callum-ayr Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 How are you meant to protect the pitch from a 12 hour deluge ? Assuming Brechin own a set of covers, they could have been put down to protect the pitch? The forecast was what it was, so someone could have made the decision, especially with your pitches history. In the end up it didn't matter, but I can imagine there would've been a few unhappy punters had it resulted in a postponement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Richard Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Assuming Brechin own a set of covers, they could have been put down to protect the pitch? The forecast was what it was, so someone could have made the decision, especially with your pitches history. In the end up it didn't matter, but I can imagine there would've been a few unhappy punters had it resulted in a postponement. ^^^^^ Idiot alert!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoriginalhedge Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Assuming Brechin own a set of covers, they could have been put down to protect the pitch? The forecast was what it was, so someone could have made the decision, especially with your pitches history. In the end up it didn't matter, but I can imagine there would've been a few unhappy punters had it resulted in a postponement. Considering the covers are porous , I would think they would have been quite pointless. Added to the fact that they need to be transported from their storage area to the edge of the pitch possibly causing even more damage . Imagine if you had thought this out before embarrassing yourself ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Richard Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Considering the covers are porous , I would think they would have been quite pointless. Added to the fact that they need to be transported from their storage area to the edge of the pitch possibly causing even more damage . Imagine if you had thought this out before embarrassing yourself ? Good god im actaully agreeing with you on this one!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoriginalhedge Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 it only started raining about 8 30 am and pitch has been great since it was fixed!! Maybe an over zealous ref but can t comment till I see for myself !!! It was pishing through the night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callum-ayr Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Considering the covers are porous , I would think they would have been quite pointless. Added to the fact that they need to be transported from their storage area to the edge of the pitch possibly causing even more damage . Imagine if you had thought this out before embarrassing yourself ? Considering Cricket clubs use similar types of covers to cover the wicket, i'm sure it would not have been a total waste of time. Had the ground not drained as quickly, thanks to Ayr United staff as well as Brechin, it would have been a different case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoriginalhedge Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Considering Cricket clubs use similar types of covers to cover the wicket, i'm sure it would not have been a total waste of time. Had the ground not drained as quickly, thanks to Ayr United staff as well as Brechin, it would have been a different case. Aye the 2 Ayr guys , Neil the groundsman and I did our best. As a side note, considering it was still raining at 2.00pm and it takes a couple of hours to lift the covers , it would be safe to say that the game would have been off if there were any covers down as any water happening to be lying on top has to go somewhere . My bet would be the bottom corner of the pitch where the drain outlet is . Anyway , enough of this deflection shite. Your team were quite lucky to get a point today IMO . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandarilla Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 That was a very entertaining wee game - well, the second half was. I'd probably say a draw was a fair result as although ayr were the better team (some really nice, controlled football in the middle of the park) there were big chances for both teams. Brechin were always dangerous with the big lad up top. Ayr lacked that final ball - that wee bit of quality. Our goal came from one of the few pieces of quality (but I don't know who put the cross in). It easily could've went either way in the last 10 mins so I'm going with point earned rather than 2 lost. Delighted dunfermline didn't capitalise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citydiehard Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Well that was a slight improvement from last week, although there still seems to be something missing its just a pity that it takes a player from another club for that bit of spark,another point is good but still bottom of the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munro7 Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 I thought we were marginally in control for much of the game without ever really looking like scoring. Don't think Brechin threatened too much until the last 10 mins or so when they could easily have nicked a winner with 2 or 3 decent efforts. Draw was probably fair, neither team did enough to deserve all 3 points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldRed Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Well that was a slight improvement from last week, although there still seems to be something missing its just a pity that it takes a player from another club for that bit of spark,another point is good but still bottom of the league. So this one of these " whoosh" things or does he mean it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoriginalhedge Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Well that was a slight improvement from last week, although there still seems to be something missing its just a pity that it takes a player from another club for that bit of spark,another point is good but still bottom of the league. What more do you want ? There was commitment, passion, fast flowing football at times and a lot of chances created. We were playing the current in form team of the league and more than matched them for much of the game. Had it not been for some good goalkeeping and last ditch defending we might have won that. You said you would give praise when it's due ! If that performance doesn't merit praise then you just shouldn't bother . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citydiehard Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Praise not due today maybe if we won they might have gotten it.Maybe thats why the crowds are poor because they are not bothered but I am I pay my money to watch them so I can express my opinion,obviously some people don't like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyline Drifter Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Considering Cricket clubs use similar types of covers to cover the wicket, i'm sure it would not have been a total waste of time. Had the ground not drained as quickly, thanks to Ayr United staff as well as Brechin, it would have been a different case.^^^^^^^^Doesnt understand the difference between rain covers and frost covers type post IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Feet Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Praise not due today maybe if we won they might have gotten it.Maybe thats why the crowds are poor because they are not bothered but I am I pay my money to watch them so I can express my opinion,obviously some people don't like it. Express yes. I was at Forfar and the Glebe today. I thought our performance today was better than Forfar, perhaps having a settled team and system that works helped. The difference for me today was we created a bit more than at Forfar. we still had hard work, a shape and an idea as to what we are doing. Surely these attributes and Dodds doing something that works and has a game plan is what everyone wanted and certainly the last two games has delivered. we are bottom and it will take more than a couple of weeks to change that but we are seeing some change and positivity. I do think Jackson is benefiting (as is Issac) from playing alongside someone just as Robert or Dene will. All too often this season we have just had one up top. there is reason to be a little more optimistic but I do wonder if you are on of the guys next to the shop who moan and groan about everything. Work still to be done but on pitch situation is changing for the better and long may it continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citydiehard Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 I stand or sit at different parts of the ground each game to get a different view/perspective.I wonder though if when Shield s and Thomson are back Dodds will change the formation again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm_1982 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Assuming Brechin own a set of covers, they could have been put down to protect the pitch? The forecast was what it was, so someone could have made the decision, especially with your pitches history. In the end up it didn't matter, but I can imagine there would've been a few unhappy punters had it resulted in a postponement. You're not very clever are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PeterT Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Oh well, unbeaten streak continues, but an opportunity missed with the Pars drawing. (they will say the same though) Sounds like we've conceded a goal yet again from a set piece which is really irritating. Yep, it always helps if you're at the game to see it for yourself. The goal was scored from outside the penalty box after a clearance from a corner that the "assistant referee" awarded, although it was blatantly obvious that it was a goal-kick. To be fair, I think we were slightly fortunate to get a draw as Brechin looked more likely to score towards the end of the game. Although Caldwell didn't play well,we struggled when he went off as neither Trouten nor, Forrest gave Preston much support and the lack of a third striker in the absence of Moore is a concern. Still in a great position though and the next two games could be crucial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRECHIN4791 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 It was pishing through the nightwell it was dry from 5.45 am till around 8 .30 am . You can argue all u like but I work night shift ! Does ntmatter anyway pitch hardly cut up at all , I'm sure even Ayr fans ll back me up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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