pencils Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Interesting u say. Ur point is. The ref used commonsense it was probably playable when he was on the usual standside touchline was a bit of a state. He had been checking the met office forecast and it was very bleak. He was willing to leave it until the official ref turned up but after consulting Alloa they wanted a decision there and then and we're happy for it to be called off. 20 mins later there was puddles everywhere and the ball was moving all over the park on its own. Then the William Hill advertising boards ended up flying into the net and getting smashed to pieces. Is that interesting enough for you. Lies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Paddy Flannery Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I think the decision to call it off is 100% the correct one. I'm astounded we're the only postponed tie in the round if I'm honest, I expected a fair few casualties. The rain over the last couple of weeks has been relentless, there was only so long the park could cope with draining that amount of water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumbarton Rock Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Big Ewan Anderson who done our inspection is at Airdrie today says it's obviously going ahead as it's AstroTurf but says it will be an absolute farce because of the wind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilky1878 Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Stirling cumbernauld was also off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverton End Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Stirling cumbernauld was also off As was Wick v Linlithgow, 50 minutes before kick off. 260 odd miles for nowt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallochSonsFan Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Absolutely the correct decision to call the game off. The conditions would have made the game a farce even if the park was in a good enough state to play. The decision was made early - would fans have preferred the game to be called off at half 1 when folk were already on their way? Official used common sense to make the early decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Inspiring draw for both teams... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottylintonstowel Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Will the William hill advertising boards be fit again for Tuesday or will subs from betfred be brought in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren1872 Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Any news on the pitch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumbartonTheSons Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 If it's on, obviously I hope we win, but I can't say I have nearly the same desire to see us win as I did for Saturday. I was checking the score frantically on Saturday and was delighted with the result. This is a bit more 'meh' for me to be honest. Of course I hope we win and progress, and it might have a further negative impact on Alloa's morale to be on the end of a second defeat to us in the space of a few days, but the league game was the crucial one, this is much less so. It'll be interesting how Aitken approaches it with regards to line-up, with another massive league game at the weekend looming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren1872 Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Two wins on the trot could give us the motivational boot up the arse we need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Can't see this being on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Vojáček Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Can't see this being on.Nope, it's rained almost non stop since it was first scheduled. I'd want this called off to allow the pitch to recover for the far more important match on Saturday...assuming that's possible.Also it being called off but Saturday being on would let me get to 160 consecutive games! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O'Kelly Isley III Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Nope, it's rained almost non stop since it was first scheduled. I'd want this called off to allow the pitch to recover for the far more important match on Saturday...assuming that's possible. Also it being called off but Saturday being on would let me get to 160 consecutive games! Actually, the pitch down there holds up pretty well other than being affected by the adjacent tidal movements in extreme weather. I've read recently that high tide is around 1.30pm tomorrow afternoon so if it's not dreadful around then I suppose there's a fair chance of the tie going ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMartyn86 Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 I'm not feeling too optimistic about this game. We are currently woeful. I'd change things up and give others a chance. Knowing our luck it'll be 0-0 if it goes ahead Is it £18 to get in tomorrow? Crawford Hetherington Marr(if fit) Reintam Williams Doyle (Paun if Marr isn't fit and push Doyle back in CB) Flanny Crawford Duffy McMannus Hynd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 £15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Paddy Flannery Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 £15. Just when you think us Dton boays can't get any sounder we go and set the price at 15 quid. Wit a bunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
son hawk Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 If this is called off again when would we need to reschedule for? Am I right in saying the cup takes priority over league? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 If this is called off again when would we need to reschedule for? Am I right in saying the cup takes priority over league? I doubt it considering we played a league game on Saturday. It may have to be played before a certain date though which might force us to play it this Saturday which in turn could create problems for the club with hospitality etc. Here's hoping it would just be moved to next Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumbartonTheSons Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 If it were to be postponed again, I'd really hope we could make an agreement that the next Tuesday would be the date. I'd imagine the league is the priority for Alloa as well as ourselves, so it'd be a real shame and annoyance if we had to re-schedule a vital Saturday game against St.Mirren (and miss out on the hospitality as mentioned above) for a cup tie of this magnitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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