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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Fri 2 Jan 15:12
Forecast is for -1 degree centigrade overnight, only rising to zero at 11 am and +1 degree centigrade thereafter.
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Fri 2 Jan 15:27
Really keeping my fingers crossed that the game is on, hate rescheduling games as they are normally on a Tuesday night when I can’t go
Loving You, Is In My DNA 🇾🇪
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Topic Originator: neils
Date: Fri 2 Jan 15:28
Makes sense, at least they are giving plenty time
Can`t see it going ahead I`m afraid, the main stand side probably frozen.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Fri 2 Jan 15:35
Well I hope it’s on or I’ll be handing oot my cupcakes to the neeburs.
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Athletico
Date: Fri 2 Jan 15:37
Club is happy with the pitch at present, and to be no colder overnight tonight than it has been all week. County just have no interest in this game going ahead.
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Topic Originator: Paralex
Date: Fri 2 Jan 15:44
The grass here in the west is rather frozen right now and I doubt that it would take a stud so hopefully the covers do their job.
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Topic Originator: shellypar
Date: Fri 2 Jan 15:51
Quote:
neils, Fri 2 Jan 15:28
Makes sense, at least they are giving plenty time
Can`t see it going ahead I`m afraid, the main stand side probably frozen.
How? Invested in new stuff, and if its been fine all week, its to be no different tommorow?
COYP
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Fri 2 Jan 15:56
Will most likely come down to travelling conditions for players and staff who live in Dingwall.
I would say fans but we already know the SPFL don’t give a damn about them.
Weather forecast isn’t for heavy snow tomorrow in Dingwall so here’s hoping.
Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte
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Topic Originator: shellypar
Date: Fri 2 Jan 16:17
Ahhh right yeah, shoulda thought about that one hahah my bad
COYP
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Topic Originator: BouncyPar
Date: Fri 2 Jan 16:37
RC are riddled with a sickness bug, and have recalled a couple youths from loans with local Highland League clubs.
I half expected them to ask for a postponement earlier in the week tbh. The weather may be an easy excuse to have the match called off, and allow the team to recover
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Fri 2 Jan 16:39
It won`t be Ross County`s call though, will it?
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Topic Originator: BouncyPar
Date: Fri 2 Jan 16:56
Quote:
wee eck, Fri 2 Jan 16:39
It won`t be Ross County`s call though, will it?
No, of course not. What I meant was,I`m not sure what the repercussions of asking for a match to be postponed due to sickness is. Is there a fine, or loss of points? Presumably not, I`d imagine there would be no comeback for County, but perhaps they`ve taken a bit of a gamble on the long-term weather, rather than having to ask for the match to be cancelled anyway.
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Topic Originator: dafc-chris1
Date: Fri 2 Jan 17:33
I guarantee the game will pass the pitch inspection
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Topic Originator: Gregshawsgranny
Date: Fri 2 Jan 17:36
I guarantee the game will be off.
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Topic Originator: Westies squint kicks
Date: Fri 2 Jan 17:37
dafc-chris1 wrote:
> I guarantee the game will pass the pitch inspection
have you not got a track record for this ?
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Topic Originator: shellypar
Date: Fri 2 Jan 17:39
Quote:
Gregshawsgranny, Fri 2 Jan 17:36
I guarantee the game will be off.
It might be off but more likely for travel reasons than pitch reasons
COYP
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Topic Originator: Jock Par36
Date: Fri 2 Jan 18:39
Forecast for Saturday to be a feel like temperature of
minus 7 with a northerly wind.
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Topic Originator: halbe
Date: Fri 2 Jan 18:59
Heavy snow forecast Aviemore area overnight but don`t know if that is even considered ..
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Post Edited (Fri 02 Jan 19:00)
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Topic Originator: Parallel Lines
Date: Fri 2 Jan 19:27
Surely the same protocol that let fans into the QOS game then cled it off will prevail.
It`s not the roads that matter its the pitch. Hope it`s on and we pump them.
I looked for my pet in all the books on animals and birds and then I found it in the Book of Revelations.Marty Feldman
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Topic Originator: Fevs
Date: Fri 2 Jan 19:51
Could the RC team be down tonight and staying over…….??
Or is that too much to expect .
Let’s work our way back to Premier League 👌😀
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Topic Originator: Kdy Par
Date: Fri 2 Jan 20:14
Quote:
Fevs, Fri 2 Jan 19:51
Could the RC team be down tonight and staying over…….??
Or is that too much to expect .
Sounds like they are travelling down in the morning, going by their post on X.
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Topic Originator: ipswichpar
Date: Fri 2 Jan 20:22
Quote:
Kdy Par, Fri 2 Jan 20:14
Quote:
Fevs, Fri 2 Jan 19:51
Could the RC team be down tonight and staying over…….??
Or is that too much to expect .
Sounds like they are travelling down in the morning, going by their post on X.
That seems bonkers.
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Topic Originator: parsmad68
Date: Fri 2 Jan 21:02
Could be a bit like when we played Ayr. Got knows if the A9 will be open in the morning. Does seem slightly bonkers though given we have known about this weather issue all week.
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Topic Originator: Jeffery
Date: Fri 2 Jan 21:06
I imagine they`ll be praying for our pitch to freeze and for more snow up there. That would give the new manager more time with the players.
Interestingly, when looking at the BBC weather app it doesn`t say `do not travel` against any of the coloured weather warnings. That seems to be down to the local authorities...so maybe Uncle Roy will get onto the local coppers and get the notice put out not to travel. 😂
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Topic Originator: Ahoy!Ahoy!
Date: Fri 2 Jan 21:33
County will be praying the games off, new manager just in and a few players with a sickness bug supposedly.
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Topic Originator: pars no1
Date: Fri 2 Jan 21:33
I’m on Elgin and the snow is pretty bad and due to be bad overnight. The A9 can be a nightmare at the best of times
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Topic Originator: veteraneastender
Date: Fri 2 Jan 23:49
Common sense and logic go out the window in these situations.
Even if RC can get down the road tomorrow the weather could worsen into Saturday night making the return trip a hazardous trip.
Nobody can predict with any certainty one way or the other - postponing the game is the least worse case scenario.
Classic damned if you do and damned if you don’t.
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Topic Originator: OzPar
Date: Sat 3 Jan 04:13
Surely the game will be off? And I can look forward to a full night’s sleep. 😁
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Topic Originator: Lesliepartoo
Date: Sat 3 Jan 04:38
Quote:
OzPar, Sat 3 Jan 04:13
Surely the game will be off? And I can look forward to a full night’s sleep. 😁
I think it will be on oz.. no really that bad here the now i dont think
Cmon ye pars
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Sat 3 Jan 06:07
I saw a post somewhere from someone claiming to be working in Travel Lodge, or maybe Premier Inn.
Said 23 Ross County bookings made for tonight (Friday Night)
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Topic Originator: Gregshawsgranny
Date: Sat 3 Jan 07:02
Someone get up the travel lodge and see if there is a bus in the car park
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Topic Originator: parsmad68
Date: Sat 3 Jan 07:17
Quote:
Gregshawsgranny, Sat 3 Jan 07:02
Someone get up the travel lodge and see if there is a bus in the car park
There is a bus up there belonging to Dunfermline City Brass, who were hired to play all through the night at various times. Don’t know why 👿 😂.
Just checked the cameras on the A9 and unless there is improvements throughout the morning then I doubt we will see any Ross County supporters. If there are any, they need the reward of a hot homemade soup.
Post Edited (Sat 03 Jan 07:26)
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Topic Originator: 68guns
Date: Sat 3 Jan 07:28
Lovely morning, above zero already and not a bit of frost. Pitch will pass any inspection only issue will be travel conditions
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Topic Originator: Westies squint kicks
Date: Sat 3 Jan 07:40
Pitch ought to pass but unless Ross Co. are already down I’m not sure they’ll get here looking at the slochd and drumochter traffic cameras.
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Topic Originator: Gregshawsgranny
Date: Sat 3 Jan 08:01
Saw on X Ross county have cancelled supporters buses. Thats as good as confirming the game is off.
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Topic Originator: neilholland999
Date: Sat 3 Jan 08:06
Seems to be quite a few gritters going up and down the a9, so might be ok. The traffic scotland website is only showing the a9 northbound as closed due to a fallen tree.
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Topic Originator: ipswichpar
Date: Sat 3 Jan 08:24
I`ll sit up their end if they are so desperate for a fan.
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Sat 3 Jan 08:33
Quote:
Gregshawsgranny, Sat 3 Jan 08:01
Saw on X Ross county have cancelled supporters buses. Thats as good as confirming the game is off.
They’ve definitely written it in a manner that they themselves are pushing for it to be off.
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Topic Originator: Athletico
Date: Sat 3 Jan 08:34
Traffic Scotland cameras show the A9 looking pretty clear.
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Topic Originator: halbe
Date: Sat 3 Jan 08:41
The supporters bus being cancelled is on their Facebook page as well now along with all the details of the amber weather warning and advice to avoid unnecessary travel. Pitch inspection might not matter...
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 3 Jan 08:46
It’s the Black Isle Supporters Club bus that’s been cancelled.
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Gregshawsgranny
Date: Sat 3 Jan 08:53
If they are posting that on their FB , they know the game is off already. Be as well just saying they aren’t coming.
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Topic Originator: Lesliepartoo
Date: Sat 3 Jan 08:54
Quote:
Gregshawsgranny, Sat 3 Jan 08:53
If they are posting that on their FB , they know the game is off already. Be as well just saying they aren’t coming.
Surely if the supporters bus cany make then the team bus cant either
Cmon ye pars
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Topic Originator: Lesliepartoo
Date: Sat 3 Jan 09:04
Or is that a safety measure as they dont have to get down where as the players bus will need to get down if its on
Cmon ye pars
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Sat 3 Jan 09:04
If the pitch is playable, game should be on. Not our fault a full time club couldn’t arrange to get down the day before to ensure its on.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Sat 3 Jan 09:29
Quote:
Dave_1885, Sat 3 Jan 09:04
If the pitch is playable, game should be on. Not our fault a full time club couldn’t arrange to get down the day before to ensure its on.
Agreed. It`s not like the weather wasn`t forecast.
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Topic Originator: Jeffery
Date: Sat 3 Jan 09:30
Reading the comments on Windy Wilson weather the roads sound drivable with care. Quite a few comments from folk travelling to the Glasgow derby.
Ground is solid in my garden so might depend on how effective the covers are?
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Topic Originator: pars no1
Date: Sat 3 Jan 09:32
Games off
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 3 Jan 09:34
Frozen pitch
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Lesliepartoo
Date: Sat 3 Jan 09:35
Quote:
buffy, Sat 3 Jan 09:34
Frozen pitch
Buffy do you know if the shop will still be open today
Cmon ye pars
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Topic Originator: Westies squint kicks
Date: Sat 3 Jan 09:36
Covers as much use as an inflatable dartboard.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Sat 3 Jan 09:43
Quote:
Westies squint kicks, Sat 3 Jan 09:36
Covers as much use as an inflatable dartboard.
I have to agree. What’s the point? It’s not dipped much below freezing.
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: Angus_W
Date: Sat 3 Jan 09:54
Club can’t win either way spend a fortune on under soil heating & the game still isn’t guaranteed. For the sake of a couple of games it’s not worth the expense.
A winter shutdown + more games at the start/end of summer would be my choice. Watching football in shirts sleeves or freezing conditions - no brainer.
You’ve seen the Pars now please go home!
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Sat 3 Jan 09:54
Quote:
Raymie the Legend, Sat 3 Jan 09:43
Quote:
Westies squint kicks, Sat 3 Jan 09:36
Covers as much use as an inflatable dartboard.
I have to agree. What’s the point? It’s not dipped much below freezing.
Seems to be a bit of confusion here.
Is the pitch frozen and was it even checked?
Going by Ross County’s page it was more to do with safety issues travelling.
Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Sat 3 Jan 09:54
Don`t we have any undersoil heating at all now?
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Sat 3 Jan 09:57
Quote:
Angus_W, Sat 3 Jan 09:54
Club can’t win either way spend a fortune on under soil heating & the game still isn’t guaranteed. For the sake of a couple of games it’s not worth the expense.
A winter shutdown more games at the start/end of summer would be my choice. Watching football in shirts sleeves or freezing conditions - no brainer.
Yeah but as we know, cold winter weather can go well into March.
Then we have tournaments like the World Cup or the Euros every two years so players that are involved get no rest or pre season training.
Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Sat 3 Jan 09:58
Quote:
AdamAntsParsStripe, Sat 3 Jan 09:54
Quote:
Raymie the Legend, Sat 3 Jan 09:43
Quote:
Westies squint kicks, Sat 3 Jan 09:36
Covers as much use as an inflatable dartboard.
I have to agree. What’s the point? It’s not dipped much below freezing.
Seems to be a bit of confusion here.
Is the pitch frozen and was it even checked?
Going by Ross County’s page it was more to do with safety issues travelling.
Picture of ref on pitch on our post, not sure if today mind you.
County trying to claim it was “adverse weather conditions” probably because they didn’t travel last night and if game had gone ahead to try use that as next reason.
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Topic Originator: dd23
Date: Sat 3 Jan 09:59
It was the under soil heating that killed our pitch last year (or the season before). No wonder it’s not getting used if that’s the risk and it doesn’t guarantee to get games on.
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Topic Originator: twin par
Date: Sat 3 Jan 10:01
Well,they can bin these covers,it was not a severe frost,not happy about this at all.
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Topic Originator: DNCH
Date: Sat 3 Jan 10:08
I`m sure it`s a combination of travel safety, pitch being in a challenging condition and the general weather. Under soil heating works to a point but it`s a piping system competing with the elements. Also the main stand shades the entire touchline so I doubt it gets any sunlight at this time of year to help defrost the pitch.
Given the TV exposure for the Hibs game, I reckon the referee will be kindly invited to declare an ice rink playable.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 3 Jan 10:18
It would be a blast watching the DAFC ice hockey team!
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 3 Jan 10:29
Quote:
Lesliepartoo, Sat 3 Jan 09:35
Quote:
buffy, Sat 3 Jan 09:34
Frozen pitch
Buffy do you know if the shop will still be open today
Club just posted the shop is open til noon today
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: DBP
Date: Sat 3 Jan 10:30
I’m glad tbh… normally go home after games this time of year in a bit of pain due to hands and feet being completely numb (and that’s using charged up hand warmers etc)
Doesn’t make sense really to sit in near freezing temperatures for a couple of hours outside when you think about it
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Topic Originator: thebear
Date: Sat 3 Jan 10:39
Amazing comments, nothing to do with covers or undersoil heating, it`s to do with them not able to get here safely
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Topic Originator: Sacktheref69
Date: Sat 3 Jan 10:42
You`d have thought that when we had the old pitch ripped up, we would have swapped the old undersoil system for a newer one before we put the new pitch down.
I`m not sure if the covers or undersoil system help, as it seems to be the same bit of the pitch that always seems to be the problem. Probably a question for the next supporters meeting.
This is Andy Tod`s world and we are lucky to live in it.
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Topic Originator: adj27
Date: Sat 3 Jan 10:43
I’m with DBP - wasn’t looking forward to sitting in the Norrie with a bitingly cold wind blowing into us. Took the dog for a walk earlier and it was absolutely baltic.
Andy
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Topic Originator: Sacktheref69
Date: Sat 3 Jan 10:46
Quote:
adj27, Sat 3 Jan 10:43
I’m with DBP - wasn’t looking forward to sitting in the Norrie with a bitingly cold wind blowing into us. Took the dog for a walk earlier and it was absolutely baltic.
I said the same to the wife. We went for a walk, and it was freezing. I`m happy I`m not sitting on a freezing plastic seat.
This is Andy Tod`s world and we are lucky to live in it.
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Topic Originator: Angus_W
Date: Sat 3 Jan 10:52
“Yeah but as we know, cold winter weather can go well into March.
Then we have tournaments like the World Cup or the Euros every two years so players that are involved get no rest or pre season training.”
Shirt sleeves = Big crowd
Baltic conditions = Hardcore Low crowd.
Bigger clubs go on Asian/Middle east tours post/pre season.
I think it’s worth a try shutting down Jan/Feb & see how that helps teams financially.
You’ve seen the Pars now please go home!
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Topic Originator: Parsfangaz
Date: Sat 3 Jan 10:53
Quote:
Sacktheref69, Sat 3 Jan 10:46
Quote:
adj27, Sat 3 Jan 10:43
I’m with DBP - wasn’t looking forward to sitting in the Norrie with a bitingly cold wind blowing into us. Took the dog for a walk earlier and it was absolutely baltic.
I said the same to the wife. We went for a walk, and it was freezing. I`m happy I`m not sitting on a freezing plastic seat.
I’m sure it will be pleasantly warm on a Tuesday night in a few weeks
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Topic Originator: DA-go Par Adonis
Date: Sat 3 Jan 11:10
Fairly strong chance it will end up being played on Saturday 7th February.
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Equal rights and justice in this time
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Topic Originator: fergie
Date: Sat 3 Jan 11:40
We are the only game off out of the top two divisions 🤷
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Topic Originator: twin par
Date: Sat 3 Jan 11:42
Amazed Kelty game still on well, so far.
Post Edited (Sat 03 Jan 11:42)
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Topic Originator: Foresters Par
Date: Sat 3 Jan 11:49
Ayr off too. Just glad they made the call early at EEP.
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Topic Originator: d3monstrate
Date: Sat 3 Jan 11:56
Just walked along to get tickets for the cup game, NW stand would be pretty cosy, but the bitter wind would be cutting through everyone in the Main and Norrie...
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 3 Jan 12:04
Quote:
Sacktheref69, Sat 3 Jan 10:46
Quote:
adj27, Sat 3 Jan 10:43
I’m with DBP - wasn’t looking forward to sitting in the Norrie with a bitingly cold wind blowing into us. Took the dog for a walk earlier and it was absolutely baltic.
I said the same to the wife. We went for a walk, and it was freezing. I`m happy I`m not sitting on a freezing plastic seat.
Try typing in it - without gloves on! Brrrrr ❄️
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Sat 3 Jan 12:05
Topic Originator: thebear like
Date: Sat 3 Jan 10:39
Amazing comments, nothing to do with covers or undersoil heating, it`s to do with them not able to get here safely.
Nope. Pitch deemed unplayable in “Small Areas” …..
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: ipswichpar
Date: Sat 3 Jan 12:12
Quote:
buffy, Fri 2 Jan 15:35
Well I hope it’s on or I’ll be handing oot my cupcakes to the neeburs.
There`s always a positive..... at least they`ll be happy with something alongside a cuppa this afternoon.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 3 Jan 12:15
Quote:
ipswichpar, Sat 3 Jan 12:12
Quote:
buffy, Fri 2 Jan 15:35
Well I hope it’s on or I’ll be handing oot my cupcakes to the neeburs.
There`s always a positive..... at least they`ll be happy with something alongside a cuppa this afternoon.
I’ll wait for the lads coming back from their training 😉
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Sat 3 Jan 12:16
Quote:
thebear, Sat 3 Jan 10:39
Amazing comments, nothing to do with covers or undersoil heating, it`s to do with them not able to get here safely
The club specifically states it’s due to parts of the pitch being frozen.
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Topic Originator: ipswichpar
Date: Sat 3 Jan 12:21
Quote:
buffy, Sat 3 Jan 12:15
Quote:
ipswichpar, Sat 3 Jan 12:12
Quote:
buffy, Fri 2 Jan 15:35
Well I hope it’s on or I’ll be handing oot my cupcakes to the neeburs.
There`s always a positive..... at least they`ll be happy with something alongside a cuppa this afternoon.
I’ll wait for the lads coming back from their training 😉
Have the restraining orders been lifted?😉
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Sat 3 Jan 12:22
I think there are several issues;
1. RC players that may travel from the north
2. Away supporters travelling from the north
3. Amber weather warning in the north and the challenges travelling to and from the game
4. Cost of putting on the undersoil heating given the points above
5. Early decision to avoid unnecessary travel
Sensible all-around decision in my view in light of the above
G Wardrope
Post Edited (Sat 03 Jan 13:51)
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Topic Originator: GJS93
Date: Sat 3 Jan 12:24
we arent using the undersoil heating....thats why they bought covers! buying them if they cant handle this kind of weather is pointless though.
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Topic Originator: Lucho_8
Date: Sat 3 Jan 12:27
Ross county had no intentions of travelling.
Post Edited (Sat 03 Jan 12:30)
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Topic Originator: veteraneastender
Date: Sat 3 Jan 12:54
Quote:
Lucho_8, Sat 3 Jan 12:27
Ross county had no intentions of travelling.
So what if the pitch had been passed playable ?
That would cause a big drama.
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Topic Originator: Jock Par36
Date: Sat 3 Jan 12:58
Time we had Summer football. August to mid
December then a break, then February to June.
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Topic Originator: Sacktheref69
Date: Sat 3 Jan 13:01
Quote:
Lucho_8, Sat 3 Jan 12:27
Ross county had no intentions of travelling.
If the pitch was deemed playable they would have no choice.
This is Andy Tod`s world and we are lucky to live in it.
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Sat 3 Jan 13:09
Quote:
Jock Par36, Sat 3 Jan 12:58
Time we had Summer football. August to mid
December then a break, then February to June.
That would work nicely with a 16 team league and 8 less fixtures in a season so can have a proper winter break. Wont hold our breaths though.
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Topic Originator: neils
Date: Sat 3 Jan 13:12
I don`t see a winter break working to be honest
You have clubs , especially part time ones , having to pay wages with no income.
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Sat 3 Jan 13:22
Quote:
Jock Par36, Sat 3 Jan 12:58
Time we had Summer football. August to mid
December then a break, then February to June.
The older I get, more I’m all for this happening!
Loving You, Is In My DNA 🇾🇪
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Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert
Date: Sat 3 Jan 13:48
I remember the summer football, lying sunbathing at the Cowdenbeath end and watching the game!
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Topic Originator: veteraneastender
Date: Sat 3 Jan 14:20
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neils, Sat 3 Jan 13:12
I don`t see a winter break working to be honest
You have clubs , especially part time ones , having to pay wages with no income.
Is that not the same scenario as the summer break we’ve had since Adam was laddie - just a different time of the year/season ?
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Topic Originator: ipswichpar
Date: Sat 3 Jan 14:30
Is it not in the clubs favour to have a longer summer break and more time with players being out of contract?
I expect there`s an easy way around it but change always puts people off.
And I would be up for it if it meant the Tennents Sixes started again!
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Topic Originator: Jock Par36
Date: Sat 3 Jan 15:08
Ireland, Norway, Sweden and Finland play their
football during the summer months, and they don`t
have any problems.
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Topic Originator: neils
Date: Sat 3 Jan 15:51
Well it would work if it`s just a straight season, rather than a winter break to split, not sure if it would work or not.
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Topic Originator: Jock Par36
Date: Sat 3 Jan 16:31
I think i would rather go to watch football in summer
clothes rather than Thick pullovers, big jackets woolly socks
long johns ect.
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Topic Originator: BouncyPar
Date: Sat 3 Jan 17:07
Quote:
Jock Par36, Sat 3 Jan 16:31
I think i would rather go to watch football in summer
clothes rather than Thick pullovers, big jackets woolly socks
long johns ect.
100% agree.
There`s always been something romantic about football played in the snow, under floodlights, crisp winter air etc, but realistically as the candles on the cake increase, the joints take longer to thaw out after sitting for a couple of hours on a cold, damp plastic seat each week.
I`ll still turn up each cold January match, but I`d be much more comfortable with July weather
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Topic Originator: Sacktheref69
Date: Sat 3 Jan 17:12
Would the attendance really improve? Family holidays, etc., and people tend to plan more when it`s nicer weather than the winter months. What would happen in the Euros and WC years?
This is Andy Tod`s world and we are lucky to live in it.
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Sat 3 Jan 17:28
Quote:
Sacktheref69, Sat 3 Jan 17:12
Would the attendance really improve? Family holidays, etc., and people tend to plan more when it`s nicer weather than the winter months. What would happen in the Euros and WC years?
The evidence of the Cup fixtures in July would point to no on this one, for the reasons mentioned above.
Loving You, Is In My DNA 🇾🇪
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Topic Originator: Sacktheref69
Date: Sat 3 Jan 17:37
Quote:
Buster_Brown, Sat 3 Jan 17:28
Quote:
Sacktheref69, Sat 3 Jan 17:12
Would the attendance really improve? Family holidays, etc., and people tend to plan more when it`s nicer weather than the winter months. What would happen in the Euros and WC years?
The evidence of the Cup fixtures in July would point to no on this one, for the reasons mentioned above.
I went to the Sweden game at hampden in euro 202(0)1. This was the summer and it was cold.
I don't think for smaller teams we would be better off playing summer football.
This is Andy Tod`s world and we are lucky to live in it.
Post Edited (Sat 03 Jan 17:37)
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Sat 3 Jan 17:56
I think losses due to holidays would be more than balanced by folk going, who don`t like the cold. More families, and visitors to the City as there is fk all else to do.
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Topic Originator: Angus_W
Date: Sat 3 Jan 20:45
It’s 2026….
People go holidays all year round.
I just think it may be worth trying summer football. Give it a go & see if it works. Start with the lower leagues so it doesn’t interfere with European football & take it from there.
You’ve seen the Pars now please go home!
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Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert
Date: Sat 3 Jan 23:40
And how exactly does this tie in with the Scottish and English Premier leagues, who pull the purse strings?
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Topic Originator: saltonsgonagetu
Date: Sun 4 Jan 15:33
Summer football would have the season ending in late November .
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Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert
Date: Tue 6 Jan 16:21
So Ross County are going to manage to Perth for tonight`s game, even under a yellow weather warning!🤔
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Topic Originator: pars4life1
Date: Tue 6 Jan 16:23
No there not, game just called off due to travel issues
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Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert
Date: Tue 6 Jan 16:33
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pars4life1, Tue 6 Jan 16:23
No there not, game just called off due to travel issues
Yeah just saw that on Facebook Sun Sport, strange that Aberdeen game going ahead due to apparent armagedon in the Aberdeen area.
Also saying that it's due to accident on A9!
Post Edited (Tue 06 Jan 16:37)
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Tue 6 Jan 17:24
Livi v St Mirren called off, guessing West Lothains snow is typically bad?
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Topic Originator: twin par
Date: Tue 6 Jan 17:53
Very strange the Aberdeen game is on.Where did,do not travel in adverse conditions go?,or does it only apply to us wee guys?
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Topic Originator: veteraneastender
Date: Tue 6 Jan 17:57
We’ve had some light rain and slight thaw locally - that on top of hard playing surface at Livi might have made the pitch tricky ?
Post Edited (Tue 06 Jan 17:57)
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Topic Originator: Connor560
Date: Tue 6 Jan 18:36
Frozen areas on the pitch at Livingston.
C'mon Ye Pars!
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Tue 6 Jan 19:06
Yeah all weather pitches can still be lethal on a hard frost.
Maybe change the name mind you 😉
Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte
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Topic Originator: Connor560
Date: Tue 6 Jan 19:17
Suppose they would...if it was called an all weather pitch 😉
C'mon Ye Pars!
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Topic Originator: shellypar
Date: Tue 6 Jan 22:45
Pretty sure aberdeen stayed in hotel overnight did they not?
COYP
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