Eastie Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 (edited) 13 hours ago, The Fun Factory said: There is no snow forecast on Saturday in Birmingham up to 8 in the evening and it will be above freezing during the day. Relax it will be on. Heavy snow forecast on Friday afternoon if that happens it will make no difference whether the pitch is playable or not - safety regulations will be first and foremost and rightly so . A forecast high of 1 deg by noon on Saturday would hardly melt several inches of snow - we wait and see if the forecast is correct . ‘However it’s a changing picture and we may just miss it . Edited March 1, 2018 by Eastie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robtaylor200 Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 On 25/02/2018 at 19:03, BleedClaretAndBlue said: Comfortable home win. 4-1. Suck on that Holloway Oye that's my bet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted March 1, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted March 1, 2018 12 hours ago, Eastie said: Heavy snow forecast on Friday afternoon if that happens it will make no difference whether the pitch is playable or not - safety regulations will be first and foremost and rightly so . A forecast high of 1 deg by noon on Saturday would hardly melt several inches of snow - we wait and see if the forecast is correct . ‘However it’s a changing picture and we may just miss it . Thanks for the update Eastie 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 14 hours ago, The Fun Factory said: There is no snow forecast on Saturday in Birmingham up to 8 in the evening and it will be above freezing during the day. Relax it will be on. I think you are wrong, a red warning has been issued for midlands and southern england. i would say there is a high probability this game as well as many others will be called off this weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Cheers for ruining our weekend @Eastie with the beast from the Eastie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Any idea when the decision will be made whether to cancel the game? Traveling up from the South so would need to know early-ish on the morning of the game at the latest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted March 1, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted March 1, 2018 3 minutes ago, Mantis said: Any idea when the decision will be made whether to cancel the game? Traveling up from the South so would need to know early-ish on the morning of the game at the latest. I couldn’t tell you for definite mate, but I think these decisions are made around noon on the day itself. I would guess that they only way we would know sooner is if the snow gets much worse on Friday to the point when it’s obviously going to be called off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 29 minutes ago, Shropshire Lad said: I couldn’t tell you for definite mate, but I think these decisions are made around noon on the day itself. I would guess that they only way we would know sooner is if the snow gets much worse on Friday to the point when it’s obviously going to be called off. They would definitely have to make a decision like 9am Saturday latest. it would be ridiculous to leave it any later . if it is going to as bad as they say it would be on beyond stupid to let the game going ahead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 33 minutes ago, Mantis said: Any idea when the decision will be made whether to cancel the game? Traveling up from the South so would need to know early-ish on the morning of the game at the latest. Ext few hours are going to be pretty bad apparently - depends how bad or gets , I think the pitch will be fine but it’s going to freeze the snow tomorrow so unlikely to thaw much if at all . if the game is in doubt id expect an inspection early Saturday morning unless the snow is such that it’s clearly not going to be on . ‘I think you will know by 9 am on Saturday at the latest . the problem is safety of fans as well and with temperature on Saturday it’s not going to thaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Just now, Demitri_C said: They would definitely have to make a decision like 9am Saturday latest. it would be ridiculous to leave it any later . if it is going to as bad as they say it would be on beyond stupid to let the game going ahead Agreed , risks of injury to players or fans will be a main factor - at the moment we’ve not really been hit by snow but it’s imminent - old easties weather cock senses it 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limpid Posted March 1, 2018 Administrator Share Posted March 1, 2018 2 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: They would definitely have to make a decision like 9am Saturday latest. it would be ridiculous to leave it any later . if it is going to as bad as they say it would be on beyond stupid to let the game going ahead I've been to games which were called off by the ref when he arrived. I think the only way it happens sooner if it is cancelled for safety reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted March 1, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted March 1, 2018 Well if it’s called off as early as 9am then I’ll be disappointed but it would make life easier for me knowing that far in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 2 minutes ago, limpid said: I've been to games which were called off by the ref when he arrived. I think the only way it happens sooner if it is cancelled for safety reasons. Safety reasons would be the main concern - I think the pitch will not be the problem but the surrounding area - if it’s as bad as they forecast - they are often wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted March 1, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted March 1, 2018 Just seen the new avatar. Have a laughing like @Eastie 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 A few games already being called off for Saturday including sheff utd . ‘Seems a lot of pitch inspections tomorrow , as yet the weather in west mids not really seen that much snow but a changeable outlook so we wait and see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 The only reason it will be called off is due to safety reasons as Villa has under soil heating. A bit of snow and everyone starts to flap. Couldn't we all just agree to delay it 24 hours to the Sunday? If this called off then that is almost certainly the last 3pm home game this season with 2 months to go, as the Derby game will be moved as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 18 minutes ago, The Fun Factory said: The only reason it will be called off is due to safety reasons as Villa has under soil heating. A bit of snow and everyone starts to flap. Couldn't we all just agree to delay it 24 hours to the Sunday? If this called off then that is almost certainly the last 3pm home game this season with 2 months to go, as the Derby game will be moved as well. No chance of delaying till sunday . There has to be sufficient police notice - the weather doesn’t seem as bad as forecasters said but it will turn it ice which could pose a big risk to safety , Only time will tell . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted March 1, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted March 1, 2018 Be a bit of a bonus for us if we can play the game whilst others are cancelled (...if we win of course)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted March 1, 2018 Moderator Share Posted March 1, 2018 It's horrible right now - driving through Birmingham is treacherous - if it keeps on through to tomorrow morning (as it's forecast to do) then I'd think the game would be a serious doubt. A pity, because ticket sales were looking good and it'd be nice to keep everything on schedule, but if the game was tonight I'd definitely think twice about it and I'm only about eight miles away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 (edited) 30 minutes ago, OutByEaster? said: It's horrible right now - driving through Birmingham is treacherous - if it keeps on through to tomorrow morning (as it's forecast to do) then I'd think the game would be a serious doubt. A pity, because ticket sales were looking good and it'd be nice to keep everything on schedule, but if the game was tonight I'd definitely think twice about it and I'm only about eight miles away. Yes it’s certainly arrived with a vengeance now and forecast for more snow tonight and tomorrow - I think there will be few games escape postponement this weekend - most of the country seems to be hit bad . the met office have now updated out[r snow warning to Amber as it seems storm emma has a mind of its own and is a forecasters nightmare - now heading further north and east than expected . Edited March 1, 2018 by Eastie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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