Burnley’s Premier League match towards Tottenham was postponed on Sunday after heavy snow and freezing circumstances in northern England. Groundstaff had been working to clear the snowfall from the sphere when the match was referred to as off (AP Photo)The Premier League match between Burnley and Tottenham Hotspur at Turf Moor was referred to as off lower than an hour earlier than kickoff resulting from heavy snowfall on Sunday.
“Due to concerns with the playing surface and surrounding areas, it’s been deemed that the game can’t go ahead safely,” Burnley mentioned on twitter.Groundstaff had been working to clear the snowfall from the sphere when the announcement was made after session between the referee and the 2 managers.”As you can see the pitch re-covers every time they clear it. The referee explained the safety angle as well so it was important to make a decision early,” mentioned Burnley supervisor Sean Dyche.”It fell that quick and that heavy. It’s still quite strong now. (The pitch) can’t get rid of the snow that quick. It’s the lines being cleared as well – we would have to stop and clear them. It’s a joint decision with everyone concerned.”We had been prepared for the sport and I made it clear if it could possibly be performed we needed it on – as did their supervisor (Antonio Conte). I am unable to see the way it may go forward the way in which the pitch is in the mean time,” added Dyche.Burnley are third-bottom of the standings with 9 factors from 12 video games, whereas Spurs are seventh on 19 factors.Click right here for IndiaToday.in’s full protection of the coronavirus pandemic.