Yorkshire Saint Posted 21 November, 2010 Share Posted 21 November, 2010 Got my tickets...was a great evening last year.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Saint Posted 24 November, 2010 Author Share Posted 24 November, 2010 ...and my girlfiend so that is 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint84 Posted 24 November, 2010 Share Posted 24 November, 2010 Went last year and did find it fun even with it being a stupid trip to make on a Tuesday night but undecided about it this year as I want to go to Walsall and can only make 1 away game before Christmas. Um decisions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Saint Posted 27 November, 2010 Author Share Posted 27 November, 2010 ...heres hoping we dont fall fould of the same problem Yoevil had today ...13:30 call off ouch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias Posted 27 November, 2010 Share Posted 27 November, 2010 I wanted to go, but I'm working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Porter Posted 27 November, 2010 Share Posted 27 November, 2010 Going up with four others for three days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Who? Posted 27 November, 2010 Share Posted 27 November, 2010 Really wanted to go as it is a ground I have not been to, but have tickets for Biffy Clyro at Wembley!! Oh well should be bloody brilliant Biffy that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 27 November, 2010 Share Posted 27 November, 2010 I'll be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 27 November, 2010 Share Posted 27 November, 2010 (edited) Looking at the weather forecasts, you might be going early in 2011 instead. Nonetheless, if the game is on, kudos to anyone making such a sh**ty trip! Edited 27 November, 2010 by Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 27 November, 2010 Share Posted 27 November, 2010 Have family there they recon the weather will be just as **** next weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanimal Posted 27 November, 2010 Share Posted 27 November, 2010 No way will this game be played next week, so 2 weeks for the guys to get over their respective injuries thank goodness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 28 November, 2010 Share Posted 28 November, 2010 Hartlepool's pitch on Saturday... With more snow forecast during the week, I doubt Saints will be playing next weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 28 November, 2010 Share Posted 28 November, 2010 Was going to go, but the guys I was going with can't make it and I'll be fooked if I'm driving up there and back on my tod. Especially as it could quite easily be called off. It's down to -8C oop Norf at the moment. By 'eck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysaint Posted 28 November, 2010 Share Posted 28 November, 2010 Will make a decision on Friday morning whether or not we pick up the 2 x 9 seaters Friday evening we are hiring as once we have picked them up will be liable for payment. Its not going to be a cheap trip so hope by Friday we will either be told officially the game will be off or we will make the decision ourselves whether to travel or not. They called the game of against Yeovil yesterday at 1.30 so have a lot of sympathy for the Yeovil fans that did travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted 28 November, 2010 Share Posted 28 November, 2010 Have pre booked train tickets that go via York. If Hartlepool is called off York V Wimbledon it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 28 November, 2010 Share Posted 28 November, 2010 it will be called off...dont bother people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dickyhale Posted 28 November, 2010 Share Posted 28 November, 2010 Went last year on a Tuesday evening got two tickets for this year but reckon it will be an evening game again. Was going to pick Chris the plumber up along the way so if on that will be another 3 of us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 28 November, 2010 Share Posted 28 November, 2010 I've seen the forecast. Not a chance of happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 28 November, 2010 Share Posted 28 November, 2010 Went last year, drove there and back the same day from Southampton on a Tuesday night, so as that'll put me in superfan credit for about 5 years I utterly won't be bothered again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsarum Posted 28 November, 2010 Share Posted 28 November, 2010 Forecast on BBC looks OK http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/2369 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint in winchester Posted 29 November, 2010 Share Posted 29 November, 2010 Forecast on BBC looks OK http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/2369 Tommy Forecast? Appearances can be deceptive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 29 November, 2010 Share Posted 29 November, 2010 Forecast on BBC looks OK http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/2369 Having seen that I'm quite confident the game will be on good stuff. Don't panic carry on with your travel arrangements and get your match tickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyph Posted 29 November, 2010 Share Posted 29 November, 2010 Having seen that I'm quite confident the game will be on good stuff. Don't panic carry on with your travel arrangements and get your match tickets. We will be going..... hopefully, that forecast looks promising in the way of higher temperatures to melt the ice/snow but whether it happens in such a short period, who knows! COYR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpturner Posted 29 November, 2010 Share Posted 29 November, 2010 Is someone keeping a count of who is going? Surely that is what these threads are for aren't they? ....or are they to allow people to declare their "super fan" status despite using an anonymous user name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Porter Posted 29 November, 2010 Share Posted 29 November, 2010 ....or are they to allow people to declare their "super fan" status despite using an anonymous user name? Obviously that's the only reason someone would start or post in this thread ... Every thread on here gets turned into a big negative **** fest within about 15 posts these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colbury Posted 30 November, 2010 Share Posted 30 November, 2010 I've got a dilemma ... Got a ticket and a hotel reservation in Newcastle sat night. I'll lose 40 quid unless I cancel the hotel by thurs. If I cancel assuming games off and it's on, I'll lose the 20 notes for the ticket. Thinking of leaving hotel and if it's off going up anyway for a day/night on the lash in Newcastle. Discuss... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannysfc Posted 30 November, 2010 Share Posted 30 November, 2010 I have just booked my match ticket and am just waiting to hear back about the travel as it sure would be cheaper to go by coach rather than the train as it costs something like £80 return to and from where I live but I Will Be There no matter how I get there! Also what is the best pub for away fans as I am thinking of getting a pre match drink and preferably one with other Saints fans in as well but then if not then I'l just get one in the ground?! Thanks! Bring It On! COYR !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 30 November, 2010 Share Posted 30 November, 2010 I wouldn't bet an awful lot on the game going ahead really http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/2369 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
channonball Posted 30 November, 2010 Share Posted 30 November, 2010 Cancel the hotel and rebook on the day if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 30 November, 2010 Share Posted 30 November, 2010 Hope the game does go ahead though because what we don't want (Dave's got me at it now) is a build up of midweek fixtures at far distant places involving many hours of travel.We've already got Oldham which will be midweek now we don't need Hartlepool as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 30 November, 2010 Share Posted 30 November, 2010 I assume when everyone is looking at the weather report, they're ignoring the actual temperatures. Friday night it's going to be -5c and reach a max of -2c during Saturday, the main problem won't be snow but will be a frozen pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 30 November, 2010 Share Posted 30 November, 2010 I assume when everyone is looking at the weather report, they're ignoring the actual temperatures. Friday night it's going to be -5c and reach a max of -2c during Saturday, the main problem won't be snow but will be a frozen pitch. the weather forecasts are totally unpredictable as well, if you look at today's forecast (see above) and the observed temperature 30 miles away in real time you'll see a discrepancy already of -3°. The old forecasters tend to be a bit optimistic,they forecast 4°c for here today, it's actually about -5° with a foot or so of snow on the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 30 November, 2010 Share Posted 30 November, 2010 if it was the midddle of summer and about 30 degrees outside, I still wouldn't be going to Hartlepool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 30 November, 2010 Share Posted 30 November, 2010 I've got a dilemma ... Got a ticket and a hotel reservation in Newcastle sat night. I'll lose 40 quid unless I cancel the hotel by thurs. If I cancel assuming games off and it's on, I'll lose the 20 notes for the ticket. Thinking of leaving hotel and if it's off going up anyway for a day/night on the lash in Newcastle. Discuss... If the hotel has plenty of availability and can be re-booked on the day for the same price then cancel on thursday and re-book on saturday for the same price. still potential for a good night out in Newcastle, from my experience there are plenty of larger ladies available to keep you warm on a cold night!! i'm really hoping this game is on so as not to waste money on train tickets, but it isn't looking good based on the freezing temperatures quoted by Rees above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannysfc Posted 30 November, 2010 Share Posted 30 November, 2010 I have just gone and collected my ticket for the game and I spoke to one of the ticket office ladies who was dealing with the tickets and I asked her about the travel situation for the game and she said that there's something like 5 other people as well as me for the coach for the game and she said that she's actually not sure that whether the game Will Go Ahead Or Not but lets just wait and see what happens in the next few days! I hope this information is OK for people who are thinking/going to the game like me! Thanks! COYR !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 30 November, 2010 Share Posted 30 November, 2010 I have just gone and collected my ticket for the game and I spoke to one of the ticket office ladies who was dealing with the tickets and I asked her about the travel situation for the game and she said that there's something like 5 other people as well as me for the coach for the game and she said that she's actually not sure that whether the game Will Go Ahead Or Not but lets just wait and see what happens in the next few days! I hope this information is OK for people who are thinking/going to the game like me! Thanks! COYR !! Yeah very helpful... thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets B Avenue Posted 30 November, 2010 Share Posted 30 November, 2010 I assume when everyone is looking at the weather report, they're ignoring the actual temperatures. Friday night it's going to be -5c and reach a max of -2c during Saturday, the main problem won't be snow but will be a frozen pitch. And we will be out in Newcastle where you have to go in shirt sleeves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 1 December, 2010 Share Posted 1 December, 2010 Looking at the forecast today, it appears to be for light snow today and tomorrow (meh) and then temperatures up to 2 or 3 degrees, which is more than adequate for a thaw. The minus 5 temperature at night on Thursday is a bit of a concern, but its followed by a sunny (if sub-zero) Friday and a sleety 2 degree Saturday, which is unlikely to sustain any already-laid snow. If they don't call it off on Friday I think it'll be on, it's on the coast so the salty air will assist the thaw as well. Having said all that, Hartlepool's been bloody freezing every time I've ever been there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexstar Posted 1 December, 2010 Share Posted 1 December, 2010 Looking at the forecast today, it appears to be for light snow today and tomorrow (meh) and then temperatures up to 2 or 3 degrees, which is more than adequate for a thaw. The minus 5 temperature at night on Thursday is a bit of a concern, but its followed by a sunny (if sub-zero) Friday and a sleety 2 degree Saturday, which is unlikely to sustain any already-laid snow. If they don't call it off on Friday I think it'll be on, it's on the coast so the salty air will assist the thaw as well. Having said all that, Hartlepool's been bloody freezing every time I've ever been there. BBC Weather shows Friday having a high of -1, and let's face it Adkins is going to want to know if the game is on before the team travels after what happened to yeovil. I reckon they'll have to call it off tomorrow morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 1 December, 2010 Share Posted 1 December, 2010 BBC Weather shows Friday having a high of -1, and let's face it Adkins is going to want to know if the game is on before the team travels after what happened to yeovil. I reckon they'll have to call it off tomorrow morning. Thursday morning? I bet you they don't call it off anywhere near that early. For what it's worth I reckon it should be on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkie Posted 1 December, 2010 Share Posted 1 December, 2010 The game was off last Saturday - I believe because of a frozen pitch? It hasn't got any warmer since then with double figure minus temperatures at night locally. There is plenty of snow falling too so I think I would put money on the game not going ahead this Saturday. I know it's only Wednesday - but the chaos at the moment makes travelling hazardous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexstar Posted 1 December, 2010 Share Posted 1 December, 2010 Thursday morning? I bet you they don't call it off anywhere near that early. For what it's worth I reckon it should be on. I meant Friday morning. Temperatures haven't gone above 2 in a few days and fans would have to travel across 300+ miles of icy roads to get to a ground which doesn't have great weather-proof facilities. What could possibly make you think this game should go ahead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 1 December, 2010 Share Posted 1 December, 2010 I sent them an email yesterday asking whether they will call it off earlier than Saturday afternoon, as obviously we don't want to travel if it's not on, and received the following reply: Good Morning We are in receipt of your recent email regarding the above. Please be advised we are doing everything we can to ensure the game goes ahead on Saturday, we are liaising with Southampton FC on a daily basis regarding the updated weather forecasts and the most recent updates can be seen on our website http://www.hartlepoolunited.co.uk. Best Regards For and on behalf of Hartlepool United FC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 1 December, 2010 Share Posted 1 December, 2010 [quote=for_heaven's_Saint;904683 the updated weather forecasts and the most recent updates can be seen on our website http://www.hartlepoolunited.co.uk. Best Regards For and on behalf of Hartlepool United FC Interesting read of their annual statement there, turnover 3.04 million, player salaries 2.11 million. Works out at an average wage of about 1600£ a week and their revenue (if it all came from gate receipts,which it doesn't) comes to about 100K per home game.....and they're only somewhere between 5 and 2 points behind us. What the flip are we doing wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 1 December, 2010 Share Posted 1 December, 2010 I meant Friday morning. Temperatures haven't gone above 2 in a few days and fans would have to travel across 300+ miles of icy roads to get to a ground which doesn't have great weather-proof facilities. What could possibly make you think this game should go ahead? If it's not frozen between 3-5pm on Saturday would be enough grounds for me. The infrastructure will be sorted by then, we're crap at initially responding to snow in Britain but after a few days we're as used to it as anyone, and the major roads are all open. Don't forget as well that a layer of snow actually insulates the ground against frost and prevents the ground freezing, which is one of the reasons snow clearances tend to be left to the morning of the match. Two degrees is perfectly warm enough for a thaw, especially if there's sleet which speeds the whole process up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 1 December, 2010 Share Posted 1 December, 2010 Don't forget as well that a layer of snow actually insulates the ground against frost and prevents the ground freezing, which is one of the reasons snow clearances tend to be left to the morning of the match. A good theory unless the ground was already frozen before the snow fell on it,which is often the case.When it's like that the snow melts at any significant positive temperature but the ground is still frozen so the water can't seep away,causes surface flooding as often as not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Tone Posted 1 December, 2010 Share Posted 1 December, 2010 And we will be out in Newcastle where you have to go in shirt sleeves. Sleeves ? Wimp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Porter Posted 1 December, 2010 Share Posted 1 December, 2010 Arranged a weekend in London for MK game at the start of the season - game postponed. Arranged a weekend in Newcastle for the Hartlepool game - looks like the game will be postponed. Should still be a good weekend in Newcastle even if the football is called off, our backup plan of going to watch some Cage Fighting is also down the pan as that was cancelled today because of the weather. I am worried we might not even be able to fly because of the weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 1 December, 2010 Share Posted 1 December, 2010 A good theory unless the ground was already frozen before the snow fell on it,which is often the case.When it's like that the snow melts at any significant positive temperature but the ground is still frozen so the water can't seep away,causes surface flooding as often as not. As the weather forecast has now significantly changed AGAIN, and a mate of mine in the North East is bemoaning the mental amount of snow expected overnight, I am hastily backtracking and now think the game is very likely to be called off, possibly the day before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexstar Posted 2 December, 2010 Share Posted 2 December, 2010 Thursday morning? I bet you they don't call it off anywhere near that early. For what it's worth I reckon it should be on. Right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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