TheSaint75 Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 Well its coming down hard in the city centre now. I still think theres a good chance it will be called off later, especially with no undersoil heating. Why do we need under-soil heating, we have never had a game called off for a frozen pitch and I doubt it will be frozen tonight, they will just cover the pitch prior to kick off and clear it without a problem. Stop looking for excuses not to go
derry Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 Notice all these people who think it should go ahead live in Southampton. The majority of Saints supporters don't live in the city. Had Solent on this morning and it was taking 2 hours for people to drive along the A31 from Ringwood to the M27. The group of people that sit around me in the Kingsland all use this route. What's it going to be like at 10 o' clock tonight? I always use my season ticket, but as my husband is away in Cologne and I would have to drive there and back at night on my own, he, understandably, doesn't want me to go. Just announced another 2 accidents on the M27 and one on the M3. Still, seeing as the club has already got my money, they don't worry if we can actually turn up or not. From Cadnam to Southampton and the M27 the roads are clear, It's raining here now and the snow is thawing and being washed away. disappearing. My cars and drive and the road outside was under about 4" of snow at 0900 this morning, without me doing anything the place is clear and the road/cars are just wet. I can see your point about travelling if it freezes but I would expect the roads to be salted from early afternoon. Why don't you ring HCC road engineers.
the saint in winchester Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 Plus their captain is out,they're still reformatting after Beattie left as well. Exactly! This is a good time to play them. Mind you, they signed Lupoli (the Wolf man) yesterday. And we thought he was coming to us ....
NickG Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 Not forecast to go below 5 tonight so should be no frost and pretty clear now in Southampton
Jackie@home Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 Warwick, I know they are not in control of the weather, but with every broadcast telling people to only travel if they have to, why do you think that so many other games were already called off yesterday? It was obviously because of the safety for travelling fans. I'm sure the Emirates has under-soil heating, but they were worried about people travelling to the game.
Window Cleaner Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 Warwick, I know they are not in control of the weather, but with every broadcast telling people to only travel if they have to, why do you think that so many other games were already called off yesterday? It was obviously because of the safety for travelling fans. I'm sure the Emirates has under-soil heating, but they were worried about people travelling to the game. No it's about the snow and ice around the ground. The Football Association don't give a toss about ice on the M4, in fact they don't particularly care if there are no spectators at all. I went to work at 4 am this morning. I live at 2000 ft and work at over 4000. All my colleagues were there on time as usual. It would be considered a bad do if you didn't turn up just because there's a couple of feet of snow on the ground.
ph11be Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 Certainly a good time to play them, although they travelled down yesterday: http://www.sufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Previews/0,,10418~1543903,00.html
Window Cleaner Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 Certainly a good time to play them, although they travelled down yesterday: http://www.sufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Previews/0,,10418~1543903,00.html So they ran up a bill at one of our esteemed local hotels, how good is that.More money for the community.
Flyer Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 No it's about the snow and ice around the ground. The Football Association don't give a toss about ice on the M4, in fact they don't particularly care if there are no spectators at all. Not true, at least 3 London games were cancelled yesterday not due to the pitch but for the fans safety. At least 2 of them had undersoil heating too.
John D Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 Is the airport still shut? Supposed to be flying down from manchester in 2 hours. Think i might not make it to game!
Window Cleaner Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 Not true, at least 3 London games were cancelled yesterday not due to the pitch but for the fans safety. At least 2 of them had undersoil heating too. Nah that's Arsenal all over for you, playing Tottenham on Sunday, want everybody to be fit and fresh.Probably went round the ground with buckets of ice to make sure the game was called off.
Lowestoft-Saint Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 Flipping hell, a bit of snow and this country turns to panic stations! Just take sensible precautions. Oh what a lovely sunny (but cold) day here in Lowestoft with not a hint of snow around.
Whitey Grandad Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 Is the airport still shut? Supposed to be flying down from manchester in 2 hours. Think i might not make it to game! If it's the 18:00 it's saying 'delayed' http://www.southamptonairport.com/portal/page/Southampton%5EGeneral%5EFlight+information%5ELive+flight+arrivals/ This one is saying 'on time' http://www.manchesterairport.co.uk/MANFlightInfo/FlightInfo It might be better to check with the airport direct. Southampton departures are leaving ok, from what I can see.
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 Just driven down M3, down the Avenue and into London Rd - no probs, little traffic on the roads and what snow there was on the pavements etc is melting fast. There is the occasional flurry of snow and sleet but then the sun comes out - don't think there will be too many problems unless you are using small country roads after 11pm.
John D Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 If it's the 18:00 it's saying 'delayed' http://www.southamptonairport.com/portal/page/Southampton%5EGeneral%5EFlight+information%5ELive+flight+arrivals/ This one is saying 'on time' http://www.manchesterairport.co.uk/MANFlightInfo/FlightInfo It might be better to check with the airport direct. Southampton departures are leaving ok, from what I can see. Thanks. On the road at moment so only got net access via phone.
Windmill Arm 2 Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 Plus their captain is out,they're still reformatting after Beattie left as well. LOL!!! Like saints ever benefit from things like that, if Sheff Utd are having a tough time you can almost guarantee they will break their duck against us. I expect we will get beaten tonight, which will numb the euphoria on here following back to back draws
Whitey Grandad Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 Thanks. On the road at moment so only got net access via phone. Which flight number is it? According to Manchester BE7370 17:00 'on time' Southampton airport saying BE7370 arr 18:00 'delayed'
Durleyfos Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 Teh sun is shining over the Chapel Stand now.
John D Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 Which flight number is it? According to Manchester BE7370 17:00 'on time' Southampton airport saying BE7370 arr 18:00 'delayed' Its that 7370 flight. Be at airport in 10 min so i guess i'll find out then. Thanks for your help
Rory Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 Given the average age of our squad, it's probably for the best that this game is postponed. They'll probably start throwing snowballs at each other and building snowmen. :smt088
Durleyfos Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 Teh sun is shining over the Chapel Stand now. Now we have hailstones.
NickG Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 I live on the east side of Southampton, snow has cleared from road -even side roads, sky is blue at the moment, even the ice in a bucket in the garden has thawed. There is no frost forecast for tonight -even in the early hours long after fans are home. Why would it not be played?
sperm_john Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 I dont know bout down south, but in Northampton it was predicted to snow today/late last night, it hasnt, and the snow is melting, so roll on footy!
Jackie@home Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 I'm 6 miles to the East of Salisbury, and it's been snowing solidly for the last 2 hours, nearly 4 hours on and off - looks like the bad weather is gradually heading Westwards, but too late for me.
Window Cleaner Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 I dont know bout down south, but in Northampton it was predicted to snow today/late last night, it hasnt, and the snow is melting, so roll on footy! Like Birmingham where all the schools are closed because of snow they don't actually have. What a bunch of big girl's blouses. When I was a kid we went to school in all weathers,unless the bogs (outside) froze. Then we went home at 2 instead of 4
Thedelldays Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 I live in plymouth and it is another lovely day..not a drop of snow at all. the sun is out again...cold mind but a nice fresh day
It's There Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 Like Birmingham where all the schools are closed because of snow they don't actually have. What a bunch of big girl's blouses. When I was a kid we went to school in all weathers,unless the bogs (outside) froze. Then we went home at 2 instead of 4 oi..DON'T BLAME THE SCHOOLS! Blame the health and safety monster that's engulfing our country! A child slipping on snow/ice on the playground- 20 years ago..there there never mind...now, 2009, "let's sue the school" for opening on a clearly dangerous day! Back to the footy...I predict it will go ahead and that Saints will win!! (2: 1)
Whitey Grandad Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 Nice sunny day here!! Not cold either!! What's the football like?
gjphilsaint Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 er wasnt this game scheduled when the fixtures were published in the summer? We cant decide to play it just because its cold and the ref certainly isnt going to call it off because Saints fans dont fancy it... so overall we have to take the rough with the smooth... sorry
saint_ed Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 Sorry, but with all these weather warnings and conditions generally awful the club can expect the lowest crowd ever tonight. Why oh why oh why. Because it costs the club far more financially if the game is called off.
John D Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 Its that 7370 flight. Be at airport in 10 min so i guess i'll find out then. Thanks for your help bugger - flight cancelled. No footy for me tonight then
Window Cleaner Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 What position does he play ? Left back in the departure lounge.
Yarm Saint Posted 3 February, 2009 Posted 3 February, 2009 You southern softies get a bit of snow and everything grinds to a halt! Us northern saints play in all kinds of conditions...nothing wrong with playing in a bit of snow and mud...get it on!!!! http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=3U3UJnW5090&feature=related
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