pikeysrobins Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Here is a picture of the damage taken from Orient's message board. The photo just sums it up really! Let's have a caption competition then if we're not heading east!I'll start .....I'm sure you can do better!! (sorry photo now included!)Man on phone: 'Oh hi Russell down there. Are you ready with the camera? Would you like me to pretend to look at a light as well??' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNBT Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Bet they was all out taking shots at them last night, if they need a socket set so they can get it fixed to play I'll get up & even do it for free :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 After initially getting slammed,the flamers are disappearing What the hell is your problem? Have you got nothing better to do? In light of conversations I'd had with colleagues in the area I wasn't surprised to read about damage caused by adverse weather. I'm sorry IF it turns out that the damage isn't serious. Seems like idiots like you have nothing better to do than shit stir. Get a life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sephjnr Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Thanks Orient, there goes my away day. No doubt you'll reschedule for a day when I'm working. That's the problem. Orient don't want us to come when we're hot and can take as many people with us as possible, they want us shut down to a crappy Tuesday night in February when they're hot again, with about two dozen of us going at the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Here is a picture of the damage taken from Orient's message board. It's time to play the music, it's time to light the lights, it's time to meet the Muppetts on the Muppett show tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running Man Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 I would have thought they would still fancying doing us even with their injury problems, I have to say though it seems extremely convenient.We will also be a better side when we do eventually meet, arrivals in the January window, more confidence.Not the end of the world, even though I did go and buy my tickets yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tunnie123 Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Sounds like the floodlights were damaged, could be hanging by a wire and about to drop on someone's head. Take the risk would you? Doesnt look like they will be falling on anyones head??? change to a 1 oclock kick off i really cant see why this isnt an option even if they have to remove the damaged lights for a day!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 I certainly can't help feeling that if the game tomorrow had been televised, or a big cup game, with some money to be made, then they'd have managed to get it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 BCFC should be at the very least in contact with the FA to discuss it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK0wnag3 Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 That's the problem. Orient don't want us to come when we're hot and can take as many people with us as possible, they want us shut down to a crappy Tuesday night in February when they're hot again, with about two dozen of us going at the most. Crafty Cockney "See you next Tuesdays". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted December 31, 2013 Admin Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Doesnt look like they will be falling on anyones head??? change to a 1 oclock kick off i really cant see why this isnt an option even if they have to remove the damaged lights for a day!! Probably part of the problem that due to the time of year maybe people are not available??? But we don't know how big a problem it is, if the game went ahead and something fell on someone it would not be great As frustrating as this is, I would rather this announcement today, rather than when I am sat on a train heading for London Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Here is a picture of the damage taken from Orient's message board. Bloke on phone "OK Barry, we've undone all of the bolts, can we go to the darts now?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tunnie123 Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Probably part of the problem that due to the time of year maybe people are not available??? But we don't know how big a problem it is, if the game went ahead and something fell on someone it would not be great As frustrating as this is, I would rather this announcement today, rather than when I am sat on a train heading for London Oh i completely understand this. As for hearing it now instead of tomorrow i think the majority of fans are likely on the way to london today because of new year. Conaidering it says the damage was done over christmas thats nearly a week ago now and nothing was said until today. Bit unprofessional if you ask me.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolskRed Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 "The lights are not on but there is definitely nobody in" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Great news IMO. Williams missing for a less important game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artificialcolours Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Shame, arranged new year eve in London around this game. However: We will be fresher going into the FA Cup 3rd round, more chance of progressing to the 4th round. I don't think that a win, loss, or draw away against Leyton Orient would have had a major impact on the outcome of our season (I think we will likely see ourselves safe come May, no chance of seeing the playoffs). Given the two above, I'd certainly prefer a cup run to the possible 3 points in the league (should the rumours of a conspiracy be true; assuming we could have finished a job away from home in any case!) Disappointed, not devastated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artificialcolours Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Great news IMO. Williams missing for a less important game. You are kidding me right? That's the only bad thing I can take away from this. May eat my words come the end of the season, but I really can't see 3 points here making the difference. I'd trade a 14th place finish for a 17th place finish and something of a cup run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolskRed Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 As it is supposed to be dangerous I wonder if the people living in the flats by the lights will be barred from their balcony's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 You are kidding me right? That's the only bad thing I can take away from this. May eat my words come the end of the season, but I really can't see 3 points here making the difference. I'd trade a 14th place finish for a 17th place finish and something of a cup run. I would rather Williams miss The Watford game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TNBT Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 I'd also trade a 14th for 17th & a good cup run but would also like the points on the board sooner rather than later so I know we was safe, still got faith we'll do them if we was playing tomorrow or end the season but would still prefer it when they got players out :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Orient changing the name of their ground to the Matchstick stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Williams now suspended for Watford game and Osbourne ineligible, might need a defender sharpish!Not a problem - Fontaine should be back from his loan spell at Yeovil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!james Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Not a problem - Fontaine should be back from his loan spell at Yeovil. I said defender... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abraham Romanovich Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Here is a picture of the damage taken from Orient's message board. "So I've got to ring the insurance company and tell them a fat, bearded bloke in a red suit, up to the eyeballs in cheap sherry, steered his sleigh into the floodlights"? (With thanks to The Orient messageboard) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tunnie123 Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Bulb and socket blown to the ground..... couldnt get a structural saftey survey contractor in time... i know someone who would be willing to do it for free today i wander what they would say to that?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Red Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 How long does it take to repair floodlights, they could have installed brand new ones by tonight. The worrying thing is that we don't play a league game now until 11th Jan (Orient and Coventry postponed), by which time our rivals could have played twice, wouldn't like to be bottom again (but with games in hand) without kicking a ball ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 I said defender...Well done James. I knew I'd get a quick reply to my post about Fontaine. On a serious note - Cotts may have to play him if no one else is available. If he does play he might surprise everyone by having a good game. Strange things have happened before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 I live within walking distance from the ground and to be honest the weather has not been that bad at all, especially when compared to other parts of the country. In fact I am amazed to read the game is off due to structural damage, granted it has been windy but really not that bad. Our neighbour has a really dodgy looking wooden fence at the bottom of his garden which is still standing!! Any chance you can go and see if there is any damage and let us know if it's true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 My tongue firmly in cheek.... Which cheek? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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