Kent turn off social media comments as Surrey boost security after Golders Green attacks
Cricket round-up: Struggling Kent disable feedback to protect players while Surrey increase security ahead of Sussex match following north London stabbings
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- Kent have turned off comments on their social media accounts as they sit bottom of Division Two with just 21 points, with coach Adam Hollioake saying the decision aligns with allowing players and staff to think and play with freedom.
- Meanwhile, Surrey have increased security and bag checks at The Oval ahead of their match against Sussex following the Golders Green knife attacks, with a 45-year-old man charged with attempted murder and the UK terrorism threat level raised to severe.
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Kent are struggling at the bottom of Division Two in the County Championship with just 21 points from their matches this season. The Golders Green attacks involved the stabbing of two Jewish men in north London, leading to increased terrorism concerns across the UK.
Kent have turned off comments on their social media accounts as they look to arrest a poor start to the season that has left them bottom of Division Two.
The club, who have struggled this season and lie bottom of Division Two with just 21 points, have taken the decision to switch comments off the club's social media accounts.
In a statement, coach Adam Hollioake said: "This has not been a decision that we've taken lightly and we are in no means stopping people voicing their opinions, but to align with our short-term strategy to allow players and staff to think and play with freedom and clarity, we feel it is a necessary one."
"There are several ways for supporters to get their views across. There is a member's forum … on day one of this match and anyone can also contact the club with their feedback at any time."
"You are measured as a person by how you act and apply yourself when times are hard and I'd like to think that our members and supporters will be willing us to do well more than ever. We are giving our all every day to improve."
Some sobering news from The Oval. Surrey have increased security and bag checks at the Oval following the Golders Green knife attacks.
Police have charged a 45-year-old man with attempted murder following the stabbings of two Jewish men in north London on Wednesday, with the incident contributing to the UK terrorism threat level being raised to "severe".
That is the second highest level on the scale and means the chance of terror attacks are considered 'highly likely' by authorities.
Surrey's latest first-class fixture against Sussex runs from Friday to Monday and the club has moved quickly to reflect the changing circumstances.
A club statement read: "Surrey are in regular communication with the Met Police and will adjust our own security measures in line with the increased threat level. We want to ensure that all staff, spectators and players feel safe and secure at the Kia Oval and will take the action necessary to do so."
"Please note there will be additional security presence and heightened bag searches at this weekend's Rothesay County Championship match with Sussex, so please allow additional time to enter the ground."
Surrey have been pioneering a new scheme this season that encourages home-based workers to use the ground as their office, utilising desks and new super-fast broadband connections. Their last home match, against Essex, saw a 21st century record of 15,663 spectators in attendance.
أسئلة مفتوحة
- What specific security measures will Surrey implement?
- Will other cricket clubs follow Kent's example regarding social media?
- What is the current status of the two victims in the Golders Green attacks?
