We have three days until Saturday but it already looks as though we are going to be hit by Storm Denis on Saturday afternoon.
With the exposed riverside I can see three factors which may affect the day,
Firstly expect the gates of Bishops Park to be locked for safety reasons forcing all to have to use Fulham Palace Road.
Buses will already be replacing trains from Wimbledon causing further problems.
Due to the exposed riverside what chances are there that the game could be called off due to unplayable conditions?
If the game is played what are the chances of a freak result due to the gale conditions?
All doom laden I know but I watched the Scotland v England rugby match last Saturday played in absolutely farcical gale conditions which ruined the game.
Saturday at 3 o'clock will tell us!
I would have thought, in this safety,compensation, blame culture we have the worry might be debris from the building site being blown into stadium.
There must be some concern with regards to safety with those tall cranes founded on pontoons in that exposed position on the river and 18,000 of us close by.
Odoi hat-trick?
Quote from: filham on February 12, 2020, 09:25:11 AM
There must be some concern with regards to safety with those tall cranes founded on pontoons in that exposed position on the river and 18,000 of us close by.
I was watching them wobble during the Huddersfield game - just as Fulham did as it goes. Credit to the people who operate them, because I know I couldn't do it.
If it gets called off, it gets called off. It's not the end of the world.
Quote from: fulhamben on February 12, 2020, 12:10:14 PM
If it gets called off, it gets called off. It's not the end of the world.
If it is to be called off let us hope we get reasonable notice. It can be a late decision and after a difficult journey you first hear of the decision on the radio as you are travelling along Fulham Palace Road 5 minutes from the Cottage.
Quote from: fulhamben on February 12, 2020, 12:10:14 PM
If it gets called off, it gets called off. It's not the end of the world.
It would be the end of the world! We are flying in from Sweden for our eight-year-old to be matchday mascot and he will be devastated!
Reminds me of years ago. Flew into Gatwick and got to the Premier Inn at Putney at 2pm to hear the game against Birmingham had just been called off when Trevor Francis managed to persuade the ref that a small bit of ice in one corner of the ground was dangerous.
Quote from: WOTM on February 12, 2020, 01:23:51 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on February 12, 2020, 12:10:14 PM
If it gets called off, it gets called off. It's not the end of the world.
It would be the end of the world! We are flying in from Sweden for our eight-year-old to be matchday mascot and he will be devastated!
hopefully it won't, millwall managed to play through Ciara so hopefully it all goes well for you
I was thinking of going to this game but if the storm is as bad I won't make the journey, I live on the Isle of Wight. Don't fancy my chances of getting home and Pompey is no place to be stranded
Don't want to sound selfish calling it off will suit me. Laid up since last week, know way be able to make the journey on Saturday, wife won't let me anyway. I see that I could sell my seat. Never done that not likely too. I hope it does go ahead though for the fans of both clubs who have booked their journeys.
Quote from: Chalky Wight on February 12, 2020, 01:53:55 PM
I was thinking of going to this game but if the storm is as bad I won't make the journey, I live on the Isle of Wight. Don't fancy my chances of getting home and Pompey is no place to be stranded
Hi Chalky,
How's the paper round going.
By all accounts the winds in Storm Dennis are not going to be as strong as in Storm Ciara. There must be a sexist joke in there somewhere!
Not to worry. Wear your mac and get there early and have a pint or three.
Indeed, it's going to be rather gusty 😎✌️
Beware Stormy Daniels.
Can I bring my Kite?🗿
You are better off bringing your shed, and Stormy Daniels.
Quote from: WOTM on February 12, 2020, 01:23:51 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on February 12, 2020, 12:10:14 PM
If it gets called off, it gets called off. It's not the end of the world.
It would be the end of the world! We are flying in from Sweden for our eight-year-old to be matchday mascot and he will be devastated!
Sounds like a great weekend. I do hope hope everything goes smoothly for you.
If the match does go ahead, also (as mentioned in another post and I've also checked on TFL) it doesn't look like there will be any District or Piccadilly line into Hammersmith on Saturday. Looks like the Hammersmith (former Met line) station will have a service though.
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on February 13, 2020, 09:19:52 AM
You are better off bringing your shed, and Stormy Daniels.
Would it be safe to stay in the shed with Stormy Daniels???
Quote from: Artful Dodger on February 13, 2020, 12:54:33 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on February 13, 2020, 09:19:52 AM
You are better off bringing your shed, and Stormy Daniels.
Would it be safe to stay in the shed with Stormy Daniels???
Most definite, it would be blowing in the wind.
I am finding the TFL Tube planner is not working, but I will trust the Club site that the Hammersmith and City line is working and venture out if the game is on.
Pretty sure it's going to be called off now.
looking at the BBC website the weather will be awful with massively gusty winds certainly just before KO
I am not sure letting the game go ahead is a good idea under these conditions especially with one side totally exposed.
I do not trust the authorities to make the right decision and even if it does go ahead the game will potentially be a farce rather than a sporting contest between the two teams.
Quote from: MikeTheCubed on February 12, 2020, 09:26:57 AM
Odoi hat-trick?
I love this (especially given the spelling in the thread title).
The problem for both clubs and both sets of supporters is that the storm isn't expected to reach its peak until 2pm on Saturday, 1pm the pitch could be perfectly playable but by 2.30pm it's not .
It may officially be Storm Dennis but the Denis in the subject title is my name as well as Odoi!
I am not sure that I really want to witness a farce with Barnsley winning with a Freak Woodrow long range shot carried by the wind.
Quote from: Riversider on February 14, 2020, 10:44:07 AM
The problem for both clubs and both sets of supporters is that the storm isn't expected to reach its peak until 2pm on Saturday, 1pm the pitch could be perfectly playable but by 2.30pm it's not .
Just checked on the bbc website . 1pm. 42mph wind , 3pm. 43mph wind , it couldn't always change though .
what was the wind speed for the city game that was cancelled?
Quote from: Dr Know on February 14, 2020, 12:20:48 PM
Quote from: Riversider on February 14, 2020, 10:44:07 AM
The problem for both clubs and both sets of supporters is that the storm isn't expected to reach its peak until 2pm on Saturday, 1pm the pitch could be perfectly playable but by 2.30pm it's not .
Just checked on the bbc website . 1pm. 42mph wind , 3pm. 43mph wind , it couldn't always change though .
I think perhaps you've misinterpreted Wind Speed and Wind Gust there.
Wind speed - according to the Met office is forecast to be 22 to 23mph between 2pm and 5pm, with occasional gusts of 45/47 mph.
Quote from: ALG01 on February 14, 2020, 10:11:36 AM
looking at the BBC website the weather will be awful with massively gusty winds certainly just before KO
I am not sure letting the game go ahead is a good idea under these conditions especially with one side totally exposed.
I do not trust the authorities to make the right decision and even if it does go ahead the game will potentially be a farce rather than a sporting contest between the two teams.
Agree. League positioning is to important for them to allow weather to play a major part in the decision.
I hope they postpone the game.
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Just 21 hours to KO, lets hope Dennis is late.
Quote from: Dr Know on February 14, 2020, 12:20:48 PM
Quote from: Riversider on February 14, 2020, 10:44:07 AM
The problem for both clubs and both sets of supporters is that the storm isn't expected to reach its peak until 2pm on Saturday, 1pm the pitch could be perfectly playable but by 2.30pm it's not .
Just checked on the bbc website . 1pm. 42mph wind , 3pm. 43mph wind , it couldn't always change though .
Not a good day for a ferry across the solent Dr.
Quote from: Jims Dentist on February 14, 2020, 06:36:42 PM
Quote from: Dr Know on February 14, 2020, 12:20:48 PM
Quote from: Riversider on February 14, 2020, 10:44:07 AM
The problem for both clubs and both sets of supporters is that the storm isn't expected to reach its peak until 2pm on Saturday, 1pm the pitch could be perfectly playable but by 2.30pm it's not .
Just checked on the bbc website . 1pm. 42mph wind , 3pm. 43mph wind , it couldn't always change though .
Not a good day for a ferry across the solent Dr.
Or navigating round Cape Horn in a Rowing Boat.
Does anyone know when they decide whether to postpone? Presumably, they'll try to decide ASAP to save the Barnsley fans travelling?
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on February 14, 2020, 08:03:02 PM
Quote from: Jims Dentist on February 14, 2020, 06:36:42 PM
Quote from: Dr Know on February 14, 2020, 12:20:48 PM
Quote from: Riversider on February 14, 2020, 10:44:07 AM
The problem for both clubs and both sets of supporters is that the storm isn't expected to reach its peak until 2pm on Saturday, 1pm the pitch could be perfectly playable but by 2.30pm it's not .
Just checked on the bbc website . 1pm. 42mph wind , 3pm. 43mph wind , it couldn't always change though .
Not a good day for a ferry across the solent Dr.
Or navigating round Cape Horn in a Rowing Boat.
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on February 14, 2020, 08:03:02 PM
Quote from: Jims Dentist on February 14, 2020, 06:36:42 PM
Quote from: Dr Know on February 14, 2020, 12:20:48 PM
Quote from: Riversider on February 14, 2020, 10:44:07 AM
The problem for both clubs and both sets of supporters is that the storm isn't expected to reach its peak until 2pm on Saturday, 1pm the pitch could be perfectly playable but by 2.30pm it's not .
Just checked on the bbc website . 1pm. 42mph wind , 3pm. 43mph wind , it couldn't always change though .
Not a good day for a ferry across the solent Dr.
Or navigating round Cape Horn in a Rowing Boat.
Nor for kicking against the wind in a football match, has Parker realised that it could be a game of two halves.
Quote from: filham on February 14, 2020, 09:35:08 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on February 14, 2020, 08:03:02 PM
Quote from: Jims Dentist on February 14, 2020, 06:36:42 PM
Quote from: Dr Know on February 14, 2020, 12:20:48 PM
Quote from: Riversider on February 14, 2020, 10:44:07 AM
The problem for both clubs and both sets of supporters is that the storm isn't expected to reach its peak until 2pm on Saturday, 1pm the pitch could be perfectly playable but by 2.30pm it's not .
Just checked on the bbc website . 1pm. 42mph wind , 3pm. 43mph wind , it couldn't always change though .
Not a good day for a ferry across the solent Dr.
Or navigating round Cape Horn in a Rowing Boat.
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on February 14, 2020, 08:03:02 PM
Quote from: Jims Dentist on February 14, 2020, 06:36:42 PM
Quote from: Dr Know on February 14, 2020, 12:20:48 PM
Quote from: Riversider on February 14, 2020, 10:44:07 AM
The problem for both clubs and both sets of supporters is that the storm isn't expected to reach its peak until 2pm on Saturday, 1pm the pitch could be perfectly playable but by 2.30pm it's not .
Just checked on the bbc website . 1pm. 42mph wind , 3pm. 43mph wind , it couldn't always change though .
Not a good day for a ferry across the solent Dr.
Or navigating round Cape Horn in a Rowing Boat.
Nor for kicking against the wind in a football match, has Parker realised that it could be a game of two halves.
A game of 2 halves you say. A friend of mine can get through a whole game on 6 Pints.
