Portsmouth

[MikeSB]

I, and I think Charles Grant, am saying, knowing how our ground drains, if they'd put back kick off so fans didn't have to come straight in at 2.15, it was always going to be playable by then. Pompey obviously knew it would too. I suspect at 2.45 it would have been clear it was going to be fine, and they could have said KO at 3.30, to allow people time to get in properly. Ref clearly had no idea.

Would not the ref consult with the groundstaff and management of both teams before he made the decision?

Secondly, they could have started the match a little later and call off at HT if needed. I can't see how anyone could have objected to that, least of all the players of both sides. In the old days it took a lot to call of matches and not a few puddles on the pitch. Now they and any fans will have to travel again for a night match. Bad decision all round as hard pitches are far more dangerous anyway.

Doesn't the officials get their fees irrespective? Maybe the ref didn't like running on wet ground due to arthritis?

Looks like we could be playing Stockport next season? Silver lining?

[ShropshireAlex]

Would not the ref consult with the groundstaff and management of both teams before he made the decision?

Secondly, they could have started the match a little later and call off at HT if needed. I can't see how anyone could have objected to that, least of all the players of both sides. In the old days it took a lot to call of matches and not a few puddles on the pitch. Now they and any fans will have to travel again for a night match. Bad decision all round as hard pitches are far more dangerous anyway.

Doesn't the officials get their fees irrespective? Maybe the ref didn't like running on wet ground due to arthritis?

Looks like we could be playing Stockport next season? Silver lining?

Apparently he made the decision despite their views and advice.