Weather on Saturday v Man U

[BornOnShorehamStreet]

The weather forecast for the next couple of days is grim as we all know. I'm wondering if there's a chance it might be called off and wondered if any local fans might have some opinions that might be helpful for those of us who aren't local.

Mind you, we knoww that Sky would want the players in wellies and holding a brolly rather than let the match be called off!

When was the last time a match at the Lane was called off due to heavy rain? Could it happen on Saturday I wonder?

 

[Ndiayewillalwaysloveyou]

The weather forecast for the next couple of days is grim as we all know. I'm wondering if there's a chance it might be called off and wondered if any local fans might have some opinions that might be helpful for those of us who aren't local.

Mind you, we knoww that Sky would want the players in wellies and holding a brolly rather than let the match be called off!

When was the last time a match at the Lane was called off due to heavy rain? Could it happen on Saturday I wonder?

No chance.

 

[WF10BLADE]

At the Lane I reckon Reading around 2002 was called off on the day due to rain.

That was pre desso

 

[HodgysBrokenThumb]

Forecast for Saturday is light rain, clearing up by evening. They’ll be watering the pitch before kick-off…

 

[BornOnShorehamStreet]

Forecast for Saturday is light rain, clearing up by evening. They’ll be watering the pitch before kick-off…

Probably, but my concern is the sheer amount of water that is likely to drop over the next 48 hours.

 

[HodgysBrokenThumb]

Probably, but my concern is the sheer amount of water that is likely to drop over the next 48 hours.

That’ll be filling the storage tanks under the South Stand so they can water the pitch before kick-off…

 

[brownblade]

At the Lane I reckon Reading around 2002 was called off on the day due to rain.

That was pre desso

I travelled all the way up the country for that one.

Was actually in the stadium watching the pitch inspection. Ball didn't bounce when dropped.

 

[Fatlad666]

Might see plenty of early Subs

 

[TopBoy]

At the Lane I reckon Reading around 2002 was called off on the day due to rain.

That was pre desso

I remember that. Drove for 2 hours to get to the game only to discover as I parked up that the game was off. To make matters worse I had a hangover from hell and had left my wallet and cash at home.

 

[Bladesman]

The weather forecast for the next couple of days is grim as we all know. I'm wondering if there's a chance it might be called off and wondered if any local fans might have some opinions that might be helpful for those of us who aren't local.

Mind you, we knoww that Sky would want the players in wellies and holding a brolly rather than let the match be called off!

When was the last time a match at the Lane was called off due to heavy rain? Could it happen on Saturday I wonder?

We can only hope.

 

[Gavlar]

I remember that. Drove for 2 hours to get to the game only to discover as I parked up that the game was off. To make matters worse I had a hangover from hell and had left my wallet and cash at home.

Probably good you left your money at home to avoid a hair of the dog experience.

 

[Silent Blade]

I read somewhere a while ago that the drainage at the Lane is 4 times better than it was pre Desso

 

[Snowflake]

I read somewhere a while ago that the drainage at the Lane is 4 times better than it was pre Desso

Can Desso do player acquisitions too ?

 

[Foxy]

I had a flood alert phone call from the environment agency automated service about the Sheaf at 9pm, it’s not even drizzling at present though.


http://floodline.uk/123WAF968

 

[More Bladier than thou]

It can piss it down as much as it wants. They will STILL water the pitch pregame

 

[Freddie]

The weather forecast for the next couple of days is grim as we all know. I'm wondering if there's a chance it might be called off and wondered if any local fans might have some opinions that might be helpful for those of us who aren't local.

Mind you, we knoww that Sky would want the players in wellies and holding a brolly rather than let the match be called off!

When was the last time a match at the Lane was called off due to heavy rain? Could it happen on Saturday I wonder?

Thanks Michael Fish. Fear not they’ll be watering the pitch as usual before kick off.

 

[Houston_Blade]

It can piss it down as much as it wants. They will STILL water the pitch pregame

Then our players will proceed to slip over and give Man Utd a soft goal

 

[ChrisDysonHT]

The weather forecast for the next couple of days is grim as we all know. I'm wondering if there's a chance it might be called off and wondered if any local fans might have some opinions that might be helpful for those of us who aren't local.

Mind you, we knoww that Sky would want the players in wellies and holding a brolly rather than let the match be called off!

When was the last time a match at the Lane was called off due to heavy rain? Could it happen on Saturday I wonder?

Nope not a chance it will be called off ... carry on with your travel arrangements

 

[Swinton Blade]

Only a bit of rain, played in far worse conditions in past.

 

[S64 Blade]

Then our players will proceed to slip over and give Man Utd a soft goal

Egan is out at least. He slips once a game usually. Think he wears slippers instead of football boots.

 

[The Crab]

It can piss it down as much as it wants. They will STILL water the pitch pregame

Wrong type of water…..

 

[Rodley]

It’s blowing some up in Wessie land and we’re outside of the storm.

 

[Harry's Game]

Match off? We couldn’t get that lucky

 

[Nesh Blade]

I was at Hampden for the game versus Georgia earlier this year where it absolutely pissed it down and we waited 90 mins for the game to get put back on. Never heard so many people cheering for blokes sweeping water off the pitch.

 

[Grandmanasty]

Flood levels predicted to be higher than 2007 floods so roads into town may be blocked. I’d start getting the sand bags out if I were Chansiri.

 

[Shawy24]

Just seen a couple of golden elephants floating past Kelham. Still on the bright side, Pollen count is down.

 

[ekke287]

Met office says the rain will stop by 10am tomorrow.

 

[dingledog]

I had a flood alert phone call from the environment agency automated service about the Sheaf at 9pm, it’s not even drizzling at present though.


http://floodline.uk/123WAF968

Surely that was for the Sheaf pub and it was to tell you to empty your bladder or else.....

 

[Greasy Chap Butty]

Depends if the Man U team jet will be be able to land at East Midlands.

 

[raul]

Bigger issue might be actually getting to Sheffield....

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