| The Pitch 16:51 - Dec 15 with 5071 views | deeplishblue |
Anybody got any inside info on how the pitch is ?
Looked pretty ropey during the Checkatrade game against Donny - was quite surprised at this as the first few months of the season it seemed to be holding up pretty well.
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| The Pitch on 17:12 - Dec 15 with 5030 views | 442Dale |
The frost/snow/rain/further frost tonight won't help it much. The covers will need to be on again overnight too. |  |
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| The Pitch on 20:05 - Dec 15 with 4846 views | mingthemerciless |
It's been a pretty damp Autumn this year and repeated frosts really softens up pitches. |  | | |
| The Pitch on 07:57 - Dec 16 with 4562 views | BartRowou |
From Stav D, 7.40, this am
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| The Pitch on 08:09 - Dec 16 with 4545 views | Ninco |
I would imagine if there is an inspection, they will do it early as it's a long journey from Oxford. Although it looks as though the temperature may warm up very slightly later, I am not convinced that it will thaw early enough. | | | |
| The Pitch on 08:58 - Dec 16 with 4427 views | dingdangblue |
| The Pitch on 08:09 - Dec 16 by Ninco |
I would imagine if there is an inspection, they will do it early as it's a long journey from Oxford. Although it looks as though the temperature may warm up very slightly later, I am not convinced that it will thaw early enough. |
Surely it shouldn't need to thaw? The excellent frost covers are on 😉. |  |
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| The Pitch on 09:19 - Dec 16 with 4359 views | mingthemerciless |
Just looking at the frost tomb that is our car on the drive it was really cold last night. I've got a Max-Min thermometer out in the garden but I haven't been out to check it yet. Yesterday it read -6 C. | | | |
| The Pitch on 09:29 - Dec 16 with 4305 views | 442Dale |
Would expect communication on this very soon now. Usually there is a 'Matchday!' tweet promoting the fixture, nothing as yet.
Though the Ratcliffe have been advertising when they're open. | |
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| The Pitch on 09:38 - Dec 16 with 4262 views | Dalenet |
Did a car window scrape this morning and it was only superficial frost. Can't imagine it is that deep a frost | | | |
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| The Pitch on 09:38 - Dec 16 with 4259 views | dingdangblue |
They just have .....
"PITCH: The pitch is playable under the covers. There is no pitch inspection planned. We'll update supporters should the situation change #RAFC " | |
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| The Pitch on 09:42 - Dec 16 with 4241 views | 442Dale |
| The Pitch on 09:38 - Dec 16 by dingdangblue |
They just have .....
"PITCH: The pitch is playable under the covers. There is no pitch inspection planned. We'll update supporters should the situation change #RAFC " |
Good news. If it's playable now and the temperatures aren't now due to fall before kick-off, the situation won't change. | |
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| The Pitch on 10:44 - Dec 16 with 4078 views | nordenblue |
| The Pitch on 09:42 - Dec 16 by 442Dale |
Good news. If it's playable now and the temperatures aren't now due to fall before kick-off, the situation won't change. |
Could the rise in temp coupled with the rain cause a problem for a potential waterlogged pitch? | | | |
| The Pitch on 10:59 - Dec 16 with 4034 views | mingthemerciless |
I don't think it's risen that much. Light snow shower outside my house at the moment. | | | |
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