boboafc Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 (edited) after 10 mins ...................http://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/page/NewsU...2205677,00.html Latics' eagerly-awaited first league derby against Rochdale for 36 years was called off after only eight minutes. It was clear from the kick off the surface was unplayable and referee Tony Bates soon called a halt to the game Edited November 2, 2010 by wardlelatic Don't copy and paste Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec1954 Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 after 10 mins Latics world commentators say that the ref never went on the pitch before the match! amateurs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec1954 Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Latics world commentators say that the ref never went on the pitch before the match! amateurs! Hahahahahahah...... rochdale.....rubbish eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edhunteruk Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Hahahahahahah...... rochdale.....rubbish eh? total joke....ref should have inspected the pitch at 5pm....then made a decision instead of letting everyone get there and the match begin.....joke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolatic Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Dale said No plans for pitch inspection Perhaps there should have been Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilStarbucksSilkySkills Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 The players and the crowd wanted the game to continue. That's all that should matter. This abandonment is complete BS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24hoursfromtulsehill Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 I blame Dale first, the ref second. What about all those hard-pressed travelling fans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markoasis Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 I blame Dale first, the ref second. What about all those hard-pressed travelling fans? I expected it after speaking to my dad earlier. Dale's ground as a history of poor drainage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdw76 Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Should have played on.... canoes! FTFY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboafc Posted November 2, 2010 Author Share Posted November 2, 2010 anyone fancy water football Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue-Mist Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Dale televised game on friday v redsox FCUM team- lotsa tv money n big gate - methinks someone decided that game couldnt be at risk so pulled plug (no pun intended!) on our game. Conspiracy !!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboafc Posted November 2, 2010 Author Share Posted November 2, 2010 only 5mlies away bury's match is still on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdw76 Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Dale televised game on friday v redsox FCUM team- lotsa tv money n big gate - methinks someone decided that game couldnt be at risk so pulled plug (no pun intended!) on our game. Conspiracy !!!!!!!!!!!! You can only blame the referee, the players were warming up on the pitch prior to the game, so surely they would have complained if it was that bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeP Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Dale televised game on friday v redsox FCUM team- lotsa tv money n big gate - methinks someone decided that game couldnt be at risk so pulled plug (no pun intended!) on our game. Conspiracy !!!!!!!!!!!! They could have called it off before everyone got there, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticMark Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Simon Corney, on Radio Manchester, has said that Latics fans won't have to pay for their ticket for the rearranged match, although we've not heard from Rochdale yet! Hope everyone has kept their ticket stubs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 after 10 mins ...................http://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/page/NewsU...2205677,00.html Latics' eagerly-awaited first league derby against Rochdale for 36 years was called off after only eight minutes. It was clear from the kick off the surface was unplayable and referee Tony Bates soon called a halt to the proceedings. First he consulted both captains and then the rival managers before signalling an end to the game. It had taken sterling work by the Dale groundstaff to remove water from the sodden Spotland surface so the match could kick off after incessant rain since lunchtime. They had two sponge rollers in use throughout the warm up while other staff forked problem areas of the surface. It was clear from the start that the conditions would have a massive part to play in the outcome of the game. Ritchie Jones had the first attempt at goal inside the opening 15 seconds, a shot which keeper Josh Lillis had difficulty holding low down. Rochdale had their only chance in the fourth minute following a back pass from Dean Furman which failed to reach keeper Dean Brill. Anthony Elding nipped in and beat Brill with a shot which trickled narrowly wide. It was evident at this early stage that the game would not finish and referee Bates quickly came to the conclusion that it could not continue. I had images of World Bog Snorkelling Champioships Rather than the image on the OAFC fanzone uploaded photos site Water water everywhere. Not quite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcjacob Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 total joke....ref should have inspected the pitch at 5pm....then made a decision instead of letting everyone get there and the match begin.....joke got to agree...a pitch inspection SHOULD of took place....rochdale must take the blame as they should of called the ref in early to confirm goahead/or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc-latics Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 i can't believe how it was played in the first place. it was obvious the pitch wasnt good enough but even when it started the conditions were the same for both teams. either you play the whole game or you dont, what's the point in playing 8 minutes?! it was just starting to get into a good atmosphere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLatics Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Blame lies with Dale. If the club don't ask for an inspection, the ref has no responsibility to inspect. Not on at all for a FL team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ah_oafc Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Well i got there. And there was tons of oldham fans. Tons of nutters too haha. Anyway, Rochfail fail again. Saw the FYC chanting on the way back to the car too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboafc Posted November 2, 2010 Author Share Posted November 2, 2010 Blame lies with Dale. If the club don't ask for an inspection, the ref has no responsibility to inspect. Not on at all for a FL team. in that case we should be awarded 3points on a fault Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macca Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 after 10 mins Always wondered what Big Phil was doing these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macca Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 in that case we should be awarded 3points on a fault no we shouldn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Near miss for me. Like an arse left my work laptop up North on Sunday night and it nearly tipped the balance in me going up for this one. Thank God I just got my dad to make a 500 mile round trip instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeF Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Match should never have kicked off, well gutted, atmosphere was rocking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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