Ground staff preparing for Saturday

[Brin]

Been past the stadium this morning, the pitch has been cleared and the heat lamps were on in the 6 yard box.

No complaints if it gets called off Saturday due to the weather, but they are giving it a good go to get this game on.

[Ericsladkilnhurst]

Wonder if Rotherham railway station will be shut at the weekend, affecting trains & trams, with the flooding.
A lot of fans use the Leeds & Doncaster trains to Rotherham Central
Last time trains went to Meadowhall, then bus's laid on for Rotherham.
Had to return same way.

[MILLERSTALE]

Wonder if Rotherham railway station will be shut at the weekend, affecting trains & trams, with the flooding.
A lot of fans use the Leeds & Doncaster trains to Rotherham Central
Last time trains went to Meadowhall, then bus's laid on for Rotherham.
Had to return same way.

They spent many millions of pounds to alleviate this problem by building the giant flood barrier ! So what went wrong ? Is it a total “White Elephant “ ??

[Tigerish]

Once upon a time they painted the lines orange, used an orange coloured ball and just got on with it. Those were the days.Take a look at the so called ballet on ice. Manchester City v Spurs in 67.. I get cold watching it

[RU66]

Once upon a time they painted the lines orange, used an orange coloured ball and just got on with it. Those were the days.Take a look at the so called ballet on ice. Manchester City v Spurs in 67.. I get cold watching it

Bet there was no one wearing gloves in that game either or managers with bobble hats on!

[ilikecarling]

They spent many millions of pounds to alleviate this problem by building the giant flood barrier ! So what went wrong ? Is it a total ?White Elephant ? ??

Most of the time it?s not actually the railway station that floods, but where the canal and river run side by side behind homeflair at Parkgate.

[Jimmy Badfellow]

Bet there was no one wearing gloves in that game either or managers with bobble hats on!

No,just a sheepskin coat and a nice,big,fat la de da!

[Brin]

Apologies I can't attach a photo but a massive shout out to TS for funding a warm air canopy that currently covers the entire playing surface.

This must a cost a pretty penny to hire. All of this to ensure that Saturday's game goes ahead.

[fc_miller]

most likely cheaper than installing and maintaining underground heating,

[OneJohnnyQuinn]

Apologies I can't attach a photo but a massive shout out to TS for funding a warm air canopy that currently covers the entire playing surface.

This must a cost a pretty penny to hire. All of this to ensure that Saturday's game goes ahead.

But what about the health and safety rules for the area surrounding the ground. Don't get me wrong I totally disagree with them, I'm an adult and should be allowed to decide for myself if I want to slip over or not .but hey ho