Of the runners who took part in last yea rs event of the runners who took part in last years event said they thought the course was shorter than usual. Many runners carry their own personal mobile devices which measure the distance they are running. Thousands of people took part in last yea rs half thousands of people took part in last years half marathon. Todays news that the course was too short by nearly 150 metres, or 164 yards, means all of their times are now invalid. The Company Behind the run says it mate mistakes. The course had to change in 2016 duty is scheduled Scottish Water Works across the city, we found this out relatively late in the day and as a result with a changed the traditional route. We worked on those plans and a measurement was taken but those plans and a measurement was ta ken but unfortunately those plans and a measurement was taken but unfortunately it transpires that this measurement was incorrect because it was taken on live roads rather than when the roa
There is such a buzz around the town and a few of the lads obviously coming through the arsenal academy, it is a great chance for them to play against the team where it started for them. We are buzzing. Sutton will be hoping for more of these kind of celebrations, their 1 0 win against leeds in the fourth round, and now the chance to take an even better scalp. It would mean a lot. Obviously the prestige of a big club coming here and a potential moneyspinner, tv coverage etc, it would be great. Its the greatest hype this club has ever had. No match could be better. This is epic beyond all belief. Whatever the outcome of the match, sutton will be talking about this matchup for years to come. Rebecca hanley, bbc news. Nowadays theyre quite pampered millionaires, these Premier League footballers, so they will not be used to the facilities they will get at sutton. Sutton will lay on a lovely spread and make them welcome, i am sure, but arsenal will be out of their comfort zone and its a big