One by one they have disappeared off today’s fixture list.
Games involving Cumbrian clubs have been postponed because of frozen grounds.
Carlisle United, of course, had no scheduled fixture so the big freeze hasn’t really affected them and manager Paul Simpson might have mixed views after Tuesday’s thrashing at Reading.
Is it better to take time out, give injured players a chance and reset, or is it better to get right back out there with the aim of putting things right.
Mid-morning only one Cumbrian club looked to have a chance of playing. Whitehaven are due at Fulwood Amateurs and they were the only Premier Division game which hadn’t been postponed.
As expected the FA Vase tie between Carlisle City and Charnock Richard was one of the first to go with Gillford Park described as rock hard.
Not far behind was Penrith’s trip to Boro Rangers as the Northern League Division One suffered a complete wipe-out.
Kendal Town were preparing for a big match at leaders Wythenshawe but that was also one to go.
In the NPL Premier Division Workington Reds were desperate to play their game with Hyde United after being without a home fixture since October 21 but that was called off after a pitch inspection.
