yesterdays match between Wigan and Bolton was called off not because of the pitch which was deemed playable but because they considered it unsafe for people to travel to the game.
Could this threaten our 1st friendly?

In a word, yes.

However, the weather forecast for the weekend is apparently suggesting rain, and that the temperatures could be up to 5 degrees, so we might be alright (fingers crossed?!)

I would say yes looking out of my lounge window at the moment.

But as above the forecast is for milder weather coming at the weekend.

Its that cold I cant even bring myself to look out of the window Fred.

Just had to go ou to B&Q for some tiling adhesive and grout and boy its perishing out there, there was sign of a slight thaw that lasted all of 10 minutes

It'd take some doing if the roads around the LSV on Sunday are as bad as they were round the Pie Dome yesterday. Not sure how much of an option it'd be for the game to be played behind closed doors if it isn't safe for spectators to travel?

gritters have been out all week round sale way, the stadium itself is fine.

So thats where they all are.

As Matt says i think the only thing that will put the game in jeopardy would be the car parking and approach to the stadium.

they have not been very strong around here either

(sorry Dave)

A lovely Xmas present for Mrs. P!! I think I'll have to get some for 'she-who-must-be-obeyed'. Was it reduced, Fred?

It was a present to the bloke I have doing my tileing - me dirty my hands noooooo



It were dear 'n all

Been to the LSV tonight and not one bit of grit has been laid on the roads or car park.

There are five days left before the game. It's not tomorrow.

Bloody hell, did you get a dictionary as an early Christmas present, Johnny?



Car parks were a flamin' nightmare on Saturday by the way, the entrance to the car park nearest to the North Stand had been gritted, but not the roads leading up to it nor indeed the car park itself!

Not a problem if you have a proper vehicle

, and a proper driver

erm...... can we get back on topic please?

I thought it was

been to the ground to pay my lifeline money in today and on my approach to the ticket office I saw four men leaning on shovels, I paid my money in and on my return journey I saw five men leaning on shovels

How many supervisors ?

Was two workmen sharing one, or did the 5th member bring his own shovel?

maybe it was a meeting of the SSTU? (5hit shifters trade union)

Ohh sorry to not offend the more sensetive out there SNOW SHIFTERS TRADE UNION

Indeed i did Mathew! Staff have been out and about today making every effort to make things right for Sunday. or should one say ...... that reet matt some blokes were owt wit shovels shovellin terday gerrin it sorted fort game. Izmiatonreet? am off!

That makes miles more sense, cheers Johnny