Oxford United match postponed

3:19pm Friday 18th January 2013 in Oxford Utd Photograph of the Author By Mark Edwards, Sports Editor. Call me on 01865 425451

The Kassam Stadium pitch The Kassam Stadium pitch

Oxford United's npower League Two clash against Rotherham on Saturday has been postponed.

A statement from the U's read: "With the weather conditions deteriorating throughout Friday the home game against Rotherham United at the Kassam Stadium has now been postponed on safety grounds.

"The original plan was for a 10am pitch inspection on Saturday morning, but the approach roads, stands and surrounding areas have become treacherous in the last few hours.

"Spectator safety is a priority  and after consultation with the local authority the game has been called off.

"No new date has been arranged as yet for this fixture."

Comments (5)

5:53pm Fri 18 Jan 13

happyharryhardon says...

It's funny how these football clubs keep coming up with different excuses to have a rest. We all used to get to games years ago and it was proper snow not this 1 inch OMG stop the county crap. Maybe the players should have a few cans of man up juice, after all it is ment to be a MANS game.
It's funny how these football clubs keep coming up with different excuses to have a rest. We all used to get to games years ago and it was proper snow not this 1 inch OMG stop the county crap. Maybe the players should have a few cans of man up juice, after all it is ment to be a MANS game. happyharryhardon

8:20pm Fri 18 Jan 13

Beanofan says...

The thing is happyharryhardon that safety comes first for the spectators!!
The thing is happyharryhardon that safety comes first for the spectators!! Beanofan

8:38pm Fri 18 Jan 13

disco80 says...

Safety what a joke, so i suppose i better not leave the house tomoz as it is so dangerous, cant even walk to the shop!!! God help me if i consider driving to the bowlplex or fancy watching a film, way too dangerous for that kind of pursuit!!!!
Safety what a joke, so i suppose i better not leave the house tomoz as it is so dangerous, cant even walk to the shop!!! God help me if i consider driving to the bowlplex or fancy watching a film, way too dangerous for that kind of pursuit!!!! disco80

9:03am Sat 19 Jan 13

dorsetyellows says...

How much snow is around the Kassam , had 4 inches around Verwood , now the roads are good and clear . swindons ground staff and supporters and manager, worked late evening to get their game on . Sorry to have a moan at oxford , but just think we have been in great form of late and have missed an chance to play a inconsistant rotherham.
How much snow is around the Kassam , had 4 inches around Verwood , now the roads are good and clear . swindons ground staff and supporters and manager, worked late evening to get their game on . Sorry to have a moan at oxford , but just think we have been in great form of late and have missed an chance to play a inconsistant rotherham. dorsetyellows

11:34am Sat 19 Jan 13

disco80 says...

yep totally agree with you Dorsetyellows, with abit of effort and a little bit of cash to put grit around car park etc we could have the game on. (roads to the kassam are fine)Like you say we are in good form lets keep the games coming at the moment
yep totally agree with you Dorsetyellows, with abit of effort and a little bit of cash to put grit around car park etc we could have the game on. (roads to the kassam are fine)Like you say we are in good form lets keep the games coming at the moment disco80

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