Bournemouth v Forest

b***r, I was looking forward to this match.

Looks like I'll have to watch Rotherham v Wigan in division 3 then, but I want both teams to win 🤔
 
afcb_acklam said:
stadium damage apparently

Friday’s SkyBet Championship match between AFC Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest has been postponed for safety reasons following damage to Vitality Stadium caused by Storm Eunice.

Structural engineers have carried out an inspection of the stadium and have confirmed that the damage could pose a significant risk to supporters’ safety.
The ongoing impact of the storm means the damage cannot be repaired in time either to fulfil the fixture on Friday, or at a re-arranged time on Saturday.
The postponement was recommended by the club’s Safety Advisory Group.
A new date for the fixture will be announced in due course.
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Erm very convenient!!

Don't forget afcb you're on the board who's team got a game called off because the walk to the ground was dangerous when they had a few injuries ;)

I think the phrase is don't kid a kidda :)
 
Win our next two and bournemouth draw or lose at swansea midweek we could be either 3 pts or 4pts behind them.. The belief we could aim for 2nd spot would rocket upwards.
 
Pak_Doo_Ik said:
Erm very convenient!!

Don't forget afcb you're on the board who's team got a game called off because the walk to the ground was dangerous when they had a few injuries ;)

I think the phrase is don't kid a kidda :)
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..... and by the day of the game it had all thawed and steam was rising off the A66 ...... and out of the ears of the Jawdees. 😆
 
Shared this message from a Forest supporter rep.

Travelling on the Official Supporters Coach from the City Ground we delayed our departure in the hope of the promised update from AFC Bournemouth. Our coach steward was in close contact with Forest officials but unsurprisingly no update came.

Sadly many supporters with tickets will lose out - financially and by being unable to attend a very important match when it is rearranged. Most supporters on my coach are in this position including four out of five family and friends.

Forest’s offer of free travel is great but many will not be able to take up the offer. What about a gesture from AFC Bournemouth?
 
There is a planned fan meeting with the EFL coming up this week anyway and this is going to be dominated by these late postponements and answers to questions as to why traveling fan safety appeared to be totally ignored.
 
fmttmadmin said:
There is a planned fan meeting with the EFL coming up this week anyway and this is going to be dominated by these late postponements and answers to questions as to why traveling fan safety appeared to be totally ignored.
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Yes it absolutely seems these people are making decisions that have little regard for the interests of the supporter. Sadly this has been a trend in football in general for far too long.
 
Zoophonic said:
Yes it absolutely seems these people are making decisions that have little regard for the interests of the supporter. Sadly this has been a trend in football in general for far too long.
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The Forest fan coaches were paused waiting for a call that they never received. If the Sun report is correct and that it was because of EFL decision then they need to explain that and why they chose to put fans lives at risk - people were told not to travel in red and amber warning zones.
At the very least a new policy has to come out of this. The fans deserve a full explanation don't they.
The same thing applies with the farcical late postponement at Ewood Park. A 2.15pm after snow had been cleared from the pitch for a couple of hours and 500 Millwall fans had arrived - Millwall is refunding their coach travel.
 
Id rather Bournemouth didn’t have too many games in hand over us although that only matters if I’m still under the illusion we might snatch 2nd
 
EFL meeting the FSA right now. Great coincidence it is happening after that Sun report and with lots of questions to ask about game's being postponed. Who has the authority and what factors taken into consideration etc.
 
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