****Hamilton v Hibs Postponed**** (MERGED)

[erin go hibee]

Hoewever there is due to be a pitch inspection tomorrow to see if it is playable

http://www.scotprem.com/content/defa...s2&newsid=9719

[Ritchie]

its not 'on' either!

[erin go hibee]

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its not 'on' either!

i love how your so optimistic

[Ritchie]

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i love how your so optimistic

It's the best way to be.... Your never let down!

[Judas Iscariot]

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i love how your so optimistic

He's a welt

[scoopyboy]

going by the picture on their official web site I can't see any other decision than match postponed.

[Mikey]

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going by the picture on their official web site I can't see any other decision than match postponed.

Indeed...........

http://www.acciesfc.co.uk/

[.Sean.]

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going by the picture on their official web site I can't see any other decision than match postponed.

Did they not have problems last year with their undersoil heating? Once the snows cleared, the heating must be put on surely, to thaw out any frost?

[scoopyboy]

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Did they not have problems last year with their undersoil heating? Once the snows cleared, the heating must be put on surely, to thaw out any frost?

It's an old trick Sean.

Leave the snow on the pitch and the frost won't get to it, the snow acts as insulation. Saves paying the fuel costs for the heating.

If they can get all the snow off it should be playable but it looks like a helluva amount of snow to get rid off.

[Jim44]

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It's an old trick Sean.

Leave the snow on the pitch and the frost won't get to it, the snow acts as insulation. Saves paying the fuel costs for the heating.

If they can get all the snow off it should be playable but it looks like a helluva amount of snow to get rid off.

On the other hand the Motherwell pitch a few miles away (on Reporting Scotland a few minutes ago) was absolutely clear and looked great. I think Hamilton will have left it too late if the decision is to be made tomorrow.

[Westie1875]

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On the other hand the Motherwell pitch a few miles away (on Reporting Scotland a few minutes ago) was absolutely clear and looked great. I think Hamilton will have left it too late if the decision is to be made tomorrow.

No excuse for the pitch not being cleared in time IMO, the snow fell on Monday so there has been plenty time to clear it. If it was called of for the state of the surrounding areas then that is a different story but questions should be asked if it is off because of the pitch.

That may sound harsh but some teams seem to make more effort than others to ensure games go ahead, every club should be doing everything they can.

[Keith_M]

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If they can get all the snow off it should be playable but it looks like a helluva amount of snow to get rid off.

Well Alloa managed it last week, so it's surely possible.

[Hibbyradge]

Someone should resign.

[greenlex]

I think it is the police making a decision on the surrounding area tomorrow. The pitch will be fine for Sat.

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Well Alloa managed it last week, so it's surely possible.

Aye but surely its easier to clear snow off a plastic pitch as opposed to grass

[Ritchie]

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He's a welt

This sounds like a job for the indestructible power league.... Get the team together!!

[Twiglet]

Celtic/Killie and Dundee Utd/Motherwell both off.
I can understand Dundee as trains are still not going to Dundee and the snow's been worse up there than down here as far as IO know, but what about the Celtic match? I thought Glasgow wasn't as hard hit as Edinburgh, and with Kilmarnock being not too far from Glasgow, I thought that would go ahead.

[Albion Hibs]

Cant see anyway our game will be on. I have no doubt Hamilton have not bothered to turn the heating on in a bid to save money now, and save on the cost of having to potentially invest in the pitch at the end of the season.

[Mikey]

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Cant see anyway our game will be on. I have no doubt Hamilton have not bothered to turn the heating on in a bid to save money now, and save on the cost of having to potentially invest in the pitch at the end of the season.

They'll lose a lot more if the game is played midweek. There won't be as many Hibs fans through as you would get on a Saturday.

[Part/Time Supporter]

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Celtic/Killie and Dundee Utd/Motherwell both off.
I can understand Dundee as trains are still not going to Dundee and the snow's been worse up there than down here as far as IO know, but what about the Celtic match? I thought Glasgow wasn't as hard hit as Edinburgh, and with Kilmarnock being not too far from Glasgow, I thought that would go ahead.

Called off on the advice of Strathclyde Polis.

No doubt its the establishment conspiring against ra Celtc again.

[JimBHibees]

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Called off on the advice of Strathclyde Polis.

No doubt its the establishment conspiring against ra Celtc again.

While obviously not that it does seem a little premature given the thaw that is currently kicking in and the fact the Glasgow Warriors rugby game tonight at Firhill seems certain to be on.

[An Leargaidh]

I thought so too but having been in Glasgow on Tuesday it was nearly as bad as Edinburgh and the east, and on Wednesday it was -11°C at 9 o'clock on the morning. That same day a work colleague text me from Bellshill (further east) and it was -18°C! There was a lot of extra snow hit Glasgow that didn't hit areas nearby so I doesn't surprise me. Don't know about Killie although if you've ever been to RP it is usually bleedin' freezin' anyway nevermind when the weather is so bad all over

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...but what about the Celtic match? I thought Glasgow wasn't as hard hit as Edinburgh, and with Kilmarnock being not too far from Glasgow, I thought that would go ahead.

[An Leargaidh]

Those rugby guys are tough as nails though...

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While obviously not that it does seem a little premature given the thaw that is currently kicking in and the fact the Glasgow Warriors rugby game tonight at Firhill seems certain to be on.

[Sylar]

Amazed the United vs Killie game is off - snow's not been anywhere near as bad up here.

Pavements are still pretty deep in the residential streets, but the main roads/pavements are clear and accessible.

Never heard of a game being called off because of problems with the trains...

[CB_NO3]

What time do we expect Hamilton to make a decision?.

[JimBHibees]

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Those rugby guys are tough as nails though...

Yep that and the Sky tv money.

[Golden Bear]

Hamilton "not confident" that tomorrow's fixture will go ahead according to the latest news on the Beeb.

It's now only a matter of time before a football club claims compensation from the Police for loss of matchday income.

[Judas Iscariot]

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This sounds like a job for the indestructible power league.... Get the team together!!

We can't get the Powerleague Mobile out the depot

[hibee_girl]

According to the STV guys on twitter

[ahibby]

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On the other hand the Motherwell pitch a few miles away (on Reporting Scotland a few minutes ago) was absolutely clear and looked great. I think Hamilton will have left it too late if the decision is to be made tomorrow.

Excuse the sarcasm but the Motherwell pitch doesn't even look great on a glorious summer day, must be one of the worst pitches in the SPL.