Game at Risk tonight ?? (Game Definitely ON)

***Hibbyradge*** · 28-12-2011 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by Steve-O

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Aye, their bus can come via Kincardine

FTFY.

**Stewboy** · 28-12-2011 11:33 AM

Played 9 holes at Craigielaw this morning, it sure is a bit windy!!!

***3pm*** · 28-12-2011 11:36 AM

Well v Pars off.

***Hermit Crab*** · 28-12-2011 11:37 AM

Motherwell v Dunfermline already rearranged for Tuesday 24th of January yet our game v Motherwell is still outstanding? Or has a date been arranged for that game?

**ruthven_raiders** · 28-12-2011 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by Steve-O

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Aye, their buses can come via Kincardine

They shut Kincardine the last time on that thursday;)

**Pretty Boy** · 28-12-2011 11:39 AM

I would say that up to a point it is personal responsibility with regards to attending the game tonight, if you feel for whatever reason the wind compromises your safety stay at home and don't bother. However when there is a risk of structural damage to the stadium or areas around the stadium then the Police have a decision to make and should ignore the moaners and put the game off if they believe there is a public safety risk.

Also we wouldn't expect players to play on a waterlogged pitch and anyone who has ever played football will tell you that they prefer playing in the rain to the wind. If the wind would seriously inhibit the ability to play the game properly (if you can call how Hibs play properly) then it becomes a footballing decision and the referee has a big decision to make.

**Steve-O** · 28-12-2011 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by ruthven_raiders

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They shut Kincardine the last time on that thursday;)

Alright, via Stirling! Anyway, Inverness would come that wat anyway would they not? No need for them to use either bridge.

***greenlex*** · 28-12-2011 11:40 AM

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They shut Kincardine the last time on that thursday;)

Well they can bloody go via Stirling. That bridge has never been shut because of wind.

**~~Hibernia Na Eir~~** · 28-12-2011 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by HalifaxHibs

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Motherwell get too many games called off for my liking.

aye, your right. Would like to see a breakdown of clubs home games being called off. Guaranteed Motherwell would be top.

**SloopJB** · 28-12-2011 11:41 AM

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As I've already had two wasted trips this season (Barnsley and Motherwell), this had better be a wind up!!

Good one

***3pm*** · 28-12-2011 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by Pretty Boy

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I would say that up to a point it is personal responsibility with regards to attending the game tonight, if you feel for whatever reason the wind compromises your safety stay at home and don't bother. However when there is a risk of structural damage to the stadium or areas around the stadium then the Police have a decision to make and should ignore the moaners and put the game off if they believe there is a public safety risk.

Also we wouldn't expect players to play on a waterlogged pitch and anyone who has ever played football will tell you that they prefer playing in the rain to the wind. If the wind would seriously inhibit the ability to play the game properly (if you can call how Hibs play properly) then it becomes a footballing decision and the referee has a big decision to make.

At East Fife on Monday when the game was abandoned. The corners in the 'warm up' were landing on the half way line!!!

Think Robbo 'suggested' it should be left for another day!

**Steve-O** · 28-12-2011 11:42 AM

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I would say that up to a point it is personal responsibility with regards to attending the game tonight, if you feel for whatever reason the wind compromises your safety stay at home and don't bother. However when there is a risk of structural damage to the stadium or areas around the stadium then the Police have a decision to make and should ignore the moaners and put the game off if they believe there is a public safety risk.

Also we wouldn't expect players to play on a waterlogged pitch and anyone who has ever played football will tell you that they prefer playing in the rain to the wind. If the wind would seriously inhibit the ability to play the game properly (if you can call how Hibs play properly) then it becomes a footballing decision and the referee has a big decision to make.

I would say if we start cancelling games in Scotland for wind and rain then we may as well shut the SPL down.

As for the Polis, they only need the slightest excuse to get out of doing any work.

**Sergeant Hibs** · 28-12-2011 11:43 AM

Brilliant this would've been my 1st game of the season and I know one of the mascots so that can piss off

**ruthven_raiders** · 28-12-2011 11:49 AM

Originally Posted by greenlex

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Well they can bloody go via Stirling. That bridge has never been shut because of wind.

If the game is on I will be going as I don't have any bridges to negotiate but might have to avoid flying debris and a maybe a pink bus shelter might be on the loose soon;)

**jdships** · 28-12-2011 11:51 AM

Originally Posted by Steve-O

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I would say if we start cancelling games in Scotland for wind and rain then we may as well shut the SPL down.

As for the Polis, they only need the slightest excuse to get out of doing any work.

Living in Wellington I can understand what you say .
I lived there for some time and can honestly say that the wind/weather we are experiencing as of today is far worse than anything I experienced living in Upper Hutt

**~~Phil D. Rolls~~** · 28-12-2011 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by Doddie

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Met Office forecasting westerly winds, gusts up to 60mph this evening.

I guess we'll find out if they put the roof on the East Stand on right ...

Did you know that this is the 132nd anniversary of the night the first Tay Bridge was blown down?

I didn't know that, but everything falling apart in Dundee sort of rings a bell. Can anyone help?

***lapsedhibee*** · 28-12-2011 11:55 AM

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I didn't know that, but everything falling apart in Dundee sort of rings a bell. Can anyone help?

***Www1875hfc*** · 28-12-2011 12:15 PM

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I didn't know that, but everything falling apart in Dundee sort of rings a bell. Can anyone help?

**Steve-O** · 28-12-2011 12:22 PM

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Living in Wellington I can understand what you say .
I lived there for some time and can honestly say that the wind/weather we are experiencing as of today is far worse than anything I experienced living in Upper Hutt

Upper Hutt! Pah, not even in Wellington and well sheltered away up there!

***Chuck Rhoades*** · 28-12-2011 12:26 PM

Can't see the game being called off - all this thread is doing is putting off people from going tonight! At this rate, we'll be under 5,000.

**~~PaulSmith~~** · 28-12-2011 12:30 PM

Just been outside in central Edinburgh for last 10 mins, to put it simply if the game was played in these conditions it would be a joke.

I was heading down tonight but after that I might reconsider

**Hibee87** · 28-12-2011 12:31 PM

Was just in the ticket office and the west stand reception, asked about the game and they said its on and wont be called off UNLESS both bridges are closed affecting travelling fans.
They said only the motherwell game has been called off and thats due to damage to the stadium (makes you wonder how tynie is still standing, but thats a story for another day)

any way. GAME ON. And IF there is any update the ticket office said it wouldnt be annouced till about 5ish on the fishial site

:pfgwa

***Billy Whizz*** · 28-12-2011 12:31 PM

Winds to ease off tonight

**Gatecrasher** · 28-12-2011 12:32 PM

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Can't see the game being called off - all this thread is doing is putting off people from going tonight! At this rate, we'll be under 5,000.

no the weather will put folk off, threads like this only start when the weather is bad,

***Jamesie*** · 28-12-2011 12:47 PM

Just phoned the ticket office - game on at present but the situation is being monitored and fans should keep an eye on the website.

Just walked down Lothian Road and got soaked to the skin and was almost blown onto the road. It ain't going to be fun tonight that's for sure.

**frazeHFC** · 28-12-2011 12:49 PM

Came down from Inverness, gutted if it's off. :( Hopefully on!

**Hibee87** · 28-12-2011 12:50 PM

SUNSHINE ON LEITH - just looked out out my window the now and can safely say the sun is shineing over the stadium, clear blue skys no problem with the rain at the present.

**Sammy7nil** · 28-12-2011 01:04 PM

Originally Posted by Hibee87

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Was just in the ticket office and the west stand reception, asked about the game and they said its on and wont be called off UNLESS both bridges are closed affecting travelling fans.
They said only the motherwell game has been called off and thats due to damage to the stadium (makes you wonder how tynie is still standing, but thats a story for another day)

any way. GAME ON. And IF there is any update the ticket office said it wouldnt be annouced till about 5ish on the fishial site

:pfgwa

TBF the ticket office know nowt. They were selling tickets for the Barnsley game 5 mins before it was called off and then refused fans that had travelled a refund.

So anything the T.O. say take with a large pinch of salt.

***greenlex*** · 28-12-2011 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by simply the best

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TBF the ticket office know nowt. They were selling tickets for the Barnsley game 5 mins before it was called off and then refused fans that had travelled a refund.

So anything the T.O. say take with a large pinch of salt.

So they were selling tickets for a game that was about to be played? Hang the *******s.