Twitter Talk: The end of the road for Phoenix

The confirmation that Manchester Phoenix have folded was the latest bad news to hit the troubled EPL.

The club’s well-documented issues ended in the way many people had predicted, but the announcement still came as a blow to people connected to the sport across the country.

Our latest Twitter Talk feature takes a look at the reaction to the news:

It's the end of the road for Phoenix… https://t.co/GP6yCNlqvr

— British Ice Hockey (@BritIceHockey) January 31, 2017

Sad news to hear about @manc_phoenix.Had a great time there and met some fantastic people.Good luck #epihl pic.twitter.com/g4HeCvP683

— Cingi29 (@Cingi29) February 1, 2017

The EPIHL has to now look at a restructure, it cannot survive with 7 teams & I can't see anyone jumping to be involved. 2 tier, north/south.

— Ben Thompson (@BenThompson84) January 31, 2017

The rivalry of respect partly defined the Bison's time in the EPIHL. Whatever you thought of the actions, to lose them is bad news. https://t.co/rNXqwfuIWG

— Anthony Russell (@84arussell) January 31, 2017

Sad to see this news. Not good for a British ice hockey. Hope the Phoenix rises again some time in the future https://t.co/lWEHkgOtCV

— Andy Thornton (@andypt44) January 31, 2017

A sad day not only for Phoenix and their amazing fan group but also for British ice hockey ?

— Neil Burrows (@burrown) January 31, 2017

Terrible news from the @manc_phoenix. Nobody wants to see clubs fold, the more organisations in British Ice Hockey the better for all. https://t.co/vVKsYEUx8O

— Gareth Chalmers (@GarethChalmers) January 31, 2017

Hope the Brits from Manchester Phoenix can find other teams today.sad loss to British ice hockey

— Mitchell Gee (@mitchellgee35) January 31, 2017

@manc_phoenix a club I love so much? honestly saddening news. Wishing all the lads the best? But I'll always stay faithful? #PTID?

— Izzy (@isobelmck) January 31, 2017

@manc_phoenix gutted to hear that a club that I hold so close to my heart ❤️ has had to go hope something can be sorted so we can rise again

— ? Aaron Evans ? (@Evo1992) January 31, 2017

@manc_phoenix Absolutely gutted for you. I had all fingers and toes crossed for you. Phoenix,by definition, will rise again x

— Tracy Webster (@TrackerW) January 31, 2017

@manc_phoenix very sad news for the team, supporters, volunteers and ice hockey in general.

— Gary Skeggs (@BerksHammer) January 31, 2017

@manc_phoenix terrible news. Saddened to hear another uk ice hockey team gone.

— Steven Hughes (@stews2u) January 31, 2017

@SteeldogsIHC offering free entry to any @manc_phoenix season ticket holders for the rest of the season – a great gesture by them!

— Behind The Net (@Behind_The_Net) February 1, 2017

Got to love Tagg's quote >> EPIHL: Phoenix cease operations, withdraw from competition https://t.co/PmIz3M3Vj8

— Mark Denholm (@markdenholm) February 1, 2017

Phoenix memories from over the years, and it all started with a visit from Tony to my primary school. What amazing memories! @manc_phoenix? pic.twitter.com/b1urja1Vly

— l o t t i e (@LottieHUphoenix) February 1, 2017