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Ian Jackson-Obituary
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By Dougie Robertson (10 Jan 06 16:15) - 2 comments
It is with great sadness that I pass on news of the tragic death of Ian Jackson, West Ham United’s Training Ground co-ordinator at Chadwell Heath.
Ian was aged just 38 and died suddenly on Monday, January 2nd-details inside - Read Article
In at the Deep End.
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By Mark Avenell (10 Jan 06 15:00) - 4 comments
In June 2005 I became the Head Groundsman for Bromley Football Club. I’ve been a supporter of Bromley Football Club for 15 years and had been helping out in the summer as a volunteer to maintain the ground. I am also the club photographer and I am very well known at the club. - Read Article
January Football Diary
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By Laurence Gale MSc (05 Jan 06 12:00)
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SGL first to treat entire pitch in UK
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By Press Release (03 Jan 06 14:00) - 1 comment
In the UK the SGL Concept is slowly but surely building up its reputation. More and more stadiums are interested in the possibilities of the revolutionary concept.
SGL was already the first to treat an entire pitch at PSV Eindhoven in the Netherlands. - Read Article
A different approach
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By Clive Liddiard (11 Dec 05 17:50) - 6 comments
The critical elements to growth have never changed, they are the LAW of growth, Light, Air and Water. Without any or all of these elements you have problems. The amount each species needs varies but they all at some point need the LAW to help them-details inside - Read Article
December Football Diary
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By Laurence Gale MSc (07 Dec 05 8:30)
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Celtic's John Hayes celebrates Scottish Groundsman of the Year Award
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By Mike Beardall (23 Nov 05 20:00) - 4 comments
John Hayes, head Groundsman of Celtic FC, has won the IOG Scottish Professional Football Groundsman of the Year Award, given at Scotsturf. He received his award, plus the Premier League top pitch trophy, from chief executive Geoff Webb during an awards ceremony watched by hundreds in the Highland Hall, Edinburgh-details inside - Read Article
High standards are the norm at Home Park
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By Peter Driver (15 Nov 05 9:00)
Colin Wheatcroft, Head Groundsman at Plymouth Argyle Football Club sets very high standards for himself and his team. He recognises the importance of specialist machinery and, with a Coca-Cola Championship season behind them, funding has become available to allow him to make appropriate investments-details inside - Read Article
Scotts scores on new Brighton and Hove Albion pitch
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By Lucy Ohsten (10 Nov 05 12:00)
Brighton & Hove Albion FC has used a range of Scotts fertilizers on its newly renovated pitch, and seen results that have impressed players and managers alike-details inside.. - Read Article
Holland leading the way
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By Editor (09 Nov 05 15:00)
The inventors of total football allow markings on six yard box and penalty areas
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Cologne Sports Show shows artificial bias
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By Dave Roberts (03 Nov 05 13:00) - 4 comments
Saints Head Groundsman takes time out to visit trade show in Germany, reporting back with his observations-full story inside - Read Article
November Footbal Diary 2005
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By Laurence Gale MSc (02 Nov 05 16:00) - 6 comments
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Exciting times ahead at Doncaster
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By Andy Thompson (26 Oct 05 13:30) - 14 comments
We never have a dull moment here at the Belle Vue stadium especially during the months of January –September when there never seems enough hours in the day to prepare and maintain the pitch for both Rugby and Football. More Inside.
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October Football Diary
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By Laurence Gale MSc (14 Oct 05 17:25)
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Portable sports arenas chosen by Chelsea FC
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By Chris Bassett (07 Oct 05 15:00)
Active Leisure Contracts, the UK Company behind a new range of portable sports arenas hopes it will encourage more children to get active following the sale of one of it’s systems to Chelsea FC. - Read Article
New 3G Stadium Goal launched
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By Editor (30 Sep 05 16:00)
The UK’s leading Sports Equipment manufacturer Harrod UK, has launched the ‘3G’ Stadium Goal, the goal is designed for use at the highest level of the game and has already been installed in Premier League Grounds around the country. - Read Article
Hectic summer at the City of Manchester Stadium
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By Lee Jackson (12 Sep 05 14:00) - 5 comments
Since the end of the ‘concert season’ in July, getting the pitch to its present level has been something of a challenge to us all here at City to say the least! Five concerts, almost 300,000 people through the turnstiles, around 130,000 of whom were on the pitch-marvellous! The fact that our staff end of season party was held in mid-July said it all about the clubs ongoing ability to hold high profile events all year round. - Read Article
Renovations at the Madejski Stadium
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By Bruce Elliott (04 Sep 05 10:00)
At Reading Football Club we play host to 1st team, reserves and Premiership rugby union. In all we had 50 professional fixtures last season, including 6 “double headers” with football and rugby on the same weekend. - Read Article
September Football Diary
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By Laurence Gale MSc (01 Sep 05 16:15)
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Anglo/Dutch partnership secures 2006 World Cup contract
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By John Geddes (31 Aug 05 21:00)
UK based turf company S F Hodgkinson & Son Ltd is delighted to announce that their Dutch partners, Hendriks Graszoden Groep have been awarded the contract to supply and install pitches for 7 stadiums which will host matches during next year’s World Cup Finals in Germany - Read Article
