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Games in doubt??
Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2025 12:35 am
by bumba
Is the game tomorrow in doubt due to this weather?
Now up to amber rain warnings in the morning, roads flooded everywhere even if the pitch is ok would it be called off due to dangerous travelling for players/fans??
Also been speaking to a Blackburn colleague and he seems to think if the weather goes as predicted that the game Saturday will be a serious doubt as the river behind Ewood cannot take the rain currently. A few days of heavy rain then snow will make Ewood unplayable these days he says
Re: Games in doubt??
Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2025 12:42 am
by ISpeds00
give over
Re: Games in doubt??
Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2025 1:12 am
by Mrpotatohead
This was a boring thread the first time round. Wrap up if you're in the JHL or JML.
Re: Games in doubt??
Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2025 1:31 am
by fatboy47
No, it's not in doubt.....and this kind of crap serves no useful purpose.
Re: Games in doubt??
Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2025 1:36 am
by Andreshotboots
They'll be watering the pitch at 14.30
Re: Games in doubt??
Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2025 1:51 am
by Flixtonclaret1
bumba wrote: ↑Wed Jan 01, 2025 12:35 am
Is the game tomorrow in doubt due to this weather?
Now up to amber rain warnings in the morning, roads flooded everywhere even if the pitch is ok would it be called off due to dangerous travelling for players/fans??
Also been speaking to a Blackburn colleague and he seems to think if the weather goes as predicted that the game Saturday will be a serious doubt as the river behind Ewood cannot take the rain currently. A few days of heavy rain then snow will make Ewood unplayable these days he says
Having just listened to the 0048 shipping forecast unless we are playing in Fitzroy the games will be on.
Re: Games in doubt??
Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2025 2:10 am
by Dressinggown
Likely to be some heavy rain through the night and into the morning.
As mentioned before, the drainage and pitch composition will deal with it. Although, in a recent game there was some water build up near the Management / Official areas.
The main issue is trying to get there without public transport. I have managed to book a cab but two other firms had nothing between 11 & 2.30.
Re: Games in doubt??
Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2025 8:19 am
by jrgbfc
Lower leagues maybe. Its supposed to ease off by lunchtime.
Re: Games in doubt??
Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2025 8:44 am
by deanothedino
Andreshotboots wrote: ↑Wed Jan 01, 2025 1:36 am
They'll be watering the pitch at 14.30
Hard to believe how fast the pitch drains since we improved it after the first PL spell. 20 years ago today would have been off, now we regularly water it while it drizzles
Re: Games in doubt??
Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2025 8:49 am
by KlyBfc
bumba wrote: ↑Wed Jan 01, 2025 12:35 am
Is the game tomorrow in doubt due to this weather?
Now up to amber rain warnings in the morning, roads flooded everywhere even if the pitch is ok would it be called off due to dangerous travelling for players/fans??
Also been speaking to a Blackburn colleague and he seems to think if the weather goes as predicted that the game Saturday will be a serious doubt as the river behind Ewood cannot take the rain currently. A few days of heavy rain then snow will make Ewood unplayable these days he says
Imagine Saturdays game gets called off and we get the chance to go later in the season again to win the league or promotion at their dump, and with more fans than last time…. Oh that would be wonderful……
Not sure we are that lucky though.
Re: Games in doubt??
Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2025 9:35 am
by IanMcL
As I am on my way down from Stirling, it had better be on!
Re: Games in doubt??
Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2025 9:39 am
by dougcollins
Odd bits of local flooding, I've had to change my route.
Re: Games in doubt??
Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2025 9:46 am
by bobinho
Bear in mind today’s amber weather warnings are issued for a few downpours, high winds and maybe some snow. The same weather merited barely a mention 20 years ago….
Nonsense.
Re: Games in doubt??
Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2025 10:27 am
by Targetman
Why do people start these ridiculous threads?
Have they any idea how offputting they can be for some people?
Its just stupid!
Re: Games in doubt??
Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2025 10:31 am
by bobinho
That’s the society we have become - constantly having drama rammed down our throats when there clearly isn’t any. It catches on and becomes normal.
Re: Games in doubt??
Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2025 10:43 am
by daveisaclaret
Perhaps the alternative would just to not be upset that one person has asked if the game is in doubt? Bizarre overreaction on here
Re: Games in doubt??
Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2025 10:47 am
by bobinho
Alternative to what? Can’t see anyone upset. People calmly and reasonably pointing out the game isn’t in doubt, and nor should it be.
Enjoy the game.
UTC
Re: Games in doubt??
Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2025 11:29 am
by gawthorpe_view
Met Office weather warning just issued for heavy snow Saturday and Sunday.
Dolloper's game also at risk.
Re: Games in doubt??
Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2025 11:58 am
by Roosterbooster
I dont think either of the games are in doubt
Location specific weather forecasts look more than good enough for a game of football
Re: Games in doubt??
Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2025 12:33 pm
by MT03ALG
Games off at Wigan, Rochdale and Chorley
Re: Games in doubt??
Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2025 12:42 pm
by ElectroClaret
MT03ALG wrote: ↑Wed Jan 01, 2025 12:33 pm
Games off at Wigan, Rochdale and Chorley
I'm quite surprised Accy Stanley's still on...
...so far.
Re: Games in doubt??
Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2025 1:25 pm
by Clarets4me
MT03ALG wrote: ↑Wed Jan 01, 2025 12:33 pm
Games off at Wigan, Rochdale and Chorley
Wigan's pitch is fine ... there are flooded roads on the approach, and with " Local emergency services being at full stretch dealing with a number of major incidents, they are unable to provide resources to support the match-day operation "
Re: Games in doubt??
Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2025 1:48 pm
by bumba
deanothedino wrote: ↑Wed Jan 01, 2025 8:44 am
Hard to believe how fast the pitch drains since we improved it after the first PL spell. 20 years ago today would have been off, now we regularly water it while it drizzles
It isn't the pitch I'm questioning, it's the safety of travelling fans.
The Merseyside derby got called off for fan safety not due to the pitch conditions, lots of road closures and flooded roads locally last night
Re: Games in doubt??
Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2025 1:49 pm
by bumba
Targetman wrote: ↑Wed Jan 01, 2025 10:27 am
Why do people start these ridiculous threads?
Have they any idea how offputting they can be for some people?
Its just stupid!
It's off putting? If I didn't live local I'd like to be informed what I'm travelling in too, the roads locally have been flooded or closed. Every chance the game was in doubt due to surrounding area if it had kept up.
Cheers for your pointless input though
Re: Games in doubt??
Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2025 1:58 pm
by burnleycclaret
Had me worried when I saw the thread title.
Re: Games in doubt??
Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2025 4:01 pm
by deanothedino
bumba wrote: ↑Wed Jan 01, 2025 1:48 pm
It isn't the pitch I'm questioning, it's the safety of travelling fans.
The Merseyside derby got called off for fan safety not due to the pitch conditions, lots of road closures and flooded roads locally last night
Cool? I wasn’t replying to your OP, just the comment about watering.
Re: Games in doubt??
Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2025 5:12 pm
by Commy
I wish it had been
Re: Games in doubt??
Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2025 8:23 pm
by Targetman
bumba wrote: ↑Wed Jan 01, 2025 1:49 pm
It's off putting? If I didn't live local I'd like to be informed what I'm travelling in too, the roads locally have been flooded or closed. Every chance the game was in doubt due to surrounding area if it had kept up.
Cheers for your pointless input though
...if I didn't live local'.....
Do you live local?
