Alex Scott, former Arsenal legend and BBC presenter, received praise from fans for her dedication in braving the freezing conditions to present the coverage of the Alfreton vs Walsall FA Cup match on Saturday. However, the game was postponed just six minutes before kick-off due to a frozen pitch.

Postponed Match and Praise for Alex Scott

The match between Alfreton and Walsall was called off by the referee due to the dangerous conditions caused by the frozen pitch. Fans were disappointed by the cancellation, but they were quick to praise Alex Scott for her professionalism and resilience in enduring the cold weather.

One fan commented, "My ears would be frozen off, Alex Scott is superhuman," while another added, "It doesn't matter how thick her coat and gloves are, @AlexScott looks freezing!"

Walsall Boss Supports Decision

Walsall boss Mat Sadler supported the decision to postpone the game, acknowledging the dangerous state of the pitch. He told BBC One, "As soon as I walked out here I thought the game would be off. It's rock-hard and not getting any warmer. I think common sense has prevailed on that one. The game was never going to be played as soon as the covers came off, the goal mouths were rock hard. Right decision to have been called off."

Replacement Broadcast and Fans' Disappointment

Following the cancellation, the BBC aired a rerun of the recycling show "Money For Nothing" in place of the game. However, fans expressed their frustration as they were looking forward to watching live football, especially with no Premier League lunchtime clash to tune into.

Overall, while the Alfreton vs Walsall FA Cup clash was postponed due to the frozen pitch, Alex Scott's dedication and professionalism were commended by fans, despite enduring the Baltic conditions.