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Post by huxman on Jan 23, 2013 13:45:05 GMT
GAME OFF DUE TO SNOW
Anyone planning on going to this match? I am staying in Skipton that weekend so plan to get train down in time for a "few ales" in the famed Stalybridge Station Buffet which has been a CAMRA Mecca for years. Would like to think we are in with a chance here but think a 1-1 draw most likely?  |
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Post by nptonexile on Jan 23, 2013 23:12:19 GMT
If this is on, planning to be there...definitely planning to visit the legendry Station Buffet too for a few ales!  |
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Post by Padz on Jan 24, 2013 9:35:21 GMT
Saturday 26th January 2013 Blue Square Bet North Discussion etc, any predictions? |
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Post by halifaxcity on Jan 24, 2013 18:21:09 GMT
i take a draw, 2-2 be good
but good luck have a great day
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Post by Padz on Jan 24, 2013 19:37:39 GMT
Don't think Stalybridge are too confident it'll go ahead, still snow lying on the pitch and possibility of more tomorrow evening, hopefully we'll have a decision late tomorrow
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Post by nptonexile on Jan 24, 2013 21:18:29 GMT
Don't think Stalybridge are too confident it'll go ahead, still snow lying on the pitch and possibility of more tomorrow evening, hopefully we'll have a decision late tomorrow Ridiculous if not on...Jesus, take a look at Hotel End Forum and see what 142 of us at Aldershot had to contend with on Tuesday night...Blizzard conditions of which I've never ever seen a game played in all my 30 odd years of watching footie! Get the snow cleared..simple...+5c forecast in the Manchester area for Saturday! |
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Post by nptonexile on Jan 24, 2013 21:21:33 GMT
Aldershot v Northampton. Tue 22nd Jan 2013...take a look at REAL snow! ;D |
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Post by Padz on Jan 25, 2013 11:37:10 GMT
the latest from Stalybridge:
"the pitch is OK, under the snow, we are hoping to get the snow off today, or most of it. It will all depend on the amount of snow that falls from 4pm ish..........and then how much the rain removes in the night, the temp tomorrow 4 degrees will be fine..
We may need volunteers at 8am in the morning, to start clearing any remaining snow, pitch inspection at 8.30am"
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Post by ChrisB on Jan 25, 2013 13:00:12 GMT
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Post by city fan on Jan 25, 2013 14:14:07 GMT
They appear to be saying its off now?
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Post by bridge52 on Jan 25, 2013 15:08:40 GMT
They appear to be saying its off now? WE can't get anyone to shift the Snow. |
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Post by Padz on Jan 25, 2013 15:26:46 GMT
Had it confirmed, Game Off due to Snow.
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Post by bridge52 on Jan 25, 2013 17:31:21 GMT
It might be a blessing in disguise the game being off we have a lot of injuries at the moment it will give Jim Harvey a bit more time to get them fit.
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Post by nptonexile on Jan 25, 2013 19:02:09 GMT
It might be a blessing in disguise the game being off we have a lot of injuries at the moment it will give Jim Harvey a bit more time to get them fit. ^^^^^^ As said, would stake my life that conditions were far far and far again worse at Aldershot, Tue night than at Stalybridge this weekend...clearing snow only obstacle had there really been a will to get this game on! |
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Post by bridge52 on Jan 25, 2013 21:22:15 GMT
It might be a blessing in disguise the game being off we have a lot of injuries at the moment it will give Jim Harvey a bit more time to get them fit. ^^^^^^ As said, would stake my life that conditions were far far and far again worse at Aldershot, Tue night than at Stalybridge this weekend...clearing snow only obstacle had there really been a will to get this game on! Probably not. |
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Post by ChrisB on Jan 26, 2013 10:28:18 GMT
It might be a blessing in disguise the game being off we have a lot of injuries at the moment it will give Jim Harvey a bit more time to get them fit. ^^^^^^ As said, would stake my life that conditions were far far and far again worse at Aldershot, Tue night than at Stalybridge this weekend...clearing snow only obstacle had there really been a will to get this game on! Maybe, but there's a world of difference between a professional Fourth Division club and non-league in terms of infrastructure and manpower - particularly in the light of the forecast for heavy overnight snow, which certainly materialised with a vengeance, and City's need for an early decision because of their early start. I've seen some matches played in unbelievably bad conditions in the '50s/'60s, and am sometimes surprised when matches are postponed nowadays, but I think it very difficult to see how this one could have happened. |
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Post by nptonexile on Jan 26, 2013 10:50:46 GMT
Sunshine and 6c down here in Oxford!  |
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Post by ChrisB on Jan 26, 2013 11:34:20 GMT
They were building snowmen and having snowball battles on the M^6 last night as traffic ground to a standstill, but cleared by 9.00 this morning!
2o and sunny, but still >6 inches of lying snow in Manchester etc. Thawing fast up north - so might be OK for P.A. on Monday...though there may be floods by then!
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Post by nptonexile on Jan 29, 2013 18:36:29 GMT
Right, half day booked...second attempt at visiting Bower Fold...and the Station Buffet!!!
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