Devil in the detail
Man Utd issue statement on Nottingham Forest clash as Storm Darragh forces Merseyside Derby and EFL games to be axed
There was a small consolation for season ticket holders
MANCHESTER UNITED have issued an update about their match against Nottingham Forest.
The Red Devils are due to host Forest at Old Trafford in today's 5:30pm game.
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But as Storm Darragh batters the UK there have been fears it could be called off.
This morning the decision was made to postpone the Merseyside Derby between Everton and Liverpool.
EFL clashes have become casualties of the storm this morning, with League One and Two seeing games called off after Championship matches at Cardiff and Plymouth were both postponed last night.
Notts County's League Two match with Colchester was axed after high winds caused damage to the scoreboard, while Blackpool's League One fixture against Rotherham was also abandoned.
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However, Man Utd have declared that the game against Forest WILL go ahead as planned.
A club statement released on social media said: "Today’s Premier League fixture at Old Trafford between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest is scheduled to go ahead as planned.
"The club will continue to consult the relevant authorities throughout the day and will update supporters immediately if anything changes."
The club also announced a small boost for season ticket holders, a week after the controversial call to raise all ticket prices to £66 regardless of age, which sparked fan protest.
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It continued: "We understand that fan travel will be disrupted by the weather so this fixture will not be included in the minimum number of games a season that season tickets must be used."
Crystal Palace also announced that their own 3pm game against Manchester City would go ahead as planned, but asked fans to take care travelling to and from Selhurst Park.
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Aston Villa, Southampton, Brentford and Newcastle all issued statements confirming their games would be going ahead as planned too.
Storm Darragh has caused severe delays to a number of services, including transport, with winds of up to 90mph.
An Everton statement on their postponed match with Liverpool said: "Everton’s Premier League fixture against Liverpool, scheduled for 12.30pm (GMT) today has been postponed.
"Following a Safety Advisory Group meeting at Goodison Park, attended by officials from both clubs, as well as representatives from Merseyside Police and Liverpool City Council this morning, it was decided that, due to the risk to safety in the local area due to strong wind gusts, and an amber severe wind warning that remains in place until 6am on Sunday, today’s fixture should be postponed on safety grounds.
"We apologise for the inconvenience caused and thank supporters for their understanding.
"Whilst we appreciate this will be deeply disappointing for supporters, the safety of fans, staff and players is of paramount importance.
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"Information relating to a rearranged date for the fixture will be announced in due course.
"All tickets purchased for the original fixture will remain valid for the rearranged fixture."
Full list of postponed fixtures
Premier League
Everton vs Liverpool
Championship
Plymouth Argyle vs Oxford United
Cardiff City vs Watford
League One
Bristol Rovers vs Bolton Wanderers
Crawley Town vs Stevenage
Portsmouth vs Rotherham
League Two
Newport County vs Carlise United
Barrow AFC vs MK Dons
Notts County vs Colchester United
FA Trophy
Torquay United vs Horsham
Southport vs Peterborough Sports
Hanwell vs Eastleigh
FA Vase
South Liverpool vs Albion Sports
National League North
Warrington Town vs Curzon Ashton
Northern Premier League
Matlock Town vs Ashton United
Blyth Spartans vs Workington.
Prescot Cables vs Bamber Bridge
Northern Premier League West
Bootle vs Witton Albion
Vauxhall Motors vs Stafford Rangers
Kidsgrove Athletic vs Avro
Hanley Town vs Clitheroe
Hednesford Town vs Stalybridge Celtic
Newcastle Town vs City of Liverpool
North West Counties League
Charnock Richard vs Burscough
AFC Liverpool vs Cheadle Town
Stafford Town vs Foley Meir
Ashton Athletic vs Holker Old Boys
Winsford United vs Sutton United
Ramsbottom United vs Padiham
Market Drayton vs Eccleshall
Cheadle Heath Nomads vs Allscott Heath
Barnton vs Ashville
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