patred44 Posted 1 December, 2010 Posted 1 December, 2010 The Hartlepools boss said that the prospects for the Saints game is as bleak as the winter. The weather forecast gives him no hope that their pitch will be playable. "Conditions in the area are as bad as they have ever been, and far worse than last weeks postponement." Let's hope they decide early, to save the long journey up there.
JRM Posted 1 December, 2010 Posted 1 December, 2010 he can f*ck right off the lazy bastard obviously wants to go xmas shopping at the weekend or put his feet up at home and watch grandstand. the forecast is NOT THAT BAD. http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/2369 get the game on and stop faffing about talking about the weather.
RonManager Posted 1 December, 2010 Posted 1 December, 2010 The Hartlepools boss said that the prospects for the Saints game is as bleak as the winter. The weather forecast gives him no hope that their pitch will be playable. "Conditions in the area are as bad as they have ever been, and far worse than last weeks postponement." Let's hope they decide early, to save the long journey up there. http://www.thefootballnetwork.net/main/s84/st164584.htm
LGTL Posted 1 December, 2010 Posted 1 December, 2010 he can f*ck right off the lazy bastard obviously wants to go xmas shopping at the weekend or put his feet up at home and watch grandstand. the forecast is NOT THAT BAD. http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/2369 get the game on and stop faffing about talking about the weather. A weeks worth of snow + temperatures barely above freezing + no undersoil heating = a frozen pitch. It'll be off, I really wouldn't bother.
Kaiser Soze Posted 1 December, 2010 Posted 1 December, 2010 he can f*ck right off the lazy bastard obviously wants to go xmas shopping at the weekend or put his feet up at home and watch grandstand. the forecast is NOT THAT BAD. http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/2369 get the game on and stop faffing about talking about the weather. Alternative plans JM? Get a refund on the tickets mate, I think you only lose a fiver. I've done it before.
Sour Mash Posted 1 December, 2010 Posted 1 December, 2010 he can f*ck right off the lazy bastard obviously wants to go xmas shopping at the weekend or put his feet up at home and watch grandstand. the forecast is NOT THAT BAD. http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/2369 get the game on and stop faffing about talking about the weather. Exactly. Actually surprised he doesn't seem keen, bad conditions might level the playing field a bit, negate a few of our better players perhaps? Have any of you geeks had a look at any Hartlepool forums to see what they're saying about the chances it goes ahead?
Sour Mash Posted 1 December, 2010 Posted 1 December, 2010 Alternative plans JM? Get a refund on the tickets mate, I think you only lose a fiver. I've done it before. No refund available on the tickets we booked, unless the trains are cancelled, which does currently look a possibility.
simo Posted 1 December, 2010 Posted 1 December, 2010 Still rough up there today schools closed etc even had a snow storm with thunder and lightening !
OttawaSaint Posted 1 December, 2010 Posted 1 December, 2010 If it's off just use you train tickets to go Xmas shopping in Newcastle or Leeds or whatnot...
keithd Posted 1 December, 2010 Posted 1 December, 2010 Re-arranged for a midweek game then. Cue the "who's going to hartlepool on a tuesday thread...." could knock our record of taking at least 1000 to every away game so far this season then....
krissyboy31 Posted 1 December, 2010 Posted 1 December, 2010 Er....If you don't think the weather's bad up here. look at the Skysports News reports live from the Kingston Park Rugby ground near Newcastle!!
Window Cleaner Posted 1 December, 2010 Posted 1 December, 2010 Will leave us in a very poor league position and with an extra midweek game, that's the problem. But we'd be more likely to **** up a game un those conditions anyway. plenty of games will be called off so our league position won't change much
Give it to Ron Posted 1 December, 2010 Posted 1 December, 2010 Will leave us in a very poor league position and with an extra midweek game, that's the problem. But we'd be more likely to **** up a game un those conditions anyway. Do you think ours will be the only game off then??? You think we will drop how many places? Snap: Window
Give it to Ron Posted 1 December, 2010 Posted 1 December, 2010 An alternative view to Adrians....if its off its one less game to play with our squad - the re-arranged game may come after Jan 1st and we may have recruited by the time the game is replayed.
Window Cleaner Posted 1 December, 2010 Posted 1 December, 2010 An alternative view to Adrians....if its off its one less game to play with our squad - the re-arranged game may come after Jan 1st and we may have recruited by the time the game is replayed. what difference will that make though, I don't see wholesale recruitments and the only position we need reinforcement for is at the front. I'd be wary of the side being weaker because of departures than stronger because of arrivals.I just don't see us recruiting a front line striker in January.
JRM Posted 1 December, 2010 Posted 1 December, 2010 Alternative plans JM? Get a refund on the tickets mate, I think you only lose a fiver. I've done it before. I checked with eastcoast trains mate, for the tickets we've all got the refund is only an option is the service is cancelled, which is possible if the weather is bad enough to disrupt the service. Plan B at the moment Darlington v Altrincham York v Wimbledon Doncaster v Barnsley York railway museum. got a mates birthday do in london for the evening so if all games off might not travel at all. Going to be some nice contrasts in the 2nd half of this season, scramble for tickets for Brighton, Bournemouth and Brentford, and one man and his dog at Hartlepool and Oldham on tuesday nights.
Thedelldays Posted 1 December, 2010 Posted 1 December, 2010 cue fans making the trip and then moaning like hell when it is called off....you just know it with our moaning set of supporters
Give it to Ron Posted 1 December, 2010 Posted 1 December, 2010 what difference will that make though, I don't see wholesale recruitments and the only position we need reinforcement for is at the front. I'd be wary of the side being weaker because of departures than stronger because of arrivals.I just don't see us recruiting a front line striker in January. Because I see things through rose tinted glasses....I cant see any of 'stars' leaving yet if they do they will be replaced. Both Adkins and Cortese have said there is money to spend ...also just maybe Lambert may have found the net by then as well.
NickG Posted 1 December, 2010 Posted 1 December, 2010 think of all the new signings we will have by the time we play them
Window Cleaner Posted 1 December, 2010 Posted 1 December, 2010 .also just maybe Lambert may have found the net by then as well. Pigs might fly, but we might get a penalty or two I suppose.
Kaiser Soze Posted 1 December, 2010 Posted 1 December, 2010 I checked with eastcoast trains mate, for the tickets we've all got the refund is only an option is the service is cancelled, which is possible if the weather is bad enough to disrupt the service. Plan B at the moment Darlington v Altrincham York v Wimbledon Doncaster v Barnsley York railway museum. got a mates birthday do in london for the evening so if all games off might not travel at all. Going to be some nice contrasts in the 2nd half of this season, scramble for tickets for Brighton, Bournemouth and Brentford, and one man and his dog at Hartlepool and Oldham on tuesday nights. Watching sh1te football in hellholes like Oldham on miserable, wet freezing cold Tuesday nights when it's so cold you can't feel your own b0ll0x is what it is all about mate. Had some classic trips before.
InvictaSaint Posted 1 December, 2010 Posted 1 December, 2010 Frozen pitch? Ten inches of snow? Broken limbs? Ooohh you were lucky; I used to dreeeeam of a frozen pitch and ten inches of snow..... (Note: if you have no knowledge of Monty Python or were born after 1985 please ignore the above)
Andy_Porter Posted 1 December, 2010 Posted 1 December, 2010 cue fans making the trip and then moaning like hell when it is called off....you just know it with our moaning set of supporters Was there really any reason to post this other than have a pre-emptive moan yourself? you must be right.
Nutwood2 Posted 1 December, 2010 Posted 1 December, 2010 Ok. Looking on the bright side. If it was on, we'd lose anyway. D'you really think this lot would perform on a freezing afternoon in Hartlepool? I think not! If it's off, it gives a bit more time for injuries to heal and we would soon be back up to full strength. Call it off now I say!
Chez Posted 1 December, 2010 Posted 1 December, 2010 if you have paid a booking fee, but can't make the rearranged fixture do you get your booking fee back as well as the ticket price?
Give it to Ron Posted 1 December, 2010 Posted 1 December, 2010 if you have paid a booking fee, but can't make the rearranged fixture do you get your booking fee back as well as the ticket price? Only if you call at the booking office, are aged 80+ and have both parents in attendance with you.
Andy_Porter Posted 1 December, 2010 Posted 1 December, 2010 Ok. Looking on the bright side. If it was on, we'd lose anyway. D'you really think this lot would perform on a freezing afternoon in Hartlepool? I think not! If it's off, it gives a bit more time for injuries to heal and we would soon be back up to full strength. Call it off now I say! We beat them last year on a Tuesday evening in November.
Give it to Ron Posted 1 December, 2010 Posted 1 December, 2010 officialsaints Saints FC For those asking about the likelyhood of Saturday's game going ahead, we've been told the pitch @ Hartlepool is fine & not frozen! #saintsfc
Window Cleaner Posted 1 December, 2010 Posted 1 December, 2010 officialsaints Saints FC For those asking about the likelyhood of Saturday's game going ahead, we've been told the pitch @ Hartlepool is fine & not frozen! #saintsfc must have straw or something on it then.
Lets B Avenue Posted 1 December, 2010 Posted 1 December, 2010 The Hartlepools boss said that the prospects for the Saints game is as bleak as the winter. The weather forecast gives him no hope that their pitch will be playable. "Conditions in the area are as bad as they have ever been, and far worse than last weeks postponement." Let's hope they decide early, to save the long journey up there. The "boss" in question is none other than Mick Wadsworth. Late of this parish. He has just been appointed for the rest of the season. I remember Matty being highly critical of him after he had been sacked. Also responsible for our record transfer signing.
suewhistle Posted 1 December, 2010 Posted 1 December, 2010 must have straw or something on it then. ..or manure, that tends to be warmer. Anyway, hope you don't travel and have the game called off, which is what happened to my ladies team on Sunday. We drove 115 miles having tried to check with the Federation in the morning as there had been general overnight snow. No news so we had to go. Us hardy mountain girls would have played on the thin snow but we couldn't persuade the other side or the ref. It nearly all kicked off with them so when we actually play there are going to be some snappy tackles.:-)) Fresh snow today which made skiing this morning interesting, and so will training tonight!..
JRM Posted 1 December, 2010 Posted 1 December, 2010 officialsaints saints fc for those asking about the likelyhood of saturday's game going ahead, we've been told the pitch @ hartlepool is fine & not frozen! #saintsfc if you're all going to hartlepool, all going to hartlepool, all going to hartlepool clap your hands. That is all.
beatlesaint Posted 1 December, 2010 Posted 1 December, 2010 the forecast is NOT THAT BAD. http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/2369 get the game on and stop faffing about talking about the weather. . just read about the primitive pitch covering.
Window Cleaner Posted 1 December, 2010 Posted 1 December, 2010 ..or manure, that tends to be warmer. Anyway, hope you don't travel and have the game called off, which is what happened to my ladies team on Sunday. We drove 115 miles having tried to check with the Federation in the morning as there had been general overnight snow. No news so we had to go. Us hardy mountain girls would have played on the thin snow but we couldn't persuade the other side or the ref. It nearly all kicked off with them so when we actually play there are going to be some snappy tackles.:-)) Fresh snow today which made skiing this morning interesting, and so will training tonight!.. lucky person skiing outside the main holiday periods. Super Besse is opening up this weekend, might go up there, but if those gendarmes bawl me out again for not using the snow chains just because some old idiot can't drive his camper van properly I shall not be amused. M+S tyres are all you need.
Saint_Jonny Posted 1 December, 2010 Posted 1 December, 2010 officialsaints Saints FC For those asking about the likelyhood of Saturday's game going ahead, we've been told the pitch @ Hartlepool is fine & not frozen! #saintsfc woop fingers crossed it stays that way!
Nexstar Posted 1 December, 2010 Posted 1 December, 2010 Dear Hartlepool ground staff, I have to work on Saturday so please don't bother about getting the game on. Many Thanks, Nexstar
landford.saint Posted 1 December, 2010 Posted 1 December, 2010 lucky person skiing outside the main holiday periods. Super Besse is opening up this weekend, might go up there, but if those gendarmes bawl me out again for not using the snow chains just because some old idiot can't drive his camper van properly I shall not be amused. M+S tyres are all you need. They're not just tyres, they're M+S tyres. Sorry, I'll get my coat.
dune Posted 1 December, 2010 Posted 1 December, 2010 There's no way it'll go ahead. I live in the East and there's sign of a let up.
xxiv Posted 1 December, 2010 Posted 1 December, 2010 I live near there and i really cant see it being on. The weather is shocking but even if they get the pitch cleared and sorted they wouldnt be able to make the stands etc safe. It would be heaven for injury lawyers for you with the amount of claiming after going for a burton.
suewhistle Posted 1 December, 2010 Posted 1 December, 2010 lucky person skiing outside the main holiday periods. Super Besse is opening up this weekend, might go up there, but if those gendarmes bawl me out again for not using the snow chains just because some old idiot can't drive his camper van properly I shall not be amused. M+S tyres are all you need. Yep, I have snow tyres (and chains in the boot I've never used). Going tomorrow as well.:-) Mind you, training tonight was cancelled and nobody thought to tell me... I suspect xxiv is right, and a dozy weekend by the fire seems like a decent alternative, or a decent pub with an open fire...
JustMike Posted 1 December, 2010 Posted 1 December, 2010 There's no way it'll go ahead. I live in the East and there's sign of a let up. isnt that a contradiction??
Dalek2003 Posted 1 December, 2010 Posted 1 December, 2010 Nothing wrong with a bit of snow. Get the fans to scrape the snow off the lines. Use an orange football, long sleeved shirts, no poncy gloves mind and goalie wears a short scarf and bobble hat ! Let them get on with it and give them a nice hot cup of oxtail soup at the end with a good pint of pale ale !
Jonnyboy Posted 1 December, 2010 Posted 1 December, 2010 Nothing wrong with a bit of snow. Get the fans to scrape the snow off the lines. Use an orange football, long sleeved shirts, no poncy gloves mind and goalie wears a short scarf and bobble hat ! Let them get on with it and give them a nice hot cup of oxtail soup at the end with a good pint of pale ale ! this
TUS Posted 1 December, 2010 Posted 1 December, 2010 officialsaints Saints FC For those asking about the likelyhood of Saturday's game going ahead, we've been told the pitch @ Hartlepool is fine & not frozen! #saintsfc I've been putting a towel over my windscreen each night so I can whip it off in the morning and have no snow on there. Maybe the Partypoole groundsman has adapted the same approach with their pitch & a giant towel.
JonnyLove Posted 2 December, 2010 Posted 2 December, 2010 Saints twitter says game is still on at the moment.
M271 Posted 2 December, 2010 Posted 2 December, 2010 Nothing wrong with a bit of snow. Get the fans to scrape the snow off the lines. Use an orange football, long sleeved shirts, no poncy gloves mind and goalie wears a short scarf and bobble hat ! Let them get on with it and give them a nice hot cup of oxtail soup at the end with a good pint of pale ale ! Are players wearing gloves allowed to take throw ins ? Do referees check them to make sure that they're not rubber palmed etc... Could be an advantage.
West End Saint Posted 2 December, 2010 Posted 2 December, 2010 Watching sh1te football in hellholes like Oldham on miserable, wet freezing cold Tuesday nights when it's so cold you can't feel your own b0ll0x is what it is all about mate. Had some classic trips before. Agreed the more obscure the place & the more horrible the weather the better I remember Southend last season 4 Trains to get there monsoon rain Saints win 3 1 1400 Saints going mental having a ball. I hope the Hartlepool game is off cant make Saturday we could do with a week off so our injured players can get fit again
torsaint Posted 2 December, 2010 Posted 2 December, 2010 Relative in Hartlepool says snow is a foot deep in her garden.
Andy_Porter Posted 2 December, 2010 Posted 2 December, 2010 Relative in Hartlepool says snow is a foot deep in her garden. To be fair that seems like the stock answer anyone gives when it's snowing!
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