something else Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 Will it be a sunday pitch inspection again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that hat Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 I confess I'm pleased it's been postponed. I would have gone this evening but I'm up to my eyeballs with work so am glad of the time to concentrate on work instead of football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 well it's 9c in Inverness today, so i'm convinced the game could've gone ahead if they'd given it the chance How many miles away again are you? Over 100? ie: almost the same as us? Inverness also being at the coast, which is always considerably warmer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMFC Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 How many miles away again are you? Over 100? ie: almost the same as us? Inverness also being at the coast, which is always considerably warmer. Plus, as has been said before, it'll take more than just one day of good temps for the pitch to thaw sufficiently for the game to go ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaag Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 96 miles, and i take your point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 Havent checked what the temperature is outside but it looks pretty mild to me. I suppose the question is whether the ground itself has thawed out, but the most recent pics I saw had the pitch fully covered. Its all irrelevant now anyway. Thing is, it seems to me that the ground is deemed to be guilty until proven innocent. They have 3 checks before any game and if there's any doubt at any of the inspections they call the thing off. Better safe than sorry and all that. And with a 9am inspection, what chance does it ever stand? Fingers crossed that we dont get to the 7th time lucky that the Lochee-Ayr match had, but we'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motherwell Fan Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 So explain how the Rangers v East Stirling tie was moved to Ibrox last season. It wasn't. Rangers were drawn as the home side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special aka Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 Given the projected weather forecast for Sunday and into next week, I doubt we'll get the tie played next week. Have to remember also that while day-time temps may rise to the tropical heights of Inverness's 9degs, by 20:00hrs it's f-f-f-f-f-f-f freezin again. Afternoon kick-off a possibility ? If no go next Mon or Wed, does that mean a reschedule to the Sat 7th Feb ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaag Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 If no go next Mon or Wed, does that mean a reschedule to the Sat 7th Feb ? yep, which scuppers my plans for the st mirren game and burns supper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl_mfc Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 I think that is what they have planned. I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that the SFA have said that they are happy if the winner of this tie is a round behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 Thinking it will be the 7th we will end up getting this played. I just don't see it being next Monday or Wednesday. Probably suit more folk for it to be on the Saturday, but disappointing that assuming we go through we will lose the Saturday home tie. I'm guessing the St Mirren game would have to be played a Tuesday/Wednesday night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
something else Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 I'm sure i heard somewhere that if we play the loco's game on the 7th, the st mirren game gets played on saturday the 14th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 So the Accies game would be moved to mid-week. Still not ideal, but probably better I think. Cup games should be a Saturday (ideally) and possibly get more support from Accies for a 7.45 k-o than from St Mirren? Who knows right enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weesacs Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 i've been working in aberdeen this week, altho very pleasant during the day, clear but skies and mild, it was baltic the time 7/8 o'clock came. every morning the car was frozen and the ground was rock hard. a 9am pictch inspection will never get passed IMO. i can only hope it gets played between now and the 7th. if it doesn't, i'm away for a month down south after that, which means i'll probably miss the St.Mirren game unless my work fly me back up! (as if thats going to happen!) i'm all for the romance of the cup, and cant wait for this tie to get played, but it is getting increasingly frustrating trying to organise/cancel time of work and the boss aint too pleased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperCC Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 i've been working in aberdeen this week, altho very pleasant during the day, clear but skies and mild, it was baltic the time 7/8 o'clock came. every morning the car was frozen and the ground was rock hard. a 9am pictch inspection will never get passed IMO. i can only hope it gets played between now and the 7th. if it doesn't, i'm away for a month down south after that, which means i'll probably miss the St.Mirren game unless my work fly me back up! (as if thats going to happen!) i'm all for the romance of the cup, and cant wait for this tie to get played, but it is getting increasingly frustrating trying to organise/cancel time of work and the boss aint too pleased. Must be a right p!sser for you then. Actually working up in Aberdeen with a 'Well cup tie to be played right on yer doorstep and the chances are - yer no gonnae see it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well Up For It! Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 McGhee is quoted in The Sun today as wanting the tie moved to Fir Park to prevent any more call offs. Can't find a web link for the story though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickoza Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Here ye are....... TheShun.... INNES FIX ... Locos chief Steve hears game is off again MARK McGHEE wants Motherwell's Scottish Cup clash against Inverurie Locos switched to Fir Park IF the frost continues to bite hard in the Highlands. Well's fourth-round showdown with Dave Cormie's minnows was postponed for a fourth time yesterday. The SFA insist there are no plans to step in and move the game. But SunSport understands they WILL look at possible alternative venues if the match hasn't been played by February 7 — the scheduled date for fifth-round ties. Pittodrie has been suggested as a neutral venue for the match, but McGhee wants it switched to Fir Park. The Well boss revealed: "No one has contacted us and told us they have three more chances to stage the game. "Anyway, I'd object to the game being switched to somewhere like Pittodrie. "There is a cost associated with that and both clubs would lose out. "Given we have already spent money on this, if the tie can't be played in Inverurie then I think it should be played at Fir Park, nowhere else." A pitch inspection yesterday morning showed Harlaw Park was still frozen and the match has been rescheduled for next Monday night. McGhee added: "My understanding is it doesn't get moved and they will keep trying until it gets played. Maybe the rule has to be looked at, though, because the situation is now causing us a problem. "We're not getting our knickers in a twist, we're quite relaxed about it. "We understand this is a club from the backwater, and I don't mean any disrespect by that, and therefore they can't offer the pitch protection we should be able to offer. "Anyway, we are the last people who should be complaining when a game gets called off. "But we need the rules to protect us, rather than us making waves." Both sides are anxious for the Cup clash to take place as soon as possible, with St Mirren lying in wait for the eventual winners. McGhee said: "It's extremely annoying. "On Tuesday we had to tell the lads they were training for a game on Wednesday night. It's difficult keeping the players in the right frame of mind." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeDosser Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 I'd be sceptical of it going ahead next week. The best forecast I can find for the week ahead has it nice and cold: Here is a summary of the NWP output for noon on Monday. Issued 0543, 29th January 2009 The outlook today is a wintry one. An upper cold pool will move westwards towards the UK on Monday but there are uncertainties to its exact track and depth. It's likely there'll be snow, however, especially in southern areas of the UK. Areas further north are at lesser risk but it all depends on the track of that cold pool. During Tuesday the cold pool will stall as trough disruption occurs to the west. If it stalls over the UK (MetO/GFS), further snow is likely. There's a moderate risk of milder air coming in to the SE of the UK for a time, turning any snow back to rain. For Wednesday onwards, the pattern remains cold. It's likely the winds will back NE'ly or NNE'ly, drawing in further snow showers for eastern and northern areas in particular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickoza Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 If the game is off on Monday, this suggests it won't happen anytime soon.... In summary... The outlook today is a wintry one. An upper cold pool will move westwards towards the UK on Monday but there are uncertainties to its exact track and depth. It's likely there'll be snow, however, especially in southern areas of the UK. Areas further north are at lesser risk but it all depends on the track of that cold pool. During Tuesday the cold pool will stall as trough disruption occurs to the west. If it stalls over the UK (MetO/GFS), further snow is likely. There's a moderate risk of milder air coming in to the SE of the UK for a time, turning any snow back to rain. For Wednesday onwards, the pattern remains cold. It's likely the winds will back NE'ly or NNE'ly, drawing in further snow showers for eastern and northern areas in particular. As ever in these situations, it's best to stay tuned to the media forecasts as details of precipitation amounts and locations will change right up to the last minute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brisbaneMFC Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Ricky - you shouldn't be allowed anywhere near the weather. You bring worse tidings than Peter Sloss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fal_Dosser Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Maybe already posted, but Radio Scotland were saying the weather was going to take a turn at the weekend A turn to more freezing conditions MON RA DOSSERS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnstone Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Aye the deep freeze is coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwellhighland Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 I reckon it'll be moved to Fir Park and still get postponed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcalf Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Seem to remember the Arbroath tie a few years back taking a few attempts to resolve it, ended up playing the day of the next round then we played Ayr the following Saturday so that would back up claims that Accies is more likely to be moved to midweek than St Mirren if we get through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottW1886 Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Anyone know if there are any plans for a pitch inspection tomorrow? They seem to have inspected the pitch the day before every other attempt...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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