Snow in Stoke

[blue b4 the moon]

So we could be in Stoke for fu*king hours, hope they have enough beer.

 

[paulchapo]

I am not sure how this has suddenly taken everybody by suprise!Heavy snowfall was forecast all week for Friday for our region,turning to rain overnight and the weather warming up slightly Saturday,with rain and blustery showers forecast.

 

[whicko]

I'm not going but the previous times i have been i have gone on the M6 before heading onto the A500 which is right next to the ground. All major raods that will be gritted. The only way you can access the stadium is via a major road that will be gritted. If the game is called off because of the pathways and walkways around the ground then that is piss poor planning from stoke who should have been out there before the snow fell gritting the pavements and keep on top of the extra snow that falls.

Top level football in this country is a multi multi millions pound business, no game should be called off for the weather unless it is a freak of nature, the weather we are getting at the minute is just normal winter weather we get every year.

It's not the area around the ground that worries me, I don't fancy the M6 in treachorous conditions, there have been several large pile ups tonight and that's before it freezes over.

Don't go then! Thing is, all major roads (M6 included) will be passable by the morning.
Scaremongering isn't big and it's not clever!
Make your decision in the morning and if you decide not to go, PM me with your address and I will pick your ticket up and give it someone who wants to go!

Oh no fear I will be there if its on, no one is being big or clever or scare mongering just being sensible after driving 100 miles in it today and it was really shit.

 

[kunaguero10]

if it is delayed how will this affect ITV coverage? i'd like to think they'd make this the priority but i reckon they would rather show the first 20 minutes before screening an old midsummer murders or something

 

[akcity]

If the game is called off then it is an absolute joke and the people at Stoke should be ashamed of themselves.

Why how are you getting to Stoke, driving a bastard Snow Plough!

I'm not going but the previous times i have been i have gone on the M6 before heading onto the A500 which is right next to the ground. All major raods that will be gritted. The only way you can access the stadium is via a major road that will be gritted. If the game is called off because of the pathways and walkways around the ground then that is piss poor planning from stoke who should have been out there before the snow fell gritting the pavements and keep on top of the extra snow that falls.

Top level football in this country is a multi multi millions pound business, no game should be called off for the weather unless it is a freak of nature, the weather we are getting at the minute is just normal winter weather we get every year.

I like your faith in the local council. Ours can't even keep motorways clear!

 

[WNRH]

So what about us against the rags a few years back?

Piss poor from us, i doubt we will ever have to call a game off again. Lessons were learnt hopefully.

In all fairness the blame can't be placed all on the club.
The authorities would play a major role in determining whether it takes place.

Then the authorities should get their fingers out and plan ahead surely? There is no way tomorrow's game should even be delayed let alone postponed.

 

[lancs blue]

if it is delayed how will this affect ITV coverage? i'd like to think they'd make this the priority but i reckon they would rather show the first 20 minutes before screening an old midsummer murders or something

Let's face it, in terms of entertainment a repeat of a detective show would win hands down against any game at the Britannia!

 

[yarny101]

if it is delayed how will this affect ITV coverage? i'd like to think they'd make this the priority but i reckon they would rather show the first 20 minutes before screening an old midsummer murders or something

They'll most likely show highlights of the ACON before the match if it gets delayed.

 

[ayrshire_blue]

I can't see the game being called off. As has been said this weather has been forecasted all week. They have people out clearing it through the night. The snow is due to turn to rain (forecast anyway) and with the exception of a light snow shower in the early hours tomorrow doesn't look that bad.

There should be a cover over the pitch and undersoil heating for this end of it. People clearing the surrounding areas to cover that end.

If the current weather was of any major concern to the match going ahead, surely we would have heard some sort of announcement tonight? Nothing major, just a sign that the game might be in doubt, but there's been nothing.

 

[akcity]

Piss poor from us, i doubt we will ever have to call a game off again. Lessons were learnt hopefully.

In all fairness the blame can't be placed all on the club.
The authorities would play a major role in determining whether it takes place.

Then the authorities should get their fingers out and plan ahead surely? There is no way tomorrow's game should even be delayed let alone postponed.

FFS there is more to determining whether a game goes ahead than underground heating and a bit of grit spreading...