BOROCHAT
Newest article: Re: Joey Barton by HitchinBoro exCalling Today 20:39Today at 20:39:11view thread
Oldest article: Rotherham fan here
by BradtheMiller26/10/2024 22:44Sat Oct 26 22:44:05 2024
1 personview thread
Next thread: Wrexham tickets by bcb199427/1 11:46Mon Jan 27 11:46:08 2025view thread
Weather forcast
Views: 2263
With last nights heavy frost and even colder forcast for tonight what are the odds on the game being off on Saturday?
reply to this article | return to the front page
Re: Weather forcast Game Off
Views: 1132
Not sure why local ref did not do this yesterday as obvious little chance would be on.
reply to this article | return to the front page
1 person
Re: Weather forcast Game Off
Views: 998
Exactly looking at the picture they posted you would have thought they would.
Puts our club in the Crawley bracket now.
We are so tinpot.
Burton fans could have at least got a partial refund on any train tickets if it got called off yesterday.
Cambridge fans up in Blackpool have got a result they can stay in the Ardwick pub all day now.
reply to this article | return to the front page
1 person
Re: Weather forcast Game Off
Views: 968
Terrible trolling.
reply to this article | return to the front page
1 person
Re: Weather forcast Game Off
Views: 976
A pitch inspection has to be agreed with the EFL. If they don't agree to an inspection the night before, then you can't have one.
reply to this article | return to the front page
Re: rWeather forcast Game Off
Views: 769
Did not know that but not clear if we or Burton did not ask for one then or EFL said no.On the latter not sure why they would turn down
reply to this article | return to the front page
Re: rWeather forcast Game Off
Views: 797
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
reply to this article | return to the front page
7 people
Re: rWeather forcast Game Off
Views: 736
I think the complaint is mainly in the communication to the fans from the social media output.
Updates could have been given on what was happening and what the likelihood was so fans can plan accordingly. To post Game Day and then an hour later match postponed is what is tinpot.
The club and groundsman I'm sure are all working extremely hard behind the scenes and following protocols.
reply to this article | return to the front page
1 person
Re: rWeather forcast Game Off
Views: 746
Great post and good info for idiots like me.
reply to this article | return to the front page
2 people
Update
Views: 1415
I was up at 6. Couldn’t sleep from worrying about the match.
Ground frozen solid here. I suspect the same down the road in Nidge.
reply to this article | return to the front page
Re: Update
Views: 1358
I got up at 8 in order to get my son to his school match… arriving to find they’ve just called that off too! Grrrr. Boro had better be on, I really want some footie today.
reply to this article | return to the front page
Re: Update
Views: 1191
no mention of a pitch inspection so assume it is on.
reply to this article | return to the front page
Re: Update
Views: 1188
Wouldn't take that as a given, our updates on things are too often not what they should be.
reply to this article | return to the front page
4 people
Re: Update
Views: 1175
Just thinking about a heads up ,for the poor sods coming down from Burton
reply to this article | return to the front page
Re: Update
Views: 1226
Quite.
If there is ANY doubt about the match, or any inspection planned, we should be posting as such and updating supporters of the true situation, not keeping quiet on it and burying our heads in the sand whilst posting a "MATCHDAY IN SG2" message, which suggests it is definitely on and may lead to away fans (and home from further afield) potentially leaving shortly rather than delaying departure to await news it is definitely good to go.
But as I say, there are many things we seem to have gone backwards on nowadays off the pitch, and seem to not give a fuck about the fans or keeping them updated, which is what the club social media should first and foremost be there for, not just to try to get as many likes and interactions as possible, as if it is somebody's personal account used for trolling.
Edited by Chuds at 09:33:34 on 11th January 2025
reply to this article | return to the front page
14 people
Re: Update
Views: 717
Bring back that bloke who did all the winning off the pitch stuff
reply to this article | return to the front page
Re: Update
Views: 842
You're just too old now to understand what people want from social media.
Also, if you want information, go get it.
reply to this article | return to the front page
Re: Update
Views: 805
Social media is for trolling, harassing people and running the USA
reply to this article | return to the front page
1 person
MATCH POSTPONED
Views: 1185
And now it has been postponed, matchday in SG2 indeed.
At least it was announced early. A day if playing with the new kitten and waiting for the NFL playoffs it is then!
reply to this article | return to the front page
Re: MATCH POSTPONED
Views: 944
You traded Catie in then?
Up the Lions!
reply to this article | return to the front page
Re: MATCH POSTPONED
Views: 1028
Is playing with the new kitten a euphemism?
reply to this article | return to the front page
Re: MATCH POSTPONED
Views: 1058
Rotherham's televised game the only L1 fixture currently on. They'll have done well to get on if it goes ahead.
reply to this article | return to the front page
Re: MATCH POSTPONED
Views: 1076
Yep. And four L2.
But suspect some of those will go in the next hour or two also.
Edit: I also believe if Orient vs Derby is postponed in the FA Cup today, that will be played on Tuesday and so will mean our FLT game is also off.
Edit 2: Orient is indeed now off, meaning or game on Tuesday is indeed off. Will be played the following week instead.
Edited by Chuds at 10:02:39 on 11th January 2025
Edited by Chuds at 12:32:59 on 11th January 2025
reply to this article | return to the front page
Re: MATCH POSTPONED
Views: 795
is the orient game off as it still showing as evening kick-off.
reply to this article | return to the front page
Re: MATCH POSTPONED
Views: 767
Yes.
Their FA Cup match is now Tuesday, and our match is now the 21st.
reply to this article | return to the front page
Re: MATCH POSTPONED
Views: 746
cheers, b.b.c are a bit slow have now changed it.
reply to this article | return to the front page
Re: Update
Views: 1144
I mean, there's no way there won't be a pitch inspection, right? So either the match officials aren't communicating or the club isn't.
reply to this article | return to the front page
-4 tonight
Views: 1694
The covers might not be enough.
reply to this article | return to the front page
Re: -4 tonight
Views: 1528
Also the average number of shots on target we have per game amirite rolololol
Edited by Sev at 19:03:07 on 10th January 2025
reply to this article | return to the front page
6 people
Re: -4 tonight
Views: 1593
Will be very surprised if it’s on
reply to this article | return to the front page
Re: -4 tonight
Views: 1409
Can't see how the outlook is better than Barnsley last year, so on that basis I am pessimistic. Shame as I reckon we'll batter Burton :-) Oh well, might head to the pub instead! [Edited to say somewhere with a log fire!]
Edited by Clogger at 20:43:54 on 10th January 2025
reply to this article | return to the front page
Re: -4 tonight
Views: 1391
Can't believe we haven't got undersoil heating yet.
reply to this article | return to the front page
Re: -4 tonight
Views: 1384
Had it since 2009.
Phil is too tight to turn it on.
reply to this article | return to the front page
4 people
Re: -4 tonight
Views: 1416
Eee, come all t'way from Baarnsleh fer NOWT! Soft suvvern bahstids!
reply to this article | return to the front page
3 people
Re: -4 tonight
Views: 1402
Like x 10 for that, lol!
reply to this article | return to the front page
Re: Weather forcast
Views: 1820
Tried ringing the club shop?
reply to this article | return to the front page
1 person
Re: Weather forcast
Views: 1915
Good band.
Oh wait. I’m thinking of Weather Report.
reply to this article | return to the front page
Re: Weather forcast
Views: 1997
I would imagine we have the covers down, so won't have any issues.
Edit: Although saying that, so do Northampton and their game has just been called off. As has Shrewsbury vs Huddersfield and Mansfield vs Wigan (FA Cup).
Edited by Chuds at 12:17:04 on 10th January 2025
reply to this article | return to the front page
Re: Weather forcast
Views: 1692
Think even with covers may be touch and go.
reply to this article | return to the front page
Re: Weather forcast
Views: 1658
have to feel sorry for Burton got a nice journey to get here tomorrow,hope they are not already here as they can see what the conditions are like, the frost has not cleared today on pathways and grounds with temps dropping already.
but if we play tomorrow and draw 0-0 someone then can say well the conditions didn,t help.
p.s.
but we could have a few inspections to make it look good.
reply to this article | return to the front page
Re: Weather forcast
Views: 1646
After a lot of work I managed to carve a three inch thick sheet of solid ice off my windscreen in two chunks this afternoon.
reply to this article | return to the front page
Re: Weather forcast
Views: 1518
Should have put a kettle of hot water on it,amazingly saw someone doing this recently.
reply to this article | return to the front page
Re: Weather forcast
Views: 1558
Not boiling water! Warm only.
reply to this article | return to the front page
Re: Weather forcast
Views: 1892
Bunch of prima donna's! Real men such as American footballers play sports in the snow.
reply to this article | return to the front page
1 person
Re: Weather forcast
Views: 1582
But with loads of protective gear on which on general Rugby players don't.
reply to this article | return to the front page
Re: Weather forcast
Views: 1711
Yep. Scrape away the lines and use an orange football. Job done.
reply to this article | return to the front page
Re: Weather forcast
Views: 430
No text
Edited by Spirit of East Coast Boro at 14:45:24 on 27th January 2025
reply to this article | return to the front page
Re: Weather forcast
Views: 447
Thanks for the forecast, apparently there isn't one.☺️
reply to this article | return to the front page
Re: Weather forcast
Views: 1707
Snow is soft - mind you can get booked for kicking it at the ref,
reply to this article | return to the front page
Re: Weather forcast
Views: 1856
they have funny shaped balls though
reply to this article | return to the front page
Re: Weather forcast
Views: 1755
Cold temperatures will have that effect.
reply to this article | return to the front page
2 people
Previous thread: 🎙️SFC POD: Kempish Delight / S6 EP46 by Boromatt27/1 06:32Mon Jan 27 06:32:37 2025view thread