Jcolebristol Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 I had booked meetings around the Preston match on tue & wed. But given the weather, likely at least one will be cancelled. I don’t want to do the other one if city aren’t playing, so what do people think? Is Preston’s ground robust enough to deal with snow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 Going to be ok next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashtonwurzel Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 Snow will be gone by Monday and it will be around 6 degs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 Weather will clear up by the end of the weekend, by all accounts supposed to be like 9 degrees in most places sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 It's Saturdays game that could be at risk with all the snow forecasted. The pitch will be fine with the undersoil heating but the access roads around AG could be deemed as hazardous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 4 minutes ago, Robbored said: It's Saturdays game that could be at risk with all the snow forecasted. The pitch will be fine with the undersoil heating but the access roads around AG could be deemed as hazardous. Yep. Little chance of it being on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norn Iron Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 No, it will still be called Preston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mortis Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 We havent had a game called off at Deepdale I dont think for about 15 years , little or no chance of the game being called off , we have had a reasonable amount of snow for Preston but nothing drastic and the weather forecast for next appears to to be milder - game will be on Mortis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coxy27 Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 1 hour ago, Super said: Yep. Little chance of it being on. I don't know about that, I'd say it's still quite likely to go ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 3 minutes ago, Coxy27 said: I don't know about that, I'd say it's still quite likely to go ahead. Not with the forecast. Snow pretty much for next 3 days. Not the worst with a few injuries if it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 45 minutes ago, Mortis said: We havent had a game called off at Deepdale I dont think for about 15 years , little or no chance of the game being called off , we have had a reasonable amount of snow for Preston but nothing drastic and the weather forecast for next appears to to be milder - game will be on Mortis You’re probably right, but in there modern blame and claim times if someone falls in your stadium area the club could be liable. That’s why many games are cancelled these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coxy27 Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 26 minutes ago, Super said: Not with the forecast. Snow pretty much for next 3 days. Not the worst with a few injuries if it is. There have been games on in the past with worse weather I would say, but you're probably right, what with the increased pressure on health and safety these days. The point on injuries is a valid one for us, but I'm sure Sheffield Wednesday would be absolutely delighted if it was called off! Their injuries make ours look like nothing. I'd rather play them now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 1 hour ago, Coxy27 said: There have been games on in the past with worse weather I would say, but you're probably right, what with the increased pressure on health and safety these days. The point on injuries is a valid one for us, but I'm sure Sheffield Wednesday would be absolutely delighted if it was called off! Their injuries make ours look like nothing. I'd rather play them now. Purely from a selfish point of view it`s unlikely that I would risk trying to get to Bristol on Saturday (we live smack in the middle of the Devon red warning zone) so I`d be well chuffed if it was called off. That`s just me though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 3 hours ago, Super said: Yep. Little chance of it being on. I don’t get this. If the pitch itself is fine, why shouldn’t it go ahead? Bit of snow and everything is standstill. The main roads will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coxy27 Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 12 minutes ago, Red Right Hand said: Purely from a selfish point of view it`s unlikely that I would risk trying to get to Bristol on Saturday (we live smack in the middle of the Devon red warning zone) so I`d be well chuffed if it was called off. That`s just me though. Disgraceful! Surely as a committed Red you have time to pack some rations, fashion some make-shift skis, tether them to your feet, and set-off on foot/ski? As my old form tutor used to say if you were late, regardless of the reason, "you should have set off earlier". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 5 minutes ago, Coxy27 said: Disgraceful! Surely as a committed Red you have time to pack some rations, fashion some make-shift skis, tether them to your feet, and set-off on foot/ski? As my old form tutor used to say if you were late, regardless of the reason, "you should have set off earlier". No such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 9 minutes ago, Lew-T said: I don’t get this. If the pitch itself is fine, why shouldn’t it go ahead? Bit of snow and everything is standstill. The main roads will be fine. Health and Safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 36 minutes ago, Red Right Hand said: Purely from a selfish point of view it`s unlikely that I would risk trying to get to Bristol on Saturday (we live smack in the middle of the Devon red warning zone) so I`d be well chuffed if it was called off. That`s just me though. I'm thinking the same driving down from London on Friday night… Even if the game is on, I'm thinking of staying put! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 25 minutes ago, Lew-T said: I don’t get this. If the pitch itself is fine, why shouldn’t it go ahead? Bit of snow and everything is standstill. The main roads will be fine. I agree with the sentiment but, if you're old enough, think back to the r**ers game at our place a good few years ago (would have to be anyway) when the rain / snow in the stands froze. If that happened, the stands would be a law suit waiting to happen. We only need one person to injure themselves on club property and it could cost a lot of money. I'm not saying it's right but the club has to be extremely careful to make sure the whole ground is safe nowadays, not just the pitch to be playable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 3 hours ago, Super said: Not with the forecast. Snow pretty much for next 3 days. Not the worst with a few injuries if it is. They've got more than us haven't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 3 hours ago, italian dave said: They've got more than us haven't they? 18 according to a Wednesday supporter on another forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmersonsKev Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 drove past deepdale about 30 mins. as it stands no chance of being called off. pitch lamps are on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted March 2, 2018 Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 19 hours ago, Red Right Hand said: No such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing. And media hysteria. Can the news talk about a bit more than just snow please, its ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted March 2, 2018 Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 1 hour ago, havanatopia said: And media hysteria. Can the news talk about a bit more than just snow please, its ridiculous. You're missing all the benefits here ... I've heard nothing about Donald Trump since earlier this week. Long live the snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full nelson Posted March 2, 2018 Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 On 01/03/2018 at 09:00, Jcolebristol said: I had booked meetings around the Preston match on tue & wed. But given the weather, likely at least one will be cancelled. I don’t want to do the other one if city aren’t playing, so what do people think? Is Preston’s ground robust enough to deal with snow? Shouldn’t worry about the ground being robust, I’m more worried about how robust the side will be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted March 2, 2018 Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 37 minutes ago, CotswoldRed said: You're missing all the benefits here ... I've heard nothing about Donald Trump since earlier this week. Long live the snow. I'm afraid even the snow hasn't stopped him, on the news earlier as he's taxing steel and al-loo-min-um imports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted March 2, 2018 Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 1 minute ago, RedM said: I'm afraid even the snow hasn't stopped him, on the news earlier as he's taxing steel and al-loo-min-um imports Hmm. They should tax their citizens for not speaking the English language proper, like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire Red Posted March 3, 2018 Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 Will our wonderful fans bother to go now the excuses of weather and tv no longer apply. Let's hope so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted March 3, 2018 Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 22 hours ago, CotswoldRed said: You're missing all the benefits here ... I've heard nothing about Donald Trump since earlier this week. Long live the snow. Have you not seen the tweets from him claiming the snow is our punishment for being over run by foreigners then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Cat Posted March 3, 2018 Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Port Said Red said: Have you not seen the tweets from him claiming the snow is our punishment for being over run by foreigners then? I heard that the snow was a direct result of Brexit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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