St Neots v Slough

[codpiece]

Not so long ago St Neots used to bend over backwards to get games on, seems like now old big head Mike Kearns is not in charge they really are a tin pot club. 

Yes. Didn't they used to set oil drums alight on their pitch to defrost it ? How times have changed.

[Reading Rebel]

Yes. Didn't they used to set oil drums alight on their pitch to defrost it ? How times have changed.

 

 

Yes Codpiece and that was practically the whole pitch this time it seems it was just one of the goal mouths. 

[Reading Rebel]

I really don't think it's good enough, if there was any doubt whatsoever St Neots should have requested an earlier inspection.

[A Rebel and a Saint]

I'm told that both teams wanted to play but it was the officials decision to call it off.

I went to get a team sheet at 7.20 and was told that the game was in doubt due to the ref inspecting the goal mouth. This is after they had requested that St Neots repaint some of the lines (which they were doing) and also some doubt over the other end where our players were warming up.

After ten minutes of discussion with the managers the game was called off. I was told to go outside and inform our supporters who were just getting off the coach. Having spoken to Bakes, he said it was the right call.

They refunded the entrance fee without question and invited our fans in to use the facilities.

I'm told that the pitch was fine at 6.15. Don't blame St Neots for this.

Edited January 24, 2017 by A Rebel and a Saint

[Stuntman Mark]

Fortunately I had no chance of making this one but I had a funny feeling something like this might happen. It's an expensive business following football, even at this level. 

 

I hope at least those who went by coach will get their money back.

[redwine rebel]

It's not St Neots fault at all

 

I would just like to of got my hands on that bloody ref !!

[Reading Rebel]

It's not St Neots fault at all

 

I would just like to of got my hands on that bloody ref !!

 

 

Sue, although as reported both teams wanted to play the game it seems the Ref made the right call.

Edited January 24, 2017 by Reading Rebel

[Irishadrian]

RR My thoughts exactly Ive been told the problem was small patches of ice in the goalmouths? St Neots could have dealt with that if true

[Irishadrian]

Just read tbe earlier posts if it was fine at 615 then maybe im being harsh on St Neots.

[redwine rebel]

Well maybe just maybe the ref should of looked at the pitch before 15 mins before kick off !!!

 

Not happy

[Reading Rebel]

Well maybe just maybe the ref should of looked at the pitch before 15 mins before kick off !!!

 

Not happy

 

 

Sue, I'd guess the ref got to the ground way before 7.30?, if he left it til roughly 7.30 to have look at the pitch then I can understand why you're not happy.

Edited January 24, 2017 by Reading Rebel

[GlenSTFC]

Am I'm right in saying all refs walk on the pitch soon after they arrive to check the pitch (especially so in the colder months)? If so then did the temperature suddenly drop in that hour or so to make certain areas unplayable? Can only see it being the refs misjudgment but of course he'll take no blame, hoping he doesn't get paid...

[staines_rebel_Jr]

The referees are generally supposed to arrive approximately 90 mins before kick off to do all of their pre match checks; pitch condition and markings, there are enough match balls all pumped up sufficiently and to receive the squad sheets from either team as well as go through a few things with managers and assistant referees (plus probably a few other small things). They also need time themselves to warm up.

 

 

It was mentioned earlier that the referee had been there long before 7:30 as he had asked St Neots to re paint some of the pitch markings.

 

 

I could be wrong but I think I read somewhere that match officials still get paid half their fee even when the match gets called off. The same applies if a local referee does a mourning check to call the game off early. Someone from the club can confirm if that is true or if I have mixed it up with something else. (wouldn't be surprised if I have got it mixed up though)

[HorshamRebel]

Pre (non) match photos will be online tomorrow morning.

 

Line painting, warming up, and deep conversations with the officials.

[redwine rebel]

Yep I believe they still get paid and expenses !!

 

Anyway home now drinking a vodka (now that's a surprise ) fingers crossed for Sat x

[Gashimoto]

Shame as I could have done without 4 hours in the car and one speeding conviction.

 

My appeal will go the same as guy's lol

Edited January 24, 2017 by Gashimoto

[epicrebel]

Yep I believe they still get paid and expenses !!

 

Anyway home now drinking a vodka (now that's a surprise ) fingers crossed for Sat x

They get Half the fee + travel

[redwine rebel]

Oh well nearly right

[Sir Rebel1965]

It's not St Neots fault at all

 

I would just like to of got my hands on that bloody ref !!

Sue do we really need those sort of comments, makes you sound not very nice, when really you are quite nice.

[Rebel Kay]

It is always a tricky call and I always think you are damned either way. Call it off and everyone accuses you of not wanting to play. Try to play it and everyone is upset at a wasted journey.

Thank god it shouldn't be a problem we have to encounter too often now.