January 11 2003

Frozen pitch at Bradford

Palace's game against Bradford City has been called off after a pitch inspection at 11am today.

Referee Eddie Evans inspected the pitch this morning and expressed concern for an area of the pitch which was unsafe due to freezing conditions.

City staff had worked throughout the week to ensure the game would go ahead and last night were confident there would be no problems.

When the covers were removed this morning parts of the pitch were 'firm' but no ice was evident.

The club are hoping to redate the game to be played within the next two weeks.