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EliotNes wrote: ↑Fri Jan 19, 2024 8:48 am My pond is frozen over this morning for the first time this week/winter

Frost is harder today than the rest of the week. Think it's gonna be touch and go as to whether it's on.

CEB wrote: ↑Fri Jan 19, 2024 9:59 am They can put a man on the moon but they can’t defrost a football pitch, and they call it progress

Class war, innt?

They've got to supply the toffs with their specialist moon-cheese, but the working man's game can gtf. SMH.

Anyone know when the inspection is? "Afternoon" is a bit vague.

Proposition Joe wrote: ↑Fri Jan 19, 2024 11:59 am Anyone know when the inspection is? "Afternoon" is a bit vague.

The bit of the afternoon before the game, I reckon

Brand new hybrid pitch with covers, the idea of a pitch inspection is ludicrous, get on with the game

Proposition Joe wrote: ↑Fri Jan 19, 2024 11:59 am Anyone know when the inspection is? "Afternoon" is a bit vague.

3pm

Just weighing up the pros and cons of some unexpected domestic Brownie points for having a few more free hours on a Saturday afternoon vs another slightly annoying midweek game.

essexfootball wrote: ↑Fri Jan 19, 2024 12:01 pm Brand new hybrid pitch with covers, the idea of a pitch inspection is ludicrous, get on with the game

How do these hybrid pitches prevent freezing?

2pm announcement

The problem is probably the about 10 yard wide strip that is forever in the shadow of the JE Stand. I don't think that ever gets the sun except in the height of summer and it ain't summer now that's for sure.

Real Al wrote: ↑Fri Jan 19, 2024 12:22 pm

essexfootball wrote: ↑Fri Jan 19, 2024 12:01 pm Brand new hybrid pitch with covers, the idea of a pitch inspection is ludicrous, get on with the game

How do these hybrid pitches prevent freezing?

It's 2024, we've played matches for years in all weather, I get it's more modern thinking but just get on with it unless there is knee-high snow, if people are able to walk the streets of Leyton then the pitch is more than playable, if you abroad they just get on with it, this country a bit of cold or heat and it all goes to pot.

Postponements started elsewhere

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68016943

None in London or the SE though, other than Welling.

Fingers crossed for a PP for me as I’m driving to Leyton tomorrow but not going to the game

https://www.leytonorient.com/news/2024/ ... -stadium-/

Passed initial inspection

Passed initial pitch inspection. What does that mean. What we want to know Is the game on or off ?

I would assume that the game is on.

There will be another pitch inspection tomorrow to confirm that the situation hasn't deteriorated overnight but green light for now, so Bolton will be on their way.

Great news.

Hoover Attack wrote: ↑Fri Jan 19, 2024 2:12 pm There will be another pitch inspection tomorrow to confirm that the situation hasn't deteriorated overnight but green light for now, so Bolton will be on their way.

Great news.

It’s not meant to be as cold tonight and should be warmer tomorrow at this time

Game on
COYO’s