Prospects for Tomorrow (Lowestoft)

[RobS]

Totally agree with Paul J.

 

The pitch was not playable and should never have passed an inspection

[jl]

Rob that's your opinion and that's fine. The FACT is that the referee DID pass it and the same referee then called it off later despite no more rain.

[Plumstead Blue]

The referee passed the pitch at 3 pm. With no further rain but after Lowestoft had been on his case he called the game off at 630 citing "deteriorated conditions" Any Lowestoft fans who travelled have been stitched up by their own people. Once upon a time we all wanted to play football.

 

I'm sorry, but that's simply tosh. Lowestoft had little option but to accept the decision as the pitch was unplayable. 

 

At the far side (turnstile end) there was standing water that was approximately the size of the centre-circle. The centre of the pitch was simply too dangerous and there's absolutely no way that the game could have taken place. 

 

I don't know what would make Lowestoft want the game called off, considering a) they are circa £700 out of pocket we were pretty much at full strength and c) we don't really want to be travelling more than once a season to delight that is Billericay.

[The Town Crier]

look, I'm not going to pass judgement as to which of the ref's decisions was the right one.

 

But I will point out Plumstead Blue, with regards to your point. a) c)...had you manger not shown the ref a video clip coupled with his strong words as to why the game shouldn't go-ahead, . the game WOULD have been played. The ref and lino's were kitted up and ready to go

[mcth]

Who was the referee ? 

 

Not the original appointee, Harry Lennard obviously.

[The Town Crier]

Not Harry Lennard, there was a change of ref.

 

To be fair to the ref, he was in a difficult situation, damned if he did and damned if he didn't. They are given guidelines and then set adrift by the FA. with little support. 

[Plumstead Blue]

The referee passed the pitch at 3 pm. With no further rain but after Lowestoft had been on his case he called the game off at 630 citing "deteriorated conditions" Any Lowestoft fans who travelled have been stitched up by their own people. Once upon a time we all wanted to play football.

 

 

look, I'm not going to pass judgement as to which of the ref's decisions was the right one.

 

But I will point out Plumstead Blue, with regards to your point. a) c)...had you manger not shown the ref a video clip coupled with his strong words as to why the game shouldn't go-ahead, . the game WOULD have been played. The ref and lino's were kitted up and ready to go

 

I owe you two lads an apology, as after reading Steve Kent's statement on your website, you do indeed seem to have the correct version of events. 

 

I wasn't aware and no one from the club made me aware of the situation, but communication between our club and fans can best be described as selective to the few and pejorative to the many at the best of times. 

[blue pilgrim]

Nice response Plumstead Blue.

 

From your Manager's point of view, of course he was happy to have it called off. 3 defeats on the bounce away from home and a poor home defeat at the weekend - he was running scared. Somehow, I doubt if the pitch will be any different the next time he calls, 

[jl]

I think the problem was the ref changed his mind when the conditions had not deteriorated (IMO) Had he called it off at the earlier inspection then I think we would have accepted it. Unfortunately I will miss the rescheduled game - unless it's rained off of course. SUMO!

[blue pilgrim]

Yeah another great bit of scheduling.

 

I know the purist non league fan is scornful of those with shared allegiance but there is a big televised match that evening and it will undoubtedly keep some away.  

[mcth]

Indeed.

 

I was going last night but have tickets for the England game; sometimes non-league clubs really don't help themselves.

[Ryan.c]

I'm of the opinion that when England play there should be NO games scheduled at any level. Clubs should be allowed to switch to Monday or Wednesday nights.

 

And this Football Club needs you more next Tuesday than ITV needs you to watch an England friendly!

[Ryan.c]

Just read this could be the worst winter in decades! Get the games in whilst we can!

[Eastside Urchin]

Don't believe the daily express mate,they run the same story every november

[blue pilgrim]

Don't believe the daily express mate,they run the same story every november

I pulled into a petrol station yesterday and glanced at the paper headlines - I saw the Express and had the same thoughts as you Eastside. It's either that or the Princess Di conspiracy - no wonder they lose out to the Mail in circulation wars.

 

Returning to Football, Clubs CAN change their midweek nights with League permission. I can't remember exactly, I think it might have been a club south o the river, but they changed a night match. because of a big televised game.

 

Of course we all remember the rescheduling of the Christmas match against the Urchins 2 years ago -  If I remember rightly Eastside you bought more than you get for a normal home game and helped us beyond 4 figures - Ah those were the days !!!!!  

[blue pilgrim]

I'm of the opinion that when England play there should be NO games scheduled at any level. Clubs should be allowed to switch to Monday or Wednesday nights.

 

And this Football Club needs you more next Tuesday than ITV needs you to watch an England friendly!

Sorry Ryan, I have already got tickets for Wembley - so that's two of us on this thread already. By the way, had this not been the case, I would have come down to the game rather than staying in to watch England on. TV.

 

Still, I guess there is a good chance the Lowestoft manager will do his stupid dance on the pitch and then berate the Ref into postponing it again 

[Ryan.c]

If you've got tickets fair enough. I think clubs can only switch games if both clubs are in agreement. England is for everyone so the FA should instruct leagues to not allow games on that night.

[mcth]

You would think that the clubs would have enough consideration for their supporters not to arrange (or especially re-arrange) matches on such days without an edict from the FA.