Watford v Huddersfield Town scheduled to go ahead (From Watford Observer)
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Watford v Huddersfield Town scheduled to go ahead after 9am inspection
9:13am Saturday 19th January 2013 in Watford FC News
Watford v Huddersfield Town scheduled to go ahead
Watford’s game with Huddersfield Town is scheduled to go ahead today as planned following an inspection at 9am this morning.
The club are now asking for volunteers to help clear snow from the pitch, stands and Occupation Road. They ask supporters to bring their own shovel or broom and enter via the South-West corner.
A statement on Watford's website read: "All relevant parties agreed that, with some extra work to clear snow inside and around the stadium, there are no serious concerns for the safety of supporters travelling to Vicarage Road today.
"Fans of both teams are urged to take care making their way to the stadium, as there will inevitably be icy patches on both roads and pavements.
"If it's possible, please allow extra time for your journey to the match today."
The club added that those who do help clear the snow will be offered "a token of the club's appreciation".
Comments(33)
bigdave8
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9:31am Sat 19 Jan 13
MUSTOITALIA
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9:34am Sat 19 Jan 13
Hornet Cornet wrote:Hello my friend im traveling from hemel hempstead but i want to help what time should we be there?
thermals on and here i come. all aboard the Cornet train. Chooooo Chooooo
MUSTOITALIA
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9:35am Sat 19 Jan 13
bigdave8 wrote:What time should we get there for sir?
Right gents lets get down there and help
Watford-James
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9:40am Sat 19 Jan 13
Rookeryphil
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9:44am Sat 19 Jan 13
mellow yellow
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9:55am Sat 19 Jan 13
bigdave8
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9:56am Sat 19 Jan 13
miked2006
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9:56am Sat 19 Jan 13
bigdave8
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9:57am Sat 19 Jan 13
Boosey
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10:04am Sat 19 Jan 13
bigdave8 wrote:Call me selfish but straight down the pub for me. My weekend starts now!
Quick hour and a half sorting the ground and still time for a couple of beers . Simples
KeithMercer
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10:04am Sat 19 Jan 13
Jason and LD get the Coldplay going today !!
Boosey
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10:09am Sat 19 Jan 13
Hornet Cornet
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10:19am Sat 19 Jan 13
MUSTOITALIA wrote:11am should be good matey. any help at any time would be good.
Hornet Cornet wrote:Hello my friend im traveling from hemel hempstead but i want to help what time should we be there?
thermals on and here i come. all aboard the Cornet train. Chooooo Chooooo
jasonwatford
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10:31am Sat 19 Jan 13
Look at the stars Look how they shine for you And everything you do Yeah, they were all yellow.......
I came alongI cleared the snow for you And all the things you do And it was called 'Yellow'
So then I took my time Oh what a thing to've done And it was all yellow
londomollari
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10:39am Sat 19 Jan 13
Boosey wrote:Oh, please, no! That means Bas will be getting even MORE out of Watford----.
Please help clear the snow, all cleared snow to be loaded onto a lorry and tipped in Bassini's driveway. Please arrive early.
Roger68
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10:45am Sat 19 Jan 13
jasonwatford
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10:50am Sat 19 Jan 13
D.unstable
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12:03pm Sat 19 Jan 13
Rookeryphil wrote:Just about sums you up doesn't it. Got an opinion on everything that doesn't concern you, because you can't be bothered to attend.
Great news, would have been disappointing if the game was called off on two accounts. Firstly, our team would lose any momentum we currently have going for us. The second issue is more fitness based, if players get the day off when a game is cancelled, there is a real threat of their fitness levels dropping if they do not report for indoor training instead. Unfortunately, living on a steep hill means I won't be able to attend the game but will still be following the game with interest nonetheless.
Rookeryphil
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12:10pm Sat 19 Jan 13
D.unstable wrote:Just because I don't attend doesn't mean I can't have an opinion. From following the game on the BBC website, I am able to read live updates from an expert, examine data such as possession stats, shot on targets, fouls etc. This gives me an oversight into the game in a way attendees miss out on, who typically get caught up in the action to be able to analyse and evaluate the team's performance rationally. Enjoy freezing your nuts off today mate, I'll be enjoying the game in front of the fire.
Rookeryphil wrote:Just about sums you up doesn't it. Got an opinion on everything that doesn't concern you, because you can't be bothered to attend.
Great news, would have been disappointing if the game was called off on two accounts. Firstly, our team would lose any momentum we currently have going for us. The second issue is more fitness based, if players get the day off when a game is cancelled, there is a real threat of their fitness levels dropping if they do not report for indoor training instead. Unfortunately, living on a steep hill means I won't be able to attend the game but will still be following the game with interest nonetheless.
PhilippineOrn
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12:22pm Sat 19 Jan 13
miked2006 wrote:That's quite an astute post. After City and Boro away, today will be quite a new experience for our Latin and Latino friends. Be interesting to see how they deal with today's circumstances.
I think it's games like today where we will see if we are really ready to go up this season. A freezing cold game in front of (what I assume to be) an even smaller and quieter crowd than usual. Throw into the mix that some of our little guys might as well be facing Saracens; we will need to be incredibly sharp and use our movement and speed to get ahead of every 50-50 ball. Really excited!
An emphatic win and I will bet my house we get automatic promotion this year.
mellow yellow
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12:35pm Sat 19 Jan 13
Only 2 Ross Jenkins
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12:41pm Sat 19 Jan 13
Rookeryphil wrote:By all means have an opinion, but who are you trying to kid that following a game on a website is anywhere near the same experience as seeing it live??!!
D.unstable wrote:Just because I don't attend doesn't mean I can't have an opinion. From following the game on the BBC website, I am able to read live updates from an expert, examine data such as possession stats, shot on targets, fouls etc. This gives me an oversight into the game in a way attendees miss out on, who typically get caught up in the action to be able to analyse and evaluate the team's performance rationally. Enjoy freezing your nuts off today mate, I'll be enjoying the game in front of the fire.
Rookeryphil wrote:Just about sums you up doesn't it. Got an opinion on everything that doesn't concern you, because you can't be bothered to attend.
Great news, would have been disappointing if the game was called off on two accounts. Firstly, our team would lose any momentum we currently have going for us. The second issue is more fitness based, if players get the day off when a game is cancelled, there is a real threat of their fitness levels dropping if they do not report for indoor training instead. Unfortunately, living on a steep hill means I won't be able to attend the game but will still be following the game with interest nonetheless.
mellow yellow
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12:55pm Sat 19 Jan 13
Only 2 Ross Jenkins wrote:Precisely. You may read a stat as 10 shots on target and think 'wow' but those at the game will know precisely whether they were threats or just weak efforts. There is NO substitute for being there. Ever.
Rookeryphil wrote:By all means have an opinion, but who are you trying to kid that following a game on a website is anywhere near the same experience as seeing it live??!!
D.unstable wrote:Just because I don't attend doesn't mean I can't have an opinion. From following the game on the BBC website, I am able to read live updates from an expert, examine data such as possession stats, shot on targets, fouls etc. This gives me an oversight into the game in a way attendees miss out on, who typically get caught up in the action to be able to analyse and evaluate the team's performance rationally. Enjoy freezing your nuts off today mate, I'll be enjoying the game in front of the fire.
Rookeryphil wrote:Just about sums you up doesn't it. Got an opinion on everything that doesn't concern you, because you can't be bothered to attend.
Great news, would have been disappointing if the game was called off on two accounts. Firstly, our team would lose any momentum we currently have going for us. The second issue is more fitness based, if players get the day off when a game is cancelled, there is a real threat of their fitness levels dropping if they do not report for indoor training instead. Unfortunately, living on a steep hill means I won't be able to attend the game but will still be following the game with interest nonetheless.
Rookeryphil
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1:02pm Sat 19 Jan 13
mellow yellow wrote:Actually the live updates describe the shots on target, explaining to the reader how threatening the attempt is
Only 2 Ross Jenkins wrote:Precisely. You may read a stat as 10 shots on target and think 'wow' but those at the game will know precisely whether they were threats or just weak efforts. There is NO substitute for being there. Ever.
Rookeryphil wrote:By all means have an opinion, but who are you trying to kid that following a game on a website is anywhere near the same experience as seeing it live??!!
D.unstable wrote:Just because I don't attend doesn't mean I can't have an opinion. From following the game on the BBC website, I am able to read live updates from an expert, examine data such as possession stats, shot on targets, fouls etc. This gives me an oversight into the game in a way attendees miss out on, who typically get caught up in the action to be able to analyse and evaluate the team's performance rationally. Enjoy freezing your nuts off today mate, I'll be enjoying the game in front of the fire.
Rookeryphil wrote:Just about sums you up doesn't it. Got an opinion on everything that doesn't concern you, because you can't be bothered to attend.
Great news, would have been disappointing if the game was called off on two accounts. Firstly, our team would lose any momentum we currently have going for us. The second issue is more fitness based, if players get the day off when a game is cancelled, there is a real threat of their fitness levels dropping if they do not report for indoor training instead. Unfortunately, living on a steep hill means I won't be able to attend the game but will still be following the game with interest nonetheless.
SAHornet
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1:16pm Sat 19 Jan 13
Rookeryphil wrote:No, no no, no...now I know this geezer's winding us up. I LISTEN to every game live on Hornets Player from South Africa and STILL can't get the same feel for the game as the live attendees. Follow it by textbon a web-site ? What a con-merchant !
mellow yellow wrote:Actually the live updates describe the shots on target, explaining to the reader how threatening the attempt is
Only 2 Ross Jenkins wrote:Precisely. You may read a stat as 10 shots on target and think 'wow' but those at the game will know precisely whether they were threats or just weak efforts. There is NO substitute for being there. Ever.
Rookeryphil wrote:By all means have an opinion, but who are you trying to kid that following a game on a website is anywhere near the same experience as seeing it live??!!
D.unstable wrote:Just because I don't attend doesn't mean I can't have an opinion. From following the game on the BBC website, I am able to read live updates from an expert, examine data such as possession stats, shot on targets, fouls etc. This gives me an oversight into the game in a way attendees miss out on, who typically get caught up in the action to be able to analyse and evaluate the team's performance rationally. Enjoy freezing your nuts off today mate, I'll be enjoying the game in front of the fire.
Rookeryphil wrote:Just about sums you up doesn't it. Got an opinion on everything that doesn't concern you, because you can't be bothered to attend.
Great news, would have been disappointing if the game was called off on two accounts. Firstly, our team would lose any momentum we currently have going for us. The second issue is more fitness based, if players get the day off when a game is cancelled, there is a real threat of their fitness levels dropping if they do not report for indoor training instead. Unfortunately, living on a steep hill means I won't be able to attend the game but will still be following the game with interest nonetheless.
DuffmanWFC
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1:20pm Sat 19 Jan 13
Sorry rookery Phil but you need to get out more instead of sitting at a PC as its obviously affecting your mental state!
Rookeryphil
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1:27pm Sat 19 Jan 13
DuffmanWFC
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1:43pm Sat 19 Jan 13
We won't be direct! We will try to play our passing game and open them up!
Does your PC give you stats on players performances in cold weather?
Rookeryphil
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2:09pm Sat 19 Jan 13
DuffmanWFC wrote:If your prediction is correct, it will be a very interesting match indeed. If we get a result today whilst maintaining current tactics (employing our usual silky passing football), it will say a lot about our team In particular their adaptability and ability to perform in a myriad of different condition. A real test today boys.
Obviously you have no real insight into our team! Sitting at that PC of yours may tell you how many corners we have but it gives absolutely no indication of the game itself!
We won't be direct! We will try to play our passing game and open them up!
Does your PC give you stats on players performances in cold weather?
COYH!
Poppet Bear
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3:03pm Sat 19 Jan 13
Wish I could get this match out of my system !! A win today will help no end.
watford9140
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4:22pm Sat 19 Jan 13
watford1881
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7:13pm Sat 19 Jan 13
Hornet Cornet says...
9:29am Sat 19 Jan 13