Concerns have emerged about the potential postponement of Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United as a storm Darragh report emerges
Manchester United are set to welcome Nottingham Forest to Old Trafford in what promises to be a fascinating encounter.
However, there have been some slight concerns raised over the possible postponement of the Premier League clash, due to Everton vs Liverpool being postponed earlier on today.
This comes down to the unfortunate events of Storm Darragh, which is now terrorising most of the United Kingdom.
Sadly, weather warnings have flashed up all over the UK, and the BBC have released their report for the Manchester area around the time of kick-off and the signs are fairly hopeful.
The BBC report suggests that we could have 45mph winds around kick-off time at Old Trafford, which is far less than the 70mph that was predicted for Everton and Liverpool.
Football matches that have been called off due to wind amid Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest postponement concerns
Back in 2022, every Football League game was called off due to a warning of high winds (as per Mirror).
That same storm caused Tottenham Hotspur’s stadium roof to pulsate back in 2022 during the same.
A general view as the drainage pipe in the roofs of the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand and East Stand leaks and pours onto the seats below following heavy...
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The current weather certainly doesn’t look good for Manchester United’s stadium, which has been known for leaking already this season.
Last year Cambridge vs Morecambe was called off due to wind damages, and a different storm caused the Blackburn Rovers vs Portsmouth game to be postponed last month.
The club will provide regular updates throughout the day.
The weather makes this anyone’s game at Old Trafford
This has the makings of a real awkward game at Old Trafford with the weather conditions.
Any goal kicks will likely be held up by the wind and it may be impossible to even clear the ball, so small, sharp passes could be the order of play.
Goalkeepers will have a horrible time of things, with the ball flying and swerving through the air.
Of course, safety is paramount and it will be called off if there are any concerns at all.
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