What are the chances the game on Sunday is Called off? High winds and torrential rain incoming
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What are the chances the game on Sunday is Called off? High winds and torrential rain incoming
I'd be surprised if it was on tbh
I'll be absolutely amazed if its called off.
Unless the old Health & Safety concerns come into play then the game will be on.
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Originally Posted by Since452
Who will win?Quote:
Originally Posted by LaMotta
Hibs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Diclonius
Is there any shelter in our section or is it open terracing...anyone know?
Taking my boy who might see nowt and get soaked.
I think since452 will end up in a state of surprise on Sunday:greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by Diclonius
Can't post a photo from my phone but the sun is splitting the trees like a summers day in Alloa at the moment. Literally not even a breeze.😎
The Indodrill has a problem with drainage does it not? If there is torrential rain there could be an issue. I hope they get the pitch inspection done early doors.
Kinda happy i never changed my ticket to the uncovered terracing now :)
Make sure yer laddie wears platform shoes, a warm, waterproof coat and a sou'wester.Quote:
Originally Posted by hughio
I'll be thunderstruck either way.Quote:
Originally Posted by Diclonius
The wind is forecast at 50mph gusts so even if its on It'll be a game spoilerQuote:
Originally Posted by DiscoDoidge
Looks like the wind is now certain to be absolutely horrendous on Sunday. I'd imagine a risk from flying debris (roof tiles etc) could see it postponed.
Saying gusts of 65 possibly up to 80. I have my reservations it may be called off. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...3f6ba9e1f8.jpg
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Do they do pitch inspections on artificial turf?Quote:
Originally Posted by Oscar T Grouch
Hopefully they make a decision as early as possible before people have started travelling.
If there is a doubt any qualified referee can deem the conditions unplayable. So in theory they could have a local ref there first thing rather than waiting on the match officials to arrive.
Yes, which artificial turf isn't prone to what grass is and most pitches have decent drainage there is know issues with this pitch and there will be an inspection if there is heavy rain. Alloa have had games cancelled this year already because of water logged pitch, I doubt they have fixed the drainage problems that caused that. Given the game is on TV I would imagine it will go ahead unless the corner flags are under water.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cataplana
I hope so hahaQuote:
Originally Posted by LaMotta
Is it not more the endangerment to life they will take into account with these colour coded weather warnings?Quote:
Originally Posted by Cataplana
Only ever not made it into work once in Edinburgh due to weather (buses cancelled in 2010). And left work early 2015/16? Again due to public transport cancellations the weather was foul (snow).
There may be shelter just now but with 80mph winds forecast there’s no guarantee it'll still be there come Sunday afternoon.Quote:
Originally Posted by hughio
The gazebo could face a stern test of its sturdiness in the winds forecast, but the rest of the ground provides no shelter from wind. If game goes ahead it’s not going to pretty in gales, heavy rain and an artificial pitch. A classic Scottish Cup tie - can’t wait :greengrin
Could be a test for the temporary scaffolding they use for TV guys.
Don’t think they will be using a piper on the Murrayfield roof on Saturday...
Indeed. Not uncommon to be dodging the old flying roof tiles when a stiff breeze gets up in Central Scotland.Quote:
Originally Posted by The_Exile
Cant play football its too windy and showery lol.
There is likely to be official advice not to travel unless it is an emergency. That would be a significant factor is deciding to postpone the match.
Its only a yellow warningQuote:
Originally Posted by Seveno
Game should be on, A bit of wind and rain, the magic of the cup. BSC will absolutely want that game played as a midweek match means their players will beed time off work etc. Not to mention the BBC might not be able to show a rescheduled match.
https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather...rb6#2020-02-09
Met office report for Sunday
Bit of a nightmare if it is postponed. Especially for BSC as these lads will have regular jobs. Imagine having to put a holiday form in because you're playing Hibs on a Tuesday night
:agree:, lowest warning there isQuote:
Originally Posted by green day
Yellow Warning: Yellow warnings can be issued for a range of weather situations. Many are issued when it is likely that the weather will cause some low level impacts, including some disruption to travel in a few places. Many people may be able to continue with their daily routine, but there will be some that will be directly impacted and so it is important to assess if you could be affected. Other yellow warnings are issued when the weather could bring much more severe impacts to the majority of people but the certainty of those impacts occurring is much lower. It is important to read the content of yellow warnings to determine which weather situation is being covered by the yellow warning.
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Originally Posted by Billy Whizz
Thats improved from a few days ago, seems like its only gong to be windy with a 50% chance of rain.
Seems like they think the bulk of the rain will have moved through, though still a very good chance of a soaking. It'll be breezy though!
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Originally Posted by DaveF
Definitely not a day for route 1 football.
They should move the game to Murrayfield, that's nicely enclosed so less wind.
It'll cope better with the massive crowd as well.
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Originally Posted by Keith_M
Pitch will be wrecked from the rugger tomorrow. :greengrin
We don't have a special relationship with the SRUQuote:
Originally Posted by Keith_M
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Originally Posted by Hermit Crab
Still be in better condition than Tynecastle, though
:wink:
Hybrid pitch --------------much, much better than the one at piggery park.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hermit Crab
:agree:
Talking of crap pitches, wtf has happened to Ibrox?Quote:
Originally Posted by Keith_M
Looked awful in the middle the other night.
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Originally Posted by green day
I commented on that during the warm up, the sides and goal mouths are nearly bare.
Any word re parking on Sunday.Do remember one time we were allowed to park in Morrisons
There was a game called off at The Recs, refuse to call it Indodrill as it's been the Recs for my 51 years on the planet, just a few weeks ago due to flooding. CBA looking it up but it may have been v Arbroath. Anyway as Spike says, Alloa is looking at its very best today as the sun shines down on us wee county folks. Sunday may be just a bit inclement though!!
Plenty of parking nearby, there are houses just opposite, or the council car parks in the town centre, or yes morrisons/b&m car park. KFC are trying to stop folk parking in their car park now so probably best to try avoid thereQuote:
Originally Posted by staunchhibby
It will be called off on Sunday at 11-30am.! 😡
Treatment room might resemble an emergency ward come Monday morning.
Alloa weather for 12:00 hrs on Sunday. Wind SW 26 mph with gusts of 42 mphQuote:
Originally Posted by Hermit Crab
The nearby streets all have signs up about no football parking allowed. Not sure how they enforce that but signs definitely up. There should be plenty of parking within a ten minute walk. Morrisons across from the Recs is closest, car park in the town centre opposite the train station 10 minute walk, car park at the back of the town hall is max 15 minutes walk away. These should be fairly quiet on a Sunday morning.Quote:
Originally Posted by allant1981
If only they had a roof eh :greengrin
Is the old wasteland behind the gazebo still in use as a car parkQuote:
Originally Posted by weecounty hibby
No, that is now a big Lidl. Just done my shopping there actually!Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Whizz
Edit. Should have said they have a great bakery in there!!
Ok taQuote:
Originally Posted by weecounty hibby
Been a few years since I was at a game in Alloa
What is the “wee county”?Quote:
Originally Posted by weecounty hibby
Is it Clackmannanshire?
You can park your car but dont park your football.Quote:
Originally Posted by weecounty hibby
Friends of mine stay in Hillcrest drive and they always have folk park outside the house so dont think it isQuote:
Originally Posted by weecounty hibby
Some of shooting could easily see footballs parked in that streetQuote:
Originally Posted by Waxy
Yeah, don't doubt it but signs are definitely in place, maybe not as far back as Hillcrest Dr thoughQuote:
Originally Posted by allant1981
Yip, smallest county in Scotland and now in the whole of the UK now that Rutland has been swallowed up by something elseQuote:
Originally Posted by Smartie
Weather: Drizzle and a slight wind
Hibs.net: "Game off?"
Stayed in alva for years before I crossed the water to sunny grangemouth!! I had never heard of the place before I moved there, had to find it on the map, lovely area to live. Laddie still stays in tilly with his mum so through all the timeQuote:
Originally Posted by weecounty hibby
I certainly wouldn't trust the Apple weather forecast. Its always badly wrong.
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Not sure where you're getting that forecast from.Quote:
Originally Posted by CloudSquall
According to the BBC website (the most accurate one in my experience) the game will take place in conditions of 40 to 50mph winds, with accompanying showers - following a constant deluge of heavy rain for the preceding 24 hours.
Remember, if the ball won't stay in place for corners, free kicks or goal kicks to be taken then it's game off.
Aye it really is a great place to live. Sadly it has suffered like all small industrial towns. It used to have a great nightlife with many great pubs and clubs but sadly we are now down to about half a dozen places. We have cornered the market in supermarkets though. Swapped industry for supermarkets and commuters. Been a Hibs SC from here since the sixties and still run a bus to eavry home game. Only downside is the place is infested with Guns and celtic. Still a fair amount of Hibbies for a place forty odd miles outside of EdinburghQuote:
Originally Posted by allant1981
Oh the irony re your username 😁Quote:
Originally Posted by CloudSquall
Perfect for both our commutes, quiet end of dodge and best no to speak to the natives...been here 11 years now...Quote:
Originally Posted by weecounty hibby
Done both closest grounds this season, albion being a tad closer...
Last couple of visits there I’m sure we were specifically requested to park in the Morrison’s car park - hopefully same again as it was pretty handy and a short walk from ground.Quote:
Originally Posted by staunchhibby
Daily Express is always on the ball with weather. Always a winner 👍Quote:
Originally Posted by EI255
Did Hibs.net not have a game cancelled a couple of weeks ago because of a dusting of snow in livingston the day before?Quote:
Originally Posted by CloudSquall
Montrose away 75/76 ... shudder :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by brianmc
Metcheck forecast saying heavy rain for twelve hours before the game but sunshine and showers for kick off. Just the 33 mph winds according to them. It's going to be tough for both sides.
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Originally Posted by tamig
:greengrin
... So it's Arctic blizzards and people crawling to overwhelmed A&E's on all fours then?
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Sorry. That should read...
ARCTIC BLIZZARDS!!!
Correct. We get the same snowflake patter at least 6 times a season these days.Quote:
Originally Posted by CloudSquall
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Originally Posted by Billy Whizz
Alloa station has 64 spaces. Free. :wink:
https://www.scotrail.co.uk/plan-your...facilities/alo
Good luck with that, a very busy wee station and never many spaces left. May be lucky in a Sunday Morning though. Car park opposite has probably a couple of hundred spacesQuote:
Originally Posted by Hermit Crab
BSC website says Morrisons for parking. Used it when we played Alloa over recent years and it’s only a couple of minutes walk to the turnstiles and plenty of spaces
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Originally Posted by Jack Hackett
No doubt they’ll name and shame a Remoaner who happens to be away on holiday, sipping wine in the sunshine while Great Britain experiences ARTIC HELL.
You missed the scary red and purple mapQuote:
Originally Posted by Jack Hackett
Thats the rain started in Edinburgh and surrounding areas.
Under normal circumstances we would undoubtedly progress to the next round with ease. Severe weather conditions take the formality out of the issue and I would rather not run the risk of a major upset. I won’t shed a tear if the game’s called off. :worried:
BSC will be hoping it's on with 60mph winds and rain.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim44
I have no doubt that the game will go ahead on Sunday 12.00.
you are genuinely worried about a lowland league team beating us because of a bit wind and rain?Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim44
Why?Quote:
Originally Posted by Since452
I think the general point is fair - which is that the more of a slog and less of a football game the match becomes, the more the odds become less heavily weighted in our favour.Quote:
Originally Posted by green with envy
However, I'd argue that in any conditions we would remain very strong favourites and that BSC would probably prefer to play in decent conditions too, for the sake of the tie as a whole.
I just hope the game is on tbh.
Seriously, I really believe the general point is a myth. However we will see come Sunday.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vault Boy
if those are the conditions, it won’t kick offQuote:
Originally Posted by Since452
Far more likely we will cope with adverse weather better than a collection of ordinary guys who have a kick about twice a week.Quote:
Originally Posted by Since452
Agree anything that makes it a lottery is certainly not to Hibs benefit. Maybe better if game cancelled and play it in normal weather. Strong winds usually kills a game especially in grounds as exposed as Alloa.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim44
Yes they aren't as bad as some are making out had a really good away win in the cup at East fife who were near top of league 1 at the time. That added to strong winds and artificial pitch imo puts the gap closer. Anything which reduces it being a proper game with the ball out the pitch most of the game and it being a battle increases the chance of a shock result.Quote:
Originally Posted by allant1981
Sorry just cant agree, one win does not make them a decent team, they arent even top of the lowland league, the gap may be closer yes but should still be at least 4 or 5 goals in itQuote:
Originally Posted by JimBHibees
While the weather can make a difference we are talking about a team who aren’t even top of the Lowland League. If we can’t win a battle against that then it’ll be the worst result in the clubs history.Quote:
Originally Posted by JimBHibees
Anything that increases the chances of that happening should be avoided if possible imo.Quote:
Originally Posted by Heisenberg
It's a game I would not risk wholesale changes with, and a strong controlled engine room of docherty, omeonga & allan plus Boyle doidge & McNulty would be my starting front 6.Quote:
Originally Posted by Heisenberg
I'd think of bringing on Murray, gullan, horgan but important to get in front from the off
The game is likely to be off given the current forecast for 12pm-2pm Sunday.
Gusts of 60mph.
Really cant remember a game called off due to wind?
Me neither.Quote:
Originally Posted by Waxy
Mind a game against United in 98 when the wind was so bad it held up a clearance (by Oli, I think?) and started blowing it back the way. Howling gale. Won 3-2, I think.
Have you never been to a match played in windy conditions before?Quote:
Originally Posted by Col2
Celtic game being considered for a call off so can’t see hibs game being on either. Fans travelling in a weather warning will be the deciding factor.
Yeah it isn't so much the game itselfQuote:
Originally Posted by aldo85
Wind is one of football’s great levellers.
Remember beating Rangers 2-0, I think, in very windy conditions at ER. The galie would take a bye kick and the ball would end up coming back at him due to the gust as if an opposition player had launched it in his direction.