NickG Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 weather forecast for Southampton 4 degrees by 9 am tomorrow and warmer during the day -no ice then should be ok
krissyboy31 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. According to our OS, errr??? ummm???
Bourno Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 Our OS have put up the match preview and made no comment at all about the weather and any potential postponement.
Window Cleaner Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 Our OS have put up the match preview and made no comment at all about the weather and any potential postponement. Good, that makes it down to Sheffield U to turn up. Must say I'm amazed at the mess caused by a few inches of snow. I mean anyone would think the UK is in the tropics.
Torbay Saint Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 I have just heard that the Football League are suggesting calling off all games tomorrow.
so22saint Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 it's snowing again here in Winchester I reckon it'll all be gone by tomorrow though.
Ewell Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 it's snowing again here in Winchester I reckon it'll all be gone by tomorrow though. Hahaha snowing heavy again here. At least one and half foot deep in places. As a precaution I have even tuck a shovel inside the front door in case I need to dig myself out! lol As for gone by tomorrow, not a chance here. If it is gone by Wednesday we will be lucky.
John D Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 Hope its on - got my flight down booked. Do you think Flybe will give me a refund as they sponsor us!!
The Saturday Boy Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 Hopefully the match will be on as it sounds like Sheffield United haven't had the best of days and are travelling down by coach now. http://www.sufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Gaffersnotes/0,,10418~1542444,00.html
saintwarwick Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 Crystal Palace a few seasons ago mid week game due waterlogged pitch. Yep, I made it to the M4/A34 junction before finding out, a 140 mile round trip wasted.
NickG Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 min temp for St Marys Tuesday night (and guess that middle of the night) is 3 degrees -can't see any reason should be in doubt if forecasts are right! http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?id=3471
krissyboy31 Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 Yep, I made it to the M4/A34 junction before finding out, a 140 mile round trip wasted. Me too! got to Chieveley Services, heard the news and turned straight back home.
krissyboy31 Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 min temp for St Marys Tuesday night (and guess that middle of the night) is 3 degrees -can't see any reason should be in doubt if forecasts are right! http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?id=3471 3 degC is still ground frost temperature. Need to get to 4.5 plus before a thaw starts to take place.
NickG Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 it's said to be 5 during the day so should be ok (this maybe boring but it makes a change from talking about boardroom!)
benjii Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 If Crouch was in charge the match would definitely go ahead.
Bailey Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 If Crouch was in charge the match would definitely go ahead. Agreed. LOWE OUT!
EFM Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 They just said on Badio 5 that transfers CAN be completed after the 5 p.m. deadline if the clubs concerned can show that any delay was due to the weather. So we've got ages yet before our major signings need to be made :-)
DT Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 Wonder if our cash flow situation makes us desperate for this one to go ahead... Thought we were scheduled to go into admin in first week of Feb?
Sheff Saint Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 Well it's a good job it's not here tomorrow, looking out my office window and Bramall Lane is pretty white it must be said. I agree with above though, we don;t half make a fuss in this country. The M1 is gritted isn't it? Not ideal driving conditions but if you're not an idiot it's not a problem. So long as the pitch is ok and it's not like an ice rink, get it played.
JustMike Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 Arsenal v Cardiff tomorrow was called off earlier today, they have under soil heating so that wasnt the problem, more to do with the safety of supporters arriving and travelling to the stadium
BadgerBadger Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 Hopefully the match will be on as it sounds like Sheffield United haven't had the best of days and are travelling down by coach now. http://www.sufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Gaffersnotes/0,,10418~1542444,00.html Wot a moaning old git Blackwell is in that piece - he want's to spend a few days with us if a long coach journey is his biggest problem
Whitey Grandad Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 I went to Chelsea once for a midweek game. I picked my daughter up at Reading and drove through thunder and lightning and a continuous downpoor. We arrived at the ground, bought a programme and got to 10 feet from our seats when the steward told us that the game had been called off, which I knew would happen anyway. My sympathies go to those Saints fans who got to Newcastle a few years ago only for the match to be called off because the roads around the stadium were a 'bit icy'. Northern softies!
Sheff Saint Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 Wot a moaning old git Blackwell is in that piece - he want's to spend a few days with us if a long coach journey is his biggest problem Oh, you should here their moaning fans as well! There squad is quite good, about 4th or 5th best i'd say in the league. And that's where they are. And in the FAC 5th Round. But gawd didn't Blackwell get some abuse after they lost to Donny last week. Mind due, we may have a clueless Dutchman in charge but they've had to have Bryan Robson in recent history - i think i'd prefer 20 more years of Wupert if that was the alternative!
Blanco Saint Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 Pretty sure it will be called off as there will be loads of snow Tut'north tonight.:mad::smt088
krissyboy31 Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 no snow in cardiff at all... Really? Three inches and counting in Cheltenham.
Nexstar Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/?page_id=11315 "Game fully expected to be on"
Springhill Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/?page_id=11315 "Game fully expected to be on" I think that is totally irresponsible of SFC The pitch may be OK but what about those supporters who have to drive 20/30 miles or more.....I certainly shall not be taking the risk!
Window Cleaner Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 I think that is totally irresponsible of SFC The pitch may be OK but what about those supporters who have to drive 20/30 miles or more.....I certainly shall not be taking the risk! Don't be a wimp. That's nothing. Contact tyres are a must every winter anyway.Normal ones lose adherence below 7° C anyway.
Mole Posted 2 February, 2009 Posted 2 February, 2009 I'd advise everyone boycotts the game for safety reasons.
Nexstar Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 Snowing very hard at the moment, and looks like we are in for some more snow/rain early afternoon: http://www.meteox.co.uk/h.aspx?r=&jaar=-3&soort=loop1uur Can't see it going ahead.
lumpofshipperley Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 Won't be a problem with the pitch but whether you want to make the drive is another matter. The A27 is almost impassable this morning according to Radio Solent. Apparently the snow that settles on the covers over the pitch actually stops the pitch from freezing. Man, I think I even bored myself with that last comment...
The Incongruous Monk Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 The suns out, not much fresh snow last night, fingers crossed it's game-on.
um pahars Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 The suns out, not much fresh snow last night, fingers crossed it's game-on. I live close to the ground and have to say there was a fresh dusting last night. Not loads but enough to make roads dodgy again. Unless there is a bit of a thaw (and I cant see the OB and others going on a hunch) I reckon this will be off due to traffic and approach conditions.
Guided Missile Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 The game is on, according to the Sheffield local rag, this morning. "BREAKING: Owls and Blades games to go ahead Published Date: 03 February 2009 BOTH SHEFFIELD United and Sheffield Wednesday's games are still on...so far."
teamsaint Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 loads of snow falling NOW near salisbury. Very cold too.
Jackie@home Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 They ought to call it off. It's absolutely chucking it down with snow here at the moment and all the reports on the radio are telling us not travel unless absolutely necessary. I read some time ago that only 40% of season ticket holders actually live in Southampton, so many of us have quite a long journey. I don't fancy getting out of the ground and back to car about 10pm and struggling home through a blizzard. I'll be a bit upset if I've paid for a match that I can't go to just because I'm being sensible.
trousers Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 Anyone know (or can estimate) how much it would cost the club to call off the game at short notice? I'm guessing it would be nearer a 6 figure sum than 5?
SaintNeil90 Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 who cares its a little dusting of snow. In any other country it would go ahead but in our over the top safety conscious country it probably wont
krissyboy31 Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 who cares its a little dusting of snow. In any other country it would go ahead but in our over the top safety conscious country it probably wont No they don't. That's why they have the winter break.
ludgershallsaint Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 No they don't. That's why they have the winter break. Who has their winter break in February?
InvictaSaint Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 Who has their winter break in February? Bears? Hedgehogs? Rupert Lowe?
krissyboy31 Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 Who has their winter break in February? Bundesliga have been back a week, but much of Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Russia etc. do not play in the winter. Ukraine are back on 28th February. So I'd say quite a few really!!
SaintNeil90 Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 Bundesliga have been back a week, but much of Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Russia etc. do not play in the winter. Ukraine are back on 28th February. So I'd say quite a few really!! All countrys that have alot worse conditions than we have then.
ludgershallsaint Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 Bundesliga have been back a week, but much of Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Russia etc. do not play in the winter. Ukraine are back on 28th February. So I'd say quite a few really!! Okay then. The british climate is more akin to Russia and Scandanavia than Italy, Germany etc. I think you'll find in those countries they don't so much have a winter's break but run their season February to November.
The Saturday Boy Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 Final decision at noon - http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/?page_id=11320
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