RedM Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 2 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Mickey Mouse club. Why won’t they play tomorrow? Absolutely pathetic outfit. Maybe staffing? People expected to work tonight and maybe unavailable tomorrow? A huge amount of staff are needed from stewards to ticket office and all hospitality etc. Of course they can play behind closed doors with very few staff, but which club is going to want that and turn away the £££’s I’m not saying I think it’s right for the game not to be played tomorrow, but maybe thesecare justva few reasons why not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 Just now, RedM said: Maybe staffing? People expected to work tonight and maybe unavailable tomorrow? A huge amount of staff are needed from stewards to ticket office and all hospitality etc. Of course they can play behind closed doors with very few staff, but which club is going to want that and turn away the £££’s I’m not saying I think it’s right for the game not to be played tomorrow, but maybe thesecare justva few reasons why not. It can’t be that many, it’s about the same size as Twerton Park. Their money doesn’t come from their gate receipts, it is from Russia (plus parachute payments). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original OTIB Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 2 minutes ago, lenred said: Yeah as much as I don’t want Forest to succeed that decision is very very dubious and I’d be seriously pissed if I was a Dorest fan. Surely the EFL can intervene? As there will already be a lot of journalists there, then if they have anything about them they will seek evidence of said damage. Sounds made up to me, to any serious extent that would cause postponement anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Londoner Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 6 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Mickey Mouse club. Why won’t they play tomorrow? Absolutely pathetic outfit. Surely it depends on how much damage there is and whether having 12 hours to repair it is realistic 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 3 minutes ago, GrahamC said: It can’t be that many, it’s about the same size as Twerton Park. Their money doesn’t come from their gate receipts, it is from Russia (plus parachute payments). I realise that but even so I was surprised that we employ a couple of hundred people every matchday. Even on a smaller scale I don’t think that’s possible with only half a days notice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 2 hours ago, westonred said: Met Office just issued another weather warning for Tomorrow (Saturday) si it could be off . https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/met-office-issues-another-yellow-6679918?fbclid=IwAR0ldBEBqIoMj8CN8HW4iGw7YhC57DNynjc_FidpNiq2LcPmu69ShI0JseM I don't think that alone will be a problem. The weather warning for tomorrow was Amber earlier today - and that didn't seem to prompt anything other than the club email about the game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 9 minutes ago, East Londoner said: Surely it depends on how much damage there is and whether having 12 hours to repair it is realistic Not only 12 hours, but during a storm....?? It's clearly been bad in Dorset today, so I guess you have to accept that damage may have been caused, and if it's unsafe tonight they're really not likely to be able to make it safe by tomorrow. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 38 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Mickey Mouse club. Why won’t they play tomorrow? Absolutely pathetic outfit. If it’s damaged, how do you expect it to be magically fixed in 12 extra hours? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUTOR Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 Indoor gigs in Bristol etc have been cancelled tomorrow night so wouldn’t surprise me if it was postponed in the morning 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 I’m surprised it wasn’t postponed just to save Boro travelling today. It’s a long way to go and the roads have been carnage here (about half way between the two) and we’ve had it nothing like the south west. Of course they probably flew, but even that was a risk. A lot of internal flights cancelled today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vespa Red Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 6 hours ago, exAtyeoMax said: I’d imagine Boro are already here? Probably not yet. the wind is going from South West to North East and they are travelling in the opposite direction. If my excellent physics and mathematics is anything to go by, when considering the wind speed (allowing for variations at different times) and comparing that to the number of MPH they will be driving/flying down at, they should be with us by next Thursday. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 34 minutes ago, East Londoner said: Surely it depends on how much damage there is and whether having 12 hours to repair it is realistic Having to find someone to do the work at short notice, having to wait until it's safe to work on roofs and then get it signed off. I'd imagine 12 hours would have been tight. I doubt it's a fiddle though, they will lose TV money for the game , plus it could cause fixture pileup later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldstandrobin Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 4 hours ago, pongo88 said: Let’s get our priorities right. Is the Clarks pie van safe? Pongers , where is it as I come in via Winterstoke Rd ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 It’s a yellow warning only tomorrow. Winds of up to 21mph. Can’t see why that would lead to any postponement as long as Boro get here ok. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 Exeter v Barrow off tomorrow - similar distances albeit Barrow would probably travel down in the morning. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 (edited) I must admit if I hadn't heard about a storm coming yesterday I would have never have known there was one it was no more than a breezy day here in pill there has been some damage in some other places of the country but I think they over hyped it a bit calling it the storm of the century etc, tomorrow looks ok supposed to be better than today if anything doubt it will be called off games have been played in the past in much worse conditions. Edited February 18, 2022 by pillred Add comment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Londoner Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 Just a thought though, with all the Ashton Gate Eight stuff planned tomorrow maybe there’s pressure on not to call the game off 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 15 minutes ago, oldstandrobin said: Pongers , where is it as I come in via Winterstoke Rd ? On Ashton Road, outside Greville Smythe Park. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 1 minute ago, East Londoner said: Just a thought though, with all the Ashton Gate Eight stuff planned tomorrow maybe there’s pressure on not to call the game off There is going to be a lot of rubbish on the pitch, more than usual. No, of course I am not referring to the Ashton Gate Eight before anyone suggests that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 Hopefully we will all be blown away by City's performance tomorrow?...............I'll get my coat 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clevedon Red Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 24 minutes ago, pillred said: I must admit if I hadn't heard about a storm coming yesterday I would have never have known there was one it was no more than a breezy day here in pill there has been some damage in some other places of the country but I think they over hyped it a bit calling it the storm of the century etc, tomorrow looks ok supposed to be better than today if anything doubt it will be called off games have been played in the past in much worse conditions. Lots of fence panels and roof tiles damaged here in Clevedon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 @JerrySLO Any idea if any sort if pre match inspections are expected tomorrow? Either Ref or SAG. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 1 hour ago, oldstandrobin said: Pongers , where is it as I come in via Winterstoke Rd ? It’s on Ashton Road (on the park side) just past the junction with Bath Street. Roughy where the bus stop is shown in this pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 1 hour ago, pillred said: I must admit if I hadn't heard about a storm coming yesterday I would have never have known there was one it was no more than a breezy day here in pill there has been some damage in some other places of the country but I think they over hyped it a bit calling it the storm of the century etc, tomorrow looks ok supposed to be better than today if anything doubt it will be called off games have been played in the past in much worse conditions. "they" over hype everything, its what the media does Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldstandrobin Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 17 minutes ago, pongo88 said: It’s on Ashton Road (on the park side) just past the junction with Bath Street. Roughy where the bus stop is shown in this pic thanks pongers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Dicks' Barmy Army Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 1 hour ago, Bouncearoundtheground said: Indoor gigs in Bristol etc have been cancelled tomorrow night so wouldn’t surprise me if it was postponed in the morning Completely unrelated to us 1 hour ago, MarcusX said: I’m surprised it wasn’t postponed just to save Boro travelling today. It’s a long way to go and the roads have been carnage here (about half way between the two) and we’ve had it nothing like the south west. Of course they probably flew, but even that was a risk. A lot of internal flights cancelled today. They are here, hundreds of flights safely flew today 1 hour ago, lenred said: It’s a yellow warning only tomorrow. Winds of up to 21mph. Can’t see why that would lead to any postponement as long as Boro get here ok. At last somebody sensible in this thread 1 hour ago, Lanterne Rouge said: Exeter v Barrow off tomorrow - similar distances albeit Barrow would probably travel down in the morning. Nothing to do with distance, the problem is with St James' Park 1 hour ago, East Londoner said: Just a thought though, with all the Ashton Gate Eight stuff planned tomorrow maybe there’s pressure on not to call the game off Please tell me you were not actually being serious about this? The main celebration is tonight, tomorrow they just get presented to the crowd 38 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: @JerrySLO Any idea if any sort if pre match inspections are expected tomorrow? Either Ref or SAG. Why would there be? The storm has long passed, there are no problems at the ground, there is no problem with the weather tomorrow. I never cease to be amazed how our support get into such a frenzy about the weather impacting a game!! Whenever we have heavy rain or snow there's always a thread panicking about conditions, is it really that hard to realise what is actually happening out there? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Dicks' Barmy Army Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 2 hours ago, MarcusX said: If it’s damaged, how do you expect it to be magically fixed in 12 extra hours? It's frightening that people think damage to structures can be fixed so quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 6 hours ago, Lanterne Rouge said: I have. It must have been the faggots I had for me tea last night................................. You enjoy a faggot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 1 minute ago, Shaun Taylor said: You enjoy a faggot Doesn`t everyone? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 1 minute ago, Lanterne Rouge said: Doesn`t everyone? Only with peas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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