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Topic: Pitch Inspection. Saturday 9:30am
61. Author:  twin par        
Date: Sat 3rd Jan 2026. 10:01

Well,they can bin these covers,it was not a severe frost,not happy about this at all.

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62. Author:  DNCH        
Date: Sat 3rd Jan 2026. 10:08

I`m sure it`s a combination of travel safety, pitch being in a challenging condition and the general weather. Under soil heating works to a point but it`s a piping system competing with the elements. Also the main stand shades the entire touchline so I doubt it gets any sunlight at this time of year to help defrost the pitch.

Given the TV exposure for the Hibs game, I reckon the referee will be kindly invited to declare an ice rink playable.



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63. Author:  buffy        
Date: Sat 3rd Jan 2026. 10:18

It would be a blast watching the DAFC ice hockey team!

”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”

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64. Author:  buffy        
Date: Sat 3rd Jan 2026. 10:29

Lesliepartoo, Sat 3 Jan 09:35

buffy, Sat 3 Jan 09:34

Frozen pitch


Buffy do you know if the shop will still be open today


Club just posted the shop is open til noon today

”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”

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65. Author:  DBP        
Date: Sat 3rd Jan 2026. 10:30

I’m glad tbh… normally go home after games this time of year in a bit of pain due to hands and feet being completely numb (and that’s using charged up hand warmers etc)

Doesn’t make sense really to sit in near freezing temperatures for a couple of hours outside when you think about it

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66. Author:  thebear        
Date: Sat 3rd Jan 2026. 10:39

Amazing comments, nothing to do with covers or undersoil heating, it`s to do with them not able to get here safely

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67. Author:  Sacktheref69        
Date: Sat 3rd Jan 2026. 10:42

You`d have thought that when we had the old pitch ripped up, we would have swapped the old undersoil system for a newer one before we put the new pitch down.

I`m not sure if the covers or undersoil system help, as it seems to be the same bit of the pitch that always seems to be the problem. Probably a question for the next supporters meeting.

This is Andy Tod`s world and we are lucky to live in it.

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68. Author:  adj27        
Date: Sat 3rd Jan 2026. 10:43

I’m with DBP - wasn’t looking forward to sitting in the Norrie with a bitingly cold wind blowing into us. Took the dog for a walk earlier and it was absolutely baltic.

Andy

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69. Author:  Sacktheref69        
Date: Sat 3rd Jan 2026. 10:46

adj27, Sat 3 Jan 10:43

I’m with DBP - wasn’t looking forward to sitting in the Norrie with a bitingly cold wind blowing into us. Took the dog for a walk earlier and it was absolutely baltic.


I said the same to the wife. We went for a walk, and it was freezing. I`m happy I`m not sitting on a freezing plastic seat.

This is Andy Tod`s world and we are lucky to live in it.

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70. Author:  Angus_W        
Date: Sat 3rd Jan 2026. 10:52

“Yeah but as we know, cold winter weather can go well into March.
Then we have tournaments like the World Cup or the Euros every two years so players that are involved get no rest or pre season training.”

Shirt sleeves = Big crowd

Baltic conditions = Hardcore Low crowd.

Bigger clubs go on Asian/Middle east tours post/pre season.

I think it’s worth a try shutting down Jan/Feb & see how that helps teams financially.

‘Hello my name is Jefferson - I’m happy to be here let’s go!’

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71. Author:  Parsfangaz        
Date: Sat 3rd Jan 2026. 10:53

Sacktheref69, Sat 3 Jan 10:46

adj27, Sat 3 Jan 10:43

I’m with DBP - wasn’t looking forward to sitting in the Norrie with a bitingly cold wind blowing into us. Took the dog for a walk earlier and it was absolutely baltic.


I said the same to the wife. We went for a walk, and it was freezing. I`m happy I`m not sitting on a freezing plastic seat.


I’m sure it will be pleasantly warm on a Tuesday night in a few weeks

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72. Author:  DA-go Par Adonis        
Date: Sat 3rd Jan 2026. 11:10

Fairly strong chance it will end up being played on Saturday 7th February.

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73. Author:  fergie        
Date: Sat 3rd Jan 2026. 11:40

We are the only game off out of the top two divisions 🤷

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74. Author:  twin par        
Date: Sat 3rd Jan 2026. 11:42

Amazed Kelty game still on well, so far.

Post Edited (Sat 03 Jan 11:42)

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75. Author:  Foresters Par        
Date: Sat 3rd Jan 2026. 11:49

Ayr off too. Just glad they made the call early at EEP.



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76. Author:  d3monstrate        
Date: Sat 3rd Jan 2026. 11:56

Just walked along to get tickets for the cup game, NW stand would be pretty cosy, but the bitter wind would be cutting through everyone in the Main and Norrie...



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77. Author:  buffy        
Date: Sat 3rd Jan 2026. 12:04

Sacktheref69, Sat 3 Jan 10:46

adj27, Sat 3 Jan 10:43

I’m with DBP - wasn’t looking forward to sitting in the Norrie with a bitingly cold wind blowing into us. Took the dog for a walk earlier and it was absolutely baltic.


I said the same to the wife. We went for a walk, and it was freezing. I`m happy I`m not sitting on a freezing plastic seat.


Try typing in it - without gloves on! Brrrrr ❄️

”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”

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78. Author:  desparado        
Date: Sat 3rd Jan 2026. 12:05

Topic Originator: thebear like
Date: Sat 3 Jan 10:39

Amazing comments, nothing to do with covers or undersoil heating, it`s to do with them not able to get here safely.

Nope. Pitch deemed unplayable in “Small Areas” …..

What an opportunity we missed in 2014.

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79. Author:  ipswichpar        
Date: Sat 3rd Jan 2026. 12:12

buffy, Fri 2 Jan 15:35

Well I hope it’s on or I’ll be handing oot my cupcakes to the neeburs.


There`s always a positive..... at least they`ll be happy with something alongside a cuppa this afternoon.

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80. Author:  buffy        
Date: Sat 3rd Jan 2026. 12:15

ipswichpar, Sat 3 Jan 12:12

buffy, Fri 2 Jan 15:35

Well I hope it’s on or I’ll be handing oot my cupcakes to the neeburs.


There`s always a positive..... at least they`ll be happy with something alongside a cuppa this afternoon.


I’ll wait for the lads coming back from their training 😉

”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”

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