Blackpool v Charlton | Sat 27 Jan | 3pm KO | GAME OFF

bellz2002 · January 2018

What's the difference between pitches now and in the 60s when they were often a mudbath and played in all conditions? Is it due to new safety issues or what? Just appears to be so many more games called off in past 10 years or so than used to be.

Charlton_Stu · January 2018

https://twitter.com/CAFCofficial/status/957258702859440128

Macronate · January 2018

I’ve played on a lot worse at Penhill or Danson Park. At least there isn’t any dog shit evident at Bloomfield Road.

ricky_otto · January 2018

bellz2002 said:
What's the difference between pitches now and in the 60s when they were often a mudbath and played in all conditions? Is it due to new safety issues or what? Just appears to be so many more games called off in past 10 years or so than used to be.

I guess we don’t want to see players slipping over and chipping a finger nail or getting a bit of dirt on their Hair bands.

grumpyaddick · January 2018

Moral 0.0 draw

tangoflash · January 2018

Macronate said:
At least there isn’t any dog shit evident at Bloomfield Road.

There would have been if the game went ahead..............

LenGlover · January 2018

killerandflash said:
A shame they couldn't have delayed the game by an hour, maybe they could have worked on that one corner

We still wouldn't score

SDAddick · January 2018

ricky_otto said:

bellz2002 said:
What's the difference between pitches now and in the 60s when they were often a mudbath and played in all conditions? Is it due to new safety issues or what? Just appears to be so many more games called off in past 10 years or so than used to be.
I guess we don’t want to see players slipping over and chipping a finger nail or getting a bit of dirt on their Hair bands.

And players these days are well paid professional athletes who train their entire lives in the hopes of having what, a 10-15 year career. And clubs are huge entities with high turnover in revenue, and with all the money at stake they don't want to risk their biggest assets.

You can see these as good or bad (or both) developments in the game, but remember Norman Hunter and his ilk didn't make tackles at anywhere near the speed that happens today. And the speed the modern game is played at makes the risk of muscle injuries more common, part of the reason they don't want to play on bog-pitches.

Isawsummersplay · January 2018

Blackpool need a new owner who can pay for a new pitch and put under soil heating pipes and a boiler in. Anyone know if there might be one available soon?

East_Stand_Loopy · January 2018

Hey! I'm up here! Sh*t happens.

No use crying over spilt milk, and all that...

Bangkokaddick · January 2018

Saved me a fiver. I was going to watch on iFollow today.

Sorry for all you guys that have gone. Hope some of you are making a weekend of it.

swords_alive · January 2018

Alternative fixture at AFC Blackpool v Carlisle city, about a mile away I think. KO 3pm.

AFC BLACKPOOL
Jepson Way
Blackpool
Lancashire FY4 5DY

https://www.afcblackpool.org.uk/default.aspx

floydroadfaithfull · January 2018

That pitch looks superb compared to when I was last there and it was 90% covered in sand

MuttleyCAFC · January 2018

The pitch wouldn't have suited us if it was played. Frustrating for those who travelled though - I feel for them.

LennyLowrent · January 2018

Watching 'The princess bride' on Youtube instead of ifollow

SDAddick · January 2018

LennyLowrent said:
Watching 'The princess bride' on Youtube instead of ifollow

Ohhhh good shout, haven't seen that film in ages!

LenGlover · January 2018

swords_alive said:
Alternative fixture at AFC Blackpool v Carlisle city, about a mile away I think. KO 3pm.

AFC BLACKPOOL
Jepson Way
Blackpool
Lancashire FY4 5DY

https://www.afcblackpool.org.uk/default.aspx

Northwich Victoria are in their league now

Blucher · January 2018

In the ground. To my untutored eye, the pitch looks ok - nothing wrong that a bit of sand near the corner flag wouldn’t put right.

James86 · January 2018

What pub are people heading to, if you’re staying up?

Croydon · January 2018

swords_alive said:
Alternative fixture at AFC Blackpool v Carlisle city, about a mile away I think. KO 3pm.

AFC BLACKPOOL
Jepson Way
Blackpool
Lancashire FY4 5DY

https://www.afcblackpool.org.uk/default.aspx

How is their game still on?

letthegoodtimesroll · January 2018

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Blucher said:
In the ground. To my untutored eye, the pitch looks ok - nothing wrong that a bit of sand near the corner flag wouldn’t put right.

That’s easy for you to comment but, be fair, where are you going to find a bit of sand in Blackpool ?

golfaddick · January 2018

East_Stand_Loopy said:
Hey! I'm up here! Sh*t happens.

No use crying over spilt milk, and all that...

There's the problem. The groundsmen are great dealing with rain, snow & ice. but you know what its like when a pint goes over...........

johnny73 · January 2018

I live up here. The weather hasn't been that bad or unusual for this time of year. Based on today's decision i' m amazed they are able to play any home games in the winter.

J BLOCK · January 2018

Honestly the pitch isn’t bad at all, it’s a bit wet - Steward said Robinson didn’t want it on.

Journo on Twitter has said the Blackpool fans are saying they’ve played on a lot lot worse.

swords_alive · January 2018

Croydon said:

swords_alive said:
Alternative fixture at AFC Blackpool v Carlisle city, about a mile away I think. KO 3pm.

AFC BLACKPOOL
Jepson Way
Blackpool
Lancashire FY4 5DY

https://www.afcblackpool.org.uk/default.aspx

How is their game still on?

Confirmed on by their 'bars manager.' as at 2.15pm. I texted him to ask. "Sure is" he said.

Dazzler21 · January 2018

swords_alive said:
Alternative fixture at AFC Blackpool v Carlisle city, about a mile away I think. KO 3pm.

AFC BLACKPOOL
Jepson Way
Blackpool
Lancashire FY4 5DY

https://www.afcblackpool.org.uk/default.aspx

When non league trumps professional football!