Edmonton Sports Talk - Page 77

Rocket252 · #**1521** Posted **Nov 13, 2021, 6:45 AM**

^ lots of comments about the field on social media - mostly bad. Not sure if anything can be done before Tuesday.

Coldrsx · #**1522** Posted **Nov 13, 2021, 5:53 PM**

Harrison · #**1523** Posted **Nov 15, 2021, 6:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by Coldrsx

48k out tonight!

Sadly 5 had to ruin it.

Nicely controlled game. GO CANADA GO!

The 5 'streakers' didn't ruin it - if anything they added some drama in the 90th minute/extra time.

Rocket252 · #**1524** Posted **Nov 15, 2021, 7:16 PM**

There will be enough drama tomorrow with the weather conditions and the competition Canada will be playing besides some idiots running out on the field.

ExcaliburKid · #**1525** Posted **Nov 15, 2021, 8:12 PM**

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Originally Posted by Harrison

The 5 'streakers' didn't ruin it - if anything they added some drama in the 90th minute/extra time.

Not sure about that, John Herdman looked pretty concerned when that one fan had him in a bear hug...sure it's good for a laugh, but it's about player/personnel safety. Never know what someone is thinking or intentions when they storm the field.

I would guess that there's beefed up on field security for tomorrow nights game

Rocket252 · #**1526** Posted **Nov 15, 2021, 8:16 PM**

^ The only way to keep people off the field is to put a fence around it - too many spots for someone to get access and run out.

EdmTrekker · #**1527** Posted **Nov 16, 2021, 5:44 AM**

Anyone know if for the game at Commonwealth MEX CAN will we be able to bring a blanket? Is there a link to the rules on what we can bring? The wind may be brutal up high facing west.

TimB09 · #**1528** Posted **Nov 16, 2021, 3:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by ExcaliburKid

Not sure about that, John Herdman looked pretty concerned when that one fan had him in a bear hug...sure it's good for a laugh, but it's about player/personnel safety. Never know what someone is thinking or intentions when they storm the field.

I would guess that there's beefed up on field security for tomorrow nights game

Yup.

Looks up the guy that got on the field at a Blue Bombers game and attacked a BC Lions player.

Or the father and son who attacked the first base coach at a White Sox game.

As funny as it is that these dummies get onto the field, bad things have happened in the past.

Coldrsx · #**1529** Posted **Nov 16, 2021, 3:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by EdmTrekker

Anyone know if for the game at Commonwealth MEX CAN will we be able to bring a blanket? Is there a link to the rules on what we can bring? The wind may be brutal up high facing west.

https://www.goelks.com/health-safety-guidelines/

https://www.goelks.com/clear-bag-policy/

It am thinking not but cannot recall from the last game or Elks.

We brought a large flag which would help.

Rocket252 · #**1530** Posted **Nov 16, 2021, 3:41 PM**

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Originally Posted by TimB09

Yup.

Looks up the guy that got on the field at a Blue Bombers game and attacked a BC Lions player.

Or the father and son who attacked the first base coach at a White Sox game.

As funny as it is that these dummies get onto the field, bad things have happened in the past.

The football games had fines up to $2500 for people on the field. I would add a ban from from all events at Commonwealth - pick your amount.

And if you get hurt on the field too bad

esquire · #**1531** Posted **Nov 16, 2021, 4:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by TimB09

Yup.

Looks up the guy that got on the field at a Blue Bombers game and attacked a BC Lions player.

I remember that. The Lions ended up roughing that guy up pretty bad

But I take your point.

TimB09 · #**1532** Posted **Nov 16, 2021, 4:13 PM**

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Originally Posted by esquire

I remember that. The Lions ended up roughing that guy up pretty bad

But I take your point.

As they should have. Idiot attacks their own, he gets his own medicine back and then some.

Man, if the field was bad on Friday, it's going to be even worse tonight. How they play this game is beyond me but what do I know?

Rocket252 · #**1533** Posted **Nov 16, 2021, 4:30 PM**

the field is tarped - they will remove it this afternoon when hopefully the snow stops and it starts to clear.

the wind is more an issue then the cold and the snow.

GreenSPACE · #**1534** Posted **Nov 16, 2021, 6:57 PM**

Let's Go #Iceteca!

https://twitter.com/CanadaSoccerEN/status/1460667004101091330?s=20

Airboy · #**1535** Posted **Nov 16, 2021, 7:38 PM**

CC mall at noon. lots of Mexico fans in the mall. Sure WEM is busy as well.

Coldrsx · #**1536** Posted **Nov 16, 2021, 7:42 PM**

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Originally Posted by GreenSPACE

Let's Go #Iceteca!

https://twitter.com/CanadaSoccerEN/status/1460667004101091330?s=20

LOLZ that's hylarious

GreenSPACE · #**1537** Posted **Nov 17, 2021, 9:05 PM**

“Change it,” he said, when asked how the stadium’s pitch could be improved. "We play the World Cup obviously on natural grass.”

https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/change-it-fi...-but-artificial-turf-has-to-go-1.5670245

Harrison · #**1538** Posted **Nov 17, 2021, 10:04 PM**

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Originally Posted by GreenSPACE

“Change it,” he said, when asked how the stadium’s pitch could be improved. "We play the World Cup obviously on natural grass.”

https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/change-it-fi...-but-artificial-turf-has-to-go-1.5670245

Let's hope we win the bid and the only requirement is reverting back to a grass field (which I wish we kept in the first place).

Coldrsx · #**1539** Posted **Nov 18, 2021, 4:05 PM**

'Explore Edmonton estimates the World Cup qualifying games brought $30-40 million in economic benefits to the region with 30% of attendees from outside the city, Global News reports. The success of the games has raised hopes for Edmonton’s 2026 World Cup bid. FIFA has spoken positively about the city’s chances but indicated the artificial turf at Commonwealth Stadium would have to go.' - Taproot

GreenSPACE · #**1540** Posted **Nov 18, 2021, 6:24 PM**

^Basically waiting on the province to support it. Also if Edmonton's bid doesn't move forward, Toronto also dies.