redford_must_score wrote:

 
Surely you have to admit though Tek we have reached ground zero where any possible negative that could be aimed at the club is getting aired on here?
Even other Forums have mentioned it.
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I don't read other Forums, so have no idea what is being written on there.

I think it's entirely reasonable to question why the Tannadice pitch is in such a state regardless of the heavy rain. I've never in all my years following the club seen it in such a state.

The club could always come out with an explanation btw. If they (or anyone else) are taking umbrage at criticism of the pitch, Utd could release a short interview with the ground staff detailing what efforts they've went too to make the pitch playable.

That would at least quell some of the criticisms and/or speculation.
 

Tek wrote:

redford_must_score wrote:

 
Surely you have to admit though Tek we have reached ground zero where any possible negative that could be aimed at the club is getting aired on here?
Even other Forums have mentioned it.
.

I don't read other Forums, so have no idea what is being written on there.

I think it's entirely reasonable to question why the Tannadice pitch is in such a state regardless of the heavy rain. I've never in all my years following the club seen it in such a state.

The club could always come out with an explanation btw. If they (or anyone else) are taking umbrage at criticism of the pitch, Utd could release a short interview with the ground staff detailing what efforts they've went too to make the pitch playable.

That would at least quell some of the criticisms and/or speculation.
 

 
It's not just the pitch though is it. Nearly every aspect of the club comes in for heavy criticism here, from the Chairman to the Academy, much more so than on other forums. I'm discounting X and FB for obvious reasons. And Podcasts, especially the egotistical Ronnie Costello.
For balance I would say this forum is more forensic than other forums.

I'm guessing there's at least one poster (you know who you are)  who may have have been close to the club at one time and has an axe to grind.

But when all is said and done I don't come to this forum for positive posts only, I enjoy the knowledge and opinions of many of the posters here.

Used to post on other forums, but i'd say in here it's a bit more reserved, less intense and reactionary, and most people can be fair in any criticism.

I'm generally more positive in my outlook, would rather look for the good than focus on the negatives, but one man's negative is another's honest viewpoint.

I'd rather criticisms were aired on forums like this, where proper back and forths can talk it out, alternative viewpoints given, or snippets of info can be given to help an give an understanding or clear up misunderstandings.

Far better than say Twitter or Facebook groups where some of the replies to other fans daring to differ in opinion, or to official club tweets are beyond the pale.

Whilst Twitter is a small snapshot of the fan base as a whole, and maybe there's the online thing of i must act more annyoyed/outraged than the next guy, there's a lot of our fans who I wouldn't let operate heavy machinery and i'd be cutting their meat up for them at mealtimes to avoid them getting to hold a knife, if they genuinely believe half the shite they type or think a lot if what they say us in any way an acceptable way to conduct themselves.
 

Last edited by David_Blunkett (09/2/2026 11:53 pm)

dufc5 wrote:

Tek wrote:

redford_must_score wrote:

 
Surely you have to admit though Tek we have reached ground zero where any possible negative that could be aimed at the club is getting aired on here?
Even other Forums have mentioned it.
.

I don't read other Forums, so have no idea what is being written on there.

I think it's entirely reasonable to question why the Tannadice pitch is in such a state regardless of the heavy rain. I've never in all my years following the club seen it in such a state.

The club could always come out with an explanation btw. If they (or anyone else) are taking umbrage at criticism of the pitch, Utd could release a short interview with the ground staff detailing what efforts they've went too to make the pitch playable.

That would at least quell some of the criticisms and/or speculation.
 

We're not the only surface that has looked worse than in previous seasons. Motherwell which has probably had the best playing surface in the past few seasons didn't look in the best of states in the Kilmarnock game a couple of weeks ago. This is the wettest winter in years just one of those things unfortunately. 

St Johnstone and Aberdeen have also had the same number of matches postponed as we do and their pitches are very rarely waterlogged.

 
I'm sure St Johnstone have had pitch issues in the past tbh

Conway11 wrote:

Not allowed to criticise the manager, board or pitch now - lets just pretend everything is rosy - gotcha

 
Did anybody say that?

From official
Following Saturday’s postponement, staff have continued to work extensively to improve conditions and prepare the pitch for upcoming matches. As of 1.00 pm today, the pitch is deemed playable and, were a fixture to take place this evening, there would be little concern regarding its playability.The local weather forecast indicates further significant rainfall over the next 24 hours. The club remains in regular dialogue with the SPFL and our opponents, Aberdeen FC. While there is currently no plan for a pitch inspection, this remains a fluid situation and may change depending on weather conditions.Everyone at Dundee United is focused on preparing for tomorrow night’s fixture. Should there be any change to the current position, supporters will be informed as quickly as possible through the club’s official channels.

Last edited by kdyteejay (10/2/2026 3:02 pm)

kdyteejay wrote:

From official
Following Saturday’s postponement, staff have continued to work extensively to improve conditions and prepare the pitch for upcoming matches. As of 1.00 pm today, the pitch is deemed playable and, were a fixture to take place this evening, there would be little concern regarding its playability.The local weather forecast indicates further significant rainfall over the next 24 hours. The club remains in regular dialogue with the SPFL and our opponents, Aberdeen FC. While there is currently no plan for a pitch inspection, this remains a fluid situation and may change depending on weather conditions.Everyone at Dundee United is focused on preparing for tomorrow night’s fixture. Should there be any change to the current position, supporters will be informed as quickly as possible through the club’s official channels.

Transparency is all we want. 

Hopefully if the pitch is playable tonight then just keeping the covers on overnight will give it a (slim) chance of going ahead. 
 

I'm expecting a flood of complaints if this doesn't go ahead.

Just seen “the gaffers” pre match waffle

Win ugly, do the basics etc etc

Waffle as usual

Bye bye jim

Conway11 wrote:

Just seen “the gaffers” pre match waffle

Win ugly, do the basics etc etc

Waffle as usual

Bye bye jim

 
Chocolate sauce with the waffle please.

Macbonzo wrote:

Finn Seemann wrote:

I'm expecting a flood of complaints if this doesn't go ahead.

 
Don’t you mean a deluge of complaints?

 
Or a wave of criticism

water  you on about?