Following an inspection from an EFL-appointed ‘agronomy company’, Coventry were forced to reschedule the game against the Latics. In a lengthy statement published on the club’s website, City Chief Executive Dave Boddy blamed the Latics for the state of the playing surface.
Why was the Coventry game called off?
It is City’s third postponement this season following pitch damage caused by hosting rugby sevens matches at the stadium during the Commonwealth Games. The English Football League says it considered the fixture being played at Huddersfield’s John Smith’s Stadium.
Why is Coventry not playing?
Coventry’s start to the Championship season was delayed after a series of inspections declared the pitch unsuitable. The blame for substantially churned turf was laid at the feet of rugby players who had competed in 65 sevens matches over three days in July as part of the Commonwealth Games.
Why is Coventry match postponed today?
Dave Boddy, Chief Executive at Coventry City, said: “We are extremely disappointed at this postponement due to the condition of the pitch. “It has been deemed unplayable and unsafe by the inspecting official and, having seen it myself, I can understand this decision.
Why are Coventry City games being postponed?
We have today received confirmation that our Sky Bet Championship fixture at Coventry City on Saturday 20 August 2022 has been postponed by the EFL due to ongoing issues with the playing surface at the Coventry Building Society Arena. Due to these circumstances beyond our control, the fixture will now be rearranged.
What happens when a game is called off?
If a game is called off before a ball has even been kicked then it is typically replayed at a later date, with the supporters offered a refund or replacement tickets for the new game.
Why was Coventry vs Huddersfield postponed?
Saturday’s game against Huddersfield Town will be postponed to allow for this work to take place successfully. Coventry City had sought to reverse the fixture against Huddersfield this Saturday, but unfortunately Huddersfield could not accommodate this request due to timescales involved.
Where can I watch the Coventry game tonight?
- Sky Sports Football App.
- BT Sport Football App.
- Viaplay Sports Player.
- Amazon Prime Football.
- DAZN.
- 6streams.
- 720pstream.
- BatmanStream.
What channel is the Coventry match on?
Coventry City’s TV schedule includes their Championship and Carabao Cup matches on Sky Sports, and FA Cup matches on BBC and ITV.
What is Browns in Coventry called now?
Metropolis is on Earl Street in the building previously known as Drapers Bar as well as also going by the name Browns in the past.
Why are Prem games postponed?
The Premier League postponed all games that were due to be played from Saturday through Monday as a mark of respect after the death of Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 96.
Why is Coventry v Stoke postponed?
Tickets for the match, which was originally due to take place on December 18 but was postponed after several members of the first-team squad tested positive for COVID-19, remain valid for the rearranged fixture at the CBS Arena.
Who are Coventry biggest rivals?
Leicester City are considered Coventry City’s main rival and the two clubs compete the M69 Derby.
Is the Coventry game Cancelled?
Coventry City’s Sky Bet Championship fixture against Huddersfield Town on Saturday 20 August 2022 has been postponed by the EFL due to ongoing issues with the playing surface at the Coventry Building Society (CBS) Arena.
Why was the Maulers game postponed?
The Week 1 USFL game between the Tampa Bay Bandits and Pittsburgh Maulers, originally scheduled to be played Sunday evening, has been moved to Monday due to inclement weather.
What happened to Coventry City stadium?
Coventry City Council own the freehold for the stadium, which was known as the Ricoh Arena when the Sky Blues first played there in 2005. It was acquired by Wasps rugby union club in 2014 but they went into administration last month and have been suspended for the rest of this season and relegated.
Can a football game be called due to weather?
Unlike baseball, the NFL generally plays through even the coldest and most precipitous of weather unless such weather makes the stadium unusable or it becomes unsafe for spectators to attend the match.
Why the game is suspended?
The most frequent cause of a suspended game is when a regulation game is terminated due to weather, and the game is either tied or in the midst of an inning in which the visiting team has taken the lead.
Why are some games off the board?
When they determine there’s enough uncertainty surrounding the odds on a game, they will take measures into their own hands. That’s when the term ‘off the board’ comes into play. Off the board refers to a sporting event where the sportsbook refuses to take any bets on that particular event.
Why was Huddersfield match postponed today?
Queens Park Rangers vs Huddersfield Town postponed
Further to discussions on Friday morning it has been determined that all EFL fixtures from 9-10 September will be postponed as a mark of respect by the National Sport to the passing of HRH Queen Elizabeth II.
Which Premier League matches are postponed?
Liverpool’s visit to Stamford Bridge is also postponed and Manchester United’s visit to Elland Road (Leeds United’s home ground) is also postponed. Arsenal vs Manchester City has also been postponed. With the season’s schedule already jam-packed due to the 2022 Qatar World Cup scheduled to start in November.