Priestley Cup and Shield venues set (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)

Priestley Cup and Shield venues set

8:41pm Thursday 24th January 2008 in Sport By Sports Desk

Bradford & Bingley will host the Sovereign Health Care Priestley Cup final on Sunday, August 24.

The JCT 600 Bradford League announced the decision today along with news that the Sovereign Health Care Priestley Shield for second teams will be played at Cleckheaton's Moorend ground on Sunday, August 10.

Bradford & Bingley were due to host last season's Priestley Cup final but had to surrender the invitation when poor weather put the game back and their Wagon Lane ground was unavailable on the rearranged date.

The match was switched to the Britannia Ground where Pudsey Congs made the most of home advantage to defeat Cleckheaton.

The decision to announce the Shield venue earlier than usual has been made to ensure the hosts have maximum time to prepare their facilities and pitch.

Cleckheaton proved their capacity for the big occasion when they staged last season's floodlit Twenty20 tournament.