With 60 mile an hour winds forecasted all day on Saturday what do you think of chances of the game going ahead?

If nothing else we could do with one of these going our way…

https://youtu.be/qyGnu6ERXcs

In all seriousness, according to the BBC the wind is forecast to be 63mph between 3pm and 5pm - that’s only 12mph below a category 1 hurricane. We’re far enough out for that to change, but should that kind of weather transpire, they’re no conditions for a football match, are they?

it'll be fine bloody hell man up gents

It's Grimsby, if games were called off when it's windy we'd only get about half of our games played in a season.

Where some clubs get crisp packets and carrier bags blowing across the pitch we get children who haven't been competently tethered and small cars.

It'll be another excuse if Hurst (or the Boreham manager) needs it

Hoof it in 1 half keep it on the floor in the other.

Quoted from HertsGTFC

Hoof it in 1 half keep it on the floor in the other.

Obvious lack of a plan B if the wind is blowing side to side.

You'd make a good GTFC manager.  ;)

Quoted from Geordie Mariner

With 60 mile an hour winds forecasted all day on Saturday what do you think of chances of the game going ahead?

The met office forecast for 3 pm Saturday is 35 mph winds with 56 mph gusts.

What’s the point of living on the East coast if we can’t cope with a strong breeze

Quoted from Geordie Mariner

With 60 mile an hour winds forecasted all day on Saturday what do you think of chances of the game going ahead?

Oh shut up you tart . It's autumn in England ... It gets wet and windy don't you know .........

How ridiculous………

Storm now has a name, and the current forecast is for 70mph winds come Saturday afternoon. That’s more than a bit gusty; in the world of health and safety in which we live it’s going to be touch and go if it ends up being that windy.

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/nov/25/storm-arwen-met-office-warns-of-75mph-winds-and-snow

Quoted from Poojah

Storm now has a name, and the current forecast is for 70mph winds come Saturday afternoon. That’s more than a bit gusty; in the world of health and safety in which we live it’s going to be touch and go if it ends up being that windy.

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/nov/25/storm-arwen-met-office-warns-of-75mph-winds-and-snow

If Macca’s not flapping, it’ll be a breeze

Quoted from Knut Anders Fosters Voles

If Macca’s not flapping, it’ll be a breeze

If ..    

Quoted from HertsGTFC

Hoof it in 1 half keep it on the floor in the other.

Sssshh! The opposition could be reading this.  

Rather it be off in that weather unpleasant for players & no fun for us fans freezing our proverbials off

given our run of form and lack of confidence postponement might be the ideal outcome

I think the only viable reason it could be called off would be if the ground was unsafe. Flapping advertising hoardings being a usual reason previously. Picko the sign writer may be quite busy today checking and double checking as much as possible

One thing is for sure, if it's a howling gale, it's likely to be a crappy game. I'd accept a scrappy last minute winner right now because I doubt we'll see much flowing football. I suppose we've got away with decent conditions at home for most of the season so far. Winter is coming...

If there is a light hanging from the Main Stand, who we gonna call?  :)

I remember a game against perhaps Doncaster, when their keeper kicked the ball from the Osmond end, which almost reached the halfway line, when the wind blew it back like a rocket and he had to make a save.

No matter what the weather I'll still be there. If Macca's playing I'll be cheering him - but I might give Coke the odd boo    :X

Quoted from golfer

No matter what the weather I'll still be there. If Macca's playing I'll be cheering him - but I might give Coke the odd boo    :X

Could be sat there on your own golfer mate if it's postponed  ;)

Quoted from promotion plaice

Could be sat there on your own golfer mate if it's postponed  ;)

He probably spends a lot  of time on his own

Quoted from dapperz fun pub

He probably spends a lot  of time on his own

These sell out games must be great for him.
He can pretend he’s got some mates 😉

I remember us losing to Newcastle (in the Keegan era), in part due to a howling gale. Paul Reece threw the ball up to kick a clearance out of his hands, it blew back into his body and he picked it up again. They were awarded an indirect free-kick which they then smashed in through a crowd of players. Seem to think that was at the Osmond End.

Met office says 25 mph wind with 50 mph gusts……

Oops sorry 30 mph winds!!

Quoted from Mallyner

If there is a light hanging from the Main Stand, who we gonna call?  :)

I remember a game against perhaps Doncaster, when their keeper kicked the ball from the Osmond end, which almost reached the halfway line, when the wind blew it back like a rocket and he had to make a save.

That actually led to a goal I think. It was the game in the JPT Trophy (or whatever it was called at the time), they were the holders and filled the away end and part of The Main Stand and had more fans there that night than us. Their keeper took the goal kick and the wind sent it spiralling back towards him. A Donny defender tried to head it back to him but just succeeded in heading it over him and into the net.

Quoted from Les Brechin

That actually led to a goal I think. It was the game in the JPT Trophy (or whatever it was called at the time), they were the holders and filled the away end and part of The Main Stand and had more fans there that night than us. Their keeper took the goal kick and the wind sent it spiralling back towards him. A Donny defender tried to head it back to him but just succeeded in heading it over him and into the net.

won on pens didnt we i think

Quoted from Hagrid

won on pens didnt we i think

Yeah. Paul Bolland missed in the shoot-out IIRC but the ref made him take it again as their keeper was off his line and he scored the retake.

Can only see it getting called off on Health and Safety grounds, as said above.

Don't recall a game ever getting called off because the wind would have made it a drab affair.  Only tends to be if it's unsafe and/or the surface won't let the ball roll naturally.

Quoted from Les Brechin

That actually led to a goal I think. It was the game in the JPT Trophy (or whatever it was called at the time), they were the holders and filled the away end and part of The Main Stand and had more fans there that night than us. Their keeper took the goal kick and the wind sent it spiralling back towards him. A Donny defender tried to head it back to him but just succeeded in heading it over him and into the net.

Yep remember it clearly. One of those weird goals that happens and you just shrug your shoulders as strangely, everyone saw it coming. That and poutons half-way line own goal are the weirdest goals I've seen at BP..

Highly unlikely the game will be anywhere near being called off as there is only a yellow warning issued for NE Lincs. The areas that have amber or red warnings issued are further north so there should be no issues apart from gusts at times.

It's looking grim in Grimsby tomorrow. Not only Northerly winds gusting 50 mph plus, but heavy rain forecast all day up to kick off & during the game.
If the game goes on chaps - heavy weather gear methinks will be the rig of the day.
Fingers crossed.

Sustained winds of 35mph, gusts 55 mph from the north. Not going to be pleasant in the Upper!

Quoted from Civvy at last

These sell out games must be great for him.
He can pretend he’s got some mates 😉

Macca's my mate  -  Coke isn't

Quoted from golfer

Macca's my mate  -  Coke isn't

you're a really really weird bloke

A Walsall home game many years ago was spoilt by high winds.  The team playing with the wind in the second half came back from 2-0 down to 2-2.   Cannot remember which team was which though.

Quoted from TownSNAFU5

A Walsall home game many years ago was spoilt by high winds.  The team playing with the wind in the second half came back from 2-0 down to 2-2.   Cannot remember which team was which though.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/1860052.stm

I advise all Boreham Wood fans not to travel up north to Cleethorpes on Saturday as the weather will be atrocious, strong winds, freezing temperatures and heavy sleet showers  Grimsby fans are reminded that they will need their big coat.    ;D ;D ;D

I hope John Fenty is available with his ladder to nail on the roof of the Main stand as the winds start to rip it off.

Quoted from Ipswin

I hope John Fenty is available with his ladder to nail on the roof of the Main stand as the winds start to rip it off.

One strong gust and Fenty might have his legacy of a ground re-location.

Quoted from Hagrid

you're a really really weird bloke

Go and play with your dolls or whatever else comes to hand.  

As an ex player I would say that no-one ever enjoyed playing in gale force winds and even at National League  standard  it will not be an enjoyable watch if the forecast conditions arrive, it's an absolute lottery and I for one would be pleased to see it postponed if the 60 mile an hour gusts happen.

Quoted from Ipswin

I hope John Fenty is available with his ladder to nail on the roof of the Main stand as the winds start to rip it off.

Just seen the main stand roof going past Steels

Quoted from Simon

Just seen the main stand roof going past Steels

Just landed on a car down Humberston Avenue.

Quoted from promotion plaice

Just landed on a car down Humberston Avenue.

It’s alright. The car was only worth £10,000.

Quoted from KingstonMariner

It’s alright. The car was only worth £10,000.

It is now.

Quoted from promotion plaice

It is now.

😆

Quoted from Grantham_Mariner

I advise all Boreham Wood fans not to travel up north to Cleethorpes on Saturday as the weather will be atrocious, strong winds, freezing temperatures and heavy sleet showers  Grimsby fans are reminded that they will need their big coat.    ;D ;D ;D

If there are any neutral fans from Newcastle, please wear a t-shirt.

Seen stronger wind under a duvet on boxing day

Will the mighty mariner's head stay on?

If the game goes ahead, it will be a 90 minute comedy sketch. Wind too strong at the moment to play footy in IMO.

Not to mention the safety aspect.

Have Boreham Wood stayed close by? The biggest issue might be the travelling if they haven’t.

The likelihood is it’ll be on but it’s going to be an absolutely shite game so start adjusting your expectations now.

Just been out and there is no way at the moment that the game will be on  unless the wind dies down a good bit. And just watched bbc weather and its only going to slow down a bit after 3pm and there is a good dollop of rain / sleet coming soon

Quoted from denni266

Just been out and there is no way at the moment that the game will be on  unless the wind dies down a good bit. And just watched bbc weather and its only going to slow down a bit after 3pm and there is a good dollop of rain / sleet coming soon

Of course its going to be on.

Just walked the dogs in open fields and it was a struggle to stay upright.  Great for dogs but impossible for footy unless the wind dies down.

Not going to be pretty but as the rain is showery rather than persistent, I don’t see it being called off for the wind unless there’s any structural damage.

Unless the roof has blown off them surely it just goes ahead? It’s be a excrement game but then even without the wind that’s a possibility…

Quoted from ginnywings

The wind has died down considerably in the last 20 mins.

Unfortunately/fortunately, I can't make the game today, so looks like a good one to miss given the conditions.

The wind hasn’t died down in cleethorpes  0937 hours

Quoted from aldi_01

Unless the roof has blown off them surely it just goes ahead? It’s be a excrement game but then even without the wind that’s a possibility…

If only we had a chairman that would get the ladders out and carry out the necessary repairs himself if that happened.

Only just the start of the winds, will be getting progressively stronger through this morning into early afternoon

With or without wind, it will be an unpleasant spectacle
Just hope we sneak a 1-0 win out of it.

Just going outside to scrape ice and snow off the car in Hillsborough. Only going because I have family to visit in N.E. Lincs. Any snow on The Wolds?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BN1WwnEDWAM

Quoted from Les Brechin

That actually led to a goal I think. It was the game in the JPT Trophy (or whatever it was called at the time), they were the holders and filled the away end and part of The Main Stand and had more fans there that night than us. Their keeper took the goal kick and the wind sent it spiralling back towards him. A Donny defender tried to head it back to him but just succeeded in heading it over him and into the net.

Thank you Les and the other lads who commented; I thought it might have been further back than that, but having looked at the potential games over the years at home to Donny, it must have been it and your memories are better than mine.

Now what was I saying?  ;)

I hope if the game is on, everybody stays safe on their travels.

I remember many years ago when I was just a little nipper, I was walking to Primary School and the winds were horrific, I was crossing Cromwell Road and all of a sudden a tremendous gust of wind picked me up and literally blew me across the road, i was like Mary Poppins without the umbrella.

I seem to remember part of the Auditorium roof got blown off on that day.

No indication from the club that the game is in doubt. Presumably no damage to BP overnight to report.

https://mobile.twitter.com/officialgtfc/status/1464532437850116096

Quoted from Davec

I remember many years ago when I was just a little nipper, I was walking to Primary School and the winds were horrific, I was crossing Cromwell Road and all of a sudden a tremendous gust of wind picked me up and literally blew me across the road, i was like Mary Poppins without the umbrella.

I seem to remember part of the Auditorium roof got blown off on that day.

Sorry Davec that made me chuckle only because i experienced something similar except i turned my coat inside out like a sail and off i went hahaha.

Winds due to die down by 2.00, and if it dosent its only a bit of wind, I can't wait for the game.

What with wind , rain ,Omnicrom and excrement form at least the UV forecast is not a worry.

From Docaster web site...

Quoted Text

Rovers U18s EFL Youth Alliance league match away to Grimsby Town has been postponed.

The game has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch as storm Arwen hits the country.

Anyone know state of BP pitch?

Will we be closing the roof?
Will Dave Moore be in Shorts?
Will we see John and Roly hanging horizontal from the gantry?

Quoted from Grantham_Mariner

From Docaster web site...



Anyone know state of BP pitch?

Wetter than an Otters pocket

Quoted from Simon

Wetter than an Otters pocket

Don’t worry, it’s getting a blow dry as we speak.

Quoted from Poojah

No indication from the club that the game is in doubt. Presumably no damage to BP overnight to report.

https://mobile.twitter.com/officialgtfc/status/1464532437850116096

They certainly had good builders when constructing the main stand in those days

It might force them to play on the deck.

Reminds me of my only promotion in Sunday league in leafy Bucks at Lacey Green, Naphill only had to win to get promoted. We were 2-0 up at half time with the wind at our backs.  Their equaliser was lofted into the air as it was dropping into the box, you could see it swirling all over the place.  The usual reliable Rob went to volley it but the ball shimmied at the last second , hit his heel and went into our net.  In the dying embers of the game, we got a free quick just inside their half.  I was the last man and saw everyone had to the opposition's box.   As the wind whipped at my pasty white legs, trying to turn them blue, I thought, he's never gonna get the ball that far.  You would loft it ten yards it came straight back over your shoulder. 'Another season in league two, I thought" The aforementioned Rob ran up and slammed it as hard as he could.  At that moment, for a few seconds, the wind died.  The ball flew into the box at pace, took the slightest of touches and the onion bag rippled.  The gale started up again and after the surprise we celebrated.   Lacey Green, didn't even have chance to take the kick off.

This just popped up.  Not sure why the Bradford fire is on the front, it's about the weather.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWpAaJ7egSg

I’d read this as ‘game on’. Keep it on the deck, lads…

https://mobile.twitter.com/officialgtfc/status/1464561195818668032

Quoted from lew chaterleys lover

Just walked the dogs in open fields and it was a struggle to stay upright.  Great for dogs but impossible for footy unless the wind dies down.

Who red crossed this simple statement.

Fella on twitter saying the game is off

yes game off

Quoted from fishcake63

yes game off

Says who?

And on what basis?!

Quoted from KingstonMariner

Who red crossed this simple statement.

People get pleasure from being miserable and trying to wind people up.

Unless the bloody roofs come off i have no clue why this is off. Its a bit of wind ffs

Says on FB people at the ground say it off.

Quoted from Hagrid

Unless the bloody roofs come off i have no clue why this is off. Its a bit of wind ffs

Lotwrelly nothing anywhere legit to supper the sentence…

Shocking late decision if it’s off

Quoted from aldi_01

Lotwrelly nothing anywhere legit to supper the sentence…

What language is this ?

Quoted from supertown

What language is this ?

Cold hands…

Off

Appalling really…

Game off - I'm at the ground - damage to Findus Stand

Quoted from supertown

Shocking late decision if it’s off

There’s nothing to say it is.

Quoted from conscorner

Game off - I'm at the ground - damage to Findus Stand

I assume they’ve tried to repair it to no avail…

Quoted from MuddyWaters

There’s nothing to say it is.

Yes there is

It has to be off  , it would have been a farce to play it . and unsafe as things are flying about in the wind

Confirmation Game off due to structual damage to Findus Roof which is too dangerous to try repair

Tin pot club.

Quoted from aldi_01

I assume they’ve tried to repair it to no avail…

I’ve got 2 reels of black masking tape and some gorilla glue in my shed.
Give me 10 mins I’ll pop round and sort it.

Quoted from aldi_01

I assume they’ve tried to repair it to no avail…

Yeah, cos sending people on to the roof of the Findus Stand with 60mph winds is safe isn't it?

How can anyone argue the decision to call it off? 3000 people potentially sat below a structurally unsafe roof, the game would be worse than the already dreadful level we play at and we’re well out of form against an early promotion rival.

Chesterfield game off as well

Where is Fenty and his ladders when we need him?

Only game that’s called off throughout the leagues…. tin pot.

Quoted from GollyGTFC

Yeah, cos sending people on to the roof of the Findus Stand with 60mph winds is safe isn't it?

John Fenty would have sorted it. Stockwells and Pettits probably hiding out of the way in the bar

Means we have avoided defeat for once I suppose

Quoted from GollyGTFC

Yeah, cos sending people on to the roof of the Findus Stand with 60mph winds is safe isn't it?

What an odd response to a logical suggestion…

Quoted from Humbercod

Only game that’s called off throughout the leagues…. tin pot.

False news…

Quoted from jamesgtfc

Where is Fenty and his ladders when we need him?

They dont reach any more .. they was shortened due to the cut backs he did  ;)

Shame but has to be about ground and crowd safety rather than playing conditions don’t u think. Shame but u can’t ever beat the weather……

Quoted from conscorner

Game off - I'm at the ground - damage to Findus Stand

These new stands no built as robust as the Main Stand.   ;D ;D ;D

Quoted from denni266

Chesterfield game off as well

Been off for days. Covid

We’ve just travelled 2 and half hours. Found out game is off 10 minutes away from Cleethorpes. Gutted 🙄🙄🙄

Quoted from denni266

Chesterfield game off as well

That’s covid , was off yesterday

Quoted from Humbercod

Only game that’s called off throughout the leagues…. tin pot.

There's at least two others.

    Just proves the point we need a new ground .

Quoted from denni266

They dont reach any more .. they was shortened due to the cut backs he did  ;)

Not quite true or fair He reduced the length of the ladders when they cut down the floodlight pylons and he could reach to change the bulbs with just one section of ladder

Quoted from Humbercod

Only game that’s called off throughout the leagues…. tin pot.

What an idiotic comment - be great if falling masonry etc killed someone

Problem with social media and fans forums - gives knobheads like you a voice

Quoted from Ruston AT

    Just proves the point we need a new ground .

Ner - take the roofs off all the stands and have grounds like they do in Spain, Italy and America. Far cheaper.

Quoted from devs

What an idiotic comment - be great if falling masonry etc killed someone

Problem with social media and fans forums - gives knobheads like you a voice

and knobheads like you the right to reply :P

Quoted from Ipswin

John Fenty would have sorted it. Stockwells and Pettits probably hiding out of the way in the bar

Means we have avoided defeat for once I suppose

At least you now you have a free Saturday aftetnoon you can watch some re-runs of 'One foot in the grave' to practice your skills at being the most negative misarable bloke in the country.

Quoted from Humbercod

Only game that’s called off throughout the leagues…. tin pot.

Tut,bloomin health & safety
So woke.

Quoted from wigworld

There's at least two others.

Yep, Tranmere V Stevange off for same reason - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59356938
And Eastleigh V Solihull Moors - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59357137

Quoted from NorthLondonMariner

Ywep, Tranmere V Stevange off for same reason - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59356938
And Eastleigh V Solihull Moors - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59357137

And Maidenhead v . Chesterfield

Quoted from LH

How can anyone argue the decision to call it off? 3000 people potentially sat below a structurally unsafe roof, the game would be worse than the already dreadful level we play at and we’re well out of form against an early promotion rival.

Yes but some people have literally nothing else in their lives beyond going to the football so of course their day or evening is ruined when the game gets called off and have nothing else to do. It's unfortunate but playing in this won't serve anybody and since there has already been structural damage and winds only getting worse through the day the safety of fans comes before how much they want something to do on a weekend. The same people would be calling the club out for keeping the game on if debris fell and hurt somebody.

Quoted from Kris2

Yes but some people have literally nothing else in their lives beyond going to the football so of course their day or evening is ruined when the game gets called off and have nothing else to do. It's unfortunate but playing in this won't serve anybody and since there has already been structural damage and winds only getting worse through the day the safety of fans comes before how much they want something to do on a weekend. The same people would be calling the club out for keeping the game on if debris fell and hurt somebody.

Must be perilous for you in this weather.
Up there  on your lofty perch.

Just maybe. There are people for whom one of their highlights  is getting out and meeting people is the match.  

Your arrogance amazes me.

Quoted from Wiley2405

We’ve just travelled 2 and half hours. Found out game is off 10 minutes away from Cleethorpes. Gutted 🙄🙄🙄

There was a red warning for strong wind yesterday. I'm surprised more games were not called off as a precaution for visiting teams and supporters.

With climate change causing more extreme weather, I think it would be a good idea to dismantle the upper Findus and use the seats to extend the lower tier and Main Stand. The ground capacity would be the same, but there should be a much better match atmosphere.

Quoted from White_shorts

There was a red warning for strong wind yesterday. I'm surprised more games were not called off as a precaution for visiting teams and supporters.

With climate change causing more extreme weather, I think it would be a good idea to dismantle the upper Findus and use the seats to extend the lower tier and Main Stand. The ground capacity would be the same, but there should be a much better match atmosphere.

You can sod off

I sit in the upper and i enjoy it

Can't watch the ships in the river from the Lower Findus if the game is dire.

A shame the game is off but it wouldn't have been much of a spectacle in these conditions.

Quoted from aldi_01

What an odd response to a logical suggestion…

No, it was a stupid suggestion to attempt a repair in 60mph + winds.

Quoted from barrattstandman

And Maidenhead v . Chesterfield

Called off yesterday due to a COVID outbreak at Maidenhead.

Quoted from It Bites

Oh shut up you tart . It's autumn in England ... It gets wet and windy don't you know .........

Who’s the tart now 😂

Quoted from Mayaman

People get pleasure from being miserable and trying to wind people up.

They must have overdone the masturbation. Worn the skin off.

Quoted from Civvy at last

Must be perilous for you in this weather.
Up there  on your lofty perch.

Just maybe. There are people for whom one of their highlights  is getting out and meeting people is the match.  

Your arrogance amazes me.

Non-football!

Mods!!

Quoted from Hagrid

Been off for days. Covid

Thanks   missed that one

Quoted from denni266

Thanks   missed that one

No worries!

On the subject of Storm Arwen.....

I know it's non football but I wouldn't know whether to be happy or cry, locked in a pub with an Oasis tribute band  8)

https://www.9news.com.au/national/uk-news-storm-arwen-pub-snowed-in-tan-hill-inn-yorkshire/fe44d2a6-5487-430a-928c-c601d987167b