

The game was called off five hours before kick-off despite passing a pitch inspection at lunchtime, with fans already en route to the south coast.

It is the second time the National League clash has been postponed after the first game, scheduled for January 8, was called off due to heavy rain two hours before kick-off.

Dover chairman Jim Parmenter has claimed the National League postponed this latest fixture, blaming "undue pressure from Notts County on the authorities" and branding the decision "an absolute disgrace".

Notts explained Tuesday's decision, which was made at 2.15pm, was taken by the match official in lieu of the weather forecast and based on reports of the lunchtime inspection.

Nottinghamshire Live has been told by sources close to the League that they were not involved in the decision to call the game off other than to ask the officials to take ownership of the situation.