See Retford's pitch was given the o.k at 9:15. The weather can't be that much different at Ilkeston???
Oh yes it can!! I live just outside Retford and we often have totally different weather to the Nottingham area. One day over the Christmas period we had 5-6 inches of snow whereas friends in Nottingham had no snow at all! I would say there are about 45 miles between Retford & Ilkeston.
However, I was a little surprised the game was off. I've just got back from Chilwell in Nottingham, which is not too far from Ilson. I was in Chilwell at the time of the pitch inspection and where I was there was no sign of frost even in the shade. The ground under foot would certainly have taken a stud.
Looks like it will have to be Jeff Stelling or the 20/20 international now!!