Pre-Match Thread Southend United v Wealdstone, MATCH POSTPONED

[Gremlin]

KEVIN Maher is targetting more “minor miracles” with Southend United.

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The pitch seems far less playable after reading this.

 

[Tommy2holes]

Well it's snowing in Southend now. Let's hope this one does not fall foul of the weather and covers go on.

 

[SHRIMPERPETER]

Well it's snowing in Southend now. Let's hope this one does not fall foul of the weather and covers go on.

What covers?

 

[Tommy2holes]

What covers?

Surely it can be that hard to get some and keep the pitch above freezing.

 

[SHRIMPERPETER]

Not seen the manky ones we had for ages, could do with some heated ones especially the south stand end if the new owners paid out for some

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

It wouldn’t be the end of the world if this one got postponed. It would give the consortium a further few days to truss the rats to their £20M promise, Kev and the medical team more time to get a few more of the squad in contention for the match day squad, and most importantly me a chance to get a ticket as I can’t make it tomorrow

 

[Petejames]

Games off frozen pitch…. … temps are minus are night and the shady bit infront of south stand Won’t be playable

 

[Barry.C]

Is our underground heating dependent on the water or Electricity Board?

 

[Paulie Walnuts]

Temperatures will range from -1 to -4 throughout the night/mornings (I am in the wrong job) so I can't see it going ahead. Ice is the biggest issue in this day and age due to the world we live in and the big wigs seeing it as potentially dangerous to the players.

 

[Tommy2holes]

Temperatures will range from -1 to -4 throughout the night/mornings (I am in the wrong job) so I can't see it going ahead. Ice is the biggest issue in this day and age due to the world we live in and the big wigs seeing it as potentially dangerous to the players.

I've never understood why say 8 patio heater can't be placed strategically around the pitch over night to keep the ground from freezing up. It's only got to be kept above 2 or 3c to stop frost setting in.

 

[Paulie Walnuts]

I've never understood why say 8 patio heater can't be placed strategically around the pitch over night to keep the ground from freezing up. It's only got to be kept above 2 or 3c to stop frost setting in.

I can't see why they don't get all the homeless to all urinate on it during the night and let them kip in the east stand over night. We could supply them with tenants super all night to keep the flow of wee coming and get a stew going to keep them going.

No brainer really.

I've never understood why say 8 patio heater can't be placed strategically around the pitch over night to keep the ground from freezing up. It's only got to be kept above 2 or 3c to stop frost setting in.

 

[CaptainSmudger]

Me thinks Wes and Ollie will not be risked, so will play same team as second half last week.
COYB, UTB See you tomorrow
PS. Will check out state of pitch before I leave

 

[RHB]

Temperatures will range from -1 to -4 throughout the night/mornings (I am in the wrong job) so I can't see it going ahead. Ice is the biggest issue in this day and age due to the world we live in and the big wigs seeing it as potentially dangerous to the players.

I'd not give up your day job Paulie, Currently grass in the surrounding area has give and will take a stud quite easily. The only possible danger point would be the South Stand goal, but even that won't be frozen at the moment, and I'm sure the ground staff will be on the case. Temperatures start to rise from 1°c at 11am tomorrow so very similar to today. Game on I reckon. And if this sage opinion is total bollocks then I would fully expect a thonging from you after the event.

 

[Petejames]

Woking have already called theirs off… might be saving Gateshead the travel tho..
Wealdstone short trip so will probably see it until 12 tomorrow for a potential inspection

 

[Paulie Walnuts]

I'd not give up your day job Paulie, Currently grass in the surrounding area has give and will take a stud quite easily. The only possible danger point would be the South Stand goal, but even that won't be frozen at the moment, and I'm sure the ground staff will be on the case. Temperatures start to rise from 1°c at 11am tomorrow so very similar to today. Game on I reckon. And if this sage opinion is total bollocks then I would fully expect a thonging from you after the event.

Don't shoot the messenger boss man, just think the old cockle shells under our hallowed turf may not do their job tonight due to the brutal Baltic weather we are experiencing on the Essex Riviera

Also, the old lady has booked a poxy Xmas day out for the kids which means that Paulie and Paulie Juniors will be missing this one unless the ref calls it off, not to mention our wafer thin squad of course.

 

[Wickford Blue]

BBC weather has it going to -1 for a couple of hours overnight but rest of the time above freezing - I reckon it will be on!

 

[Gremlin]

It wouldn’t be the end of the world if this one got postponed. It would give the consortium a further few days to truss the rats to their £20M promise, Kev and the medical team more time to get a few more of the squad in contention for the match day squad, and most importantly me a chance to get a ticket as I can’t make it tomorrow

This! I can't believe anyone wants the game to go ahead tomorrow. We ought to be watering the pitch not covering it!

 

[RHB]

This! I can't believe anyone wants the game to go ahead tomorrow. We ought to be watering the pitch not covering it!

I would imagine Commercial would disagree with you @Gremlin. especially if Hospitality sales have gone well. Every penny counts it seems.

 

[Gremlin]

I would imagine Commercial would disagree with you @Gremlin. especially if Hospitality sales have gone well. Every penny counts it seems.

Yeah I get that but it's not as though the fixture will never be played, is it?

And yes, I know Tuesday night attendances can be lower than Saturday ones.

 

[Paulie Walnuts]

I would imagine Commercial would disagree with you @Gremlin. especially if Hospitality sales have gone well. Every penny counts it seems.

I doubt it would be pay on the day for those who went down the hospitality route just like those who bought tickets.