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[distancetraveller]

converting the shed into a snack bar as we speak..............just got to nip to B&Q for some stoppers.

I think I can do something along the Marine ground idea...although with less sides, more fences as touchlines but a very impressive cantilever roofless stand...ie the garage roof....my patio alos resembles the mausoleum for the true flaggers experience.

I can promise a modern pa system though.

The team may benefit as well from the tight narrow and short playing area....as long as the ref deems the path down the middle playable we're all systems go!!!

Andy Gray is punching your postcode into his Satnav as we speak.

I can see the report now, Matty Doughty shown red for bringing down the Bird table.. 

[joe]

I think people are being a little harsh on Dino here. Granted he normally posts a right load of negative crap but on this occasion he was absolutely spot on and was just pointing out the game was never going to played in these conditions. Someone else posted before Tuesdays match that snow was predicted ahead of the Wrexham match but nobody slated him about possibly losing the club money by putting some supporters off .

[TheCultOfIanTunnacliffe]

As was discussed in another thread a week or so ago, can any provisions be made for protecting the pitch at Moss Lane regarding the forthcoming home fixtures against York City and Wrexham?

I realise that investing in covers would be costly....but, then again, so would be the loss of revenue from the postponement of these two matches, both of which should attract decent crowds.

Seriously, is there anything we can do (beg for some 'assistance' from Manchester United?; cover the pitch with one of Tunna's old shirts?) or are we just totally at the mercy of the weather? 

[Steve from Sale]

Damn

McAliskey chant is delayed again; the game has to be on, and he has to score!

[Butty]

Will the club shop be open tomorrow? Just need to pop in for a shirt which I ordered for a friend for Christmas

[Jezza]

Seriously, is there anything we can do (beg for some 'assistance' from Manchester United?; cover the pitch with one of Tunna's old shirts?) or are we just totally at the mercy of the weather? 

between tunna and the Gazelle we should have easily enough replica shirt material tostitch together and cover the pitch...then all we need would be Nicky dawes' hairdryer collection blowing under them and we are away.

[AltyTunnelSteward]

Will the club shop be open tomorrow? Just need to pop in for a shirt which I ordered for a friend for Christmas

I'd have hoped that after about 9 consecutive days in and with a stinking cold Jen might have a very well deserved day off. Like us she has a life outside the Club and like us she has a Family and a Christmas upcoming.

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to George and Jenny

[Paul Cain's Chip Pan]

Will the club shop be open tomorrow? Just need to pop in for a shirt which I ordered for a friend for Christmas

I'd have hoped that after about 9 consecutive days in and with a stinking cold Jen might have a very well deserved day off. Like us she has a life outside the Club and like us she has a Family and a Christmas upcoming.

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to George and Jenny

So in answer to your question Butty, no. Don't really see how the guilt trip was necessary to be honest.

[thegazelle]

Seriously, is there anything we can do (beg for some 'assistance' from Manchester United?; cover the pitch with one of Tunna's old shirts?) or are we just totally at the mercy of the weather? 

between tunna and the Gazelle we should have easily enough replica shirt material tostitch together and cover the pitch...then all we need would be Nicky dawes' hairdryer collection blowing under them and we are away.

Philanthropic as i am it has to be announced that it is not possible to use my shirts as i have several large families living in them already.
How about a couple of pairs of my boxer shorts

[Paul Cain's Chip Pan]

I was watching Football Focus earlier and Fulham covered their whole pitch overnight last night due to having no undersoil heating at Craven Cottage. It had the desired effect because their game today is on.

[Mallorca Alty]

I was watching Football Focus earlier and Fulham covered their whole pitch overnight last night due to having no undersoil heating at Craven Cottage. It had the desired effect because their game today is on.

The amount of money the Premiership clubs have and they can't afford undersoil heating. But they can waste a few million on overpaid donkeys.

[blackpoolalty]

I was watching Football Focus earlier and Fulham covered their whole pitch overnight last night due to having no undersoil heating at Craven Cottage. It had the desired effect because their game today is on.

The amount of money the Premiership clubs have and they can't afford undersoil heating. But they can waste a few million on overpaid donkeys.

Don't forget it wasn't so long ago that Fulham were in Division 3 (League 2) ... and I don't think any teams have it at that level

[SW]

Undersoil heating is seriously inefficient, as the heat goes down as well as up. It will take hours to generate enough heat to deal with even a minor frost, so in a week like this would probably need to be switched on for days. It needs to be installed deep enough not to be damaged or cause injury by players and also to allow for pitch re-laying.

As for the carbon footprint of such an installation its off the scale.*  Good quality reusable covers are the answer.....who remembers Leicester's heated tent?


* Don't get me started on patio heaters in pubs for smokers.

[TheCultOfIanTunnacliffe]

I'd have hoped that after about 9 consecutive days in and with a stinking cold Jen might have a very well deserved day off. Like us she has a life outside the Club and like us she has a Family and a Christmas upcoming.

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to George and Jenny

ATS,

However, you fail to point out that there is a major drawback for Jenny if she does take a day off.

She would have to spend time with her husband.

Frankly, under those conditions, I'd much rather carry on working.....

[distancetraveller]

I was watching Football Focus earlier and Fulham covered their whole pitch overnight last night due to having no undersoil heating at Craven Cottage. It had the desired effect because their game today is on.

I bet Fergie wishes they hadnt bleeding bothered to cover it