Aston Villa vs Queens Park Rangers Pre-Match Thread [POSTPONED]

[adrenachrome]

Aston Expressway has been closed by the police so they can deal with stranded vehicles.

Can you tell them to leave the 850 mini, I'm visiting my girlfriend.

Shurely she won't be satisfied with an 850 mini? I have a 6 Litre Pontiac Firebird Formula and am willing to stand in if you send a photograph and directions.

[pauliewalnuts]

I really hope this game is postponed.

Firstly, for selfish reasons. There's no way I'll be able to get there in this weather. A rescheduled game night also be played in midweek and I like night games.

Secondly, for cunning reasons. It is one less match with Grealish unavailable.

Thirdly, it's really not worth risking anyone's wellbeing if transport is as dangerous as it looks to be. It's only football, after all.

[mr underhill]

agreed.

[Clarence Blue]

Agreed...but if it is on I'm happy to help a couple of people get to/from the ground if they don't have transport themselves.
As a new user not sure how to go about that. Can any regulars help?

I could give lift from/to Villa Park from Halesowen/Quinton/northern edge of Harborne for 2 adults & possibly 1 child too (who is big enough not to need a booster seat). 3 adults too much of a squeeze.
Would be setting off earlier than usual about 1pm latest from B62. Would need to see their match ticket. Contribution to costs not expected and would not be accepted.
Wonder if others would help if a thread was started?

[Deano's Mullet]

Trains from Euston delayed or cancelled.  QPR supporters going to have a job on getting to VP.

[Richard E]

Latest tweet says they'll try and make an announcement before 9. Reads like they're gearing up to tell us it's off.

[CT]

💬❄️ We can confirm an inspection is currently taking place concerning the viability of the #AVLQPR game

Conditions in and around the stadium deteriorated dramatically overnight

Safety of supporters is our main priority and we hope to make a further announcement before 9am

[walsall villain]

Latest tweet says they'll try and make an announcement before 9. Reads like they're gearing up to tell us it's off.

Yep, it reads that way.

[The Edge]

I live about a mile from the ground. I'd be amazed if the game goes ahead. All roads covered in thick snow. And I'm guessing so will the stands be even though the pitch is playable.

[Mister E]

Just travelled down from Harrogate to Solihull. Absolutely no weather-related issues until I pulled off the M42 ... there’s been no road clearance work at all, it seems.
If this is typical of the area, the game will not take place.

[Malandro]

Game will be called off before 9am, by the tone of the OS update.



-ah already been said

[Nastylee]

I haven't even seen a gritted. It amazes me how no council ever prepares for this.

[Mister E]

I haven't even seen a gritted. It amazes me how no council ever prepares for this.

Perhaps because it is a little more frequent, bad weather in Yorkshire is usually very well reponded to by the local authorities. Down here in south Brum, I’m amazed that virtually nothing appears to have been done.
Just an observation.
Looks like I’ll be heading back up north sooner than I thought, after having checked on my aged father.

[frank]

Game off

[UK Redsox]

M5 northbound at J3 is only one lane. That’s not a good sign

https://www.motorwaycameras.co.uk/england/m5/northbound/traffic-camera/1770