The Godfather 73,843 Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 When I woke this morning I dd my routine weekend drive to the shops to get the breakfast in but I couldn't even get my car door open because of the frost and it took ages to clear.There are reports that we are in for a shocking winter with temperatures to plummet even further and we know how poor some SPL stadiums are inthe frost neverind SFl 3 ones.I know none of them have undersoil heating like us and a few have the artificial pitches but what about the others?I can see many call offs in the next few months if the weather stays true to form! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
devref 201 Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 could well be most of our weekend games are off and that brings into force the mid week at montrose etc and even then there is no sure way of making sure the game can go ahead.will we be expected to play like local football teams on a saturday and sunday when the pitches are fit its a joke in this day and age that clubs dont have the undersoil or pitches covered Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBlue 136 Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 You may be right, but long range weather forecasting is a load of rubbish, of course, so who knows.Inevitable that we will see more call offs than we're used to, I suppose Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyalfollower 1,543 Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Well the queens park game will go ahead plus any home game unless it's not safe for 40 oddthousand on the surrounding streets of stadium, I dont think it will be as bad as it could be. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 73,843 Posted December 1, 2012 Author Share Posted December 1, 2012 It's more the away games I was thinking about, our home games will be fine unless we get heavy snow but the frozen pitches won't be an issue at Ibrox. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter huistra 1,740 Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Cant we just move the games to Ibrox and then play the reverse fixture at their ground once the weather gets better ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
there'sonlyoneamoruso 1,724 Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 its a joke in this day and age that clubs dont have the undersoil or pitches coveredthe wee clubs can't be expected to have undersoil heating, but I agree that they should take some action to ensure their game v us go ahead. even if its fans with hairdryers on the morning of the game! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nachothelegend 1,932 Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 It will be their loss not ours .I think the fact these games are played 3 oclock sat helps , but its unfair on the fans if a game in Peterheed or Elgin is called off late on.Its just the nature of the Beast that is the weather in Scotland. Very unpredictable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougied123 222 Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 The leagues have managed to complete their fixtures over the years, dont really see why this season will be any different Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Carpintero 546 Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 I thought several were that 4G all weather surface. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 The leagues have managed to complete their fixtures over the years, dont really see why this season will be any different Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 The leagues have managed to complete their fixtures over the years, dont really see why this season will be any differentThis season has already proved to be exceptional in many ways. When was the last time a game was called off for over-selling? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 73,843 Posted December 1, 2012 Author Share Posted December 1, 2012 The leagues have managed to complete their fixtures over the years, dont really see why this season will be any differentYou are not taking into account thousands of away fans travelling to stadiums which ty he never expierenced before in the lower divisions.This winter is set to be a bad one by all accounts too...., Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
there'sonlyoneamoruso 1,724 Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Does anyone know or remember how these clubs coped during the big freeze a couple of years ago? Were games postponed? As has been said things are different now we are brining a massive away support. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 You are not taking into account thousands of away fans travelling to stadiums which ty he never expierenced before in the lower divisions.How does this affect the pitch conditions? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 How does this affect the pitch conditions?frozen pitch is not the only reason a game could be called off.Ice on the approach roads has seen games cancelled before Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 frozen pitch is not the only reason a game could be called off.Ice on the approach roads has seen games cancelled beforeThat wouldn't affect only SFL games though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 That wouldn't affect only SFL games though.No, but the police may take a different view if there are 3000 away fans coming to Stonybridge, compared to the usual 12 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 73,843 Posted December 1, 2012 Author Share Posted December 1, 2012 How does this affect the pitch conditions?You do realise that games can get called off for conditions outside the stadium don't you.....,,,, Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 73,843 Posted December 1, 2012 Author Share Posted December 1, 2012 Spot on govanblue! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 73,843 Posted December 1, 2012 Author Share Posted December 1, 2012 I thought several were that 4G all weather surface.Think so mate but I know of a few theseason before last got games called off because of the pitches so maybe they have resurfaced with those 4 G ones Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 No, but the police may take a different view if there are 3000 away fans coming to Stonybridge, compared to the usual 12If they can't safely arrange for 3,000 fans to attend the game then they'll have to sell less tickets then. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 If they can't safely arrange for 3,000 fans to attend the game then they'll have to sell less tickets then.You're just being obtuse today Al The tickets will have been sold weeks in advance of the game. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 You're just being obtuse today Al The tickets will have been sold weeks in advance of the game.Fair enough.Had my wisdom teeth pulled out yesterday. Not a happy Bear. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Fair enough.Had my wisdom teeth pulled out yesterday. Not a happy Bear. Aah. I feel your pain, hamster cheeks But don't worry - your wisdom will grow back in a few weeks Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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