By Chris Wright
Last night’s League Two clash between Accrington Stanley and Bury had to be scuttled after a hefty downpour left the pitch at the Crown Ground looking more like an outdoor lido.
Here’s the official postponement form sent to the Football League before “kick-off”…
No wonder the Accrington vs Bury game was off tonight… This is the form sent to @football_league from the officials pic.twitter.com/WcVs7CxWeZ
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) January 9, 2015
And to be fair, it looks like they’re not exaggerating…
Due to a waterlogged pitch, tonight’s game with Bury has been postponed following an inspection pic.twitter.com/EP0ZplEcpL — Accrington Stanley (@ASFCofficial) January 9, 2015
“Damp” is underselling it slightly…
Oddly nobody fancied taking a corner #damp pic.twitter.com/xM0JXBCqTn
— Accrington Stanley (@ASFCofficial) January 9, 2015
Here’s the referee’s pitch inspection: a foregone conclusion if ever there was one…
09-01-15 bury postponement: http://t.co/PO3Iadhl0K via @YouTube — Accrington Stanley (@ASFCofficial) January 9, 2015
Yeah, it’s a bit moist mate.