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Shade Problems at the Reebok
Football -
By Richard Norton (19 Apr 02 0:00)
The design of the Reebok stadium is undoubtedly fascinating, but the problems that it creates for the ongoing management of the grass surface have been a learning curve for all of us.
The height of the television gantries in these new stadiums doesn’t help the cause of the Groundsman either. - Read Article
What a difference a year makes!
General News -
By Pitchcare (18 Apr 02 8:12)
This time last year Lancashire County Cricket Club Head Groundsman Pete Marron, was, like so many other Groundsmen, living a nightmare. This year with no real sign of rain for three weeks the omens are starting to look good for a long dry summer. Read Pete's comments inside the cricket section - Read Article
Lancashire CC Update (17/04/02)
Cricket -
By Pete Marron (18 Apr 02 0:00)
Well this pre-season year has been completely different to the last one. After coming out of the wettest winter on record, the ground was so unfit that we lost the first fourteen days of cricket. I have not had to endure a season like the last in my professional career - Read Article
The Colour of a Semi- Final
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By Pitchcare (16 Apr 02 15:46)
Keith Kent enjoys welcoming FA Cup semi-finals to Old Trafford. Keith gives his own inimitable version of the day`s events, and the verdict on his pitch. - Read Article
The Colour of a Semi- Final
Football -
By Keith Kent (16 Apr 02 0:00)
We were privileged to host one of the F A Cup semi-finals here last Sunday - Read Article
Member Help!!!
General News -
By Pitchcare (14 Apr 02 11:21)
One of our members is seeking some good advice on the ongoing maintenance of his croquet lawn. See the plea for help in the turf section of the Message Board, He's not alone either, see if you can offer other members assistance with their problems. - Read Article
Cleakheaton Bowls Club
Bowls -
By David Markham (14 Apr 02 0:00)
It is a busy bowling season at Cleckheaton’s two crown greens with 20 different teams playing every week as well as a host of special competitions. With a close season of only about four months on the main green, there is little time for John Hawksworth and his co-Groundsman Keith Johnston to do the winter work.
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Feast of Football
General News -
By Pitchcare (12 Apr 02 16:09)
Manchester United's Keith Kent talks about the preparation for last week`s Deportivo game and the build up to Sunday's FA Cup semi final at Old Trafford - Read Article
Rovers and City updates
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By Pitchcare (12 Apr 02 11:02)
Steve Patrick, Head Groundsman at Blackburn Rovers and Chris Parry from Leicester City update us on the final weeks of the season and the preparations for the end of season renovations. - Read Article
Sven's call to the Country
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By Pitchcare (12 Apr 02 9:50)
A huge Come On England Flag, which is an initiative of The Football Association and England team sponsor Nationwide Building Society, will travel out to Japan with up to a million signatures to support the team in their bid for World Cup glory in just under two months. The F.A are inviting all supporters to add a goodwill message to the flag which will be taken to the Far East in May. Story and link inside in the football section - Read Article
Dry weather causes problems!
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By Pitchcare (12 Apr 02 9:21)
Former Headingly Groundsman, Keith Boyce talks about the recent dry spell and the difficulties it is causing for club Groundsmen, without adequate irrigation. - Read Article
Seminar on shade problems at Stadium venues
General News -
By Pitchcare (12 Apr 02 8:49)
Professional Sportsturf Design have one remaining seminar on the effects of shade in Stadiums. The first one, at the Reebok Stadium on Monday was a great success. A total of five guest speakers discussed the various issues surrounding grass in stadiums and in shade. There are a limited number of tickets left for the remaining event on Thursday the 18th April at Chelsea FC. For more information contact John Hacker on 01772 884450. - Read Article
Filbert Street Update
Football -
By Chris Parry (12 Apr 02 0:00)
This week we have had three games in the last week, starting with Manchester United last Saturday, Celtic in a friendly on Monday and a reserve match on Wednesday.Our new coach Mickey Adams has announced that he would now like to use the pitch for training purposes
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Feast of Football
Football -
By Keith Kent (12 Apr 02 0:00)
I really enjoy the big European games here at Old Trafford. At this time of the year and in wonderful spring weather there is nothing better than a good game of football.Deportivo trained here on Tuesday night
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Celebrities and Supporters to answer Sven's call
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By Alex Stone (12 Apr 02 0:00)
What do celebrities such as Davina McCall, Bob Mortimer, Johnny Vaughan and Bobby Robson have in common? They have all answered England coach Sven Goran Eriksson’s call to action and offered David Beckham and the England team a message of support on the Come On England Flag. - Read Article
Ewood update
Football -
By Steve Patrick (12 Apr 02 0:00)
With the recent dry weather, we have had to spend a lot of our time keeping the ground moist. I have just fertilised Ewood Park, the training ground and the Academy ground pitches with a Spring/ summer fertiliser application - Read Article
Keith Boyce
Cricket -
By David Markham (12 Apr 02 0:00)
After battling to cope with excessive rain for nearly three months, suddenly Keith Boyce’s cricket pitch is too dry.
That is the verdict of the former Headingley Groundsman, who is now based at New Rover CC north of Leeds, which is the headquarters of the highly acclaimed Yorkshire Academy.
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Buying or selling?
General News -
By Pitchcare (10 Apr 02 15:06)
Are you looking to buy some second hand machinery, or have you got to make room for some new 'kit' and could do with a clear out.
The barter room has a selection of used machines for sale. As a member you can also post and sell unwanted items for sale or put a request in for a particular piece of machinery required.
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Buying or selling?
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By Pitchcare (10 Apr 02 15:06)
Are you looking to buy some second hand machinery, or have you got to make room for some new 'kit' and could do with a clear out.
The barter room has a selection of used machines for sale. As a member you can also post and sell unwanted items for sale or put a request in for a particular piece of machinery required.
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Bradford and Bingley CC-Weekly update
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By Pitchcare (08 Apr 02 18:05)
Our Groundsman Paul Markham gives you a weekly update on the work he does to prepare the square and the ground ready for the season. With practice sessions underway, Paul continues the regular rolling of the wickets, firming them up for play. - Read Article
