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Xtra Grass for the new Arena Coventry
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By Laurence Gale MSc (25 Apr 05 12:00) - 1 comment
The Arena, a brand new state of the art multifunctional 32,500-seater stadium, is due to open on the outskirts of Coventry in August 2005. More Inside. - Read Article
Lighting up at PSV
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By Laurence Gale MSc (19 Apr 05 17:15) - 1 comment
Stadium Managers are always looking at new technologies to enhance the performance of their pitches. In recent years we have seen the development of lighting rigs that are positioned over the turf surface. The increased light levels help to stimulate grass growth. More Inside. - Read Article
April Football Diary
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By Laurence Gale MSc (07 Apr 05 13:00)
The recent fluctuating weather is certainly testing the skills of our Groundsmen up and down the country. The changing ground conditions will certainly be influencing what work can be achieved. More Inside. - Read Article
Always busy at Bristol City
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By Craig Richardson (04 Apr 05 10:00)
As with most league football clubs Bristol City are always trying to maximise the use of their stadium. For the last three-years we have held concerts in June, which in most cases brings additional responsibilities for me. Especially as it involves covering the whole pitch for several days during the summer growing periods.
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March Football Diary
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By Laurence Gale MSc (02 Mar 05 14:10)
Tasks for the coming month. - Read Article
Warm Up/Warm Down procedure in force
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By Editor (23 Feb 05 15:00) - 7 comments
As reported in November of last year the Premier League have taken on board the concerns of Groundsmen regarding the extensive nature of warm ups and warm downs. Guidelines have now been published and issued this week to all Premier League clubs. - Read Article
Chelsea get new Training Ground
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By Patrina Effer (17 Feb 05 15:00) - 1 comment
In March 2004, White Horse Contractors successfully tendered for both phases of the project to construct high specification pitches for Chelsea FC at their new Cobham Training Ground. - Read Article
A brighter future for Telford
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By Laurence Gale MSc (17 Feb 05 13:00) - 3 comments
What a difference a year can make in the life of a football club. This time last year Telford United FC, as it was known then, was put into receivership. - Read Article
Hard work pays dividends
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By Richard Bird (15 Feb 05 16:00) - 9 comments
After playing 28 matches, plus several training sessions, up to the end of January the Kenilworth Road pitch is now at its thinnest. In my 12 years as Head Groundsman at Luton Town, it is the most number of games played in the same period since the 1998/99 season when 31 games were played. More inside - Read Article
Chelsea's training pitches join Premier League
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By Carol Dutton (11 Feb 05 15:00) - 3 comments
Largest UK washed turf contract. After years coping with indifferent training grounds, this season sees Premier League Chelsea with practise pitches on a par with Stamford Bridge. - Read Article
Real put faith in Desso
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By Press Release (09 Feb 05 16:00)
Recently, sports fans may have noticed the poor condition of Madrid’s grass pitch. After consulting experts at Desso, Real decided to renew the pitch in the Bernabeu Stadium. - Read Article
Dunfermline pitch lambasted again
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By Editor (09 Feb 05 10:00)
Dunfermline's synthetic under fire. - Read Article
February Football Diary
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By Laurence Gale MSc (07 Feb 05 11:30)
February Football tasks. - Read Article
No time off for good behaviour
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By Steve Patrick (21 Jan 05 14:35) - 11 comments
Christmas was an extremely busy time for us. We finished at lunchtime on Christmas Eve and went for a beer, and handed out Secret Santa gifts to each other like the silly idiots that we are-full article inside - Read Article
January football diary
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By Laurence Gale MSc (11 Jan 05 17:00)
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The Sportcity Arena – Problems STILL!!
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By Lee Jackson (23 Dec 04 15:00) - 5 comments
Following my article in September regarding the Sportcity Arena which we have taken on as a reserve team venue, it was hoped that drastic works were to be carried out to rectify what was clearly a very poor pitch. In total we have played 8 games there up until last night and every game has had a doubt cast over it due to the fact that the drainage capabilities are about as good as a concrete floor. - Read Article
Festive Cheer at Preston NE
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By Laurence Gale MSc (17 Dec 04 15:30)
With over 70% grass cover still being maintained in his goalmouths, he is confident that the pitch will be able to stand up to the very busy Christmas fixtures and the remaining winter period games. More Inside. - Read Article
December Football Diary
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By Laurence Gale MSc (08 Dec 04 16:00)
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A thank you to Groundsmen
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By Press Release (07 Dec 04 15:00)
Football Aid thanks to Groundsmen. - Read Article
Natural turf fight gathers momentum
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By Peter Lansley (06 Dec 04 18:00) - 2 comments
If you picked up a copy of The Times today you will have read the following article. We hope that this is the first of many as we stand united and start to promote and market the clear benefits of natural turf-details inside - Read Article
