Rainwatch

Light drizzle at the moment. Do we have covers?

Quoted from wuffing

Light drizzle at the moment. Do we have covers?

We do have covers but they are for keeping the frost off and as far as I'm aware aren't designed to be water proof....
Can only hope all the work during the closed season on the pitch and the fact we've not had a lot of rain decently will mean it drains well.
Rains due to ease around 6 and move away by 8pm..
Wondering if we may see a delayed kick off (pushed back to 8.30) rather than full postponement if the pitch is water logged.

it'll be fine it isnt even raining yet

Let's hope that the covers keep some of the rain at bay? Otherwise there could be a decision to be made if it belts down all day.

5Live saying a month’s worth of rain expected today for the Humber and Lincs region. If that’s over the course of the day we might be ok but if it’s in one go in late afternoon then maybe not. We’ll see won’t we but I’ll be bringing a waterproof.

Just started to rain in Old Clee as I was about to set off for my daily walk.

Guess the sprinklers st BP won't be needed today.

Quoted from Hagrid

it'll be fine it isnt even raining yet

Said I about an hour before that Carabao Cup game against Derby the other season...

Fingers crossed we don't see another evening of biblical rain like that though.

Will they have blokes on it all day with those rollers that you push around and they collect water and then you tip it off the side? If they can be on it right from the start of the rain hopefully it will be enough to get the game on fingers crossed. I'm really really looking forward to this one so will be gutted if its off.

Mullin will be fine - his marquee will keep him dry !!

I’m not far from Doncaster and it’s been raining for the past hour.

Not really heavy but its unrelenting. Glad I sent my daughter to nursery with her wellies.

Assuming that the game goes ahead, I do hope that they remember to switch off the sprinklers at halftime. 😓

The covers are on the pitch. Hopefully that can keep some of the water off it today.

Must remember to take a tea towel tonight so I can wipe my seat in the Lower dry and avoid getting a wet bottom.

Thanks, now I'm checking a weather radar every 20 minutes at work. Not a lot getting done today  

Quoted from Northbank Mariner

We do have covers but they are for keeping the frost off and as far as I'm aware aren't designed to be water proof....

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Quoted from Marinerdan

I’m not far from Doncaster and it’s been raining for the past hour.

Not really heavy but its unrelenting. Glad I sent my daughter to nursery with her wellies.

Yeh but making her walk on her own a bit harsh

Quoted from LH

5Live saying a month’s worth of rain expected today for the Humber and Lincs region. If that’s over the course of the day we might be ok but if it’s in one go in late afternoon then maybe not. We’ll see won’t we but I’ll be bringing a waterproof.

Depends which month....if it's July we'll be fine. If it's November we could be in trouble  

We are in the Midlands and planning to travel up this afternoon. It is monsoon conditions here, like a two hour long cloud burst.

It's easing now but heading towards Grimsby. Get those covers on!

Really hope the game goes ahead.

Pissing it down in S Lincs

Been non-stop in Barton for an hour or so now. Not heavy as yet

When did we get so obsessed with the rain I remember joey waters knee deep in mud dribbling half the length of the pitch to net against shef Utd a match and result like that would really light up the season

Quoted from Bristol Mariner

Yeh but making her walk on her own a bit harsh

It’s only a couple of miles and she’s pretty good with the roads now.

Looks like it may be bad this afternoon, although the forecast looks a little better around kick off time.

Quoted from crusty ole pie

When did we get so obsessed with the rain I remember joey waters knee deep in mud dribbling half the length of the pitch to net against shef Utd a match and result like that would really light up the season

The mud didn't need to be particularly deep to come up to Joe Water's knees.

Pack the Park and Flood the Pitch!!!

Keep the chat going guys.. Stuck in A&E taunton bored  

Remember one game when there was no green grass just mud. Mick Brolly went in for a sliding tackle, missed and went sliding by the man with the ball. He then stood up and was covered with dripping mud from head to foot. He just got on with the game !!

Fairly heavy rain now in cleethorpes (12-45pm)game got to be in serious doubt

Hope it’s not off. Remember a Mansfield game in the Conference being postponed when we were going well and they were poor. When it was rearranged they were on fire.

Surely got to be off hasn’t it

Will all the pitch have covers on if so there's still a chance maybe?

bloody hell some drama queens on here

we've had it for an hour, the covers are on, its scheduled to ease and then stop around KO Time

Joe Waters was born to play in wet conditions.  

Quoted from TownSNAFU5

Joe Waters was born to play in wet conditions.  

So was Mike Brolly  

Quoted from promotion plaice

So was Mike Brolly  

And Tony Gallonmore

Depends how bad the rain is and how much there is, tipping down for a few hours shouldn't be too much of an issue? In Surrey so no idea myself..

It also depends on how good the drainage is now and how the covers work, would think the work done in pre season will be useful. I'm sure if there's any possibility it goes ahead, it will as the club will do/have done everything it can.

Takes a lot of rain to put a game off here . nearly all sand underneith and drains quite well

Flask made, phone charged, ticket in wallet, waterproof trousers at ready. Setting off from Sheffield now, thinking positive thoughts!

Quoted from TownSNAFU5

Joe Waters was born to play in wet conditions.  

As is Luke Waterfall.

Quoted from promotion plaice

So was Mike Brolly  

Ditto Tony Ford.

Quoted from Ashby mariner

Will all the pitch have covers on if so there's still a chance maybe?

All depends how wet the rain is

Yes, another good one.

The BBC has occasional thunderstorms from 1900 hrs onwards, with the rain tailing off during the match.  They will look at the forecast and take this (reasonably good news) into account when reaching a decision.

Fingers-crossed.

I really don't want to be Captain Obvious but it's the ref's decision and it will be based on how much water is standing on the pitch when he (assume it's a he) looks at it. If the covers are on there'll probably be very little standing water. Game on.

The board know how important momentum is. We've sold out tonight, are in form and Wrexham aren't firing on all cylinders. Factor all of that in and everything will be done to ensure that pitch is playable.

A couple more occasions like tonight from a sell-out point of view and investments start paying for themselves.

I've seen someone mention that the glass Findus barrier is potentially paid for tonight.

Stockwood has told us all that we don't need a new stadium if we can't fill BP. Well, it only took 3 games for us to do that. I'm sure they will be discussing the possibility of temporary seating if things continue. Small things like opening up the area near the Directors Box make a huge impact. I don't know how many seats it is they have released in that area but they are making sure we don't look at a sold out Findus and spot a sea of red corporate seats.

Quoted from Hagrid

bloody hell some drama queens on here

we've had it for an hour, the covers are on, its scheduled to ease and then stop around KO Time

I don’t think it’s particularly dramatic to suggest 7 hours of continuous rain puts the match in serious jeopardy. We saw games at Exeter and Barrow called off for less last season.

I really really hope it isn’t and the pitch holds up, but it’s got to be in some doubt if it continues all afternoon

Quoted from Ashby mariner

Will all the pitch have covers on if so there's still a chance maybe?

I have just been to BP and the covers only cover the goal mouth's to the pen spot

Quoted from pontoonlew

I don’t think it’s particularly dramatic to suggest 7 hours of continuous rain puts the match in serious jeopardy. We saw games at Exeter and Barrow called off for less last season.

I really really hope it isn’t and the pitch holds up, but it’s got to be in some doubt if it continues all afternoon

i think the statement

" surely its going to be off"  was extremely dramatic

Weather is still a bit dreary but the rain has pretty much stopped.

[quote=1785]Weather is still a bit dreary but the rain has pretty much stopped.[

I’m sat in papas chippy and it’s pissing down outside

Quoted from ginnywings

Just started to rain in Old Clee as I was about to set off for my daily walk.

Guess the sprinklers st BP won't be needed today.

Why do clubs use sprinklers at half time ?

I'm sat outside Papa's and its pssing down

Usually to drench the subs and the young kids playing on the pitch!

and i've just gone on me lunch break took 5 steps outside and thought intercourse that, maybe i've underestimated how heavy it wa

Quoted from dapperz fun pub

[quote=1785]Weather is still a bit dreary but the rain has pretty much stopped.[

I’m sat in papas chippy and it’s pissing down outside

And so began his suicide note....

Quoted from dapperz fun pub

[quote=1785]Weather is still a bit dreary but the rain has pretty much stopped.[

I’m sat in papas chippy and it’s pissing down outside

I’m about 40 miles west of Grimsby so hopefully it stops in Grimsby soon.

Yep weather not looking good in Cleethorpes last couple of hours!

With the predicted heavier rain bursts that we are due to have in the next few years, maybe its time for the club to invest in full pitch covers.

If I'm not mistaken the high tide coupled with heavy rain use to affect the pitch drainage. Thankfully the low tide is 6.05 pm so this should help any drainage problems.

Confirmed.

If the pitch survives this I will be impressed

Quoted from TownSNAFU5

Joe Waters was born to play in wet conditions.  

Waterfall is used to wet conditions

Lots of peeps on the fishy today, how often are we all pressing 'refresh' to see if someone has any updated info??

Looking at the latest satellite images. The heaviest of the rain will be south of Grimsby . I'd be amazed if the game is in any doubt

You might ask, when has a dedicated geostationary satellite over Grimsby ever won 3 points on a rainy Tuesday...

My lawns holding up fine. I laid it myself and its far from even with a big dip in the middle of it! So if that can with stand abit of rain I'm sure Blundell Park can. UTM

Quoted from It Bites

Looking at the latest satellite images. The heaviest of the rain will be south of Grimsby . I'd be amazed if the game is in any doubt

But Cleethorpes IS South of Grimsby

Fookin gutted, was proper looking forward to this game  

Quoted from Southwark Mariner

You might ask, when has a dedicated geostationary satellite over Grimsby ever won 3 points on a rainy Tuesday...

Today  

Quoted from TAGG

Fookin gutted, was proper looking forward to this game  

Is it off ?

Latest BBC update is for the rain to have cleared through between 6-7...with a low tide at 6.05 it's looking a bit more promising than earlier in the day..🤞🤞🤞

Biblical in Horncastle right now

Quoted from Theimperialcoroner

Biblical in Horncastle right now

I wasnt around then but it’s very heavy in Cleethorpes

Biblical?  Does this mean that Jesus our new striker then?

Met office radar looks like rain clears cleethorpes just after 6 slightly more hopeful now  

Quoted from The_Laughing_Mariner

Confirmed.

Catholic ?

Just porked my girlfriends garden and it's dry as a bone. Game will go ahead

Quoted from supertown

Is it off ?

Don't think so, it the Wife she's not getting home from work and not got a babysitter.

Dry here in South Gloucestershire

A lad I’m working with from Manchester contracting on my site , just txt me and said can he pay on the gate tonight in the wrexham bit just fancies a bit of live footy … anyone no the answer ?

Quoted from Grimsby2012

Just porked my girlfriends garden and it's dry as a bone.

Can we keep this about the football please...

"Just porked my girlfriends garden and it's dry as a bone. Game will go ahead."

  Is this a euphemism? Sorry to hear about this, but what does it have to do with whether the game will go ahead?

Quoted from dapperz fun pub

A lad I’m working with from Manchester contracting on my site , just txt me and said can he pay on the gate tonight in the wrexham bit just fancies a bit of live footy … anyone no the answer ?

Can he buy one on his phone?

Doubt you will be able to pay on the gate.

Quoted from Grimsby2012

Just porked my girlfriends garden and it's dry as a bone. Game will go ahead

Does she live in Spain ?  

Quoted from dapperz fun pub

A lad I’m working with from Manchester contracting on my site , just txt me and said can he pay on the gate tonight in the wrexham bit just fancies a bit of live footy … anyone no the answer ?

I doubt it unless he tries the away end.  It's just been announced that it is a Home Sell Out.

Quoted from dapperz fun pub

A lad I’m working with from Manchester contracting on my site , just txt me and said can he pay on the gate tonight in the wrexham bit just fancies a bit of live footy … anyone no the answer ?

If he does go in their end, please advise him not to wear a sheepskin jacket. He may get more than he bargained for 😉

Quoted from TAGG

Don't think so, it the Wife she's not getting home from work and not got a babysitter.

Ah, how silly of me not knowing that on the rain watch thread 😬

Quoted from 123614

I doubt it unless he tries the away end.  It's just been announced that it is a Home Sell Out.

That was the question 🤨

Club ‘not worried at this moment in time’, apparently. Referee due at the ground shortly.

Quoted from Civvy at last

If he does go in their end, please advise him not to wear a sheepskin jacket. He may get more than he bargained for 😉

He should be alright he’s 6-4 and about 18 st and currently sat in the pub with 2 Wrexham fans chatting footy

Weather is getting better from now thank god, back edge of the heavy rain is just pushing through now. Panic over, come on town!!

Still sat outside Papa's and it's still pssing down - rain washed all my salt and vinegar off -taste's like shite.

Quoted from golfer

Still sat outside Papa's and it's still pssing down - rain washed all my salt and vinegar off -taste's like shite.

Nah that's how Papas always tastes mate.. get yourself to Steeles

Sat in my conservatory, so can hear the rain and it's definitely eased off a lot over the last hour.

Reckon we'll be reet.

Quoted from ginnywings

Sat in my conservatory, so can hear the rain and it's definitely eased off a lot over the last hour.

Reckon we'll be reet.

im overlooking town centre from me office and its pretty much stopped

My garden is terrible for flooding and it's fine so I think a managed, drained pitch should be coping fine. Bar a torrential downpour between now and kick off we will be fine I reckon. PHEW!

Quoted from toontown

My garden is terrible for flooding and it's fine so I think a managed, drained pitch should be coping fine. Bar a torrential downpour between now and kick off we will be fine I reckon. PHEW!

I went down to the ground to pick up my programme and the gates between the Pontoon and Findus were open. Pitch looked fine. No standing water. Covers by the side of the Findus and in the penalty areas.

Rain really easing off here in Cleethorpes now.

Wish they'd put more buses on when there's a game/big crowd at BP, surely they'd pay for themselves and some.