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

[SoccerHQ]

13th I think.

Sorry yes didn't see the tweet stating it after my post.

[Toronto Villa]

You boys and girls are getting a little bit of Canada it seems. This is the right decision. If as a nation you’re not accustomed to and dealing with these conditions, especially how it has happened in such a short space of time then staying safe is the most intelligent option.

Be safe everyone and look out for your neighbours too.

[olaftab]

You boys and girls are getting a little bit of Canada it seems. This is the right decision. If as a nation you’re not accustomed to and dealing with these conditions, especially how it has happened in such a short space of time then staying safe is the most intelligent option.

Jeez listen to this Maple Leafer preaching to us.....don’t forget your roots kiddo😊

[Villa Lew]

- Tuesday 6th March

Sunderland vs AVFC


- Saturday 10th March

AVFC vs Wolves


- Tuesday 13th March

AVFC vs QPR


- Saturday 17th March

Bolton vs AVFC



That's a busy 10 days.....

The good news is there is then 14 days break, due to Internationals

[Toronto Villa]

You boys and girls are getting a little bit of Canada it seems. This is the right decision. If as a nation you’re not accustomed to and dealing with these conditions, especially how it has happened in such a short space of time then staying safe is the most intelligent option.

Jeez listen to this Maple Leafer preaching to us.....don’t forget your roots kiddo😊

Haha...you’re right. Thinking about you all though. The worst winter I ever saw here was early in 2000 I believe where the city was so backed up with continuous days of snow the army was called in to help and move snow out of the inner core. Even the ploughs could no longer cope with the sheer volume and had nowhere left to put the snow. I remember having 10ft snow piles either side of the drive in front of my house. And that was before I had a snow blower. My back was fucked.

[ez]

I suppose a disappointing thing is while we aspire to be in the premier league, no premier league games are off.

[Chris Smith]

I suppose a disappointing thing is while we aspire to be in the premier league, no premier league games are off.

If there were any being played in Birmingham they would be.

[Ad@m]

The fact that all the Prem games are on, even at shitholes like Watford, makes me think it's down to manpower to clear the area around the ground.

If that's the case, why didn't the club appeal to fans to help out? I'm sure there'd have been plenty of volunteers to get the game on.

[nuninho]

Suits us not to play. Allows injuries more time to heal I suppose.

[Ad@m]

I suppose a disappointing thing is while we aspire to be in the premier league, no premier league games are off.

If there were any being played in Birmingham they would be.

Was the weather that much better in Swansea and Southampton?

[dave.woodhall]

Someone just made a good point - with emergency services stretched to breaking point, do we really want another 30,000 people making unnecessary journeys?

[Toronto Villa]

I suppose a disappointing thing is while we aspire to be in the premier league, no premier league games are off.

If there were any being played in Birmingham they would be.

Was the weather that much better in Swansea and Southampton?

I’m sure if they really wanted to the game would have gone ahead. The stadium inside would have been fine. But in the end given everything else that is going on in the the area is it really worth it? Not just for the fans but also for those having to work in or around the area, emergency staff etc. Who as has already been pointed out should be helping others in more need than manning a game. I understand the frustration but in there end this makes sense.

[Ad@m]

I suppose a disappointing thing is while we aspire to be in the premier league, no premier league games are off.

If there were any being played in Birmingham they would be.

Was the weather that much better in Swansea and Southampton?

I’m sure if they really wanted to the game would have gone ahead. The stadium inside would have been fine. But in the end given everything else that is going on in the the area is it really worth it? Not just for the fans but also for those having to work in or around the area, emergency staff etc. Who as has already been pointed out should be helping others in more need than manning a game. I understand the frustration but in there end this makes sense.

I don't disagree with any of that but why are we different to all those Premier League clubs? I've been out and about Brum for the last two hours and it's fine. All the main roads are ok and the side roads are fine if you drive sensibly.

Stick a pair of wellies on and there's no issue on the footpaths either.

[Clampy]

It's not just the fans who have to get there, it's everybody who has to work at the ground on a match day as well. It just made sense to call it off rather than just sticking on a pair of wellies.

[Pat McMahon]

Disappointed it was snowed off but pleased my nephew told me early this morning while I was at the barber’s in London prior to setting off.

Presume it was the surrounding areas rather than the pitch that caused the postponement?