Sides in the Bradford Mutual Sunday School League have been criticised for failing to pay their ground fees in time to Bradford Council.

It emerged at the league’s January meeting that neither Bradford Gymkhana nor Yorkshire LPS had paid their dues for the 2012 season.

“This is embarrassing for the league,” said fixtures secretary Graham Langton.

“As a goodwill gesture, these clubs should do as late payers Bradford Indians have done and pay some of this year’s fees in advance.

"But clubs should be careful as they may not be offered grounds by the council.”