Barryowen Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Can I first of all apologise to all fans who may be affected by any different arrangements that may need to occur. I have spoken to Chris Turner the Chief Executive at Chesterfield who assures me that the frost covers have been on since last Friday. Currently half the ground is affected by bad frost. My experience to date is that these covers do not always provide adequate results. After discussions with the Football League and our the manager, together with the Chesterfield administration, it was felt that Wednesday was the ideal time for both clubs to play the tie. Many facts come into consideration, not least the pile up of games that could occur over the next few weeks. It is fully appreciated that this arrangement, if necessary, will not suit everyone and that people will have taken time off and made travel arrangement for Tuesday night. We regret any difficulties this may cause people. The squad is fit to play this game and are raring to go, perhaps another factor in the managers mind. !!!!! Hope everyone understands. Regards Barry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayItLivo Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 (edited) So it's definitely on Wednesday now? Edited January 16, 2012 by PlayItLivo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 So it's definitely on Wednesday now? I suspect not. But the message does read that way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsslatic Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Thanks for the update. Certainly reads like the game will be off. Piss poor from Chesterfield - a new league ground should have undersoil heating. We've been fortunate so far with a mild winter so they've been spared until now but that's just not good enough. Fortunately I can still make Wednesday, though I'm sure there'll be a fair few who can't. Shame really, still hoping it's tomorrow but whichever way hopefully the boys put on a show whenever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barryowen Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Please don't read me wrong. Pitch inspection at 2.00pm Tuesday will decide if fit enough to play that night. Apologising in advance in case match goes to Wednesday. Barry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traffordtic Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Please don't read me wrong. Pitch inspection at 2.00pm Tuesday will decide if fit enough to play that night. Apologising in advance in case match goes to Wednesday. Barry Why do you feel the need to apologise Barry?? Unless your aka Jack Frost, it ain't your fault and there's jack :censored: you can do about it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowl Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Why do you feel the need to apologise Barry?? Unless your aka Jack Frost, it ain't your fault and there's jack :censored: you can do about it!! maybe he knows what people on here are like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WF2 SPIREITE Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Thanks for the update. Certainly reads like the game will be off. Piss poor from Chesterfield - a new league ground should have undersoil heating. We've been fortunate so far with a mild winter so they've been spared until now but that's just not good enough. Fortunately I can still make Wednesday, though I'm sure there'll be a fair few who can't. Shame really, still hoping it's tomorrow but whichever way hopefully the boys put on a show whenever. Frost covers have been in place daily from last Friday - cannot see a problem guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 a new league ground should have undersoil heating Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardy Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Barry i would seriously have a word with yourself, you should have been down there with a gas heater and covered every blade of grass, otherwise you personally have put a lot of people out if it moves to wednesday and i hope you are proud? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLatics Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Barry i would seriously have a word with yourself, you should have been down there with a gas heater and covered every blade of grass, otherwise you personally have put a lot of people out if it moves to wednesday and i hope you are proud? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j@cko Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Frost covers have been in place daily from last Friday - cannot see a problem guys. i like this......but.....why would Wed be any different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 i like this......but.....why would Wed be any different Temperatures are forecast to stay above freezing all day Wednesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimsleftfoot Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Thanks for the update. Certainly reads like the game will be off. Piss poor from Chesterfield - a new league ground should have undersoil heating. We've been fortunate so far with a mild winter so they've been spared until now but that's just not good enough. Fortunately I can still make Wednesday, though I'm sure there'll be a fair few who can't. Shame really, still hoping it's tomorrow but whichever way hopefully the boys put on a show whenever. If moneybags MK dongles didn't get it put in, I don't see much of a precident for Chesterfield. It's still a significant bit of money on top of everything else and with smaller crowds that the PL, it perhaps was judged not to be good enough value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza699 Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Why do you feel the need to apologise Barry?? Unless your aka Jack Frost, it ain't your fault and there's jack :censored: you can do about it!! because some fans will start a witch hunt if he doesnt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackomiddy Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Pitch inspection brought forward to 12.00. That tells me Chesterfield want the game off because it gives less time for the sun to do its thawing act ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie_J Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 What's the change in pitch inspection time all about, Baz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24hoursfromtulsehill Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 What's the change in pitch inspection time all about, Baz? The earlier it's officially called off the better I presume. But then again, the later you leave it, the more the pitch thaws. One theory is the Chesterfield want it off 'cos of injuries. Just a theory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza699 Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Latics Director Barry Owen apologised to fans for any inconvenience caused adding today's pitch inspection was carried out as early as possible to minimise disruption. Mr Owen added that any fans unable to attend the rearranged game is entitled to a full refund on their tickets and also official supporters' coach travel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie_J Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 The earlier it's officially called off the better I presume. But then again, the later you leave it, the more the pitch thaws. One theory is the Chesterfield want it off 'cos of injuries. Just a theory. But then, why arrange an inspection for 2pm in the first place? Up here in Scotland it was white outside at 11 - the grass outside my office window looks frost free now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dec666 Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Bringing forward the inspection makes no sense at all to me, they say it's for fans travelling long distances but you can't cater for everybody, surely their main focus it to get the game on at all costs? It's pretty much thawed around my house now and it's forecast to go no lower than 4 tomorrow so hopefully there won't be a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no1laticsfan Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Chesterfield a distance but it's hardly the other end of the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Chesterfield a distance but it's hardly the other end of the country. Strange though it may seem, Oldham is the other end of the country to some Latics supporters (myself excluded), who regularly attend BP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimsleftfoot Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Bringing forward the inspection makes no sense at all to me, they say it's for fans travelling long distances but you can't cater for everybody, surely their main focus it to get the game on at all costs? It's pretty much thawed around my house now and it's forecast to go no lower than 4 tomorrow so hopefully there won't be a problem. Why would they want to get the game on at all costs when they can play tommorow? The frost may have thawed but has the ground? By 6pm its expected to be -1 in Chesterfield so there is plenty of scope for it to be frozen once again. As you have said though, tommorow should be warmer and the match playable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dec666 Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Forecast for overnight and tomorrow has got even better, according to the BBC it won't drop below 4 overnight and tomorrow it will be 9/10 with light rain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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