HULL CITY: Chelsea game off
HULL City's match with Chelsea at the KC Stadium tomorrow has fallen victim to the weather.
The Tigers had earlier posted a statement on their official website insisting they were "confident" their televised clash with the Premier League leaders would go ahead.
But heavy snowfalls put paid to their chances, and there are now only three Premier League fixtures taking place tomorrow – Arsenal v Everton, Birmingham v Manchester United and Wigan v Aston Villa.
The match's postponement is a real blow to the Tigers who were hoping to take advantage of the fact that no fewer than four of the Blues' first-teamers – including Didier Drogba – are currently away on international duty at the African Cup of Nations.
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by slider, hull
Sunday, January 10 2010, 5:15PM
“our lass goes bingo with the blue rinse brigade, and they never call that off because the roads have got a bit of snow on them,”
by Gazamundo, Leeds
Sunday, January 10 2010, 9:23AM
“Just an interesting point, how did Jozy say on his twitter that the game was called off before 11am on Friday morn?”
by andy, Spain
Saturday, January 09 2010, 3:40PM
“I blame Brown for the game being called off. if only he had got his tactcs right and played 4-4-2. That is 4 snow ploughs down Spring Bank, 4 on Anlaby Road and 2 down Walton Street than I am sure the game could have been played. Having received e mails telling me how long it took to get home last night then I am sure those who made the decision be it the police or club got it right. The safety of the fans is more important than a football match but don't tell Bill Shankley. We have even had snow here in Spain.”
by Robert, Hull
Saturday, January 09 2010, 3:35PM
“Humbugandproud, the thing is football fans are keener on seeing their games played than rugby ones. They travel further in larger numbers and spend a ot more money. That is why football gets such larger crowds.
Rugby fans think a journey to Lancashire is similar to a trip abroad. and that Wakefield is a long trip.
I'd be interested to know what really happened regarding the game being called off, Rumours are that the police refused to police it. Quite believeable. Inspector Pantsdown was probably frightened that the Chelsea fans might throw snowballs at them.”
by gjh, WG Durham
Saturday, January 09 2010, 3:26PM
“It's a disgrace that some chap can fill the whole thread with"disgrace"!! In fact it's tragic!! Get a grip HDM!
city0 chelsea4 or whatever; Sorry old chap don't speak the lingo - try English next time!
Jez; was your mother frightened by a teacher!?”