This saturday - on or off?
 

Do you guys reckon it will be on or off?

The BBC says it will be minus 5 on Friday night and a maximum of -1 on Saturday during the day.

Thanks.

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Shouldn't be a problem - that's quite mild for up 'ere :), seriously though was probably similar temperatures on Sunday/Monday and we played the Bury game with no problem then so fingers crossed game will be on.

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I was on the ground the day before the Bury game and I did not think it would be on, but the cold weather, plus the recent drainage work did the trick! :)

As Accymad has said, same sort of temp, is due and it has been very mild, without any snow, so I would think it would be on, but keep your eye on this messageboard, as I am sure that 1 or 2 of the regular helpers will keep us up to date. :) :) :)

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Stanley v Gillingham - FA Cup Third Round

Wednesday 30th Dec 2009

Volunteers required for Thursday morning.

Accrington Stanley are appealing for volunteers to assist with placing frost covers on the pitch on New Year's Eve from 9.00am.

All are welcome to come along as we look to protect the playing surface ahead of our FA Cup Third Round tie against Gillingham on Saturday. No specific equipment is required although supporters are advised to wear gloves and warm clothing.

:)

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Any reports yet??? :)

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Covers are on, some doubled up and some even trebled up in the bad areas, fingers crossed now, now't else can be done, just pray :D

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just back from doing covers. me and two overs plus grounds man did the covers pitch looks good at the minute . but will need help getting them off if they freeze ... hope temperature stays above - 5 .....

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Cheers for the updates lads :)

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Accrington Stanley v Gillingham
Friday 1st Jan 2010

Pitch inspection at 10.00am

The match referee will be on site to assess the condition of the pitch at the Crown Ground tomorrow morning from 10.00am, ahead of our FA Cup third round tie against Gillingham in the afternoon.

Bearing in mind the distance between the two clubs Accrington Stanley took the precaution of calling in a local Football League referee this afternoon to assess the playing surface, which having been protected by our frost covers and thawed to some extent by the sunshine, would be fit to play on had the game been today.

An overnight frost is expected and the situation will be reassessed in the morning. Further updates will be posted here on the official Accrington Stanley website as and when they are available.

:)

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Just had a brief heavy snow shower in town but it is easing now. I don't think the freeze was too bad last night and the grass outside our house is not rock hard and thats without me putting the covers on :D

Reckon there must be a good chance :)

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Latest weather check, snow getting heavier again :(

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I live 100 yds from the ground. It's there is approx 1.5 inches of snow on the ground already ad it's still snowing very heavily

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Looking grim now. Peel St is barely passable, won't be long before things grind to a halt

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I've just got up, (I Know :rolleyes:) it looks bad :(

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:mad: Blooming weather we've got about 3.5cms and still snowing :mad:

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Snowing hard too at Clayton-le-Moors, but so what? It's nice and soft underneath and the snow is forecast to die out later. Come on, ref, don't be a wimp!

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its not looking god
ref should be here soon

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Stanley v Gillingham
Saturday 2nd Jan 2010
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Pitch update at 9.30am
Accrington Stanley have issued an early warning that we are expecting problems with our game going ahead this afternoon.

Although the pitch has survived the overnight frost we have had heavy snowfall since around 8.30am this morning which looks as though it is here to stay.

Although no official decision has been made Accrington Stanley would advise that supporters put their journeys on hold until after the match referee has made his official decision which is scheduled for 10am this morning.

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Don't think the ref will have the last say. Ground safety officer and the police regarding the roads round the ground will have some concern

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Lovely picture - just get the orange balls out like we used to. What the **** is a bit of snow?:D

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May turn into a Wigan-Bolton. Game could get called off by the police because of the poor access. Don't forget the car park will be awful!

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Agreed Redraine.

Cant believe the snow up there, im only 70 miles away at Nantwich and theres nothing!

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God help us - heard it all now. I suppose the local cop at Lorton in the Lakes should have stopped me from driving down home yesterday in a blizzard. I'm emigrating.

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Heavy snow now in Harwood and the roads are really slippy - I would set off as late as possible if I was coming from any distance.

Snow is about 2 inchs deep on the garden and pilling up even more.

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It's all part and parcel of the modern game now :(

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apparently cars can't even get up Dill Hall lane and theres not many going along the dual carriageway either

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I have more chance of being struck by lightening than the match being on.:eek:

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If it is that bad, why are they taking so long???

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White out at Barrow

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its down to when match ref arrives i think mate.

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:((((((.

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Fair point Cashy, he might be stuck in traffic :D :)

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IF he can get there

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The pitch inspector may have been stuck in the snow

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refhas to make desision and hes not arrived yet

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Should abandon his car, get his galoshes on and start walking

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Cheers matey.

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:) Although its still snowing abit over here it's seems to be melting as well :)

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it aint here mab its snowing big time n getting deeper.:eek:

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Sun'l be crackint flags by 3 O'clock:D

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Game off game off

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Says who???

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Stanley v Gllingham
Saturday 2nd Jan 2010

Pitch update at 10.30am: MATCH OFF

The match referee has called our FA Cup third round match against Gillingham off due to the unforecasted heavy snow that has fallen in the last hour and a half.

A date for the rearranged fixture will be announced shortly.

Just seen it Mab...

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Is it on?
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It is on the Official site

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Just seen the above post, what date will it be moved to?
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Another soddin' night match! :mad:

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Stanley v Gllingham
Saturday 2nd Jan 2010

Pitch update at 10.30am: MATCH OFF
The match referee has called our FA Cup third round match against Gillingham off due to the unforecasted heavy snow that has fallen in the last hour and a half.

A date for the rearranged fixture will be announced shortly.

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Would think Tuesday week?????

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game off

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:) me :);)

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Well at least Stanley are in the draw for the 4th round of the cup.

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Did not realise you were a REF???? :confused: :rolleyes: :) :)

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The pitch is booked that week, what makes you think you have priority :D

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Twas a knocking bet. ******.:( meant begger pmsl.

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Wimp

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:)Due to today’s postponement both Stanley and Gills will now be in the F.A. Cup fourth round draw that will be made tomorrow (Sunday 3 January), and if their opponents are Premiership then this will be an added incentive. :)

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well at least the club have got this right, site updated asap, so well done in unfortunate circs.

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I wonder what odds you would get on Stanley being the only East Lancs club still in the cup at 5pm this evening. Probably wont happen, but you never know.

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****e!!!!

Wont be able to go the re-arranged game as I will away with work :(

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Not only an added incentive but it could work in Stanley's favour. A big draw could make todays re-arranged game a sell out if tickets for one game are used as priority for another :)

Although I'm loathe to admit it you may be right :(

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Hope not, I would like Paul Ince's MK Dons to be well & truly thrashed this afternoon please Dave :)

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Think Revenue not Revenge Accymad,;)

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Sorry :o :D :D

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That is am interesting point as to which game would take priority, could have your lot as the starters before Stanley serve up the main course.:D

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Sorry Cashy - I've tried but no can do where Ince is concerned :)

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Only problem is, that sometimes added incentive can equal added pressure!!! :eek: :)

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Clarets young uns in FA Youth Cup action in the 4th round against United I think:eek:

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Midweek match will mean less people, therefore less gate money to share :(

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I'm surprised it wasn't called off sooner.

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Yes please i so hope the plastic lot gets thrashed too, i so hate ince:mad:

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I hope the re-arranged game could have good offers on tickets, especially if a big draw comes out tomorrow, try and get ground as full as possible, maybe tickets 5er for adults and quid for kids.... Doubt it will happen though

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A few more pics, you can see from the pic of my car how much come down in very little time, was hardly and on the ground when I arrived.
Theres also a pic showing just how dedicated some people are to get the game on :rolleyes:
PS - took me an hour to get home :mad:
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how could it be? was waiting fer match ref, as ya would know if ya read the thread.:)

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Ref HAS to make the decision.
I wish I'd have took a photo at half eight, you could see the grass then and only a scattering of snow

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Steve looks like he's fallen a sleep on the Job in the third photo:D

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Not allowed to. Minimum entrance fee for adults from the 3rd Round of the cup is £15

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Thought that too LD, but from Accy Site:-

FA Cup sponsored by E.On Third Round
Friday 1st Jan 2010

Accrington Stanley v Gilingham

Admission is pay at the turnstiles for all areas of the ground, with adult prices £15 for seating and £13 on the terrace, concessions £10 and £8 and under 16's and students £6 and £5. Please note we reserve the right to ask for proof of age or educational status. It is hoped that a good crowd will be at the Crown Ground as we play for a place in the last 32 and so supporters are advised to arrive at the stadium in good time.

But what do we know?


:confused: :)

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From B.B.C. Website, how accurate, I do not know?



Accrington P-P Gillingham

Accrington Stanley's FA Cup third-round tie against Gillingham has been postponed because of snow which fell during the course of Saturday morning.

The game at the Crown Ground has been rearranged for Tuesday 12 January at 1945 GMT.



BBC Sport - Football - Accrington P-P Gillingham

:) :)

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The BBC website is reporting the game has been arranged for 12 Jan.

BBC Sport - Football - English games hit by bad weather

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Yep just checked again, there is a 'mutual agreement' provision allowed. I did think it was a fixed rule, not like the FA to allow a rule to be felxible :D

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Here are my pictures from this morning, approximately 10am

And a Video Stanley in the snow 3.8Mb 26 seconds long

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FA site says so too :)

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So why did they call it off ? :D

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I'm not sure, maybe they're all soft.

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cos the pies didn't come.:D

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Great snow video, suprised you lot have made it back home :eek: Unless you are all posting from the club P.C.?? :D :)

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Cheers LD, I didn't check as thoroughly as you... :D :)

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thanks Cashy - first belly-laugh of 2010 - or was it rumbling thru' lack of pies.:rofl38:

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So instead of yet another scintillating Stanley performance I'm left with Sunderland v Barrow on the television. I can barely contain the excitement.

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[quote=rishton;774535]The BBC website is reporting the game has been arranged for 12 Jan.

:) 12th jan was the date given incase todays game needed a replay:)

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on that nite burnley res v everton res on burnley web

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on the next day its burnley youth v man utd youth in cup

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:) Although our game did'nt go ahead as planed because of the weather!league 2 wises it been good we have'nt lost ground on anyone and still have games inhand,Back to our tie it could be that we get our game against the Gill telervised if we ( stanley n Gills ) get a good draw in rd4:)

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We aim to please :D

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and to make it even better for yas, the Dingles should NOT have had a penalty according to match commentry, so Mr Ince had a "Stanley Ref" fer the afternoon,:D n to make it even better fer me, the Dingles didn't play that great.:D;)

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There's such a thing as a 'Stanley ref'? :confused: Maybe the FA could send him to officiate at one of our games sometime - good result Clarets, ta for a smile this afternoon :D

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This must be a little bit more up to date, as it has the replays of todays matches :)

Tuesday, 12 January 2010

Accrington Stanley v Gillingham, R3, 19:45

Birmingham v Nottm Forest, R3R, 19:45
Brentford v Doncaster, R3, 19:45
Bristol City v Cardiff, R3, 19:45
Coventry v Portsmouth, R3R, 19:45
Derby v Millwall, R3R, 19:45

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Wednesday, 13 January 2010

Liverpool v Reading, R3R, 20:00
Newcastle v Plymouth, R3R, 19:45

:)

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yep ya should know accymad, a "Stanley Ref" is normally a complete useless ******.:D