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(Noted comments re undersold heating.)

OP it's only ever going to be postponed if it's dangerous for spectators to attend. This won't be the case tomorrow.

Thete was a home game v Sheff Weds about 5 years ago (?) when their squad was decimated. Although conditions were poor underfoot & some roads were impassable, we made sure we put the game on. I'd say about 50% of fans didn't manage to attend. Shocking antifan decision that was.

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42 minutes ago, phantom said:

No

End of discussion 🤦

Seeing as you locked this thread and reopened it, can we assume you were sat snuggly and warm at home, oblivious to the temperatures outside, then suddenly remembered you hadn’t put the bins out, and have now realised it’s bloody cold! 😉

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2 hours ago, elhombrecito said:

For what reason? Gonna be a relatively balmy 1°C at kick-off. 

Danny **** face said it was on Talk shite

2 hours ago, INCRED said:

Considering we have under soil heating I doubt it very much 

Exactly. However see above!

2 hours ago, miser said:

I'm assuming that the OP is not in BS3 at the moment,  but maybe getting some weather news from the Evil Post.

OP is in Chicago. Please see above about Danny **** face comments on UK national radio. 

2 hours ago, Sleepy1968 said:

(Noted comments re undersold heating.)

OP it's only ever going to be postponed if it's dangerous for spectators to attend. This won't be the case tomorrow.

Thete was a home game v Sheff Weds about 5 years ago (?) when their squad was decimated. Although conditions were poor underfoot & some roads were impassable, we made sure we put the game on. I'd say about 50% of fans didn't manage to attend. Shocking antifan decision that was.

Again the comment was on UK National radio clearly I’m the only one listening to! I agree with you our undersoil heating is undersold. 

2 hours ago, Bar BS3 said:

No

Happy days!

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4 hours ago, REDOXO said:

Where I am it is -20C. However driving around today listening to Talk shite  sport, they were indicating the game could be postponed

 

Is there something in it?

Not sure it matters what the temp is where you are as to whether the game is on or off 🤣

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1 hour ago, ExiledAjax said:

@REDOXO on this subject - how on earth do the NFL teams play, with fans in attendance, on -20C? How is that allowed by their equivalent of the safety groups? Police? Players unions? How does it work?

Maybe they are not so pathetically soft as this country has become?

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1 hour ago, ExiledAjax said:

@REDOXO on this subject - how on earth do the NFL teams play, with fans in attendance, on -20C? How is that allowed by their equivalent of the safety groups? Police? Players unions? How does it work?

NFL is a completely different sport. All the players are padded with levels of body protection and games are played in virtually all conditions including snowstorms. I don’t remember a game ever being postponed because of the weather.

That said I guess that only heavy fog might cause a game to be delayed/postponed but even then they might have to play.

The NFL is a huge organisation worth billions and billions of dollars and for a fixture not to be fulfilled would cause massive disruption to the entire set up.

As for public safety- I have no idea what the American regulations are.

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Just now, Robbored said:

NFL is a completely different sport. All the players are padded with levels of body protection and games are played in virtually all conditions including snowstorms. I don’t remember a game ever being postponed because of the weather.

That said I guess that only heavy fog might cause a game to be delayed/postponed but even then they might have to play.

The NFL is a huge organisation worth billions and billions of dollars and for a fixture not to be fulfilled would cause massive disruption to the entire set up.

As for public safety- I have no idea what the American regulations are.

Buffalo game was called off on Sunday wasn't it?

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1 minute ago, Robbored said:

NFL is a completely different sport. All the players are padded with levels of body protection and games are played in virtually all conditions including snowstorms. I don’t remember a game ever being postponed because of the weather.

That said I guess that only heavy fog might cause a game to be delayed/postponed but even then they might have to play.

The NFL is a huge organisation worth billions and billions of dollars and for a fixture not to be fulfilled would cause massive disruption to the entire set up.

As for public safety- I have no idea what the American regulations are.

You don't have a very good memory then, because it literally happened on Sunday (yes, the one two days ago). Buffalo v Pittsburgh was moved from Sunday to Monday because of the weather.

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4 minutes ago, Robbored said:

I don’t remember a game ever being postponed because of the weather..

Apart from the game on Sunday just gone 🤣🤣

 

Edit - ah, I see others have already schooled Robbored

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Sheffield Wednesday was still the best all those years ago. Apparently they were bringing their usual big following which became impossible due to heavy snow. Those that made it to a absolute freezing old Park end section were told at half time that the M5 and M1 motorways were now shut.

On top of that one of our lot in the Park end home section only had a football shirt on.

 

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3 minutes ago, Mike Stone said:

Sheffield Wednesday was still the best all those years ago. Apparently they were bringing their usual big following which became impossible due to heavy snow. Those that made it to a absolute freezing old Park end section were told at half time that the M5 and M1 motorways were now shut.

On top of that one of our lot in the Park end home section only had a football shirt on.

 

Yeah, I never did feel the cold in those days, a bit different now....

bbc lol GIF

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17 minutes ago, elhombrecito said:

You don't have a very good memory then, because it literally happened on Sunday (yes, the one two days ago). Buffalo v Pittsburgh was moved from Sunday to Monday because of the weather.

Moved 24 hrs - not exactly a postponement.

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19 minutes ago, elhombrecito said:

You don't have a very good memory then, because it literally happened on Sunday (yes, the one two days ago). Buffalo v Pittsburgh was moved from Sunday to Monday because of the weather.

I’m only follow one NFL team - Green Bay Packers. I don’t take any interest in other teams,

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7 minutes ago, Robbored said:

Moved 24 hrs - not exactly a postponement.

 

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Postponed for 24 hours. There is no timescale on a postponement , it goes ahead or it's postponed . 

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40 minutes ago, elhombrecito said:

You don't have a very good memory then, because it literally happened on Sunday (yes, the one two days ago). Buffalo v Pittsburgh was moved from Sunday to Monday because of the weather.

So it's on a case by case basis, presumably on the advice and in consultation with the usual suspects that I outlined in my first post? Pretty sure that's the same way we do it here to be honest.

Presumably there is then just a different attitude to playing in different states or at different clubs?

I just find it surprising/interesting that in a country where many people strive to maintain a steady 21C at home by using either heating or AC throughout the entire year - they are willing to watch a 4 hour sports event in -20C. Just wondered whether there actual rules around "getting the game played".

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36 minutes ago, Mike Stone said:

Sheffield Wednesday was still the best all those years ago. Apparently they were bringing their usual big following which became impossible due to heavy snow. Those that made it to a absolute freezing old Park end section were told at half time that the M5 and M1 motorways were now shut.

On top of that one of our lot in the Park end home section only had a football shirt on.

 

Must be something about SW, I remember going to Hillsborough in the early 70's ,only to have the game blizzarded off at half time !

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1 hour ago, Mike Stone said:

Sheffield Wednesday was still the best all those years ago. Apparently they were bringing their usual big following which became impossible due to heavy snow. Those that made it to a absolute freezing old Park end section were told at half time that the M5 and M1 motorways were now shut.

On top of that one of our lot in the Park end home section only had a football shirt on.

 

´One Bed and Breakfast, there’s only one Bed and Breakfast’.

And wasn’t there also some announcement that the train from TM was going to leave earlier than scheduled?

To be fair to their fans, though, and I have always liked them, most stayed until the final whistle.

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10 hours ago, bcfc01 said:

Admit it, you love these sort of threads don't you :laughcont:

I will admit I fear an unusual weather forecast for threads like this 

My friend Tim Bird used to wind me up about them 

9 hours ago, Davefevs said:

Seeing as you locked this thread and reopened it, can we assume you were sat snuggly and warm at home, oblivious to the temperatures outside, then suddenly remembered you hadn’t put the bins out, and have now realised it’s bloody cold! 😉

Sadly that was down to sausage fingers and trying to multi task 

Didn't think anybody noticed 🤦🤦

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1 minute ago, Show Me The Money! said:

I remember there being a game, must be about 25 years ago, where they’d been freezing rain the night before and the match was postponed because the stands were unsafe.

 That freezing rain was bad mind

The game against Rovers in 96 was called off for this reason. 

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42 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said:

So it's on a case by case basis, presumably on the advice and in consultation with the usual suspects that I outlined in my first post? Pretty sure that's the same way we do it here to be honest.

Presumably there is then just a different attitude to playing in different states or at different clubs?

I just find it surprising/interesting that in a country where many people strive to maintain a steady 21C at home by using either heating or AC throughout the entire year - they are willing to watch a 4 hour sports event in -20C. Just wondered whether there actual rules around "getting the game played".

I think many have missed your point about games being called off due to fan safety. I think you're questioning why games are safe for fans to attend over there in -20 and extreme snowy conditions but we call ours off because of a frozen pavement? 

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22 minutes ago, Show Me The Money! said:

I remember there being a game, must be about 25 years ago, where they’d been freezing rain the night before and the match was postponed because the stands were unsafe.

 That freezing rain was bad mind

 

19 minutes ago, Barrs Court Red said:

The game against Rovers in 96 was called off for this reason. 

Yes. I think you’ll find this is what was known as ‘Slippery Saturday’. 
There were some very interesting scenes in the city centre and also particularly in St Nicks Market round the back of the Rummer, where City & Rovers had some clashes, but there was an element of slapstick comedy - as I went to punch some lad I slipped and fell on my ass. Similarly a mate of mine was about to get clobbered over the head by the old bill, but the copper slipped at the final moment 🤣

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2 hours ago, Mike Stone said:

Sheffield Wednesday was still the best all those years ago. Apparently they were bringing their usual big following which became impossible due to heavy snow. Those that made it to a absolute freezing old Park end section were told at half time that the M5 and M1 motorways were now shut.

On top of that one of our lot in the Park end home section only had a football shirt on.

 

I was in the Open End home section, never been so cold in my life. Mates left at half time and I didn’t blame them. 2nd half was like an endurance test and the game finished 1-1.

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9 minutes ago, Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan said:

I was in the Open End home section, never been so cold in my life. Mates left at half time and I didn’t blame them. 2nd half was like an endurance test and the game finished 1-1.

Fair play for sticking it out. I was at the back of Williams B block cuddling some random stranger to keep warm

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10 minutes ago, Tinmans Love Child said:

I fell over after one step outside my door, I've never seen that frozen rain since!

I’ve only known it once since.  My then girlfriend insisted I walked to her house - cars sliding down roads but she insisted. 
 

I still mention it sometimes now.  “Kids, your mum once made me walk over when the floor was ice…” 

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1 hour ago, W-S-M Seagull said:

I think many have missed your point about games being called off due to fan safety. I think you're questioning why games are safe for fans to attend over there in -20 and extreme snowy conditions but we call ours off because of a frozen pavement? 

Yes it was part of my thoughts l, but actually I wondered about the players.

I've found a short description of what roughly what happens to someone at temperatures of between -10 and -20. Source is an arctic exploration clothing brand https://shackleton.com/pages/about-shackleton

Now I'm no NFL expert but my understanding is that the quarter back requires use of his fingers, and he (or his contract) are worth millions and millions of dollars. Apparently in the Chiefs v Dolphins game one of the helmets shattered/split because it was so cold. Why are the clubs willing to risk the health of such valuable assets? It's odd. I don't understand it.

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1 hour ago, italian dave said:

So, to sum up, the answer to your question @REDOXO is simple:

No, the game shouldn't be in doubt, because Green Bay Packers have never had a game postponed, as far as Robbored can remember.

Hope that reassures you 😏

I’m a Packers Shareholder and City season ticket holder who lives in Wisconsin. 
 

The big difference up here is it’s not if, it’s when! The pitch is heated and the stands are cleared as are the streets everywhere. It’s planned for!
 

Occasionally games in the North are called off but not often and very rarely at Lambeau 

It was Danny Kelly giving it the big one about possible postponements on his shit show yesterday! Note to self, listen to more music in the car  

 

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15 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said:

Yes it was part of my thoughts l, but actually I wondered about the players.

I've found a short description of what roughly what happens to someone at temperatures of between -10 and -20. Source is an arctic exploration clothing brand https://shackleton.com/pages/about-shackleton

Now I'm no NFL expert but my understanding is that the quarter back requires use of his fingers, and he (or his contract) are worth millions and millions of dollars. Apparently in the Chiefs v Dolphins game one of the helmets shattered/split because it was so cold. Why are the clubs willing to risk the health of such valuable assets? It's odd. I don't understand it.

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I've always wondered why their seasons are scheduled so it coincides with the brutal weather. It makes no sense for fan and player welfare. Sept - Feb. Just why? 

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6 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said:

I've always wondered why their seasons are scheduled so it coincides with the brutal weather. It makes no sense for fan and player welfare. Sept - Feb. Just why? 

Especially when they have Ice Hockey right there! A game literally designed for playing in -20!

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Anyone remember the midday Rovers game at AG that got postponed because of icy steps in the stands and outside, many years ago? The pitch was perfect as I remember.

And not a Rovers fan in sight, before or after. Like rats in drainpipes.

A very happy afternoon on the lash instead!

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59 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

And it’s a bloody big country, so not everyone affected.

This is something that always strikes me, the way they must prepare for the extremes. Miami Dolphins for example could be at home one week in 80/90° heat and away to Buffalo or Green Bay in ice and snow, the following week. It must be a very scientific approach to getting the players right for that.

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2 hours ago, Mike Stone said:

Fair play for sticking it out. I was at the back of Williams B block cuddling some random stranger to keep warm

Oh! That was you was it? I think it would be best if we draw a veil over it and agree never to talk about it again.

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15 hours ago, Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan said:

We played Sheffield Weds during ‘the Beast from the East’.

I’d be amazed if tomorrows game is in doubt.

I was in Chicago at the time of the Polar Vortex and the high was -16c, everything was going on as normal, including multiple homicides to which I inadvertently witnessed!

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