Frost in Peterborough

[Poshrover]

Minus 3 tonight and the Family Stand shades the pitch frim the sun. Last season they called off a match at 12 noon on the Saturday after saying the game would definitely go ahead on the Friday. Please all check before leaving home that the game is happening.

[roversdude]

I’m half expecting this to be off even with covers on

[normal rules]

Minus 3 tonight and the Family Stand shades the pitch frim the sun. Last season they called off a match at 12 noon on the Saturday after saying the game would definitely go ahead on the Friday. Please all check before leaving home that the game is happening.

It’s happened many times before of course but this whole business of calling games off a few hrs before kick off has to stop.
I remember the Cheltenham cup game a few seasons ago suffering the same. I ended up stopping off at cov to watch them play kiddy as we were half way to Gloucestershire by the time the game was called off.
The forecast is known for today and tomorrow. With temps not getting much above zero today, and forecast colder tomorrow, if the London road pitch is unplayable at 3pm this afternoon, then it will be unplayable tomorrow at 3. It’s that simple.
The system of it boiling down to just the ref also is in need of review. There is much more at stake than just a game of footy. In adverse weather people travelling up and down the country, at their expense really should be at the forefront of the decision making process.  Clubs should be much more involved in this imo.
For the ref to trudge out into the pitch at 10am tomorrow is plain daft when some supporters will already be on their way.

[normal rules]

a game in March was called off at London rd under similar weather conditions, albeit slightly colder.  the ref stated the covers there only go down to -3. And the family stand does shade the pitch all day. Here is the refs interview from March.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjT06uliu6CAxWSXkEAHWJSA1kQFnoECA8QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Ftheposh%2Fstatus%2F1603738159245926400&usg=AOvVaw3hgSx4fGkOE85h-SkAUIov&opi=89978449

[roversdude]

I’m going to Hamerton early tomorrow so will already be down that way

[adamtherover]

Nothing higher than 2 degrees before 3pm? Let's hope for a decision before 12pm..

[turnbull for england]

Sounds like a really poor travel programme

[drfchound]

Nothing higher than 2 degrees before 3pm? Let's hope for a decision before 12pm..

Hopefully earlier Adam.
The coaches leave the Eco at 11.15.

[Pancho Regan]

Nothing higher than 2 degrees before 3pm? Let's hope for a decision before 12pm..

Hopefully earlier Adam.
The coaches leave the Eco at 11.15.

And I’ll be setting off from home before 10.00am

[Chris Black come back]

Peterborough Sports v Farsley Celtic in National League North has already been called off due to a frozen pitch.

[normal rules]

Nothing higher than 2 degrees before 3pm? Let's hope for a decision before 12pm..

12 is way too late for those travelling. Many travelling rovers will already be there at midday

[normal rules]

Peterborough Sports v Farsley Celtic in National League North has already been called off due to a frozen pitch.

My point exactly. If non league can sort this , why is it so difficult for league clubs not to make this early call?

[Padge_DRFC]

Notts County and York City have managed tonight

[Herbert Anchovy]

However cold it is tomorrow, I refuse to believe that any football match will be colder than Roker Park when we played there on New Years Day in the mid 80's. Absolutely biting winds coming off of the sea, half bricks being thrown at us and a defeat did not make for a good day out.

[Spilsby Red]

Can’t imagine Peterborough want this game postponed. Think they will do all they can to get it on.

[roversdude]

Any weather updates from our local correspondent please

[Chris Black come back]

They should know already. It was freezing there last night and it will be freezing or below until the game is over. If it is frozen now then it isn't going to unfreeze.

[Nudga]

They should know already. It was freezing there last night and it will be freezing or below until the game is over. If it is frozen now then it isn't going to unfreeze.

Unless the pitch has been covered

[normal rules]

Crewe had  a pitch inspection at 1-15 yesterday and the ref called their cup game off for today.

[andy didcott]

Will be setting off soon, if there was gonna be a pitch inspection surely they would have said something by now.

[Chris Black come back]

King's Lynn Town v Banbury United in National League North just been called off due to a frozen pitch.

[Spilsby Red]

Frost in Boston. Bit of fog. Nothing on their website about pitch inspection

[Metalmicky]

Currently 11 -national league and lower - games postponed in England.   Those santa hats might be welcomed though...

[Chris Black come back]

Peterborough United has started tweeting about the arrangements for today. No mention of a pitch inspection or the game being in doubt.

[normal rules]

King's Lynn Town v Banbury United in National League North just been called off due to a frozen pitch.

Lots of non league have been called off.

[normal rules]

Frost in Boston. Bit of fog. Nothing on their website about pitch inspection

-2.5 in Frampton mate and rapidly descending freezing fog.  Although oddly enough I reckon my lawn would take a stud. Crunchy grass but a little softer underneath.

[drfchound]

Maybe we could get the game played on your lawn if it is off down there.

[normal rules]

Maybe we could get the game played on your lawn if it is off down there.

I’ll set out a few garden chairs and get the Mrs to put the kettle on. It’ll be reyt.

[drfchound]

Maybe we could get the game played on your lawn if it is off down there.

I’ll set out a few garden chairs and get the Mrs to put the kettle on. It’ll be reyt.

 
Have you got some jumpers for goalposts.

[DonnyBazR0ver]

With the weather being a concern, especially for those travelling, you'd think they'd post a status update, rather than let folk assume no news is good news.