v Sheffield Wednesday (h) - 06/12/25

[Hasta]

Again, are they not making money out of this by charging full price for the game, then half price (or whatever) for the rearranged game.

[Uddersfelt Blue]

Extremely disappointing (once again) to be coming away from Ewood piss wet through with no points despite being in a winning position.

Once again, a lot of rain fell this afternoon and it’s obvious to everyone that the drainage system could not handle it. However, realistically,  what could have been done to prevent this happening again. It’s not like there can be a complete overhaul of the pitch until the summer. 

The EFL have no other option but to order a replay as per Ipswich but may decide to give the club an ultimatum that could include sanctions if the problems with the pitch are not addressed by next season. 
 

 

 

 

[cesus]

3 minutes ago, RevidgeBlue said:

I hope the FA  take really stringent action.

If a stand was unsafe the Licensing people would shut it down. 

If the ground as a whole wasn't up to professional standards the League wouldnt allow us to compete.

Well, the pitch isnt up to professional standards. No different from the rest of the ground imo.

You are 100% correct. The league has every right to say we provide you with plenty of funds to run your club, there are physical ways of protecting your pitch (a tank drainage system) if you chose not to we will do our best to get you out of the league. 

[Exiled_Rover]

4 minutes ago, Rogerb said:

There was an apology on the ground by the announcer when the abandonment was announced 

You can make out what they say on that 30 year old sound system?!

[Lancaster Rover]

I’ve not been able to get to a home game due to work commitments since the Ipswich game. So I’ve not seen a game completed at a Ewood in over 10 weeks! Shambles from top to bottom.

[simongarnerisgod]

4 minutes ago, RevidgeBlue said:

I hope the FA  take really stringent action.

If a stand was unsafe the Licensing people would shut it down. 

If the ground as a whole wasn't up to professional standards the League wouldnt allow us to compete.

Well, the pitch isnt up to professional standards. No different from the rest of the ground imo.

you are supposed to be able to complete your fixtures,unless it`s off an obvious weather event or issue beyond your control,failure to complete games usually means a league investigation and a sanction,other games in the area managed to finish their matches  so it really is on us,could be a fine,warning or in the worst case a pitch closure and ordered to play elsewhere (can`t see that happening unless it continues at every home game)

[M_B]

43 minutes ago, Exiled_Rover said:

People who still go to Ewood Park are looked down upon on this message board as mindless morons.

Which is ironic because that's one of the most moronic fuckin comments I've ever read on here.

We'll done, top marks👊

[TheKitGuy]

Can we play Oxford away on Tuesday? 

[Lancaster Rover]

Pitch issues aside, how bad was the first 20 or so minutes. Aimlessly and ponderously passing it from side to side before giving it to Miller to gift the opposition possession. 

[simongarnerisgod]

2 minutes ago, Lancaster Rover said:

Pitch issues aside, how bad was the first 20 or so minutes. Aimlessly and ponderously passing it from side to side before giving it to Miller to gift the opposition possession. 

miller needs telliing to concentrate on defending (which he is good at at) and stop trying to pass the ball (he`s shocking at it)

[aletheia]

Pitch issues. Glad really, keeps the thread free from whinging about refs 😉 

[Cherry Blue]

5 minutes ago, TheKitGuy said:

Can we play Oxford away on Tuesday? 

Too short of notice. Not chance at home though:

 

[RoversTilliDie]

1 hour ago, Waggy76 said:

I am not going if rain is forecast !

Maybe we should start a new topic, how to keep the rain off the Ewood pitch.

[RoversTilliDie]

30 minutes ago, Exiled_Rover said:

There was an apology on the ground by the announcer when the abandonment was announced 

The announcement, sorry you all got pissed wet through for nothing, the game is abandoned.

[G Somerset Rover]

12 minutes ago, Cherry Blue said:

Too short of notice. Not chance at home though:

 

Genuinely, you’d have to be stark raving mad to risk coming up for it as an Oxford fan. 

[Exiled_Rover]

23 minutes ago, M_B said:

Which is ironic because that's one of the most moronic fuckin comments I've ever read on here.

We'll done, top marks👊

I'm glad you agree. Take it up with those that hold that opinion. 👊

[Exiled_Rover]

16 minutes ago, simongarnerisgod said:

miller needs telliing to concentrate on defending (which he is good at at) and stop trying to pass the ball (he`s shocking at it)

Maybe he needs a CM to take charge and offer him a pass? Morishita and TGH were hiding 40 yards upfield whenever Miller was in possession. 

[RoversTilliDie]

35 minutes ago, Exiled_Rover said:

There was an apology on the ground by the announcer when the abandonment was announced 

The announcement, sorry you all got pissed wet through for nothing, the game is abandoned.

[BankEnd Rover]

22 minutes ago, Lancaster Rover said:

Pitch issues aside, how bad was the first 20 or so minutes. Aimlessly and ponderously passing it from side to side before giving it to Miller to gift the opposition possession. 

Miller is a complete liability...It's sad that out of him, McLaughlin and Pratt id pick the latter first.

[RoversTilliDie]

Prestons game went the all 90 minutes, so did Morcambe, and Accrington, which is a few mile from us. So every time we get heavy rain, its just Ewood Park we're its abandoned. We need a serious talk on the matter from upstairs at Ewood.

[Herbie6590]

Second of the season (so far…) 

[TugaysMarlboro]

1 minute ago, Herbie6590 said:

Second of the season (so far…) 

One of our best summer signings.

[Rogerb]

Wednesday supporters had paid the teams travel and pre match costs for today's game.

[G Somerset Rover]

Their local reporter is bang on. Shame other than Henry Winter that more in the national media cannot speak up:

 

Edited Saturday at 20:05 by G Somerset Rover

[booth]

8 minutes ago, G Somerset Rover said:

Their local reporter is bang on. Shame other than Henry Winter that more in the national media cannot speak up:

 

Worthy of a club statement that - Alex Miller banned for the foreseeable.