ExiledAjax Posted January 16 Report Share Posted January 16 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open End Numb Legs Posted January 16 Report Share Posted January 16 21 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? I guess because it would be too hot in the summer and would clash with baseball. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 16 Report Share Posted January 16 2 minutes ago, Open End Numb Legs said: I guess because it would be too hot in the summer and would clash with baseball. And it’s a bloody big country, so not everyone affected. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted January 16 Report Share Posted January 16 I think we should always ask if the game was in doubt, never know when one of those Watford rain storms could happen again 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanburyRed Posted January 16 Report Share Posted January 16 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted January 16 Report Share Posted January 16 (edited) 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. Edited January 16 by Port Said Red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted January 16 Report Share Posted January 16 So is the game on or off? @Robbored?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted January 16 Report Share Posted January 16 10 minutes ago, Super said: So is the game on or off? @Robbored?? Nothing on the OS………. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bredwood Posted January 16 Report Share Posted January 16 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 16 Report Share Posted January 16 52 minutes ago, Robbored said: Nothing on the OS………. @Super deserved that! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireSection Posted January 16 Report Share Posted January 16 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted January 16 Report Share Posted January 16 2 hours ago, BanburyRed said: 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! Remember that well . It was ice rain that was the issue . Cars were just sliding all over the shop and as I was parked o. A steep hill I couldn’t even move mine !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted January 16 Report Share Posted January 16 (edited) 4 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 So it was you. And I never did get to thank you. I see I am not the only one with a childish sense of humour. Edited January 16 by PHILINFRANCE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted January 16 Report Share Posted January 16 16 hours ago, sglosbcfc said: In my string vest and Speedos here, although I'm indoors and that is a treat for the Mrs Question is who’s mrs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted January 16 Report Share Posted January 16 4 hours 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. I am pretty sure there was an even more recent game against Wednesday, Saturday afternoon in the snow, when we lost 4 or 5-1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBW Posted January 16 Report Share Posted January 16 16 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? Do you think the weather worldwide is the same everywhere? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted January 16 Report Share Posted January 16 1 hour ago, bredwood said: 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. Is that you Uncle Bryn ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted January 16 Report Share Posted January 16 6 hours ago, Robbored said: Moved 24 hrs - not exactly a postponement. I think you are wasted on the forum. You should be in parliament with this type of answer. Its perfect for a politician Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted January 16 Report Share Posted January 16 49 minutes ago, PHILINFRANCE said: I am pretty sure there was an even more recent game against Wednesday, Saturday afternoon in the snow, when we lost 4 or 5-1? Don’t recall that? We beat them 4-0 during the beast from the east in 2018. Memorable to me for 3 reasons: 1) Tango man still had his shirt off in the away end despite the freezing temperatures. 2) The sudden appearance after 20 mins in the far end of the upper Lansdown of what looked like 50 or so Willem II ultras who spent the first half exchanging pleasantries with the Weds fans but were presumably prevented from going back in the 2nd half. 3) and the fact we didn’t blow a 3-0 half time lead like we had 5 weeks earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted January 16 Author Report Share Posted January 16 1 hour ago, TBW said: Do you think the weather worldwide is the same everywhere? I don’t understand your question? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted January 16 Report Share Posted January 16 57 minutes ago, Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan said: Don’t recall that? We beat them 4-0 during the beast from the east in 2018. Memorable to me for 3 reasons: 1) Tango man still had his shirt off in the away end despite the freezing temperatures. 2) The sudden appearance after 20 mins in the far end of the upper Lansdown of what looked like 50 or so Willem II ultras who spent the first half exchanging pleasantries with the Weds fans but were presumably prevented from going back in the 2nd half. 3) and the fact we didn’t blow a 3-0 half time lead like we had 5 weeks earlier. Was it perhaps against Southend then, with Freddy Eastwood? I just remember sitting in The Williams Stand, freezing cold, snowing and City conceding a late goal to go 4 or 5 down - I can't even remember if we actually scored or not. My friend wanted to go, neither of us were particularly enjoying it but we stuck it out bravely for the last 5 minutes or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted January 16 Author Report Share Posted January 16 (edited) 2 hours ago, YorkshireSection said: 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! Yeah I lived there then. I’m only 70 miles now. it was nuts. Chicago was colder than Antarctica. It’s the only time I’ve known the City effected by the weather. Who ever had the idea of running gas lines by the tracks earned his money in just keeping the place open. I came to England for two weeks to get out of it. If you went outside the first step was ok by the third step you were coughing as your lungs were freezing and by the fifth you were diving for the nearest door! The homicides tend to be on The South Side, and can stray to the near West side. Don’t go South of Sox Park is the rule of thumb unless you are going to the University district. Edited January 16 by REDOXO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted January 16 Report Share Posted January 16 7 hours 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? I guess the logical answer is because they are prepared for it? Places that get lots of bad weather, are ready for it. Go to Florida for example and they’ve got hurricane shields, they literally just pull the shutters down and sit and watch the storm. People who are used to living in cold and icy conditions are obviously going to be better prepared for it and understand the risk. Doesnt answer the point about player safety in really low temperatures for example. Where I am has been in the -20s this week, however I’m well insulated in ski gear! I couldn’t imagine trying to play sport in it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted January 16 Author Report Share Posted January 16 3 minutes ago, MarcusX said: I guess the logical answer is because they are prepared for it? Places that get lots of bad weather, are ready for it. Go to Florida for example and they’ve got hurricane shields, they literally just pull the shutters down and sit and watch the storm. People who are used to living in cold and icy conditions are obviously going to be better prepared for it and understand the risk. Doesnt answer the point about player safety in really low temperatures for example. Where I am has been in the -20s this week, however I’m well insulated in ski gear! I couldn’t imagine trying to play sport in it. NFL players wear suits under their shirts and shorts. (certainly they do in Green Bay) You don’t tend to see flesh much at all after October up here. QBs have finger warmers and the players tend to be moved in and out regularly so the whole set up is different As for stadiums exactly as you say they are prepared for clearance in and to/from the stadium. So the plan swings in. Occasionally they are caught short and ask for volunteers to pitch in pre match but that really doesn’t happen much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 16 Report Share Posted January 16 Reckon it’ll be on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashtongreight Posted January 16 Report Share Posted January 16 10 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Reckon it’ll be on? But playing in an empty stadium if your photo is anything to go by. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpexile Posted January 16 Report Share Posted January 16 (edited) 2 hours ago, REDOXO said: I don’t understand your question? Would you like it spelt out for you ha ha, sorry mate just my warped humour, carry on as you are Edited January 16 by bpexile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcofisher Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 Did anyone tell West Ham that the match didn’t get moved? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBW Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 15 hours ago, REDOXO said: I don’t understand your question? You said where you are was -20°c. It wasn't -20°c in Bristol, so why is that temperature relevant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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