Taunton home FA Trophy match

[Sir Rebel1965]

On 14/12/2022 at 11:24, Richard Kendall said:

I think every loyal Slough supporter has been astounded by the efforts of Scott, and no doubt others, in their efforts since taking over. Injuries, leavers, suspensions, and icing on the cake this week - cup tied. 
 

in Scott we Trust 

Absolutely no issues with Scott as he has performed miracles to get the squad together in very difficult circumstances and giving the fans outstanding communications, this is greatly appreciated by the fans.

A model that others could follow.

[3spirit]

Getting back to football matches, DonnyNo6 said in one of his posts above that it is supposed to be warmer by Wednesday and Thursday!  Well, it's Friday now and still bloody freezing !..........And what a frost here this morning [I'm about 4 miles from Arbour Park,as the crow flies].

How's our pitch at the moment?

Any player news?

Edited December 16, 2022 by 3spirit

[Curtis]

It will be great to see Alfonso back….. I fancy our chances now.

[Irishadrian]

Newport Pagnell Towns game is already off which gives Scotty two more options

[Rebellier]

Is there no pitch inspection?

[Irishadrian]

The NP twitterfeed says their pitch is so frozen they called it today!

Edited December 16, 2022 by Irishadrian

[Reading Rebel]

Really surprised no inspection planned.

Trouble is it would have to really early 9/10ish in time to inform Taunton and at that time everything will still be frozen solid.

[3spirit]

It seems that Taunton have a fully fit squad to choose from ! !

[Rebellier]

Call it off and get them down here on Tuesday instead 

[Curtis]

Apparently the pitch and weather conditions are no different to last Saturday, and youth teams will be training on the pitch as usual from 9am.

[SloughFlyer]

Going to be a balmy 4-5 degrees by kick off

[GlenSTFC]

But the pitch was unplayable only on Thursday evening which is why the team had to train at Harefield United. 

[Curtis]

Which might be why some people spent several hours clearing the pitch yesterday.

[Banny]

32 minutes ago, Curtis said:

Which might be why some people spent several hours clearing the pitch yesterday.

What time was that?

[GlenSTFC]

46 minutes ago, Curtis said:

Which might be why some people spent several hours clearing the pitch yesterday.

But we were told you can’t just clear a pitch like ours, any snow or ice has to thaw?

[Matt]

24 minutes ago, GlenSTFC said:

But we were told you can’t just clear a pitch like ours, any snow or ice has to thaw?

You have to be very careful to only remove the snow and not the rubber crumb underneath, which makes it a more painstaking process. It can’t just be brushed off. 

[SloughFlyer]

Game OFF

New date (presumably Tuesday night) to be announced

[Rebellier]

This is snow good 

[GlenSTFC]

Didn’t think it’ll be on considering the amount of local postponements, was just surprised the club appeared so confident it would be. But it could work in our favour now Taunton have to make the long midweek trip.

Just now, Rebellier said:

This is snow good 

Here’s your coat! 

[Curtis]

The clubs youth teams did train on the pitch from 9 this morning, but the frost wasn’t clearing as quickly as last week.

An official referee pitch inspection was done at about 9.30 to allow Taunton to know whether to start their long journey. Personally I think if the opposition had been more local & the inspection was a few hours later it wouldn’t have been called off.

I think it might be the first time the club have had a match called off at Arbour Park, so it is disappointing.