Unsurprisingly, though still requiring a formal pitch inspection on Friday, today's FA Vase 3rd round tie between Whitley Bay and AFC Liverpool was postponed. Succumbing to the week of heavy snow suffered in the north east, the postponement wasn't difficult to predict at an early stage. The damage was done last weekend with several inches falling and despite early signs of a possible thaw, a wave of fresh snow on Thursday finished off any hope of the fixture going ahead as scheduled.
Whilst the main roads were clear, the final approach to Hillheads was hazardous with packed snow causing problems for both cars and those heading for the Seahorse bar on foot. Inside the ground, there was just lots and lots and lots and lots of snow.
The tie has been re-arranged for Saturday December 11th with a 2pm kick off. Newcastle United are playing the Anfield based Liverpool FC at 5:30pm later in the day so it's definitely an opportunity for Tyneside and travelling Liverpool based fans alike to take in both games.For sat navvies; Hillheads Park is at NE25 8HR whilst St James Park is at NE1 4ST.
Looking at those pictures it must be touch and go for next weekend too.
ReplyDeleteGood point and I too had that thought, although we're forecast for warmer temperatures and some rain midweek. Perhaps my biggest concern was the damage to the guttering on the side of the tea hut. Hope it's 'playable' next weekend.
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