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Bristol Rovers game in doubt

WelshAddick
WelshAddick Posts: 1,321
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I'm working in Bristol and the weather is atrocious. The main train station has just closed. Some parts are flooded. The forecast is poor too. I will be surprised if it goes ahead.
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  • se9addick
    se9addick Posts: 32,089
    Hope they make an early decision either way
  • Coyotejohn1947
    Coyotejohn1947 Posts: 1,163
    Cheers @WelshAddick

    I'm in Exeter where its been pouring all day. Intending to go to the game if on but my recollection of last visit to Memorial Ground (where I think Chris Powell was sent off as a manager) was that it is unlikely to be the type of ground where there has been great expense on drainage etc.

  • Leeds_Addick
    Leeds_Addick Posts: 4,714
    Team all got there alright anyway
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,090
    Damn, I was looking forward to it.




    Ok, I'm lying. I considered going as I don't usually miss a new ground (for me) opportunity, but couldn't think of anything worse for a November Tuesday evening.
  • Ollywozere
    Ollywozere Posts: 1,542
    Drainage is apparently fairly decent at Memorial Stadium and word from them is they don't expect they'll have a problem.
    Obviously, worth keeping an eye out, though, just in case!
  • Markg2004
    Markg2004 Posts: 405
    The pitch is wavy and not flat, that's certain!
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,393
    Covered End said:

    Damn, I was looking forward to it.




    Ok, I'm lying. I considered going as I don't usually miss a new ground (for me) opportunity, but couldn't think of anything worse for a November Tuesday evening.

    Carlisle ? .. Hartlepool ? .. Barrow ?
  • RedChaser
    RedChaser Posts: 19,890
    edited November 2016
    GlassHalfFull said:


    Opponents changed to Bristol Rowers ....

    Aarrrgh they ain't called the pirates for nothing me old matey. :wink:
  • Lewis Coaches
    Lewis Coaches Posts: 5,413
    Lincsaddick said:

    Covered End said:

    Damn, I was looking forward to it.




    Ok, I'm lying. I considered going as I don't usually miss a new ground (for me) opportunity, but couldn't think of anything worse for a November Tuesday evening.

    Carlisle ? .. Hartlepool ? .. Barrow ?
    Bradford midweek in JANUARY cup game 1990s or midweek Grimsby,PNE,OR Boro .now i know you have done them as well as Rochdale on a Tuesday night afew years ago because i spoke with you and Mark Stuart.

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  • Lewis Coaches
    Lewis Coaches Posts: 5,413
    The above was for COVERED END.
  • Fiiish
    Fiiish Posts: 7,998
    Does that mean we have to watch out for divers in the box?
  • RedChaser
    RedChaser Posts: 19,890
    edited November 2016
    Fiiish said:

    Does that mean we have to watch out for divers in the box?

    I can perfectly understand why you're worried Fiiiish :wink:
  • Mckforester
    Mckforester Posts: 852
    From Bristol Post Online:

    Marcus Stewart is hopeful that heavy overnight rain will not put paid to Bristol Rovers' game against Charlton Athletic at the Memorial Stadium on Tuesday night.

    Bristol was brought to a standstill on Monday morning as commuters were forced to battle their way through flash flooding following persistent rain fall that started on Sunday night.

    Groundstaff were at the Memorial Stadium first thing on Monday morning working overtime in a bid to drain the pitch in preparation for the match, and Stewart said: "The rain is in for today, but I believe that it won't be so wet for the rest of the week. Our pitch at the Memorial Stadium drains pretty well so I think we'll be fine."


    Read more at http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/will-bristol-rovers-sky-bet-league-one-match-with-charlton-athletic-go-ahead-on-tuesday-night/story-29921250-detail/story.html#ytjaLIrUCXLs21v1.99
  • sam3110
    sam3110 Posts: 21,386
    If they sack it off it better be before my 2.30 pick up at Eltham.
  • Fiiish
    Fiiish Posts: 7,998
    RedChaser said:

    Fiiish said:

    Does that mean we have to watch out for divers in the box?

    I can perfectly understand why your worried Fiiiish :wink:
    There may also be confusion if someone announces that they're bringing on a sub...
  • RedChaser
    RedChaser Posts: 19,890
    Fiiish said:

    RedChaser said:

    Fiiish said:

    Does that mean we have to watch out for divers in the box?

    I can perfectly understand why your worried Fiiiish :wink:
    There may also be confusion if someone announces that they're bringing on a sub...
    Especially if it's a Uboat, they're still lurking about like the one here :wink: .
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,393
    edited November 2016
    Lewis Coaches said:

    Lincsaddick said:

    Covered End said:

    Damn, I was looking forward to it.




    Ok, I'm lying. I considered going as I don't usually miss a new ground (for me) opportunity, but couldn't think of anything worse for a November Tuesday evening.

    Carlisle ? .. Hartlepool ? .. Barrow ?
    Bradford midweek in JANUARY cup game 1990s or midweek Grimsby,PNE,OR Boro .now i know you have done them as well as Rochdale on a Tuesday night afew years ago because i spoke with you and Mark Stuart.
    I've done quite a few Tuesday/Wednesday night over the years .. but now certain criteria must be met .. I must be able to book a hotel for a good price a few weeks in advance, preferably the away ground will not be more than 150 miles from home and there will not be a game I'm booked for the following Saturday, so as I'll be in London for the Blades game, B Rovers was a no no this week ..
    the last long away Tuesday I did was last season at MK Dons (more than 150 from home) .. what a waste of resources that was ((:>) ..

    Now, Richard and his Mrs from Greenwich, Norm and Dave, Seb and Fanny F .. now they are ALWAYS at EVERY game near enough .. and I am sure a few more that I have not named .. it's time for my therapy ((:>)

    PS forgot about Preston and Bolton last season .. a nice drive over the Pennines and a decent cheap Travelodge off the M62 near Rochdale
  • TelMc32
    TelMc32 Posts: 9,070
    We should be fine with Declan Rudd(er) at the back, steering us to a win!! :smile:
  • Fiiish
    Fiiish Posts: 7,998
    edited November 2016
    RedChaser said:

    Fiiish said:

    RedChaser said:

    Fiiish said:

    Does that mean we have to watch out for divers in the box?

    I can perfectly understand why your worried Fiiiish :wink:
    There may also be confusion if someone announces that they're bringing on a sub...
    Especially if it's a Uboat, they're still lurking about like the one here :wink: .
    If only we still had Mike Salmon or Mark Fish.

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  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 70,032
    TelMc32 said:

    We should be fine with Declan Rudd(er) at the back, steering us to a win!! :smile:

    Rudd might be out injured, but if he's missing we'll put the Woolwich ferry in goal
  • Mr. Happy
    Mr. Happy Posts: 654
    Fiiish said:

    RedChaser said:

    Fiiish said:

    RedChaser said:

    Fiiish said:

    Does that mean we have to watch out for divers in the box?

    I can perfectly understand why your worried Fiiiish :wink:
    There may also be confusion if someone announces that they're bringing on a sub...
    Especially if it's a Uboat, they're still lurking about like the one here :wink: .
    If only we still had Mike Salmon or Mark Fish.
    Don't forget about Tamar Tuna.



    ...actually, do forget about Tamar Tuna
  • Lewis Coaches
    Lewis Coaches Posts: 5,413
    Lincsaddick said:

    Lewis Coaches said:

    Lincsaddick said:

    Covered End said:

    Damn, I was looking forward to it.




    Ok, I'm lying. I considered going as I don't usually miss a new ground (for me) opportunity, but couldn't think of anything worse for a November Tuesday evening.

    Carlisle ? .. Hartlepool ? .. Barrow ?
    Bradford midweek in JANUARY cup game 1990s or midweek Grimsby,PNE,OR Boro .now i know you have done them as well as Rochdale on a Tuesday night afew years ago because i spoke with you and Mark Stuart.
    I've done quite a few Tuesday/Wednesday night over the years .. but now certain criteria must be met .. I must be able to book a hotel for a good price a few weeks in advance, preferably the away ground will not be more than 150 miles from home and there will not be a game I'm booked for the following Saturday, so as I'll be in London for the Blades game, B Rovers was a no no this week ..
    the last long away Tuesday I did was last season at MK Dons (more than 150 from home) .. what a waste of resources that was ((:>) ..

    Now, Richard and his Mrs from Greenwich, Norm and Dave, Seb and Fanny F .. now they are ALWAYS at EVERY game near enough .. and I am sure a few more that I have not named .. it's time for my therapy ((:>)

    PS forgot about Preston and Bolton last season .. a nice drive over the Pennines and a decent cheap Travelodge off the M62 near Rochdale
    i will correct one thing nice flight over North Sea .
  • TelMc32
    TelMc32 Posts: 9,070
    Fiiish said:

    RedChaser said:

    Fiiish said:

    RedChaser said:

    Fiiish said:

    Does that mean we have to watch out for divers in the box?

    I can perfectly understand why your worried Fiiiish :wink:
    There may also be confusion if someone announces that they're bringing on a sub...
    Especially if it's a Uboat, they're still lurking about like the one here :wink: .
    If only we still had Mike Salmon or Mark Fish.
    Or Sailor Brown even :wink:
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,393
    TelMc32 said:

    Fiiish said:

    RedChaser said:

    Fiiish said:

    RedChaser said:

    Fiiish said:

    Does that mean we have to watch out for divers in the box?

    I can perfectly understand why your worried Fiiiish :wink:
    There may also be confusion if someone announces that they're bringing on a sub...
    Especially if it's a Uboat, they're still lurking about like the one here :wink: .
    If only we still had Mike Salmon or Mark Fish.
    Or Sailor Brown even :wink:
    who was the cartoon fish who was a famous footballer ?
  • AddickFC81
    AddickFC81 Posts: 4,053
    WelshAddick said:

    I'm working in Bristol and the weather is atrocious. The main train station has just closed. Some parts are flooded. The forecast is poor too. I will be surprised if it goes ahead.

    What has it been like this evening in the last couple of hours?
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,393
    Lincsaddick said:

    TelMc32 said:

    Fiiish said:

    RedChaser said:

    Fiiish said:

    RedChaser said:

    Fiiish said:

    Does that mean we have to watch out for divers in the box?

    I can perfectly understand why your worried Fiiiish :wink:
    There may also be confusion if someone announces that they're bringing on a sub...
    Especially if it's a Uboat, they're still lurking about like the one here :wink: .
    If only we still had Mike Salmon or Mark Fish.
    Or Sailor Brown even :wink:
    who was the cartoon fish who was a famous footballer ?
    to answer my own ? .. Billy The Fish from Viz magazine
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,090
    Lincsaddick said:

    Covered End said:

    Damn, I was looking forward to it.




    Ok, I'm lying. I considered going as I don't usually miss a new ground (for me) opportunity, but couldn't think of anything worse for a November Tuesday evening.

    Carlisle ? .. Hartlepool ? .. Barrow ?
    I've been to Carlisle & Hartlepool and Barrow are non league :wink:
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,393
    Covered End said:

    Lincsaddick said:

    Covered End said:

    Damn, I was looking forward to it.




    Ok, I'm lying. I considered going as I don't usually miss a new ground (for me) opportunity, but couldn't think of anything worse for a November Tuesday evening.

    Carlisle ? .. Hartlepool ? .. Barrow ?
    I've been to Carlisle & Hartlepool and Barrow are non league :wink:
    on a Tuesday ?
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,090
    edited November 2016
    Lewis Coaches said:

    Lincsaddick said:

    Covered End said:

    Damn, I was looking forward to it.




    Ok, I'm lying. I considered going as I don't usually miss a new ground (for me) opportunity, but couldn't think of anything worse for a November Tuesday evening.

    Carlisle ? .. Hartlepool ? .. Barrow ?
    Bradford midweek in JANUARY cup game 1990s or midweek Grimsby,PNE,OR Boro .now i know you have done them as well as Rochdale on a Tuesday night afew years ago because i spoke with you and Mark Stuart.
    Oh yes. I've done midweeks away at Bury, Doncaster, Hereford, Cheltenham, Grimsby, Rochdale etc etc, but that was then and this is now. I'll go to Rovers away (The Memorial, seen them at Bath) next season on a Saturday, when RD and KM have departed.

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