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Charlton Athletic v Chef Wendy | Sat 7th Aug | 5:30PM KO | Match Preview, Predictions, News & Views

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  • ElliotCAFC
    ElliotCAFC Posts: 2,554
    mendonca said:
    Could the game realistically be called off or is this all just message board panic?
    It’s absolutely hammering down and has been for a while. Unless we’ve got covers on, I can see it being  called off 
  • eaststandmike
    eaststandmike Posts: 14,956
    ElliotCAFC said:
    mendonca said:
    Could the game realistically be called off or is this all just message board panic?
    It’s absolutely hammering down and has been for a while. Unless we’ve got covers on, I can see it being  called off 

    I am working near Sparrows Lane today and it is hammering down, plus we just had thunder. However The Valley has superb drainage so I reckon the game will be fine, You would need heavy rain around 5pm to cast a doubt. 
  • RedChaser
    RedChaser Posts: 19,890
    mendonca said:
    Could the game realistically be called off or is this all just message board panic?
    If it’s waterlogged of course but I don’t know whether the pitch has been covered or is being worked on. If it is in doubt a pitch inspection needs to be undertaken ideally before the away fans set off which will probably need to be 1.00 o’clock ish to get down from Sheffield by 4.30
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 95,028
    There has been nothing from the club so cant see there being problems as yet

    Guess at some stage they'll need to get the covers off in ready for the game which is when the pitch will start to suffer
  • bolloxbolder
    bolloxbolder Posts: 7,994
    I'd feel a lot more confident if it wasn't on TV. 0-0.
  • Leuth
    Leuth Posts: 23,402
    eaststandmike said:
    ElliotCAFC said:
    mendonca said:
    Could the game realistically be called off or is this all just message board panic?
    It’s absolutely hammering down and has been for a while. Unless we’ve got covers on, I can see it being  called off 

    I am working near Sparrows Lane today and it is hammering down, plus we just had thunder. However The Valley has superb drainage so I reckon the game will be fine, You would need heavy rain around 5pm to cast a doubt. 
    DAZZLER 🚨
  • se9addick
    se9addick Posts: 32,088
    Arsenetatters said:
    se9addick said:
    charlton_hero said:
    If they cover the pitch you'd think it would be fine, does anyone know if they do that? 
    I’m sure they will have covered the pitch, but I’m guessing with this quantity of rain the problem is probably rising groundwater. 
    I thought Roland had fixed that?
    Add it to the list!
  • letthegoodtimesroll
    letthegoodtimesroll Posts: 10,684
    edited August 2021
    mendonca said:
    Could the game realistically be called off or is this all just message board panic?
    Nice and sunny in sw London atm after this mornings deluge…
  • Blucher
    Blucher Posts: 4,157
    It was raining lightly when I went to collect a duplicate season ticket at the ground at 10:30 (zero queue), then it stopped, then pissed down in Deptford and has now stopped. 

    I did ask a staff member if the covers were on but he didn’t know. I think it should be fine 
  • mendonca
    mendonca Posts: 9,433
    Rain and 22c is different to rain and 2c.

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  • SamB09
    SamB09 Posts: 901
    Did they have covers on(guessing not) for the portsmouth fame that was postponed?
  • RedChaser
    RedChaser Posts: 19,890
    Blucher said:
    It was raining lightly when I went to collect a duplicate season ticket at the ground at 10:30 (zero queue), then it stopped, then pissed down in Deptford and has now stopped. 

    I did ask a staff member if the covers were on but he didn’t know. I think it should be fine 
    You should’ve asked the person to pop out and check for us and offered to cover their post 😉.
  • jimmymelrose
    jimmymelrose Posts: 9,780
    Charlton Athletic 5 Sheffield Wednesday 2
  • Senpai
    Senpai Posts: 901
    A tough start to the new term. 1-1 after going behind. I reckon the youth players coming on to inject some enthusiasm and pace come to the rescue.
  • EugenesAxe
    EugenesAxe Posts: 3,384
    This may be the season where NA shows why he has a reputation of successfully incorporating young players 😉
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,090
    mendonca said:
    Rain and 22c is different to rain and 2c.
    A pity it's only a high of 19C then :smile:
  • WattsTheMatter
    WattsTheMatter Posts: 371
    I'd recommend going early if you're buying on the day, looks like new ticket office staff - who unsurprisingly took forever to do one adult ticket!
  • Leuth
    Leuth Posts: 23,402
    WattsTheMatter said:
    I'd recommend going early if you're buying on the day, looks like new ticket office staff - who unsurprisingly took forever to do one adult ticket!
    The transduction loop wasn't working either so I could hardly hear the guy

    My problems aren't over either. Got my girlfriend a ticket but couldn't get one next to me so I'll be asking six people to budge up a space. Daunting
  • Oggy Red
    Oggy Red Posts: 44,976
    Leuth said:
    WattsTheMatter said:
    I'd recommend going early if you're buying on the day, looks like new ticket office staff - who unsurprisingly took forever to do one adult ticket!
    The transduction loop wasn't working either so I could hardly hear the guy

    My problems aren't over either. Got my girlfriend a ticket but couldn't get one next to me so I'll be asking six people to budge up a space. Daunting
    Is she the girlfriend who used to write Charlton Aesthetic?
    https://charltonaesthetic.wordpress.com/

    Or are you going today with one of your other GFs ....? :wink:


  • Leuth
    Leuth Posts: 23,402
    Oggy Red said:
    Leuth said:
    WattsTheMatter said:
    I'd recommend going early if you're buying on the day, looks like new ticket office staff - who unsurprisingly took forever to do one adult ticket!
    The transduction loop wasn't working either so I could hardly hear the guy

    My problems aren't over either. Got my girlfriend a ticket but couldn't get one next to me so I'll be asking six people to budge up a space. Daunting
    Is she the girlfriend who used to write Charlton Aesthetic?
    https://charltonaesthetic.wordpress.com/

    Or are you going today with one of your other GFs ....? :wink:


    It is not! It is in fact another one. What a rogue I truly am

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  • Sillybilly
    Sillybilly Posts: 9,240
    I’m deeply envious of all you peeps attending the game. Travel safe and savour the moment. I’ll be raising a glass to you all in front of the telly (well, laptop actually). Enjoy my dear friends.  COYR.  
  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 51,460
    Wait....


    Leuth has a girlfriend?!

    Does Naby know?! He will be distraught.
  • eaststandmike
    eaststandmike Posts: 14,956
    Leuth said:
    WattsTheMatter said:
    I'd recommend going early if you're buying on the day, looks like new ticket office staff - who unsurprisingly took forever to do one adult ticket!
    The transduction loop wasn't working either so I could hardly hear the guy

    My problems aren't over either. Got my girlfriend a ticket but couldn't get one next to me so I'll be asking six people to budge up a space. Daunting
    Good luck with that
  • Leuth
    Leuth Posts: 23,402
    eaststandmike said:
    Leuth said:
    WattsTheMatter said:
    I'd recommend going early if you're buying on the day, looks like new ticket office staff - who unsurprisingly took forever to do one adult ticket!
    The transduction loop wasn't working either so I could hardly hear the guy

    My problems aren't over either. Got my girlfriend a ticket but couldn't get one next to me so I'll be asking six people to budge up a space. Daunting
    Good luck with that
    I can be awfully polite sometimes, would you believe ;)
  • eaststandmike
    eaststandmike Posts: 14,956
    I have experienced something similar and discovered people are very precious about "their seat"
  • Leaburn Forever
    Leaburn Forever Posts: 351
    eaststandmike said:
    I have experienced something similar and discovered people are very precious about "their seat"
    Or, don't take your girlfriend and enjoy your day out 😆👍
  • Redmidland
    Redmidland Posts: 44,700
    Travelled down from Leicestershire early this morning. Now parked up close to The Valley, roads are dry and sun is out, but still clouds around.
    Off to collect ST duplicate from ticket office.
    Already quite a few people here, including a Wednesday fans coach parked up near the old Antigaligan!
    Burger vans are up and running as well.
    Looking forward to this, but a long day as left home at 9 am!
  • paulfox
    paulfox Posts: 2,356
    Redmidland said:
    Travelled down from Leicestershire early this morning. Now parked up close to The Valley, roads are dry and sun is out, but still clouds around.
    Off to collect ST duplicate from ticket office.
    Already quite a few people here, including a Wednesday fans coach parked up near the old Antigaligan!
    Burger vans are up and running as well.
    Looking forward to this, but a long day as left home at 9 am!
    Let’s hope you travel home with a big smile on your face!!, 👍
  • mattinfinland
    mattinfinland Posts: 1,096
    edited August 2021
    For those of us living abroad or in the UK and not able to attend etc, can we watch it on now TV if we get a `day sports pass + vpn?
  • paulfox
    paulfox Posts: 2,356
    edited August 2021
    I’ve had two hours of ,, can we go yet daddy from my six year old already!!! Nearly as excited as his dad!! 😂🤣. Looking forward to welcoming TS to the valley properly, to get the result will make the place explode!!.🤞

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