Doonhamer doon south Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 12 minutes ago, Steeplechat said: Looks like the pitch is fine and the game goes ahead , much to a few ‘fans’ disappointment I'm not disappointed I'm looking forward to a good game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted January 20, 2018 Author Share Posted January 20, 2018 Good news. This will be our year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steeplechat Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 The disappointment won’t be with the game going ahead. The disappointment will be if the pitch has been damaged in the process. However, that is something we can only speculate on because we won’t be able to tell whether it has been damaged or not. Quite why not wanting to damage the pitch, with the potential for costly repairs or replacement, makes me less of a fan is a little bit puzzling. If they have done everything “by the book” and it is all fine that’s great. I don’t see how expressing concern about it, based on articles that appear legit, is a problem. Give it a rest FFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmy_cammy Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 All it would have taken was a couple of lines on the OS yesterday saying "we are currently clearing the snow from the pitch as per the guidelines, and as it stands we fully expect the game to go ahead". Maybe even a photo to accompany it. Whilst his responses are always appreciated, I don't think it's fair on SD always having to act as spokesman for the club on here and clear up the speculation, and often nonsense (I include myself in this) that sites like these inevitably generate. Fans like to know what is going on at their club. Whilst I completely agree with the OS not announcing things like signings until they are over the line, I wouldn't have thought an update on the state of the pitch in the lead up to this game should be a trade secret. The Dundee United debacle is still fresh in all our memories and I'm sure some of our further afield supporters were having doubts through the week about whether or not to attend this match. A bit of reassurance from the club could have helped ease these concerns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistledo Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Fake pitch and it’s Baltic, just makes me wonder who’s next for an injury today. I’ll go 5-0 Thistle Conor Sammon hat trick. Here we go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K77 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 How busy is the 10.13? I am on the later train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERSOUTH Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Game Day bring it on canny beat the Scottish Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERSOUTH Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 GAME ON no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northfield 53 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Got to fancy Thistle for this we have to many players out injured . Last week it was 7 out with only maybe 2 back today but since last week we have lost our 2 loan players back to St Johnstone so bench will be full of our under 20 team again last week we could not even fill the bench . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnold Layne Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 We have our injury woes too and have lost loanee Turnbull from our defence. We have failed to fill the bench many times this season. A couple of long term injured on the verge of returning but not sure if they will be risked today. We should, perhaps, have enough to win today. Far from foregone conclusion though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doonhamer doon south Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 6 minutes ago, Northfield 53 said: Got to fancy Thistle for this we have to many players out injured . Last week it was 7 out with only maybe 2 back today but since last week we have lost our 2 loan players back to St Johnstone so bench will be full of our under 20 team again last week we could not even fill the bench . Where is your optimism. It' a cup game anything could happen. Have a little faith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgecutter Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 All it would have taken was a couple of lines on the OS yesterday saying "we are currently clearing the snow from the pitch as per the guidelines, and as it stands we fully expect the game to go ahead". Maybe even a photo to accompany it. Indeed. As a team that seems to get more postponements for various reasons, even a small club like Brechin are excellent at putting pitch updates up on the club website / FB & Twitter feeds. It certainly makes a big difference to me as a travelling home fan due to the first sight of frost, snow or heavy rain filling my mind with great doubt (usually for good reason). "Pitch looking a bit heavy but still expecting game to go ahead. Hope to see you this afternoon!" etc etc. Of course, it also doubles up as a rallying call to local locals who are able to help the groundsman put down the covers or whatever. It's a win-win. Why you wouldn't and put a significant number of potential paying away fans off travelling down most of the M74 (at least) is baffling to say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagsfan57 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 I think most Thistle fans expect the pitch to be ok. It would be the driving conditions that is more likely to deter us. But having already bought tickets we are more likely to take the chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree house tam Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 2 hours ago, jagfox99 said: Good news. This will be our year! Relegation isn't fun m8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nizzy Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 How busy is the 10.13? I am on the later train. Standing room only. Bursting for a pish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy85 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Mental that the 10.13 train was anticipated to be fucking mobbed and no c**t decided it would be smart to get the earlier train, also ensuring further drinking time and arriving for pub opening time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnold Layne Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 4 minutes ago, Jimmy85 said: Mental that the 10.13 train was anticipated to be fucking mobbed and no c**t decided it would be smart to get the earlier train, also ensuring further drinking time and arriving for pub opening time. You know that to be a fact? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distant Doonhamer Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 4 minutes ago, Arnold Layne said: You know that to be a fact? It`s on the internet. Surely by definition that makes it a fact. Anyway, safe travelling for all fans today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnold Layne Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 7 minutes ago, Distant Doonhamer said: It`s on the internet. Surely by definition that makes it a fact. Anyway, safe travelling for all fans today. Oh dear... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distant Doonhamer Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 23 minutes ago, Arnold Layne said: Oh dear... Fair comment Piss poor from me. Only excuse is I was just awake after a heavy night. Shameful stuff though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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