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# Freezing temperatures frustrate Lichfield City FC boss
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/freezing-temperatures-frustrate-lichfield-city-fc-boss/
- Published: 2010-01-08T09:00:01.000Z
- Updated: 2010-01-07T21:04:24.000Z
- Author: Daniel Mole
- Tags: Sport, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 21:47

![Dean Gilbert. Pic: Kevin Grice](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/dean-gilbert1.jpg "dean-gilbert")

Dean Gilbert. Pic: Kevin Grice

Dean Gilbert has revealed his frustration as the big freeze continues to cause fixture chaos for Lichfield City FC.

City haven’t kicked a ball in anger since their 7-3 victory over Chelmsley Town in mid-December. Cup ties against Kenilworth Town and Newcastle Town, along with a league fixture with Continental Star Reserves, have all been postponed due to frozen pitches.

The Lichfield manager explained:

> “It is frustrating as we were playing with confidence and we had got into the habit of winning games. Now we are in danger, if this weather continues, of the possibility of a fixture backlog or an extension of the season.  
>  
> “The players haven’t played for three weeks, which is a long time at this stage of the season.”

Saturday’s game against Knowle Reserves is already in doubt the weekend’s forecast predicting that the sub-zero conditions will continue throughout the week.

Gilbert added:

> “The squad are fit and raring to get back playing. We’re hoping against hope that Saturday’s game goes ahead.”

Lichfield City are still on the look out for a first-team coach and reserve team manager. Anyone interested should contact first-team manager, Dean Gilbert, on 07983 394 090