(Photo: Hereford FC)
By Adam Ellis
The blankets of snow that have struck the UK may have caused fixture casualties and a lack of feeling in fingers and toes over the weekend but, with temperatures not rising anytime soon for this week, clubs are calling for volunteers to take action.
While Heathrow stays crowded with stranded winter holidaymakers, Non-League clubs are calling on fans for help in clear snow off their pitches, grit the car parks and pathways and alternative areas to train.
Macclesfield Town’s match risked being called off at one stage of their National League tie against Wrexham on Saturday, only for players, staff and fans to cobble together to clear the snow sufficiently for the 90 minutes to be played out and the Silkmen earn a 4-1 victory over their promotion rivals.
Town manager John Askey shared his gratitude to those who helped, saying after the match: “Everyone who contributed on the day – it’s a reward to them really. For them to come out in the freezing cold at 6am pulling off sheets and clearing snow, I’m just pleased for them – I’d like to thank everybody who’s contributed.”
And now with midweek fixtures to be played, clubs are working to keep the pitch protected from the damp of the snow and the frozen ground that follows.
To see tomorrow’s fixtures, check out The NLP Live Centre: livescore.thenonleaguefootballpaper.com
This was Edgar Street earlier today. Anyone got a yellow ball?! pic.twitter.com/w9DDRqvOpQ
— HerefordFC (@HerefordFC) December 10, 2017
VOLUNTEERS: We need help to clear snow from outside and inside the ground tomorrow to make sure it's safe for everyone. If you can help please arrive from 8:45am – but please, don't travel unless it is safe to do so! Thank you!
— HerefordFC (@HerefordFC) December 10, 2017
Vauxhall Road under snow this morning pic.twitter.com/aewFjdNIxc
— Hemel Hempstead Town FC (@hemelfc) December 11, 2017
Photos now online from @FCUnitedMcr v Brackley Town. https://t.co/MqP0jRBZmz pic.twitter.com/rHs0xYEWRe
— Andy Barker (@andyfcum) December 9, 2017
Winter wonderland down here at @WinFinchleyFC about 3 inches and counting! pic.twitter.com/GZwrTu10aH
— Andrew Ward (@AWard92) December 10, 2017