Rickoza Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 Temps not predicted to drop below zero in that area after tonight over the next 7 days, but it'll struggle to get above 4C at any time. And that's the air temp, outside chance having seen the forecast for Wednesday but I'd be amazed if the game happens this coming week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special aka Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 It's gonna need decent temp to thaw the grass out enough to host the tie, and I fear a max of 4degs aint enough. When we take into account the drop in temp when the sun sets, a midweek 2pm kick-off may be a possible solution. Besides why should Locos worry about such a kick-off time, they already have the sales from 2,500 tickets in their bank account ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that hat Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 Besides why should Locos worry about such a kick-off time, they already have the sales from 2,500 tickets in their bank account ? Will their players not be working during the afternoon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daver Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 Yeah, but tickets can be returned for a refund. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan Kerse Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 Let's be honest.. There is NO chance the game will be on Monday night!! Not even in question!!! Wednesday has as little chance as well. The good thing is I can see it being postponed time and time again untill the Saturday of the next round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daver Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 Unfortunately that would see the club losing a good deal of money. There would be a sizeable difference in crowd between a saturday game and a midweek game against St. Mirren (assuming we get past Inverurie). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan Kerse Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 Will there be a pitch inspection today btw?? Has been the day before last two times, anyone up there able to say how it is looking this morning?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_P Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 Message on the guestbook of the Locos website says "nae frost today just rain". That can be confirmed via a webcam of Inverurie >>>> Inverurie Webcam Clicky Now, given there's no frost, temperatures haven't been too bad in the last day or so, are expected to remain similar for the next day or so, there's sunshine forecast for tomorrow....dare we begin to believe it might just be on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gullane Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 What's wrong with Piddodrie? That's the nearest ground with under soil heating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzyB Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 They should just let us through to be honest, we're gonna win anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 Pitch inspection in the next hour hard frost yesterday but +4 now with heavy rain for the past 12 hours, now easing. Either the rain has thawed out the ground or the pitch is flooded on top of frozen ground..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan Kerse Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 Pitch inspection in the next hour hard frost yesterday but +4 now with heavy rain for the past 12 hours, now easing. Either the rain has thawed out the ground or the pitch is flooded on top of frozen ground..... Cheers Andy, appreciate the heads up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gav212 Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 They should just let us through to be honest, we're gonna win anyway! Famous last words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 'Flow Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 Pitch Inspection is not in the next half hour... The SFA have requested a look at the park and that will take place at 12.30! The actual formal inspection will be tomorrow morning at 8.30am (according to their Sec who is not long off the phone to MFC)... 'Flow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 Fishel site reports tomorrow at 8.30... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_P Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 25/01/2009 - Pitch inspection With pitch conditions improving dramatically in the last hour or so it has been decided that another pitch inspection will be held tomorrow morning at 9am. The pitch is currently taking a blade but an inch or so down is frozen and is very slippy. However, the weather is currently sunny in Inverurie with a nice drying breeze, so hopefully the forecast which predicts temparature remaining above freezing tonight will be prove to be correct and that the match will get the go-ahead. Inverurie Locos Website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_P Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 Further update from the Loco's site.... Hopes are high that the old saying "third time lucky" will apply to the Homecomig Scottish Cup 4th Round tie between Inverurie Locos and Motherwell, scheduled for Harlaw Park tomorrow night, Monday 26th January with a 7.45 pm kick off A heavy frost on Friday night had made prospects bleak and Saturday night into Sunday morning a shift to heavy rain. However there has been a dramatic switch in the latter part of Sunday morning, with the rain abating, a strong drying wind blowing up and the welcome appearance of the sun. Club Secretary Brian Shanks was at the ground to assess the situation and report back to the SFA but gave the following more positive outlook "There will be no official pitch inspection today(Sunday) that will now take place tomorrow morning at 9am. That is based on the big improvement which has taken place and the fact the surface is taking half an inch to an inch of stud. There are parts of the ground which are actually acceptable right now although a game could certainly not take place today. Some parts still have the frost and there needs to be a thaw but based on the anticipated weather today, we are far more hopeful" The overnight weather is also more promising with one degree forecast followed by sunny conditions again tomorrow. With a return to wetter weather as the week goes on, tomorrow's chances look far better than if the game goes off tomorrow and held back another time to Wednesday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yir Elder Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 Well here's hoping we can finally get this game on tomorrow, it does sound the most positive its been during this saga! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faddyisgod Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 Sounds positive anyway! Hopefully the boys can get the win and the bring St Mirren to Fir Park! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaag Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 the one date where i can't get time off work due to the boss being away and me being left holding the fort Looks like it'll be down and back same night for me if the game goes ahead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foghorn Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 Just spoken to my mate in Westhill, Aberdeen and he reckons if the weather is as forecast there is a good chance of the game being on. skies look a bit clear but reckons the inspection is to confirm the game as being on, and not to put it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 Ok, so I am actually starting to look forward to it now. Hopefully it's on. I'm working til 1pm tomorrow so it'll be 'Well strip at work for me tomorrow so I can head straight for the bus after finishing. Fingers crossed!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotts Well Fan Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 Was -4 in Banchory overnight and -2 in Aberdeen @ 7am this morning. Think it might be a struggle for the game to go ahead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaag Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 aww and there was me about to say it's a very mild 5c in Inverness this morning, and that i thought it would go ahead. Hmmm, think i'll just wait for the ref's inspection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_P Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 In that wee Inverurie town webcam it looks frosty but obviously you can't tell to what extent. The thing is that with temperatures forecast to get up to around 6C depending on whose forecast you believe and with sunshine also forecast, while its unlikely to be playable at 0900 this morning, that could change as the day goes on. I don't know how much inspections take account of forecasts or anticipated changes in weather but maybe if there's still doubt rather than call it off they should maybe look again at 1100 or 1200 when the sun and temperature rises have had a chance to kick-in. Suppose we'll find out soon enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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