REDS FROZEN OUT LATE ON

THERE was huge disappointment for Alfreton Town and Walsall yesterday lunchtime when their FA Cup second round match was called off less than ten minutes before the scheduled kick-off due to a frozen pitch. The tie was due to be broadcast on BBC One with a 12.30pm start but the match officials deemed the National League North club’s surface to be unplayable. The ground had filled up with fans after volunteers and club staff had worked hard to roll off covers they hoped had prevented the freezing temperatures from affecting the pitch. However, referee Sam Allison made the d...

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