Why was this allowed

[BensGrandad]

After Sheff Wed got beat by Exeter it suddenly became apparent that Sheff Wed had called off all of their home fixtures over Christmas / New Year due to burst pipes.

I believe that this was a move initiated by Mandaric to ensure they didnt drop anymore points before he could strengthen the side during the January window. To me this is most obvious do they not have plumbers in Yorkshire that could have repaired them during this period.

 

[Dave the OAP]

that is a tad tenuous.

 

[Stat Brother]

It only holds water (unlike the pipes) if SW do run out with a revamped side on the 3rd v 'uddersfield.

 

[whitelion]

I am believe that this mas a move

Could you try that again?

 

[Dez]

I did wonder why Sheff Weds didn't have any fixtures over Christmas. I guess they're waiting until the plumbers are no longer on double time!

 

[hans kraay fan club]

The ground was closed as there were no working toilet facilities in any of the stands (due to the burst pipes). Ridiculous theory.

 

[Giraffe]

It is a little bizarre isn't it. But it's up North, they're probably all still in bed

 

[saslowi]

I expect the SW fans are saying something similar about our postponed games.

 

[BensGrandad]

The ground was closed as there were no working toilet facilities in any of the stands (due to the burst pipes). Ridiculous theory.

Could they not have repaired them. Would you have waited 7 - 10 days to repair yours if it happened. Will be interesting to see if they do bring players in immediately the window opens. What we must remember is that Mandaric is a devious character so much so that he is waiting to go to court on tax evasion charges so is not against playing the system and rules to suit himself.

 

[champion7]

The ground was closed as there were no working toilet facilities in any of the stands (due to the burst pipes). Ridiculous theory.

They could always do what the FCUM fans do and piss every where except the toilets

 

[BensGrandad]

I expect the SW fans are saying something similar about our postponed games.

We have taken each game as it came and waited for the weather to change or otherwise and not made a wholesale decision for the immediate future.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Could they not have repaired them. Would you have waited 7 - 10 days to repair yours if it happened. .

No, but then I only have two, rather than hundreds, and mine are in a warm house, rather than a frozen football stadium.

 

[BensGrandad]

I am not a plumber but would have thought that they could have replaced the burst pipes, run water through to check then turned it off and drained the pipes so they couldnt freeze up again then just turned the water on prior to the game.

 

[Cian]

I am not a plumber but would have thought that they could have replaced the burst pipes, run water through to check then turned it off and drained the pipes so they couldnt freeze up again then just turned the water on prior to the game.

Supply pipe freezing, airlocks on refilling empty pipes, whole manner of problems could happen.

 

[Silent Bob]

The problem with this theory is that their home form is very good.

 

[manilaseagull]

Thats the problem with outdoor toilets opp north.....

BUT a football club is a business so the repairs should have been carried out to allow an income over the festive period.

I cant believe that ALL the toilets were out of action?

 

[Marc]

good tactic if you ask me!

 

[Lord Bracknell]

It was Sheffield City Council's Safety Advisory Group that took the decision to ban members of the public from the ground until repairs have been made.

Posh’s New Year’s Day game against Wednesday off already - Peterborough United - Peterborough Today

 

[Questions]

What happens to all their outside toilets at home then, every winter.

 

[BensGrandad]

It was Sheffield City Council's Safety Advisory Group that took the decision to ban members of the public from the ground until repairs have been made.

That is the question why did they not try to get them repaired., and why did the FL not insist that they try.