Will the pitch be assessed by an SPL official at 8 am tomorrow or a referee from the SFL for our cup game.

Can anyone tell me whats the difference between SPL rain and Scottish cup rain.

Its been pretty wet so I wouldn't be surprised it its canceled.

I've spent the day practising my ball bouncing technique in the back garden, the club have said they'll give me a shout if nobody else is available.

Radio Scotland said its doubtfull.

I dunno, I think my chances are pretty good.

I've spent the day practising my ball bouncing technique in the back garden, the club have said they'll give me a shout if nobody else is available.

In the immortal words of Bon Scott "my balls are always bouncing, my ballrooms always full"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YUuyzQDmjY

I guess the game could have been called off today if there was no chance of it going ahead. So I'll remain optimistic and hope the 8am inspection tomorrow has a positive outcome.

Forecast looks grim.

According to the met office the weather is improving.

it's now forcasting heavy rain until 00:00 the clear skies until 09:00 then rain from 09:00 until 15:00!

If its been raining as much as it has down here then i would think the game will be called off, A waterlogged pitch from wednesday isn't suddenly going to be playable when more rain has been lying.

If its off it'll be good to see the cup draw and see who we have if we beat Morton. It could even spur the players on if they reckon they can get to hampden.

Edited February 4, 201115 yr by ICTPAISLEY

Will the pitch be assessed by an SPL official at 8 am tomorrow or a referee from the SFL for our cup game.

Can anyone tell me whats the difference between SPL rain and Scottish cup rain.

Its been pretty wet so I wouldn't be surprised it its canceled.

There is no such thing as an SPL referee. Refs are provided and controlled by the SFA. Grade 1 refs normally get SPL games but lower grade refs can also officiate.

Even if there's one small pool of water on the playing area the pitch is unplayable. Doesn't need a Cat1 to work it out

Edited February 4, 201115 yr by Top Six Next Year

Will the pitch be assessed by an SPL official at 8 am tomorrow or a referee from the SFL for our cup game.

Can anyone tell me whats the difference between SPL rain and Scottish cup rain.

Its been pretty wet so I wouldn't be surprised it its canceled.

There is no such thing as an SPL referee. Refs are provided and controlled by the SFA. Grade 1 refs normally get SPL games but lower grade refs can also officiate.

Thanks for answering my hidden question, so really we didnt have to wait for hours for a special referee to call off the United game.

Looks like it's been dry overnight - surely the pitch will pass inspection?

See pinned topic

Balls have been adequately bounced and GAME ON