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Will they call Derby off? (9am - match ON, though concerns about later rain expected)

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  • EastTerrace
    EastTerrace Posts: 3,961
    and at least seaboat will be used to it
  • DamoNorthStand
    DamoNorthStand Posts: 10,953
    It is nothing to do with how the pitch is at 9am. The worry is how it is at 3pm after more monsoon rain.
  • shine166
    shine166 Posts: 13,931
    DamoNorthStand said:

    It is nothing to do with how the pitch is at 9am. The worry is how it is at 3pm after more monsoon rain.

    This 9am inspection is pointless then no ? AS someone esle said, as long as ive at least made it to pub before its off I dont mind :)
  • Sonicstud85
    Sonicstud85 Posts: 2,163
    The reF has passed the 9am inspection but twitter says this

    @CAFCofficial: However, concerns remain regarding today's weather, with heavy rain predicted to fall on the wet surface from approx 12pm (MW) #cafc #dcfc
  • sirjohnhumphrey
    sirjohnhumphrey Posts: 1,864
    @CAFCofficial: BREAKING: Referee Carl Boyeson has confirmed that the Valley pitch is playable when he inspected the pitch at 9am... (MW) #cafc #dcfc
  • Indie Boy
    Indie Boy Posts: 36
    surely they know it's supposed to rain heavily between 12 and 3. So by the time they call the game off everyone will be in and around Charlton, so why can't they make a decision now and call it off to save us from the inevitable. Sorry for being pessimistic
  • sirjohnhumphrey
    sirjohnhumphrey Posts: 1,864
    @CAFCofficial: However, concerns remain regarding today's weather, with heavy rain predicted to fall on the wet surface from approx 12pm (MW) #cafc #dcfc
  • C_Jensens_Love_Child
    C_Jensens_Love_Child Posts: 1,598
    Indie Boy said:

    surely they know it's supposed to rain heavily between 12 and 3. So by the time they call the game off everyone will be in and around Charlton, so why can't they make a decision now and call it off to save us from the inevitable. Sorry for being pessimistic

    Then if the rain doesn't come (as lets be honest the weatherman isn't always right) and gets called off then Our club lose money with the fixture then being changed to a Tuesday night.

  • clb74
    clb74 Posts: 10,826
    Indie Boy said:

    surely they know it's supposed to rain heavily between 12 and 3. So by the time they call the game off everyone will be in and around Charlton, so why can't they make a decision now and call it off to save us from the inevitable. Sorry for being pessimistic

    this

  • Addickted
    Addickted Posts: 19,456
    Doesn't help the Derby fans travelling down either.

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  • ME14addick
    ME14addick Posts: 9,766
    It might not rain that badly so would be stupid to call match off now. You can make your own decision as to whether you go or not.
  • nth_london_addick
    nth_london_addick Posts: 35,919
    Remember these clowns said the beast of the east was coming they are clueless in the met office


    You can't just call a game off because it might rain what else can the club do
  • sralan
    sralan Posts: 2,031
    Hey you forkers, let's be avin ya!!
  • stonewallpenalty
    stonewallpenalty Posts: 3,842
    i'm going down the pub and if the game is on then bonus
  • EastTerrace
    EastTerrace Posts: 3,961
    On the BBC video the rain band looked a bit broken around midday and clear over London about 3.

    The met office site said heavy rain at midday previously, now says light.

    They are all guessing but fingers crossed
  • Gravesend_Addick
    Gravesend_Addick Posts: 7,300
    That last bit doesn't sound too promising. Personally think it will be a late call off and we will already be there!!
  • jonseventyfive
    jonseventyfive Posts: 3,358
    Coming down from northampton for this,could be a re route for me and the lad,war museum I think.
  • oohaahmortimer
    oohaahmortimer Posts: 34,185
    Imagine the tears from our fans if we were travelling to Derby unsure if the game will be on ....
    They have to give it a chance who knows how much rain will fall between now and kick off
  • floydroadfaithfull
    floydroadfaithfull Posts: 4,778
    Joy game on
    No Bluewater 4 me
  • paulsturgess
    paulsturgess Posts: 3,839
    Why cant they just cover the pitch from midday until say 2 to keep the rain off?!

    I think this ones gonna go. Going back to that hull game, it wasnt far off being abandoned during the second half as a result of rain which started during the game. Non stop rain today anticipated from 12....

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  • clb74
    clb74 Posts: 10,826
    At least i can leave it till 2
  • Sonicstud85
    Sonicstud85 Posts: 2,163
    @SkySportsNews: Charlton’s Championship game with Derby has passed an 9am pitch inspection but concerns at The Valley remain with heavy rain predicted #SSN
  • sralan
    sralan Posts: 2,031
    Just heard that they need 3,000 fans with umbrellas to protect the pitch from 12.00 to kick off.
  • Rizzo
    Rizzo Posts: 6,435
    sralan said:

    Just heard that they need 3,000 fans with umbrellas to protect the pitch from 12.00 to kick off.

    Preferably until about 4.50

  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,618
    You can't call a game off because it MIGHT rain. What next? Start calling games off because their might be a power failure?
  • Hex
    Hex Posts: 1,893
    It's coming!

    raintoday.co.uk
  • maybe_baby
    maybe_baby Posts: 2,609
    It's lovely here...mind you, I am West of London, well a long way West actually.
  • mid_life_crisis
    mid_life_crisis Posts: 3,265
    Hex said:

    It's coming!

    raintoday.co.uk

    Looking at that, I reckon the heaviest rain might go north of us. (He says, desperately clutching at straws)

  • DamoNorthStand
    DamoNorthStand Posts: 10,953
    I am going for a 2pm call off - just as half of us are walking down floyd road.
  • EastTerrace
    EastTerrace Posts: 3,961
    Match abandoned I reckon

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