1976_Child Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 Morning, I just woke up to 4 inches of snow here in Brighton. The Beeb reckons it will last three days. What is the situation in Southampton? Was going to book hotel for tomorrow's game but it looks doubtful it will be played? ta
um pahars Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 Morning, I just woke up to 4 inches of snow here in Brighton. The Beeb reckons it will last three days. What is the situation in Southampton? Was going to book hotel for tomorrow's game but it looks doubtful it will be played? ta It's a bit messy down here. Not heaps of snow, but a good few inches and more expected later (still comiong down now). The Radio is reporting that it's a combination of ice underneath and snow (StageCoach have just suspended their buses in the Winchester area & the airport is closed). I don't think there will be a problem with the pitch, but could easily imagine the police and authorities making a decision due to public safety on the approaches. I'd leave it a bit and then decide.
Um Bongo Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 I would wait untill this evening. If it does snow like it is expected to, then i wouldn't bother.
1976_Child Posted 2 February, 2009 Author Posted 2 February, 2009 I would wait untill this evening. If it does snow like it is expected to, then i wouldn't bother. It's a bit messy down here. I'd leave it a bit and then decide. Thanks. Good advice. I've got to say, even if the pitch is ok I wouldn't want to be one of the lads playing in sub-freezing temperatures. Cramp and all that.
Um Bongo Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 Thanks. Good advice. I've got to say, even if the pitch is ok I wouldn't want to be one of the lads playing in sub-freezing temperatures. Cramp and all that. I think the pitch will be fine - However, thoughts will be given to those travelling down and safety around the stadium.
1976_Child Posted 2 February, 2009 Author Posted 2 February, 2009 I think the pitch will be fine - However, thoughts will be given to those travelling down and safety around the stadium. pitch has under-ground heating doesn't it?
AndyNorthernSaints Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 pitch has under-ground heating doesn't it? No :-(
fish fingers Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 pitch has under-ground heating doesn't it? No - Lowe out
Um Bongo Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 I'm sure the club will keep us updated nice and early... Oh wait.......
Ewell Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 Over 1 foot of snow in Epsom Surrey. No buses, No trains. I just watched the bloke opposite roll off his drive get stuck and then spend the next hour trying to push his small car back on, plumb! Anyway I cannot see many transfers taking place today? Surely the ones that have taken place already and medicals and travel arrangements have already been made will go ahead. I have never seen anything like it in my 35 years of life. Oh and I hate snow! lol :badgrin:
thefuriousb Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 pitch has under-ground heating doesn't it? No - the ground temperature shouldn't ever get low enough due to proximity to the river. I must also live in another city as there is less than an inch of snow yet no one is able to move around the city due to the conditions. Little wonder this country is in such a state. Can't be far off being placed in administration as country, let alone as a club.
Gemmel Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 Anyway I cannot see many transfers taking place today? Ha ha forgot about that...... that's a really good point (Unless the FA extend it) Que Harry blaming the snow for not being able to strengthen his team
Mole Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 the airport is closed. Another excuse for Wilde not to attend a game.
Saint Fan CaM Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 I would not be surprised in the slightest at the game being postponed.
Mole Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 Would the game still go ahead if away fans couldn't travel safely?
DT Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 Ha ha forgot about that...... that's a really good point (Unless the FA extend it) Que Harry blaming the snow for not being able to strengthen his team 'We're frozen down to the bare bones'
Toomer Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 Would the game still go ahead if away fans couldn't travel safely? No Rupert would want it called off because of the money he would miss out on pies and pints.
hamster Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 I remember when they used to get fans to clear the snow at matches. Anyone remember Middlesborough?
InvictaSaint Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 5 inches and counting here in north Kent. All the local schools are closed and the minor roads unpassable. It is more a question of what is lurking off the east coast at the moment - the whole of Kent is expected to be under a blanket of snow this afternoon and that will spread northwestwards this evening. The Hampshire basin might be able to protect Southampton but as UP says, it may be more a question of public safety (paths, footways, stairs at SMS). Would be surprised if it's on at this rate.
Bensfcno1 Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 Ha ha forgot about that...... that's a really good point (Unless the FA extend it) Que Harry blaming the snow for not being able to strengthen his team Ah oh! his poor wife cant expect anything for valentines day if he doesn't get any transfer 'bonuses'!
Saint_clark Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 Not sure if I will be able to go tomorrow. If I get up to Southampton and then the trains are cancelled, i've got no way of getting back and nowhere to stay.
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 Not sure if I will be able to go tomorrow. If I get up to Southampton and then the trains are cancelled, i've got no way of getting back and nowhere to stay. Thats the trouble with living in what is now virtually a 3rd World country
benjii Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 Thats the trouble with living in what is now virtually a 3rd World country The measured voice of history speaks. I would be surprised if the match goes ahead. More importantly, I'm having the day off.
Polaroid Saint Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 A good six inches here. Snow that is. However, I seem to work for the only school in about a twenty mile radius that is open today. hurrumph. Wont be venturing down this week, bloody dangerous if you ask me - spent seven hours driving back from north yorks last night - scary stuff at times.
surrey1saint Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 We have got a good 10" of snow here in Farnham....nothing moving unless on foot here. I can't even get the car out of the drive.
La BoIS Saint Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 I live in Epsom, would normally get the train down from London after work but have given up on that idea even if the game does go ahead. Let's make tomorrow's game a boycott!
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 Morning, I just woke up to 4 inches in Brighton. ta I bet you did
eelpie Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 Over 1 foot of snow in Epsom Surrey. No buses, No trains. I just watched the bloke opposite roll off his drive get stuck and then spend the next hour trying to push his small car back on, plumb! : And you didn't help him? Obviously he wasn't a Saints supporter, lol.
Fan The Flames Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 West Kent is a winter wonderland. Its sad that the game could be called off for safety on the approaches. Its health and safety gone mad, gone mad I say.
Chez Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 Anyone remember Middlesborough? if you've been then its somewhere you can never forget.
LGTL Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 Just showed St Mary's on SSN, will be surprised if it goes ahead...
Bourno Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 SSN just had a camera at the stadium, there is a lot of snow that would need to be cleared. It doesn't look good.
fish fingers Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 arsenal v cardiff has already been called off.
Big Bad Bob Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 Just showed St Mary's on SSN, will be surprised if it goes ahead... SSN just had a camera at the stadium, there is a lot of snow that would need to be cleared. It doesn't look good. It's stopped snowing now (in Poole at least), it'll all be melted by this afternoon!!
Andy_Porter Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 Meh I hope it isn't called off. Any chance they will make it a Saturday game if it does get postponned?
Big Bad Bob Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 Meh I hope it isn't called off. Any chance they will make it a Saturday game if it does get postponned? I'd prefer a mid-week game, we don't win at home on Saturday!!
Weston Saint Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 I expect the pitch was covered overnight so they can sweep it off. More snow expected but not that much. As at now I would expect the game to go ahead but would be happy if it is postponed as I cannot go tomorrow.
Mole Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 Sheffield have heavy snow forecast for today and tonight. I doubt their team coach will make the trip.
Andy_Porter Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 When was the last time we had to call a home game off?
Toomer Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 When was the last time we had to call a home game off? Crystal Palace a few seasons ago mid week game due waterlogged pitch.
chocco boxo Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 Save it for last game of season again IMO. Even Lapland New Forest had some snow today!
AndyNorthernSaints Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 When was the last time we had to call a home game off? Crystal Palace midweek home game a couple of years ago. Reason i remember is i flew down from Manchester for the game only to find out game was off while in the pub :-(
La BoIS Saint Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 Meh I hope it isn't called off. Any chance they will make it a Saturday game if it does get postponned? Only spare Sat is 28 Mar which must be an international weekend.
Torbay Saint Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 SSN just had a camera at the stadium, there is a lot of snow that would need to be cleared. It doesn't look good. Surely SSN have a better use for their cameras than at SMS of transfer deadline day. It is hardly going to be a hive of business today (aside from potential exits)...
derry Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 I expect the pitch was covered overnight so they can sweep it off. More snow expected but not that much. As at now I would expect the game to go ahead but would be happy if it is postponed as I cannot go tomorrow. It is covered Ron, could see it on the SSN video. The stands looked clear. depends on the roads, surrounds and car parks.
Big Bad Bob Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 Surely SSN have a better use for their cameras than at SMS of transfer deadline day. It is hardly going to be a hive of business today (aside from potential exits)... Maybe they had wind of promising youngsters leaving for big clubs OR a KK type signing OR a takover :smt022
Nadia Sllim Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 more chance of "HELL freezing over than SMS" whilst you know who is still there?
krissyboy31 Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 It is covered Ron, could see it on the SSN video. The stands looked clear. depends on the roads, surrounds and car parks. There are quite a few games off already including the one at the Emirates, where the pitch is perfectly playable but the surrounding areas are treacherous.
saints_is_the_south Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 According to Sheff Utd's OS a decision will be made at 9am tomorrow whether the game goes ahead or not.
Toomer Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 According to Sheff Utd's OS a decision will be made at 9am tomorrow whether the game goes ahead or not. A lot will then depend on the local airports I would think they would fly down tomorrow, can't see them making the drive down.
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