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      FA Trophy clash POSTPONED due to weather as ref decides pitch is unplayable just hours before kickoff

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      WEALDSTONE’S FA Trophy clash against Billericay Town has been postponed just hours before kick off.The two non-league outfits were due to collide tonight on the road to Wembley at Grosvenor Vale.
      Wealstone’s FA Trophy clash has been postponedCredit: Rex
      However, the game, which was scheduled for a 7.45pm start, will now be taking place on another date due to the wet weather making the pitch unplayable.
      A Statement from Wealdstone said: “Unfortunately after heavy rain and a further pitch inspection, the referee has now declared the pitch unplayable. 
      “Therefore our FA Trophy game v @BTFC this evening is now postponed.”
      The game has now already been rescheduled.
      Wealdstone and Billericay Town, will now hopefully play the third round showdown on Tuesday 19 December.
      A number of non-league matches have also been hit by the wet weather and postponed across the country.
      However, tonight’s Champions League and Football League fixtures all look set to go ahead as planned at present.
      There are also several FA Cup clashes taking place this evening.
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      Scarborough Athletic are looking to beat Forest Green Rovers in their rearranged First Round clash.
      While there are also four Second Round replays taking place.
      Barnet face Newport County, Crew take on Bristol Rovers, Port Vale will go head-to-head with Stevenage while Walsall and Alfreton Town collide for a place in the Third Round.
      More to follow…
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      Football League fixtures battered by brutal weather with five games POSTPONED hours before kick-off including Wrexham

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      WREXHAM’S League Two clash with Forest Green has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.An official statement from the Welsh side read: “Following a pitch inspection this morning, we can confirm that today’s fixture against Forest Green Rovers has been called off due to a waterlogged pitch.
      Wrexham’s clash with Forest Green has been postponedCredit: PA
      “After a heavy downpour of rain overnight, the pitch was deemed unplayable and failed a pitch inspection at 11:30am.
      “Details for the rearranged fixture and ticket information will be communicated in due course.
      “We can confirm however that all supporters who travelled on Official Supporter Travel will be offered free transport to the rearranged fixture.”
      Fans were left devastated following the announcement, with one person tweeting: “Imagine if the EFL actually cared about the fans and ensured inspections were done in a timely manner! Pathetic.”
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      Another added: “Stuck on the M54 for no reason then, absolutely brilliant.”
      A third person wrote: “Should have called it off earlier, no thought for us travelling fans.”
      While a fourth commented: “Forest Green v Wrexham is postponed. A lot of disappointed Americans on this train.”
      The match is one of five League Two fixtures to have been postponed this morning.
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      Barrow’s clash with Gillingham has also been called off due to the weather, as well as Bradford’s match against Salford.
      Mansfield vs MK Dons is among the postponed games, as is Sutton’s clash with Harrogate. More

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      Fans demand non-league groundsman is promoted as hilarious pitch inspection goes viral

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      FANS have demanded a non-league groundsman is given a promotion by his club.That’s after his hilarious pitch inspection went viral on the internet.
      Mossley AFC have been urged to give their groundsman a promotion after his pitch inspection went viralCredit: X @Mossleyafc
      The ace dropped his spade on the froze turf in a test, with the game against Nantwich called offCredit: X @Mossleyafc
      Volunteer groundsman Paul Robinson was this week tasked with ensuring Mossley AFC’s pitch was ready for Saturday’s game against Nantwich Town.
      The Manchester-based non-league Division One side found their 4,500-capacity Seel Park stadium hit by this week’s mega-freeze.
      Temperatures have plummeted into the minuses as winter finally hits Britain.
      And yesterday, Robinson went to see whether the field was OK for Saturday’s big football clash.
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      However, the pitch was completely frozen.
      Yet Robinson still found a hilarious way to check its condition.
      Standing with a spade, he casually let the tool drop to the ground.
      Such was the frost, the spade bounced as it hit the floor.
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      And that was all Robinson needed to conclude the pitch was not in a playable state.
      Mossley’s official Twitter account joked: “In advance of tomorrow’s match, we called in two experts with extensive experience of the dew point, phase change and crystal growth.
      “Using cutting edge technology, we’re now able to share the findings of their revolutionary experiment.”
      Unfortunately for Mossley, a further pitch inspection on Saturday saw their game against Nantwich postponed.
      But fans were loving groundsman Robinson’s experiment, with one demanding: “He needs a promotion.”
      Another declared: “Brilliant this.”
      One noted: “I hope we have patented this technique.”
      Another added: “Have to say, that scientific test is groundbreaking… well ok, maybe not.” More

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      ‘Superhuman’ Alex Scott braves Baltic conditions before Alfreton’s FA Cup clash with Walsall is postponed

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      ARSENAL legend Alex Scott was praised for braving the weather to present the BBC’s coverage of Alfreton vs Walsall on Saturday.Scott, 39, had been on air for less than 10 minutes when the FA Cup clash was postponed due to a frozen pitch.
      Alex Scott was presenting for the BBC before the match was postponedCredit: Reuters
      Alfreton vs Walsall was postponed due to a waterlogged pitchCredit: Getty
      The referee called the game off just six minutes before kick-offCredit: Rex
      But fans were quick to praise the former England star for her professionalism.
      One person said: “My ears would be frozen off, Alex Scott is superhuman.”
      While another added: “It doesn’t matter how thick her coat and gloves are @AlexScott looks freezing!”
      The match between Alfreton and Walsall was postponed just six minutes before kick-off.
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      Reacting to the cancellation, Walsall boss Mat Sadler told BBC One: “As soon as I walked out here I thought the game would be off. It’s rock-hard and not getting any warmer.
      “I know they left it as late as possible to see if it could be played, but it looked dangerous to me.
      “I think common sense has prevailed on that one. The game was never going to be played as soon as the covers came off, the goal mouths were rock hard.
      “Right decision to have been called off.”
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      The BBC swiftly dug out a rerun of recycling show Money For Nothing and broadcast it in place of the game.
      Fans were left fuming by the decision as they were eager to watch live football in the absence of a Premier League lunchtime clash. More

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      Man Utd’s flight to Newcastle is CANCELLED and Ten Hag and team must take nightmare three-hour coach journey

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been forced to travel to Newcastle by coach after their flight was cancelled.The Red Devils were scheduled to fly to the north-east on Saturday morning.
      Manchester United are travelling to Newcastle by coach after their flight was cancelledCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Marcus Rashford appeared to be feeling the cold as he boarded the coachCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      But their 11am flight was cancelled due to bad weather and technical problems.
      That means the squad has had to resort to a coach to travel the 106 miles to St James’ Park just hours before their 8pm kick-off.
      The journey is expected to take three hours if there is no further disruption from traffic or bad weather.
      The Met Office is predicting freezing temperatures in Newcastle this evening, which could dip to -1 Celsius.
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      Erik ten Hag and Rasmus Hojlund already appeared to be feeling the cold as they boarded the coach ahead of their trip north.
      United will be looking to bounce back from their disappointing 3-3 draw with Galatasaray in mid-week which left them on the brink of Champions League elimination.

      However United are the in-form team in the Premier League over the last five matches with four wins and one defeat.
      They have won three on the bounce without conceding and thrashed Everton away from home last time out.
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      Andre Onana will be aiming to bounce back from his mid-week blunderCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Rasmus Hojlund is still looking for his first Premier League goalCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Alejandro Garnacho is in brilliant form with two goals in two gamesCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Captain Bruno Fernandes scored a spectacular goal in IstanbulCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
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      Newcastle also have several key players missing through injuries and suffered their own European setback in mid-week, cruelly conceding a controversial last-minute penalty to draw with Paris Saint-Germain.
      But they did dominate Chelsea last week with a 4-1 win at St James’ Park and have won six out of seven games on their home turf.
      Man Utd’s journey to Newcastle turned into a nightmare
      Raphael Varane could be in contention to startCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Harry Maguire has been a regular starter for the last few weeksCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Scott McTominay has been in good goalscoring form this seasonCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Youngster Kobbie Mainoo has featured in the last two gamesCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
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      Harry Kane set for weekend off with Bayern Munich’s match postponed as snow also wreaks havoc on UK fixture list

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      BAYERN MUNICH’S match with Union Berlin has been postponed due to heavy snow overnight. The German champions – who are two points adrift leaders Bayer Leverkusen – were due to host Berlin.
      Bayern Munich’s match with Union Berlin has been postponed due to heavy snow overnightCredit: Getty
      But heavy snow has forced the game to be called off.
      Bayern’s CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen said: “We very much regret that we have to postpone the match, but the safety of our fans and the supporters of Union Berlin has absolute priority.
      “In addition, access to the Allianz Arena is not guaranteed due to numerous roads closures and various public transport cancellations.
      “We will inform you about a possible new date as soon as possible.”
      Safety risks and the traffic situation were cited for the reason to cancel.
      Buses and trains were cancelled with roads and motorways closed.
      The underground line U6 – which runs from Frottmaning to the Allianz Arena – has been suspended. 
      Munich police even recommend that people do not leave their homes.
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      It is not just games in Germany which have been axed either with EFL and FA Cup games called off.
      Crewe and Bristol Rovers’ tie was just one high-profile match to have been postponement.
      The re-arranged cup tie will be played on Tuesday, December 12, at 7:45pm.
      A potential replay for the tie will be carried out on Tuesday, December 19. More

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      FA Cup second round tie POSTPONED after pitch inspection following extreme weather sparking fears for weekend clashes

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      THE FA Cup second round clash between Crewe and Bristol Rovers has been postponement.It comes after a pitch inspection found the ground to be unsafe earlier today.
      FA Cup second round clash was postponedCredit: AP
      Crewe’s pitch was deemed unsafe by an EFL officialCredit: Getty
      The game was due to take place tomorrow, December 2, at 3pm.
      However, at 1:15pm today an EFL referee deemed the pitch at Mornflake Stadium to be unsafe following an inspection.
      A statement from Crewe said the pitch had been hit by a “prolonged spell of sub-zero weather conditions this week”.
      There are fears for more football fixtures across the weekend with some areas of the country set to be hit with up to 5cm of snow.
      But the new fixture for the date has already been revealed.
      The re-arranged cup tie will be played on Tuesday, December 12, at 7:45pm.
      A potential replay for the tie will be carried out on Tuesday, December 19.
      High profile Premier League clashes such as Newcastle vs Man Utd and Manchester City vs Tottenham could be disrupted by travel chaos.
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      Meanwhile, games lower down the footballing pyramid face being called off entirely due to the freezing conditions.
      The Met Office has extended its ice warning into the weekend.
      Some places could fall to as low as -10C.
      Hilly areas including the North Yorkshire Moors and parts of Scotland have seen more snowfall this morning.
      Those in certain areas of London have seen the first snowfall of the year today, with flurries spotted in Queen’s Park and Highgate. 
      The “severe weather” has also sparked delayed train services between York and Edinburgh.
      Residents in the north east of England were also forced to bring out their de-icer as rows of houses awoke to frozen windshields and snow covered roads.
      Full FA Cup second round fixture list:

      Notts County v Shrewsbury Town
      York City v Wigan Athletic
      Alfreton Town v Walsall
      Maidstone United v Barrow AFC
      Wycombe Wanderers v Morecambe
      Blackpool v Forest Green Rovers
      Cambridge United v Fleetwood Town
      Bolton Wanderers v Harrogate Town
      Peterborough United v Doncaster Rovers
      Gillingham v Charlton Athletic
      Stevenage v Port Vale
      Newport County AFC v Barnet
      Oxford United v Grimsby Town
      Sutton United v Horsham
      Eastleigh v Reading
      Chesterfield v Leyton Orient
      Aldershot Town v Stockport County
      Wrexham AFC v Yeovil Town
      AFC Wimbledon v Ramsgate
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      Brazil GP grandstand COLLAPSES with fans forced to flee after biblical storm wreaks havoc on F1 qualifying in Sao Paulo

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      THERE were terrifying scenes at today’s Formula One qualifying session in Brazil as a grandstand collapsed due to a scary storm in Sao Paulo.Brazil’s famous Interlagos Circuit is hosting this weekend’s F1 action.

      The roof of the grandstand near the final corner was ripped offCredit: Raldney Alves on Twitter / X
      Terrified fans escaped as the grandstand’s roof eventually collapsedCredit: Raldney Alves on Twitter / X
      A sudden change in weather impacted Friday’s qualifying sessionCredit: Splash
      Qualifying had started off without a hitch as delighted fans eagerly watched on to see who would claim pole position for Sunday’s race.
      However, the session was abandoned early due to a freak storm.
      And the stunning change in weather did not just impact the qualifying results.
      Fans were forced to flee from their seats in a grandstand at the track’s final corner after the roof COLLAPSED shortly after qualifying.
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      Pictures from F1 photographer Andy Hone showed the collapsed grandstand, which is said to have left several spectators fleeing.
      Other videos circulating on social media showed the roof coverings being ripped off in some areas.
      Winds at the circuit are reported to have reached almost 65mph.
      There have been no reports of anyone suffering injuries from the incident.
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      Drivers including Lewis Hamilton were caught out by the sudden stormCredit: Splash
      The weather went from calm to wild and stormy in no time at allCredit: Getty
      Following the qualifying session, in which Max Verstappen claimed pole, the Dutchman labelled the weather as “insane”.
      He said: “We didn’t know when the rain would hit in qualifying. We thought it would hit… but this is insane weather.”
      The dramatic change in weather caught out McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, who looked quick enough to challenge for pole, with the latter not even able to register a time in Q3.
      Meanwhile, honorary Brazilian citizen Lewis Hamilton came in at P5 behind Aston Martin duo Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso.
      Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc finished second.
      Hamilton’s team-mate George Russell – who came in P8 after being given a two-place grid penalty – said: “It was absolutely crazy. I have never seen a change in weather as drastic as that.”
      Despite Friday’s events, service is expected to be resumed as normal for Saturday’s Sprint Shootout and Sprint Race.
      It was absolutely crazy. I have never seen a change in weather as drastic as that.George RussellF1 media
      Back in 2008, wet weather caused a dramatic end to the Brazilian GP which ended up resulting in Hamilton claiming his first ever world title to pip Felipe Massa to the crown in dramatic fashion.
      Massa opened legal proceedings over the championship result of the 2008 season owing to the infamous “crashgate” scandal when Nelson Piquet Jr crashed into the barriers at the Singapore GP.
      The Brazilian belives F1 authorities did not take appropriate action despite knowing about it.
      Massa, 42, urged Hamilton to have his say on the matter, considering it is his F1 title at stake.
      He told Planet F1: “No, we haven’t had any communication. Everything that we are doing is not against Lewis.
      “I mean, I really respect Lewis as a driver for everything that he’s done, he’s one of the best drivers in the history of Formula One. So many records, with many titles.
      “But what I’m doing is against the result of a manipulated race. At the point in the race where the manipulation happened, I was leading, I was first in that race. So it’s nothing against Lewis.
      “I really like Lewis as a driver and he’s doing a lot of things for justice, so many different kinds of justice in the world.
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      “I think, one time, he will need to speak and to talk about the situation. I think it’s pretty clear I’m not doing anything against him.
      “I’m doing it against the justice of the sport.”
      Winds of up to 65mph were reported at the trackCredit: Splash
      Max Verstappen managed to grab pole before the ‘insane’ storm hitCredit: AP
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