This afternoon’s Sky Bet League One fixture against Bristol Rovers is set to go ahead with a further, precautionary pitch inspection is set to take place at 12.30pm.
The club asked for an FA referee to inspect the pitch at The Valley on Friday afternoon. The referee decided that the game should go ahead as planned, on the condition that there was a morning pitch inspection to evaluate the impact the overnight conditions had on the pitch.
That second pitch inspection took place on Saturday morning at 10am with today’s referee Sam Allison. Allison was satisfied that more than half the pitch is playable already and was confident that the work of the club's staff and improving weather will have a positive impact on the remaining areas of the pitch, which he will review again, as a precaution, at 12.30pm
The club will keep supporters updated with progress.
If it's on i can see it being our lowest attendance on a Saturday for years against for a league match.
Wont help its part of the World Cup package, so even with the icy conditions... People can opt to stay home in the UK & Ireland and watch it for £10 - Whats the point of risking the travel and finding its off?
Why can't they just make a decision at 10am, it's on...maybe?..🤷♂️ Great, so what do yo do if you have a long trip, stay at home more than likely, just MAN UP and call it off if necessary, sounds like there is a doubt, it's not life or death that the game goes on, but ffs think of any travelling supporters for once
If it's on i can see it being our lowest attendance on a Saturday for years against for a league match.
Wont help its part of the World Cup package, so even with the icy conditions... People can opt to stay home in the UK & Ireland and watch it for £10 - Whats the point of risking the travel and finding its off?
I only live 15 minutes walk away and don't fancy it, i will go but if i had to travel then no chance.
Lingfield races declared yesterday that conditions were raceable for today but had a precautionary inspection at 7.30 today where they found a frozen area.
Had another inspection at 9.30 and declared the meeting off.
Why the faux outrage? This scenario has been seen before. It’s not straightforward and presumably they are trying to get it on.
Lack of comms. It’s not that difficult to keep people up to date in 2022, and yes it is a priority to keep people informed and engaged.
Same issues at Bristol Rovers then?
I assume the inspection took time and both clubs relayed it once confirmed. Bristol Rovers according to the picture in attendance for the inspection I infer.
I take the opposite view. If it was obviously dangerous, the ref would’ve called it off immediately.
I imagine that some parts of the pitch are definitely playable, but that there are other problem areas which they are prodding and poking at
That seems to be the case. The ref and club seem hopeful that by 12:30 those other areas will be ok...
The lack of regard for supporters in football seems to be something that will never change.
Agree, but also anyone travelling can't say they didn't get enough warning, whatever the technicalities and issues behind the scenes.
I actually think the police will likely call this off even after the ref gives it the ok, based on the pic you posted earlier and general conditions in SE London.
I take the opposite view. If it was obviously dangerous, the ref would’ve called it off immediately.
I imagine that some parts of the pitch are definitely playable, but that there are other problem areas which they are prodding and poking at
That seems to be the case. The ref and club seem hopeful that by 12:30 those other areas will be ok...
The lack of regard for supporters in football seems to be something that will never change.
Agree, but also anyone travelling can't say they didn't get enough warning, whatever the technicalities and issues behind the scenes.
I actually think the police will likely call this off even after the ref gives it the ok, based on the pic you posted earlier and general conditions in SE London.
How much notice is acceptable? I don't think football authorities give travelling supporters much thought?
Evertyhing seems so half-arsed at times. Charlton are obviously not alone in this.
If it's on i can see it being our lowest attendance on a Saturday for years against for a league match.
Wont help its part of the World Cup package, so even with the icy conditions... People can opt to stay home in the UK & Ireland and watch it for £10 - Whats the point of risking the travel and finding its off?
I only live 15 minutes walk away and don't fancy it, i will go but if i had to travel then no chance.
I’m only 10 minutes’ walk away and I’m inclined to give it a miss!
Hmmm. I have another 40 mins before I have to set off to make it for kick-off. Charlton TV getting more and more tempting however I am still scarred by bailing on the 5-4 Cardiff match due to the weather!
Why the faux outrage? This scenario has been seen before. It’s not straightforward and presumably they are trying to get it on.
It’s not faux. We’re sick of TS and his useless sidekick fucking things up.
I think that's fair for a broad array of things. I haven't followed all of the undersoil heating stuff so apologies if I've missed something, but pitch inspections seem like a part of life at this level. I think we had a game oop North at like Blackpool called off at 2pm a couple of years ago.
Could the comms be better for a litany of things? Yes, absolutely. But in this case, it seems like the club put out a statement as soon as they knew anything.
This is all unfair on supporters, particularly those who have to travel a decent way to the ground. But I think that's part of a larger UK thing in which football fans are not treated particularly well.
Volunteers are being asked to help shovel snow onto the pitch to ensure the game doesn’t go ahead
Thomas has already flown in especially to help out with snow adding, in a bid to bolster our league position, by maintaining our goal difference. It might add a couple of more beans to the sale price.
Jesus, this thread. We have one similar every time it snows - so about once every three years - and people just don't seem to be able to help themselves or make plans without someone telling them what to do.
The game is on until such time as it gets called off. Unfortunately postponements happen from time to time. It's nothing to do with Thomas Bloody Banjoman, this time.
They're obviously giving the game every chance to go ahead, which is surely the right thing to do. If it goes it goes, just dont see the point soiling myself about it.
Why the faux outrage? This scenario has been seen before. It’s not straightforward and presumably they are trying to get it on.
Lack of comms. It’s not that difficult to keep people up to date in 2022, and yes it is a priority to keep people informed and engaged.
Same issues at Bristol Rovers then?
I assume the inspection took time and both clubs relayed it once confirmed. Bristol Rovers according to the picture in attendance for the inspection I infer.
It’s our home game, our pitch and our police liaison and actually I’d expect better comms from Charlton than a club of Rovers size. I doubt their comms staff travel overnight.
You will and do defend anything the club does but anyone who has worked in comms at the club or local journalism will recognise there is a problem. It’s not the club’s comm staff, it’s the lack of leadership and responsibility, in this case down to Keohane, who has kept the lowest of public profiles since he’s been here.
The club has no voice but the random nonsense from Sandgaard. Look at other clubs - Millwall, for example, where Steve Kavanagh speaks directly to fans when issues arise.
Charlton is currently a complete shitshow as most people have now worked out. The failure to share information in a timely or detailed way is part of that - nothing about the boilers because there are issues that TK wants to cover up. Nothing about the police involvement in assessing the streets, which has happened and might offer reassurance to some fans.
If you’re happy with this self-serving non-league operation then fair enough. But don’t be surprised if you end up watching non-league football to go with it.
Hmmm. I have another 40 mins before I have to set off to make it for kick-off. Charlton TV getting more and more tempting however I am still scarred by bailing on the 5-4 Cardiff match due to the weather!
I almost missed that … decided at the last moment to go … thankfully!
Why the faux outrage? This scenario has been seen before. It’s not straightforward and presumably they are trying to get it on.
It’s not faux. We’re sick of TS and his useless sidekick fucking things up.
I think that's fair for a broad array of things. I haven't followed all of the undersoil heating stuff so apologies if I've missed something, but pitch inspections seem like a part of life at this level. I think we had a game oop North at like Blackpool called off at 2pm a couple of years ago.
Could the comms be better for a litany of things? Yes, absolutely. But in this case, it seems like the club put out a statement as soon as they knew anything.
This is all unfair on supporters, particularly those who have to travel a decent way to the ground. But I think that's part of a larger UK thing in which football fans are not treated particularly well.
It's a problem in football generally. Supporters are taken for granted...
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This afternoon’s Sky Bet League One fixture against Bristol Rovers is set to go ahead with a further, precautionary pitch inspection is set to take place at 12.30pm.
The club asked for an FA referee to inspect the pitch at The Valley on Friday afternoon. The referee decided that the game should go ahead as planned, on the condition that there was a morning pitch inspection to evaluate the impact the overnight conditions had on the pitch.
That second pitch inspection took place on Saturday morning at 10am with today’s referee Sam Allison. Allison was satisfied that more than half the pitch is playable already and was confident that the work of the club's staff and improving weather will have a positive impact on the remaining areas of the pitch, which he will review again, as a precaution, at 12.30pm
The club will keep supporters updated with progress.
Just enough time for the Bristol Rovers fans to arrive before calling it off.
Twunts.
Great, so what do yo do if you have a long trip, stay at home more than likely, just MAN UP and call it off if necessary, sounds like there is a doubt, it's not life or death that the game goes on, but ffs think of any travelling supporters for once
Had another inspection at 9.30 and declared the meeting off.
Think our game will follow this scenario?
I'm giving it a miss due to the uncertainty.
I assume the inspection took time and both clubs relayed it once confirmed. Bristol Rovers according to the picture in attendance for the inspection I infer.
Are they in front of goal?
Agree, but also anyone travelling can't say they didn't get enough warning, whatever the technicalities and issues behind the scenes.
I actually think the police will likely call this off even after the ref gives it the ok, based on the pic you posted earlier and general conditions in SE London.
Evertyhing seems so half-arsed at times. Charlton are obviously not alone in this.
I’m only 10 minutes’ walk away and I’m inclined to give it a miss!
Could the comms be better for a litany of things? Yes, absolutely. But in this case, it seems like the club put out a statement as soon as they knew anything.
This is all unfair on supporters, particularly those who have to travel a decent way to the ground. But I think that's part of a larger UK thing in which football fans are not treated particularly well.
The game is on until such time as it gets called off. Unfortunately postponements happen from time to time. It's nothing to do with Thomas Bloody Banjoman, this time.
They're obviously giving the game every chance to go ahead, which is surely the right thing to do. If it goes it goes, just dont see the point soiling myself about it.
You will and do defend anything the club does but anyone who has worked in comms at the club or local journalism will recognise there is a problem. It’s not the club’s comm staff, it’s the lack of leadership and responsibility, in this case down to Keohane, who has kept the lowest of public profiles since he’s been here.
If you’re happy with this self-serving non-league operation then fair enough. But don’t be surprised if you end up watching non-league football to go with it.