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Post by TheWiseMaster on Jan 1, 2009 12:15:25 GMT
According to the Hartlepool groundsman - he's confident that they can beat the frost
Groundstaff at Victoria Park have been taking precautions
ahead of the weekend to ensure the weather does not get in the
way of Pools' FA Cup tie with Stoke City.
With temperatures dropping this week, the threat of overnight
frost looms but Groundsman Dave Brown says he and his staff
are well ahead of the game.
"We were expecting Tuesday to be the coldest night this week
according to the forecasts," he explained.
"We therefore made the decision to cover the pitch in advance
of that and they will remain in place until Friday.
"The problem with frost on our pitch is that we have a shadow
at the Town End so it takes a long time to thaw if it does get
in.
"Thankfully, with Hartlepool being near the sea we aren't as
susceptible to frost but it's always important to take
precautions to protect the playing surface."
Brown has a great track record for beating the weather - the
last time Pools were forced to postpone a game was almost four
years ago when persistent rain meant our game against Luton
Town on 31st January 2004 could not go ahead.
"We've acted quickly this week and I don't think there should
be any problems with Saturday's game taking place," he added.
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Post by TheWiseMaster on Jan 1, 2009 13:26:11 GMT
Only problem is the stand which appears to cause the same problem as Crewe's main stand
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Post by TheWiseMaster on Jan 1, 2009 15:20:03 GMT
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Post by stonestokie! on Jan 1, 2009 17:17:40 GMT
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Post by Staffsoatcake on Jan 1, 2009 17:23:25 GMT
If was called off,we would be in the 4th. rd. draw atanyrate. ;D
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Post by Winge on Jan 1, 2009 20:45:18 GMT
A mate of mine lives that way and he says that theres no chance of the match going ahead unless it gets warmer. With it being a 1pm kickoff they will need to decide on Friday evening as the coaches leave at 7.30am
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Post by DannyStokie on Jan 1, 2009 22:57:22 GMT
A mate of mine lives that way and he says that theres no chance of the match going ahead unless it gets warmer. With it being a 1pm kickoff they will need to decide on Friday evening as the coaches leave at 7.30am Obviously he's wrong if the groundsem has spoken, plus they haven't had a game called off since 2004. |
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Post by Northy on Jan 2, 2009 19:34:17 GMT
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Post by stonestokie! on Jan 2, 2009 19:36:37 GMT
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Post by McLovin on Jan 2, 2009 19:37:22 GMT
middle.
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Post by fradleyhomes on Jan 2, 2009 19:40:20 GMT
HOT SPOT
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