Wimbledon

[Lost in Cornwall]

Just wondering what the chances are of the match taking place on Saturday with the flood damage to their pitch. Notice their League Cup match against Newcastle has been postponed tomorrow and moved to Newcastle next Tuesday.

[Crown Grounder]

According to the Wombles website, the game won't take place at their stadium as the pitch and facilities won't have been reinstated by then. I wonder if they/we could "reverse" the fixture and play it at our place.....then play the later fixture at their stadium?

[Chimer]

Originally Posted by Crown Grounder

According to the Wombles website, the game won't take place at their stadium as the pitch and facilities won't have been reinstated by then. I wonder if they/we could "reverse" the fixture and play it at our place.....then play the later fixture at their stadium?

I suspect that's far too sensible a suggestion to be acted upon

[AccyMad]

Whatever the powers that be decide it looks highly unlikely we'll be playing at Plough Lane on Saturday - the damage to their pitch is unbelievable

[VALAIRIAN]

The Crewe game the week after ours has been called off already, but they still have not decided about our game??????

Got to think it will be being switched, which will three away games on the bounce in February.........

[AccyMad]

Originally Posted by VALAIRIAN

The Crewe game the week after ours has been called off already, but they still have not decided about our game??????

Got to think it will be being switched, which will three away games on the bounce in February.........

To be fair, the Crewe game has been postponed as that's the date they are now playing Newcastle

[VALAIRIAN]

Well spotted

[AccyMad]

Match postponed - suppose it saves us 2 long trips within a couple of days but surely they could have reversed the fixtures - ah well Clitheroe it is then, come on you Blues

[Crown Grounder]

Originally Posted by AccyMad

Match postponed - suppose it saves us 2 long trips within a couple of days but surely they could have reversed the fixtures - ah well Clitheroe it is then, come on you Blues

You could always come to Morecambe and support Notts County.....

[AccyMad]

Originally Posted by Crown Grounder

You could always come to Morecambe and support Notts County.....

Errmm, let me think about that - I've thought, it's a no from me

[NORTHERNSOUL]

Anyone heard why the fixture switch wasnt possible ?

[Crown Grounder]

WOW. That's all worked out rather well for Wimbledon. No distractions from their big cup game and share of a much bigger crowd revenue and media rights......Of course there's a "bit" of pitch work to sort out but assuming they are insured, it should be OK......meanwhile we may well be bottom of League 2 by 5pm on Saturday.

[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by NORTHERNSOUL

Anyone heard why the fixture switch wasnt possible ?

It would cost cost Stanley money if it was allowed. £5m in debt and being charged interest on it, Stanley can't really afford charity.