[Drifter]

Think this game may get called off.

 

[WalkerTheRed]

Can't play on that.

That cnut from Zorya calling Manchester a shit hole yet they can't stop their pitch from looking like one down the local park.

To be fair, it's not even their pitch. They don't play at home, due to the tensions in eastern Ukraine.

 

[Crossie]

Not that it would surprise me but if UEFA let this game to happen on that pitch, they'd prove (again) to have zero respect for the game and players but are a bunch of greedy cnuts.

 

[pauldyson1uk]

Lets be honest UEFA are going to want this game played and the teams are going to want it played, the weather is not going to get any better in the next day or so, it will get colder.
What else can they do? Unless the get a shit load of heating on the pitch , but that wont help during the game the pitch will be freezing has they play, the only other way is to move it.

 

[red4ever 79]

Play the game, same conditions for both teams. Bunch of p*ssies

 

[DomesticTadpole]

Then you have the problem if it does have to be played in the next couple of days it puts the Spurs game in jeopardy. The players might not get back until dinnertime Saturday. Then we are away on Wednesday at Palace. If we are forced to play this game and then the Spurs game 24 hrs later, but the reserves out in the Spurs game.

 

[Carlsen19]

Has the pitch inspection taken place? Was supposed to be 8am, and its 8.22 there. currently -8 there

8am UK time I think chief (according to daily mail).

 

[Rolandofgilead]

If we can get this played tonight and escape injury free and with the point we need i'll be delighted.

 

[pauldyson1uk]

8am UK time I think chief (according to daily mail).

yeah 10am local time.

 

[The Man Himself]

Then you have the problem if it does have to be played in the next couple of days it puts the Spurs game in jeopardy. The players might not get back until dinnertime Saturday. Then we are away on Wednesday at Palace. If we are forced to play this game and then the Spurs game 24 hrs later, but the reserves out in the Spurs game.

I think the Spurs game will be postponed in that case but knowing FA I won't hold my breath.
There is a slot available between 17th December weekend fixture and next one which is on boxing day so if Europa match gets postponed our PL game can be rescheduled on 20th/21st.

 

[DomesticTadpole]

Play the game, same conditions for both teams. Bunch of p*ssies

Well if they are used to playing in that weather why does their winter break start this weekend.

 

[top1whoisman]

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[top1whoisman]

No matter what they do, the pitch will be hard as feck.

 

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[red4ever 79]

cant read tweets at work. Off or on?

 

[red4ever 79]

Well if they are used to playing in that weather why does their winter break start this weekend.

It's still the same conditions for both teams. No excuses

 

[pascell]

cant read tweets at work. Off or on?

Looking like it could be on, people from UEFA say pitch has improved over night. They've been blowing hot air onto the pitch under covers and temp expected to rise during the day.

 

[pauldyson1uk]

The match will be on , the pitch will be hard as rock.
I just hope we can get the point we need and come away with no serious injuries.
Playing on that pitch will a lottery.

 

[top1whoisman]

It's still the same conditions for both teams. No excuses

It will, but when you've got half a team out next weekend due to ankle/hamstring injuries, you've kind of got your excuses there.

 

[top1whoisman]

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[pauldyson1uk]

Calling the game off , would be a nightmare for UEFA and the clubs.
There would be no way of playing the game if it was called off, its not like the weather is going to get any warmer any time soon,Zoya dont have another game until after their winter break, we have plenty.
No point in Jose moaning, we just have to get on with it.

 

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[red4ever 79]

It will, but when you've got half a team out next weekend due to ankle/hamstring injuries, you've kind of got your excuses there.

Look if we hadnt of F8cked up in the earlier games we could have gone here and played a reserve side. We have gone from consistently and competitevely playing Europe's elite in the Champions league to struggling against the minnows of the Europa League. I have zero sympathy for the players, staff or anyone else.

 

[VP89]

Look if we hadnt of F8cked up in the earlier games we could have gone here and played a reserve side. We have gone from consistently and competitevely playing Europe's elite in the Champions league to struggling against the minnows of the Europa League. I have zero sympathy for the players, staff or anyone else.

Agreed. No doubt Mourinho will use this as a shield but we shot ourselves in the foot by throwing the first game vs Feyenoord (Giving Fenerbache their dues because Turkey away is trickier).

 

[top1whoisman]

Look if we hadnt of F8cked up in the earlier games we could have gone here and played a reserve side. We have gone from consistently and competitevely playing Europe's elite in the Champions league to struggling against the minnows of the Europa League. I have zero sympathy for the players, staff or anyone else.

The bolded part is true. Although I wouldn’t be any more comfortable at reserve players getting injured. I’ve played on snowy pitches, but the worst are the icy, hard pitches. If you have zero sympathy for our players who might get injured, we support the club in really different ways

 

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not expected to get above 3 during the day, real feel -5 , at the time of the game 1 and real feel -8.
This should be an easy win, Zorya are more used to the condition that we are.
We are in for a difficult nigh.

 

[top1whoisman]

not expected to get about 3 during the day, real feel -5 , at the time of the game 1 and real feel -8.
This should be an easy win, Zorya are more used to the condition that we are.
We are in for a difficult nigh.

Absolutely. 0-0 and no injuries would suffice. The Spurs match on Sunday will be difficult as it is.

 

[pauldyson1uk]

Absolutely. 0-0 and no injuries would suffice. The Spurs match on Sunday will be difficult as it is.

I would take the 0-0 and no injuries in a heart beat.

 

[Carlsen19]

I know the conditions are appalling but I can't believe people are saying they'd take a draw. We're playing Zorya fecking Luhansk

 

[sunama]

Calling the game off , would be a nightmare for UEFA and the clubs..

And that's the reason why I said yesterday, this will never be called off, unless there was a torrential snow and it was impossible to kick a ball.
The important thing to remember is that league matches are being played every other week on this pitch and none of these matches were cancelled. Now that MUFC come over, a match can't be played?
Although I don't like the injury possibility that this match can cause, I'd rather get it out of the way, so we know who we play next in the EL.

 

[Adam-Utd]

I know the conditions are appalling but I can't believe people are saying they'd take a draw. We're playing Zorya fecking Luhansk

While that's true, going away to strange European games are difficult enough sometimes. Add in the poor pitch and cold weather our players will need to remain professional to get this done.

At home it was nice and easy, away is always another story. We need to keep possession as good as we can. Keep the ball on the floor as jumping and landing on the floor in these conditions could do serious injury.

 

[NJM78]

I know the conditions are appalling but I can't believe people are saying they'd take a draw. We're playing Zorya fecking Luhansk

I dont want a draw but feel it is all we are capable of especially considering our appalling away form in Europe never mind our League form. Hope I am wrong and we stuff the feckers though.

 

[Nickosaur]

I know the conditions are appalling but I can't believe people are saying they'd take a draw. We're playing Zorya fecking Luhansk

Yep. Even with a rotated team, we should be able to do them.

 

[The BlackGaijin]

Ok maybe I don't get it. I played football on terrible grounds my whole childhood. Only when I moved to Japan did a team I was in cancel a match because of pitch conditions. I still think it's often over the top.

Is this a First world vs third world thing?

 

[top1whoisman]

Ok maybe I don't get it. I played football on terrible grounds my whole childhood. Only when I moved to Japan did a team I was in cancel a match because of pitch conditions. I still think it's often over the top.

Is this a First world vs third world thing?

I think it’s more ”played footie in my childhood” vs "Professional footballers who the clubs pay huge amounts and don’t want them injured”.

 

[The BlackGaijin]

I think it’s more ”played footie in my childhood” vs "Professional footballers who the clubs pay huge amounts and don’t want them injured”.

Ok I get that. So it's more the club than the players.

 

[top1whoisman]

Ok I get that. So it's more the club than the players.

I would think so, yes. The players probably want to play as that’s what they love. But I can understand José being a bit worried. Anyhow, the match will be played, let’s hope that no-one gets injured.

 

[Wednesday at Stoke]

Rather just play the reserves and be done with this sham.

 

[The BlackGaijin]

I would think so, yes. The players probably want to play as that’s what they love. But I can understand José being a bit worried. Anyhow, the match will be played, let’s hope that no-one gets injured.

I have heard some players complain about the pitch and I often think ... Just get on with it. But maybe they have more to loose if they get injured.

I think they will be fine tonight. That pitch has been warmed enough.

 

[SteveTheRed]

Place is fecking war zone basically. Expecting a pretty hostile atmosphere, some dreadful football because of the conditions and a glimmer of hope we come out with the 3 points.