Arsenal (a) pre-match thread (Game given go ahead 1350hrs)

[bellsouth]

I think it will be cancelled, snow is falling again in West London and the travel network is in complete chaos, lots of rail lines and tube lines suffering major delays and cancellations. I can't think who benefits from this going ahead, I'm sure both clubs would rather postpone it, fans travelling who could get stuck either on the way or on the way back, police have better things to do, rail networks, even Sky, its a Thursday night, they wouldn't get any Asian or US viewers anyway because of the timings and there are enough soaps on to take viewers away plus they'd probably be showing a half empty stadium with a flat atmosphere.
I don't know who has the final say, is it Arsenal, the Premier League, the old bill? Whoever it is needs to call it now

 

[blue corby]

If the infrastructure and the surrounding area is dangerous they'll have to cancel. They have a duty of care. Also if the stewards and other club officials cannot get there again they'll have to cancel.

I think the silence is deafening. Even if they were to say there'll be an announcement at say 11 o'clock so City fans can decide whether or not to travel it'd be helpful.

We have already decided not to travel tonight it’s just not worth it

 

[Boney]

I work near the junction of seven sisters road and Hornsey Road. Roads are currently clear, pavements have been gritted. It would have to be a serious downturn in the weather for the game to be cancelled. My serious concern is where to meet before the game, and how cold it will be in the stadium.

 

[SWP's back]

Trying to get an idea on whether it will go ahead or not from this thread is like trying to ascertain whether it’s a muffin or barm (barm) in off topic.

 

[Alexi]

I work near the junction of seven sisters road and Hornsey Road. Roads are currently clear, pavements have been gritted. It would have to be a serious downturn in the weather for the game to be cancelled. My serious concern is where to meet before the game, and how cold it will be in the stadium.

I just got the bus from home to Finsbury Park and then into work. Roads all clear and pavements ok. At the moment there's nothing stopping the game happening; could be different by this afternoon but if it was kicking off at midday (which I know it isn't) it would be happening.

 

[Plain Speaking]

I went to a rugby game yesterday afternoon, forecast was not bad. It started clear, cold yet sunshine. In the second half there was a blizzard and you couldn't see the game across the pitch, all lines on the pitch were obscured. With snow, conditions can change very quickly.

 

[come-on-barney]

Started to bad in South Wales, my worry is not getting there but getting back :) have the train and mat h ticket so will make the effort and hope for the best.

 

[stonie]

"Snowflakes" hate um, shouldnt get in the way of this fixture but to be honest i would not lose too much sleep if this game was called off...

 

[vmsuhail]

Nope. Waiting to hear that City can't get there so they can award the points to Arse.

Please tell me you are only joking. I don't know these rules.

 

[Lancet Fluke]

Please tell me you are only joking. I don't know these rules.

It's no joke. Hopefully the players get down there without problems but if they don't make it I assume it'd be inevitable that Arsenal would be awarded the three points?