BOROCHAT

Re: rWeather forcast Game Off

By BoroMumToday 15:36Today at 15:36:26In response to Re: rWeather forcast Game Off

Views: 245

Knowing our Club Secretary as I do, he would have spoken with both Burton and the EFL yesterday, informing them of the pitch condition, whether it was playable or not. It is up to the EFL if they allow a pitch inspection the day or night before a match. If they don't approve this, then the pitch inspection will be as early as possible on the day of the match. They always prefer the match referee to do the actual inspection where possible. The EFL would have been in touch with Burton as well.

A pitch inspection not only takes into the account of the pitch condition, but also the condition of the terraces and ground itself. In the case of a recent midweek match, the pitch was eventually deemed playable as it had drained very well after the deluge of rain, but an awful lot of work by groundsmen and staff had gone on, by sweeping rainwater down the manholes on the east terrace. If that rainwater on the terraces hadn't gone, then the game would have been off.

A lot of work goes into trying to get a game on, despite some supporters calling us tinpot! There are rules that we have to follow and financial losses for both clubs and supporters if the game is postponed.

Edited by BoroMum at 15:44:18 on 11th January 2025
Edited by BoroMum at 15:46:52 on 11th January 2025
Edited by BoroMum at 15:59:24 on 11th January 2025