MATCH POSTPONED - Maidenhead United v Southend United, Tuesday 24 January

[Maroon Blue]

Forecast I saw for maidenhead said rain and temps about +5 for Wed day/evening

Correct, but it will need a couple of days without dropping below freezing to get that pitch thawed out after over a week of sub zero temperatures.

Take into account also Maidenhead lack of resources and no desire or need to get the game on. They are not going down and will be content to stay in the National League once more.

 

[Hawkwell Blue]

At best with two day’s warning I would imagine the logistics involved would be prohibitive despite it making some sense.

 

[Shrimper]

Gives Collin a bit more time to get fit at least

 

[Holy Joe]

At best with two day’s warning I would imagine the logistics involved would be prohibitive despite it making some sense.

Yeah I suspect that, but then again forecast has been like this for a couple of days, so couldve made the decision fri/sat, few more days to make arrangements

 

[dusterman]

In speedway they switch days far easier than any other sport i’ve seen. So if rain is forecast they switch to the next day if better which may work for Tues and Weds for this match. Their riders come from all over the world and europe too.

 

[Supershrimper]

Booked a desk in the office as i can't see the game going ahead. Would be nice if they called it early and then the teams can prepare for Saturday (or Wednesday or the Essex Senior Cup)

 

[Shrimper]

In speedway they switch days far easier than any other sport i’ve seen. So if rain is forecast they switch to the next day if better which may work for Tues and Weds for this match. Their riders come from all over the world and europe too.

Much less fan impact though

 

[dusterman]

Much less fan impact though

Perhaps half of our crowd. 2k fans more often than not. It’s more the riders with busy schedules that is a surprise. Used to draw much much bigger crowds than lower league football but the riders left UK scene when money went. Motorsport has always been more fluid to weather than football.

 

[jarvisyeh]

I miss football.

That shows how much progress we've made on the pitch, wasn't too long ago we all dreaded going.

 

[Strykr]

That shows how much progress we've made on the pitch, wasn't too long ago we all dreaded going.

Quite!

 

[JD]

Gives Collin a bit more time to get fit at least

Steveeeeeeeeeeee too

 

[tommy tucker]

Ok so if this game is postponed along with many others .Is it not time to have a winter break of say 8 weeks .Because at this time clubs have had so many games called of due to the bad weather .It means some teams will be playing 2 or 3 games a week just to forfill the fixtures .Ans some clubs other than the top three or four have paper thin squads and players picking up ibad knocks may leave teams struggling to put a team out .Just my thoughts on the matter

 

[The Late One]

Ok so if this game is postponed along with many others .Is it not time to have a winter break of say 8 weeks .Because at this time clubs have had so many games called of due to the bad weather .It means some teams will be playing 2 or 3 games a week just to forfill the fixtures .Ans some clubs other than the top three or four have paper thin squads and players picking up ibad knocks may leave teams struggling to put a team out .Just my thoughts on the matter

So you build in a winter break in Jan/Feb but then what happens when the weather is good at that time and you get a cold snap in Nov/Dec or March/April. They can't even get the weather forecast right a couple of days ahead let alone plan for winter weather when drawing up the fixtures in June

 

[Shrimper]

Ok so if this game is postponed along with many others .Is it not time to have a winter break of say 8 weeks .Because at this time clubs have had so many games called of due to the bad weather .It means some teams will be playing 2 or 3 games a week just to forfill the fixtures .Ans some clubs other than the top three or four have paper thin squads and players picking up ibad knocks may leave teams struggling to put a team out .Just my thoughts on the matter

A winter break of 8 weeks would be ridiculous. Games get postponed, that's life

 

[tallboyblue]

I miss football.

If Ron doesn’t pay the tax bill you will be missing it more.

 

[D1versity]

Midday today, glimmer of hope

 

[Murkey_Mouse]

The frozen part could be a factor (by the corner).

 

[lreed567]

Yeah doesnt look like that part gets any sun, and with another freezing night ahead

 

[Smiffy]

Looks like similar to us at RH, they have issues with the South stand side of their ground due to buildings/trees etc blocking out the sun at this time of year. Doubtful I'd suggest.

 

[Ricey]

Postponed