'We desperately need to get out of this tinpot league' - Chesterfield fans react to first game of season being postponed

Chesterfield fans were left ‘gutted’ after their first match of the new National League season at Wealdstone on Saturday was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now

Here’s how Spireites supporters reacted on Twitter to the match being called off...

@thespireites: “I know it's a bit of a pain that the match was postponed but Pembo did say we weren't quite ready yet so I suppose it's an extra 3 days prep. Also time to maybe get another player or 2 in before our first match if we need them. Every cloud.”

@GaryGorman: “You couldn’t make it up.”

@CraigHall11: “Gutted.”

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

@spireiterunner: “Pitch not fit for purpose. We desperately need to get out of this tin pot league.”

@longestplague: “Typical luck, that never changes. Suppose it gives us a little more time to prepare for the new season, and we won't lose today.”

@peteh1967: “When will the misery of 2020 end. We were all set for a top afternoon at the Technique.”

Chesterfield's match at Wealdstone on Saturday was called off due to a waterlogged pitch. Stock image.Chesterfield's match at Wealdstone on Saturday was called off due to a waterlogged pitch. Stock image.
Chesterfield's match at Wealdstone on Saturday was called off due to a waterlogged pitch. Stock image.

@editgirl1: “Would you bloomin believe it. It never rains but it pours. Match off today.”

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

@saltergate1: “Annoying but in a weird way probably for the best - not sure we are quite ready.”

@nigel_hard: “Problem is don't no when it will be played got so many games.”

@Davehone81: “Tin pot league.”

@GinaSpireite: “The rollercoaster begins and then.... comes to a soggy stop look like a film afternoon instead.”

@StevoJW: “Crikey! Wait until the weather does actually get bad.”

@spireitehome: “Wealdstone you’re in the big league now....get it sorted or everyone will be calling you tinpot........Wealdstone your tinpot - got no fans got no ground.”