Motherwell Game Off

[Charles Bannerman]

I would not, what temperature does vodka freeze at?

Given that vodka is in effect a 37.5% solution of ethanol in water, I could guess about minus 20 centigrade, so unless you are in the darkest inland Highlands you should be OK. :021:

[tm4tj]

So would I be better not taking ice in my vodka and coke then. Every little helps surely....

[GaidhealtachdMFC]

Once again the police have recommended the match be cancelled because of what they see as a risk to public safety.

Between 2pm and 5pm on Saturday there will probably be greater crowds heading to and from Tesco Retail Park in quite dangerous conditions, both for cars and pedestrians.

And as if conditions weren't dangerous enough, many of these cars are likely to be driven by women. :022:

Shouldn't the police be recommending the closure of all retail parks on Saturday afternoons?

Exactly ................... was in and around Inverness today, and am gobsmacked that some 2-bob penpusher :029: has made this decision. Conditions were far worse in Inverurie last year when the game was played.

anyone know the Coin Toss ruling, coz if OB stick with these parameters this game could be outstanding for weeks. :018:

[tm4tj]

But the game was not being played today. They are taking into account the weather for the weekend. There are more pressing things for the polis to be doing than keeping an eye on three thousand half canned football fans, some of whom will have to return to the central belt in total darkness over one of the most notorious routes in Britain, is sub zero temperatures.

Whats wrong with folk.

[GaidhealtachdMFC]

................. some of whom will have to return to the central belt in total darkness over one of the most notorious routes in Britain, is sub zero temperatures.

That philosophy would rule out playing games November to March inclusive :029:

[Yngwie]

Once again the police have recommended the match be cancelled because of what they see as a risk to public safety.

Between 2pm and 5pm on Saturday there will probably be greater crowds heading to and from Tesco Retail Park in quite dangerous conditions, both for cars and pedestrians.

And as if conditions weren't dangerous enough, many of these cars are likely to be driven by women. :029:

Shouldn't the police be recommending the closure of all retail parks on Saturday afternoons?

The reason behind the inconsistency is that football grounds require a safety certificate and shopping centres etc do not. So the police are extremely influential in one, and not interested in the other.

[TSTtiger]

bad decision. :029: wont be expecting any more home games this month at least now

[TheKnowledge]

It's a government conspiracy to keep us in our houses until the election so no-one can oust Brown. The police are holding us back.

[cairngorm]

Once again the police have recommended the match be cancelled because of what they see as a risk to public safety.

Between 2pm and 5pm on Saturday there will probably be greater crowds heading to and from Tesco Retail Park in quite dangerous conditions, both for cars and pedestrians.

And as if conditions weren't dangerous enough, many of these cars are likely to be driven by women. :029:

Shouldn't the police be recommending the closure of all retail parks on Saturday afternoons?

Women driving cars, what the hell are they doing out of the kitchen, disgracefull :022:

[Alex MacLeod]

Once again the police have recommended the match be cancelled because of what they see as a risk to public safety.

Between 2pm and 5pm on Saturday there will probably be greater crowds heading to and from Tesco Retail Park in quite dangerous conditions, both for cars and pedestrians.

And as if conditions weren't dangerous enough, many of these cars are likely to be driven by women. :029:

Shouldn't the police be recommending the closure of all retail parks on Saturday afternoons?

Women driving cars, what the hell are they doing out of the kitchen, disgracefull :022:

Careful mate, remember the ambulance might not be able to get to you when your missus gives you a kicking :018:

[PullMyFinger]

Women driving cars, what the hell are they doing out of the kitchen, disgracefull :029:

They do need to restock the beer somehow surely.

[skifreak]

I assume the decision was taken purely on Saturday and not on the basis of the proposed alternative date of Tuesday 12th?

The forecast for Saturday (afternoon tie) is unbroken sunshine and a flat clam. The current best projection for Tuesday night is a risk of flurries and Strong SE winds. From the point of view of fans in the stadium watching, Saturday is looking far more favourable. That said, the skiing is a bit to epic to miss this weekend, so a mid-week game suits me this time! :029: :022:

[Alex MacLeod]

BBC forecast for Inverness over next five days

http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/16

Even if it wqsn't called of now I think it would be on the day.

And all you who are wingeing about the game being off. Spare a thought for those who've been out on north sea platforms keeping the supplies of winter fuel stocked up so you lot can stay warm in your hooses. Many have been here since before christmas with limited prospects of getting back to their families in the next couple of days due to the weather.

[12th Man]

BBC forecast for Inverness over next five days

http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/16

Even if it wqsn't called of now I think it would be on the day.

And all you who are wingeing about the game being off. Spare a thought for those who've been out on north sea platforms keeping the supplies of winter fuel stocked up so you lot can stay warm in your hooses. Many have been here since before christmas with limited prospects of getting back to their families in the next couple of days due to the weather.

As hot as 2 deg on tue night! I'm looking forward to it, thats 13 degs hotter that saturday night, should I take a jacket.

[caley100]

I spoke to the police officer involved in the meeting with ICT regarding the game cancellation this morning, he did think that the tuesday game had a little chance of going ahead. unless of course the weather changes for the better and we have clear roads/pavements.

Edited January 8, 2010 by caley100

[TSTtiger]

BBC forecast for Inverness over next five days

http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/16

Even if it wqsn't called of now I think it would be on the day.

And all you who are wingeing about the game being off. Spare a thought for those who've been out on north sea platforms keeping the supplies of winter fuel stocked up so you lot can stay warm in your hooses. Many have been here since before christmas with limited prospects of getting back to their families in the next couple of days due to the weather.

i'd prefer to spare a thought for those that cant work at all because of the weather

[The Fly]

So would I be better not taking ice in my vodka and coke then. Every little helps surely....

No ice, and try and get hold of some 50% ABV Russian Standard for a lower freezing point :-)

[ICTFCkev]

I would not, what temperature does vodka freeze at?

Given that vodka is in effect a 37.5% solution of ethanol in water, I could guess about minus 20 centigrade, so unless you are in the darkest inland Highlands you should be OK. :025:

And also the fact that your body is made up of 70% water which the voddie will no doubt infuse with..

:P @ The Knowledge

[tm4tj]

No no Kev, trust me, my body is made up of 70% vodka........

[caley100]

And 37.5 % of that is ethanol.... boy dont fart near a fag will ya...

[MrsICTFC]

Not really sure about the relationship between the game getting called off and women drivers.

[TheKnowledge]

And 37.5 % of that is ethanol.... boy dont fart near a fag will ya...

Why would he be farting anywhere near me?

[caley100]

Public schoolboy eh...

[RiG]

And all you who are wingeing about the game being off. Spare a thought for those who've been out on north sea platforms keeping the supplies of winter fuel stocked up so you lot can stay warm in your hooses. Many have been here since before christmas with limited prospects of getting back to their families in the next couple of days due to the weather.

Alex, appreciate the sentiment but that's their job. They chose to do that.

What are the roads / streets like around the ground? Not sure if any other Aberdeen based ICT fans have been around Pittodrie recently but given the state of the roads and pavements around that ground I am absolutely astounded that their game has been given the go ahead by the police. Linksfield Road is just a solid sheet of ice.

[DornochJAGGIE]

It looks certain that the game won't go ahead on saturday.

I thought the game would be off..

Now i'm going to quess that the game will be re-scheduled for mid-week, and they're will hardly anyone there.