Friday's Championship match between Rotherham and Ipswich is postponed after Storm Babet causes flooding in the area.
Friday's Championship match between Rotherham and Ipswich has been postponed after Storm Babet caused flooding by the stadium.
The River Don, which runs next to the New York Stadium, burst its banks on Friday afternoon after heavy rainfall. The Millers said the pitch remained playable but they were left with "no choice but to postpone the game"."After the River Don burst its banks, urgent discussions between representatives from the Safety Advisory Group/Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council, South Yorkshire Police and club safety personnel and the EFL were held with the conclusion deeming the weather conditions and their subsequent effect on the surrounding area a danger to supporters.
"This coupled with continued rainfall resulting in the flood waters rising and Don Street being closed to the public left the authorities with no choice but to postpone the game. "Throughout the day the pitch has remained playable but with the safety of everyone attending the match at the height of our priorities, the difficult decision to postpone the fixture has been taken."I've just arrived - so gutted , they must have knew about this way in advance. I even phoned Rotherham at 3.30pm and they said no issues for the game.What! Why wait till just now. Absolutely shocking. Their could of been fans travelling to the game....
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