theycallmetrinity Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Could have played at Station Park. Bellend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoriginalhedge Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 3 hours ago, Best Team in Angus said: Are u upset Not now I've got that off my chest. . It had to be said. I will now go back to ignoring the ignorant , boring b*****d of a troll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoriginalhedge Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 12 hours ago, itzdrk said: Covers are supposed to protect a pitch from frost not really for thawing it. I would imagine the issue is that when they went down it was solid. The covers were actually put down to protect the majority of the pitch which was still soft. Heavy frosts were forecast for Wednesday night through to Friday which proved to be correct with temps of minus 6 recorded. It was felt that the pitch might have had a better chance than not being covered at all which again proved to be the right call. Unfortunately it was the same areas in the shade which proved to be the problem. The frost was starting to come out on Saturday morning but not as quick as to convince the ref. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No_Problemo Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 This thread is worse than a four way match against Hibs, Dunfermline and Morton would be. That's truly saying something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayrmad Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 I think I can manage 3 weeks on Tuesday during the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgecutter Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 If folk could stop replying to 'citydiehard' who I rather wisely have on ignore (but can still see his waste of server space in other people's quotes), that would be great. Edit: apologies CTID for momentarily mixing you up with citydiehard (thought I'd got away with a quick edit but originalhedge got in too quickly with his reply below, grrrr) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoriginalhedge Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 1 minute ago, Hedgecutter said: If folk could stop replying to CTID who I rather wisely have on ignore (but can still see his waste of server space in other folk's quotes), that would be great. You are quite correct. Sorry for my outburst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terracingtam Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 11 hours ago, theycallmetrinity said: Bellend whats gone wrong with our bellend? It was always good enough before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoriginalhedge Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 35 minutes ago, terracingtam said: whats gone wrong with our bellend? It was always good enough before Objection !!! I have never been near your bellend and have no desire at any time in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itzdrk Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 11 hours ago, theoriginalhedge said: The covers were actually put down to protect the majority of the pitch which was still soft. Heavy frosts were forecast for Wednesday night through to Friday which proved to be correct with temps of minus 6 recorded. It was felt that the pitch might have had a better chance than not being covered at all which again proved to be the right call. Unfortunately it was the same areas in the shade which proved to be the problem. The frost was starting to come out on Saturday morning but not as quick as to convince the ref. Cheers, suits me better fortunately. Should have did what Cowdenbeath did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoriginalhedge Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 On 11/24/2016 at 12:30, itzdrk said: Probably low. Tuesday night IMO You called it ! 15 minutes ago, itzdrk said: Cheers, suits me better fortunately. Should have did what Cowdenbeath did. That might have been an option had the water pipes not frozen as well !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itzdrk Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 4 minutes ago, theoriginalhedge said: You called it ! That might have been an option had the water pipes not frozen as well !!! I spotted when the East Fife game was rearranged for and a wee bit of guesswork . Does that play a part in being called off under the spectator safety pish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoriginalhedge Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Interesting article from Brendan Rodgers in the papers today calling for summer football from February to November. Excuse me for being pedantic Brendan but is this not November ? Just shows how unpredictable the Scottish weather can be. I don't think there is actually a time of the year where you can guarantee that games will not be postponed be it frost, flood, wind , snow or whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgecutter Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Just shows how unpredictable the Scottish weather can be. I don't think there is actually a time of the year where you can guarantee that games will not be postponed be it frost, flood, wind , snow or whatever. Indeed you cannot guarantee anything, but you can certainly reduce the risk of postponement quite considerably. What would you give an estimate of a 'spring/summer/autumn : winter' ratio regarding postponements? (genuine question) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itzdrk Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Why would taking our league season and moving it to a different time to most of Europe help anything other than avoiding a couple midweek ganes? All that needs to change is this round to be played at a different time, call offs every year in this round. A week or two earlier IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoriginalhedge Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 50 minutes ago, Hedgecutter said: Indeed you cannot guarantee anything, but you can certainly reduce the risk of postponement quite considerably. What would you give an estimate of a 'spring/summer/autumn : winter' ratio regarding postponements? (genuine question) Itzdark's comment below just about sums it up for me. However most of our postponements of recent years , to my recollection, have been through January / February . This is the time when the pitch would be getting prepared for the season ahead with pre season games etc. With freezing temperatures likely at this time , what are the chances of players building themselves up to match fitness while not being able to play games other than on plastic pitches which are fully booked up with teams in similar circumstances to ourselves ? Just one scenario. Also most grass pitches require extensive maintenance like overseeding , scarifying etc. This is presently done in the close season when seed can germinate without play disturbance. When is this going to be fitted in should the season change ? Pitches will suffer long term . People like Brendan shout without realising the knock on effect a change like this would have. Football is a winter sport, not out of random choice but I would say out of sensible planning taking all factors into consideration. It should , in my opinion, stay that way. 39 minutes ago, itzdrk said: Why would taking our league season and moving it to a different time to most of Europe help anything other than avoiding a couple midweek ganes? All that needs to change is this round to be played at a different time, call offs every year in this round. A week or two earlier IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayrmad Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 2 hours ago, itzdrk said: Cheers, suits me better fortunately. Should have did what Cowdenbeath did. That's was probably in August, the coldest ground I've been too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoriginalhedge Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 17 minutes ago, ayrmad said: That's was probably in August, the coldest ground I've been too. I take it you haven't been to Broadwood ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theycallmetrinity Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Interesting article from Brendan Rodgers in the papers today calling for summer football from February to November. Excuse me for being pedantic Brendan but is this not November ? Just shows how unpredictable the Scottish weather can be. I don't think there is actually a time of the year where you can guarantee that games will not be postponed be it frost, flood, wind , snow or whatever. I maybe wrong here but when we played Aberdeen in the friendly at the start of the season, wasn't there a massive thunder storm the day before (Saturday). Happened about 2 30. From what I was told they were sweeping water away from the boardroom area to save it from being flooded and the pitch was completely under water. Game would've had a very late call off.This was in June. Doesn't matter when games are played there's always a chance games will be off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shibuya Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 They appear to have worked it out in northern Europe without too much fuss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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