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Post by turbo2 on Aug 15, 2022 14:21:13 GMT 1
There’s obviously something going on between the clubs. As this is defo not a time of year where you’d struggle to grow a bit of grass. But points deduction is the only way to get Cov working on a very quick solution. draughts are not good for new grass to grow. You do realise that professional clubs have sprinkler systems that run several times a day??? I realise we’ve had a lot of really hot days but in modern stadiums it’s not a good excuse |
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Post by colnevalleyblue on Aug 15, 2022 15:14:02 GMT 1
Rather they just call the game off myself...I've made plans for Saturday thinking we were playing away.
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Post by yappledapple on Aug 15, 2022 15:17:41 GMT 1
Rather they just call the game off myself...I've made plans for Saturday thinking we were playing away. I've done that as well; will be a little annoyed if they switch it to the JSS as I'm already missing the following week's WBA game! Although a quote from the Examiner website makes rescheduling it to the JSS not looking an option: “Yorkshire Live understands that the possibility of the fixture being reversed and played at the John Smith's Stadium instead appears to be off the table, however.” |
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Post by colnevalleyblue on Aug 15, 2022 15:54:27 GMT 1
Rather they just call the game off myself...I've made plans for Saturday thinking we were playing away. I've done that as well; will be a little annoyed if they switch it to the JSS as I'm already missing the following week's WBA game! Although a quote from the Examiner website makes rescheduling it to the JSS not looking an option: “Yorkshire Live understands that the possibility of the fixture being reversed and played at the John Smith's Stadium instead appears to be off the table, however.”For purely selfish reasons, I hope the Examiner have got that one right! |
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Post by allan 1958 (OAF-WROY)(SSLFF) on Aug 15, 2022 15:56:22 GMT 1
draughts are not good for new grass to grow. Do they not like the wind? they prefer chess and hate auto correct  |
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Post by Moooooy on Aug 15, 2022 16:57:12 GMT 1
Rather they just call the game off myself...I've made plans for Saturday thinking we were playing away. I’ve made plans as well so will be pissed off if they change it to a home fixtures. It’s not just fans either, I’m sure plenty of Town staff (ticket office, shop, catering, stewarding etc) have also made plans based on us being away from home. It’d hardly be fair to dump the fixture on Town now with less than a weeks notice. |
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Post by theoluddite on Aug 15, 2022 17:47:53 GMT 1
As Coventry City have played in Brum for 2 seasons, Wasps have had no reason to maintain the pitch as being able or fit to play football on. Whilst the Commonwealth Games 7-a-side games are wrongly getting all the stick for this, a deal was brokered for Coventry City to return to a stadium originally built for them. That their owners (SISU) have consistently behaved like complete and utter prats, certainly since Coventry landed in League 1, regarding the stadium is one thing, however Wasps agreed to lay a new pitch as part of Coventry City coming "back home", apparently.
That Wasps have not even put that in their business plan is another. Lots of rumours, being denied by Wasps as stated previously, that they are basically skint. They raised £50m in bonds to move to Coventry in the first place and that money (or dividends, first repayments maybe?) is due to be paid off and er, let's say, it's unlikely to happen by the due by date, this month.
The pitch currently looks like Blackpool beach with the tide out, whilst a bit of grass seed, some water, careful use of aerators and or forks (don't bust the under-soil heating pipes) and a light roller might have fixed this before, during and after the Games and whilst City might have had to cancel their first game or two, the current impasse won't see them play a game at home all season.
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Post by hantstownexile on Aug 15, 2022 17:57:51 GMT 1
I have tickets for this game plus a hotel booked. Now my pal just offered me 4 tickets in the Grandstand at Lord's for Saturday. I cannot say yes as I love Town too much and need my fix.
I would though like to know asap as this waiting is just pathetic. Even if it's to say to my pal thanks, but no thanks I'm at footie.
I'm gonna end up with nothing , I reckon TTID
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2022 18:02:02 GMT 1
I've done that as well; will be a little annoyed if they switch it to the JSS as I'm already missing the following week's WBA game! Although a quote from the Examiner website makes rescheduling it to the JSS not looking an option: “Yorkshire Live understands that the possibility of the fixture being reversed and played at the John Smith's Stadium instead appears to be off the table, however.”For purely selfish reasons, I hope the Examiner have got that one right! It’s not happening for sure. |
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Post by theoluddite on Aug 15, 2022 18:03:51 GMT 1
On top of all that, rail strikes for this weekend will make it difficult to near impossible to get there by public transport.
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Post by King Curtis on Aug 15, 2022 18:09:01 GMT 1
I have tickets for this game plus a hotel booked. Now my pal just offered me 4 tickets in the Grandstand at Lord's for Saturday. I cannot say yes as I love Town too much and need my fix. I would though like to know asap as this waiting is just pathetic. Even if it's to say to my pal thanks, but no thanks I'm at footie. I'm gonna end up with nothing , I reckon TTID Tell your mate you're going to Lords! ASAP! |
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Post by overtonterrierspirit on Aug 15, 2022 18:50:32 GMT 1
This situation is a joke.
Once more the fans are treated shabbily.
Someone make a decision for gods sake.
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Post by sabailand on Aug 15, 2022 19:01:27 GMT 1
On top of all that, rail strikes for this weekend will make it difficult to near impossible to get there by public transport. Hope they dont strike on the 10th sept, we're at QPR that day, got tickets weeks ago at a good price. |
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Post by Jack on Aug 15, 2022 19:03:01 GMT 1
Play the game at the JSS but classify it as an away fixture (they can have the home dressing room and dugout). Coventry should also meet all of the associated costs of hosting the game. What would the ticket priority situation be for town fans though? It would be a nightmare trying to get one of the ~2000 tickets in the away section. |
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Post by softboy on Aug 15, 2022 19:04:20 GMT 1
The EFL have to make an example here with a big points deduction. It is Coventry City fault these games are not being played. It has become clear they knew well before the fixtures came out that the pitch would not be playable but I guess they felt if they owned up before the fixtures came out they would be asked to arrange somewhere else to play which they didnt want to do. I really cannot believe that they did not know more than a day before the Rotherham game that the pitch would be unplayable for the best part of a month!
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Post by King Curtis on Aug 15, 2022 19:13:54 GMT 1
The EFL have to make an example here with a big points deduction. It is Coventry City fault these games are not being played. It has become clear they knew well before the fixtures came out that the pitch would not be playable but I guess they felt if they owned up before the fixtures came out they would be asked to arrange somewhere else to play which they didnt want to do. I really cannot believe that they did not know more than a day before the Rotherham game that the pitch would be unplayable for the best part of a month! I agree Softboy. Whether they own the ground, have zero input to the running of it, have zero direct input to the groundskeeping etc... It is the responsibility of every EFL club to make sure they are able to provide a fit for purpose playing surface so that they can fulfil their fixtures. Coventry entered into whatever agreement they have with Wasps (or whoever - frankly don't care) with their eyes open. They should suffer some sort of consequence for this because it's not on. |
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Post by boooothy on Aug 15, 2022 19:19:47 GMT 1
I’m not convinced we are fully fit yet. Maybe a postponement and more training is no bad thing.
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Post by ambryboy on Aug 15, 2022 19:22:48 GMT 1
Play the game at the JSS but classify it as an away fixture (they can have the home dressing room and dugout). Coventry should also meet all of the associated costs of hosting the game. What would the ticket priority situation be for town fans though? It would be a nightmare trying to get one of the ~2000 tickets in the away section. Hadn't thought of that  |
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Post by softboy on Aug 15, 2022 19:38:35 GMT 1
Just had a quick look on Coventry Live (which I guess is the local paper) who quote "Coventry City have received a further blow as Huddersfield Town have CLAIMED they are unable to reverse the fixture for this weekend". I fully understand that the local paper need to stick up for their local club but I cannot get my head around that we are somehow part of the problem as we don't feel able to switch the game!
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Post by King Curtis on Aug 15, 2022 19:42:59 GMT 1
Just had a quick look on Coventry Live (which I guess is the local paper) who quote "Coventry City have received a further blow as Huddersfield Town have CLAIMED they are unable to reverse the fixture for this weekend". I fully understand that the local paper need to stick up for their local club but I cannot get my head around that we are somehow part of the problem as we don't feel able to switch the game! I read that article earlier and it doesn't suggest HTAFC are part of the problem - not in the slightest. |
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Post by Yuta be a terrier on Aug 15, 2022 19:45:54 GMT 1
I’m not convinced we are fully fit yet. Maybe a postponement and more training is no bad thing. 100% agree with this. Whilst it's not fair on the fans I bet Schofield would snap your hands off for 10 days off to work with the team. |
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Post by brighousebandbred on Aug 15, 2022 21:36:34 GMT 1
Just had a quick look on Coventry Live (which I guess is the local paper) who quote "Coventry City have received a further blow as Huddersfield Town have CLAIMED they are unable to reverse the fixture for this weekend". I fully understand that the local paper need to stick up for their local club but I cannot get my head around that we are somehow part of the problem as we don't feel able to switch the game! No fault of HTFC what so ever, a switch of home and away fixtures at this late notice would cost town money and a massive reduction in home attendance as many town fans will have made other plans. It’s simply not our issue. |
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Post by thrice on Aug 15, 2022 21:48:06 GMT 1
Not seen anything to suggest that their pitch is "unplayable" or "unsafe".
It just looks a bit bare in patches.
Surely the solution is to simply crack on & play on it!
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Post by brighousebandbred on Aug 15, 2022 21:52:04 GMT 1
Not seen anything to suggest that their pitch is "unplayable" or "unsafe". It just looks a bit bare in patches. Surely the solution is to simply crack on & play on it! Game tommorow night against Wigan postponed, friend who’s a Coventry fans says no chance game will be played at Coventry stadium on Saturday. Doesn’t sound good. |
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Post by turbo2 on Aug 15, 2022 21:52:35 GMT 1
Not seen anything to suggest that their pitch is "unplayable" or "unsafe". It just looks a bit bare in patches. Surely the solution is to simply crack on & play on it! An independent group have looked at it , as asked to by the EFL. They’ve deemed it unsafe. |
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Post by Marshleeds on Aug 16, 2022 12:20:01 GMT 1
This situation is a joke. Once more the fans are treated shabbily. Someone make a decision for gods sake. Totally agree, disgraceful state of affairs for any travelling fan who has made plans and spent on this to be potentially denied a day out through no fault of their own. This situation needs sorting and sharpish as it will not only mess up the Championship Table for the foreseeable but cost fans unnecessarily in the coming weeks in the midst of a financial crisis.🤬🤬🤬 |
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Post by foxtrot666 on Aug 16, 2022 12:37:15 GMT 1
Not seen anything to suggest that their pitch is "unplayable" or "unsafe". It just looks a bit bare in patches. Surely the solution is to simply crack on & play on it! This, there won't be any broken bottles or dog shit like we had most weeks in the 70's, what's the problem ? |
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Post by westislandterrier on Aug 16, 2022 12:47:57 GMT 1
If the Town match is postponed that’s a step too far and a disgusting inconvenience for HTAFC fans that have paid for travel and hotels and are never likely to be refunded...
It’s not an unforeseen circumstance like a power failure of a freak thunderstorm that left a foot of water on the field of play, it’s human error that wasn’t logistically planned for and therefore that is utter ineptitude and should be met with a points deduction I definitely hope...
I definitely don’t hope we’re in the position of requiring it, and it’s very early doors yet, but a points deduction for a rivals’ stupidly - whether it’s The Wendy’s or The Derby situation or the current Coventry one - never goes amiss in a League like The Championship for sure !
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Post by The Sheriff Strikes Back on Aug 16, 2022 12:48:06 GMT 1
Surely a fine and points deduction is the appropriate response from the EFL now.
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Post by westislandterrier on Aug 16, 2022 12:54:12 GMT 1
Surely a fine and points deduction is the appropriate response from the EFL now. Knowing The EFL a points deduction wouldn’t kick in until next season and it’d be too little too late for some poor honest club that plays by the book, just as it was for poor Wycombe Wanderers in The Championship... Jeez it’d be f#ckin utterly unthinkable if Town were such victims of EFL injustice like that ! |
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