weaher (Preston game off?)

[Wycombe Royal]

They are forecasting temperatures of -8 tonight. Should make the pavements fun.

[RoyalBlue]

The club talk of a snow clearing machine but I get the impression that is for the pitch.

I suspect that the undersoil heating (which keeps the pitch at about 10 degrees) will mean unless we have way more snow than we've had so far (which I don't think is forecast) there won;t be any snow on the pitch. Also I'm not sure what effect a machine would have on the turf !

I'd be fairly sure the machine is for the roads, but seeing as the snow has virtually gone anyway I don;t think there is an issue...

You may be right but, if so, aren't they referring to a snow plough?

Don't think you are right about not being able to use a snow clearing machine on the pitch for the fear of damaging it though. I'm sure the required technology exists and is used elsewhere. Afterall, they manage to use machines to get water off cricket pitches without damaging them!

Three words... under-soil heating.

Several words -- doesn't clean up the approach road, the seating, the steps, the footpaths etc etc etc.

It's people with your levels of common sense who are why the country is on its a*se. All that is needed is care to be taken by spectators - years ago these games would never have been in doubt and the world didn't end.

If certain people were on their *rse it might silence them!

No matter how careful people are, if steps etc are covered in sheet ice they will have accidents, some of which are likely to be quite bad. Not sure you are right in your fond memories of the past and, even if you are, maybe the world is now in a better place with fewer avoidable accidents.

[West Stand Man]

Three words... under-soil heating.

Several words -- doesn't clean up the approach road, the seating, the steps, the footpaths etc etc etc.

It's people with your levels of common sense who are why the country is on its a*se. All that is needed is care to be taken by spectators - years ago these games would never have been in doubt and the world didn't end.

I give in. It is impossible to keep ignoring you as you really are an arrogant little prat.

1. Games were called off in the past due to terracing being iced over, roads being icy, footpaths being icy -- I could go on but it is probably beyond your vast intellect. If you were old enough to actually remember what happened in those days you would be better positioned to make a case.
2. The club is legally liable for the spectators who use the roads, paths, steps etc that constitute part of the stadium, so it is more than common sense it is essential that they have that all made safe.

You are back on my ignore list, thanks for reminding me (again) why you are there.

[West Stand Man]

I think that the clue about the snow clearing machine is in the OS article that tells us that the pitch is snow free. I am sure I have seen snow blowers in use in the States, they vacuum up the snow and blow it sideways to clear footpaths.

[Royalee]

I give in. It is impossible to keep ignoring you as you really are an arrogant little prat.

1. Games were called off in the past due to terracing being iced over, roads being icy, footpaths being icy -- I could go on but it is probably beyond your vast intellect. If you were old enough to actually remember what happened in those days you would be better positioned to make a case.
2. The club is legally liable for the spectators who use the roads, paths, steps etc that constitute part of the stadium, so it is more than common sense it is essential that they have that all made safe.

You are back on my ignore list, thanks for reminding me (again) why you are there.

I'm old enough to remember going to several games where it had snowed heavily and terracing was icy thanks. Also, it's hardly going to be a problem to grit a couple of roads and pavements around the stadium and sort out the steps/seats which aren't already covered by the massive roof at the stadium.


I'm glad I'm back on your ignore list, perhaps then I won't have to read your drivel in threads I post in and I'd hope you're not planning on putting any hazardous ice in your gay cocktails this evening.

[Royalee]

If certain people were on their *rse it might silence them!

No matter how careful people are, if steps etc are covered in sheet ice they will have accidents, some of which are likely to be quite bad. Not sure you are right in your fond memories of the past and, even if you are, maybe the world is now in a better place with fewer avoidable accidents.

I can take care in icy conditions thanks, I have an IQ above 5.

I wasn't saying that the world was somehow a better place now, I was implying that people are more soft-centred these days at shiny new football stadiums forever coming up with reasons not to go about things normally. If some of the Scandinavian supporters and organisations were as wet as we are over here, no games would ever get played.

[AbovetheI]

Weaher

George?

[Woodcote Royal]

I can take care in icy conditions thanks, I have an IQ above 5.

You won't be given the option if conditions are deemed unsafe.....................being protected from your own stupidity could yet allow you to reach puberty.

[Row Z Royal]

Weaher

George?

First with the puns as always.

[RoyalBlue]

If certain people were on their *rse it might silence them!

No matter how careful people are, if steps etc are covered in sheet ice they will have accidents, some of which are likely to be quite bad. Not sure you are right in your fond memories of the past and, even if you are, maybe the world is now in a better place with fewer avoidable accidents.

I can take care in icy conditions thanks, I have an IQ above 5.

.

In which case you might understand the expression 'tempting fate'!!

A over T springs to mind.

[Row Z Royal]

If certain people were on their *rse it might silence them!

No matter how careful people are, if steps etc are covered in sheet ice they will have accidents, some of which are likely to be quite bad. Not sure you are right in your fond memories of the past and, even if you are, maybe the world is now in a better place with fewer avoidable accidents.

I can take care in icy conditions thanks, I have an IQ above 5.

.

In which case you might understand the expression 'tempting fate'!!

A over T springs to mind.

Except after 'C'?

[Rex]

So after all that about the spelling, grammar and puns, the game is still on i take it. Three other championship games have been cancelled, and various others in the other leagues. If not yet, when will we get an idea on this as a yes or no?.

[woodley_royal_124]

Did you watch South Today on the BBC news this evening......from what I have read so far, the answer is no.

BRING 'EM ON !!!!! Another three points for the Promised land,boy !

[Rex]

Thanks - it's the start of a long day tomorrow. I just didn't fancy a 180 mile round trip for a cancelled game.

[rg6royal]

Fook me it's icy out there!

[FORSTERS_RIGHT_FOOT]

Fook me it's icy out there!

No it isnt, your just pissed mate.

[rg6royal]

Fook me it's icy out there!

No it isnt, your just pissed mate.

No im not!

[FORSTERS_RIGHT_FOOT]

Fook me it's icy out there!

No it isnt, your just pissed mate.

No im not!

Liar. You sent me a soppy text, you big softie!

[Platypuss]

I wasn't saying that the world was somehow a better place now, I was implying that people are more soft-centred these days at shiny new football stadiums forever coming up with reasons not to go about things normally. If some of the Scandinavian supporters and organisations were as wet as we are over here, no games would ever get played.

Playing in the summer also helps.

[RoyalChicagoFC]

Epic thread, this --and I had to stop reading a page and a half in, what with my sides already aching.