The game is off

[spongebob123]

Gotta admit from an armchair viewer I'm a bit gutted to not be seeing the club play tonight, but fair dos, I can imagine it's dreadful weather though, certainly not a good idea to be playing footie in.

 

[Rammy Blue]

Good news, all in all. Don't think I've ever been happy for a game to be called off, today is a first.

If Chelsea would won last night then might have felt different, however as it stands it's all good.

 

[Millwallawayveteran1988]

I had decided to give it a swerve anyway as the conditions on the motorways were ridiculous. Was in Blackpool before and the wind was ferocious. Stronger than any been in.

Should have been called off hours ago. Ridiculous to think it could go ahead and not to mention dangerous for everyone trying to get there. Fans come last as always.feel for Dawlish and all you fans who travel miles and for the Sunderland fans.

Blessing in disguise for us with the injuries. That's why I can't understand why we didn't push for it to be called off earlier.

 

[Prestwich_Blue]

its really strong this wind.

james milner has just tweeted that a specials board has gone over outside a pub!!!

Is that the real one or the parody one?

 

[Bluep*ss]

Just me or has the wind dropped off since the game has been cancelled?

Definitely not as windy now as half an hour ago.

....the beans have passed through then?

 

[Pigeonho]

Remember when Elleray called it off against Ipswich when we were winning?
Fuck, there is an agenda! ;-)

 

[bobmcfc]

We could pretend it's on and do the Matchday thread as normal?

Great idea - with the addition of celebrity posters like you and me it will be like a breath of fresh air.

Couldn't have put it better myself.

Yeah, don't be all coy you two.

 

[bluestevei]

Does this mean we dont have to play before Chelsea? Or will it be tomorrow

It won't be tomorrow....... rest easy proudbear(interesting name).Next match is City v. Chelsea - FA Cup on Sat......TV 5-00pm.

it will be if it stops this bloody wind

 

[jimharri]

Here's a statement from the club...

"Manchester City can confirm that this evening's fixture versus Sunderland has been postponed due to exceptional and escalating weather conditions. The safety of those in around and travelling to the stadium complex cannot be guaranteed.

"This decision has been made by the Safety Officer and Greater Manchester Police. Both managers and the match officials understand and support this decision.THIS SERIOUS WEATHER EVENT HAS COME AS A COMPLETE SURPRISE" /quote]

As Bricktop might say; ''Are they taking the piss?'' This weather was forecast a couple of days ago. It was pretty rough over here today, though it was far worse down the South of the country around Cork (and as it normally heads West to East, you're probably getting what we had this afternoon), and it has eased off this last couple of hours. Mixed feelings about the postponement to be honest. It means one less game without our missing A-listers. On the other hand though, fixture congestion later in the season.

 

[Rammy Blue]

I drove back from the Lakes earlier and the car was literally bouncing around the motorway, extremely scary,