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The Greenhouse Stadium - after Elton John has left town
2 weeks ago -
Football -
Andrew Muir
- Issue 42 -
In issue 38 of our magazine, the Shrewsbury Town groundsmen, Richard Barnett and Andrew Muir gave us a detailed account of preparing for, and renovating after, an Elton John concert on the Greenhouse pitch. Here, Andrew offers an update on how the pitch is currently performing.
Maintenance for winter turf pitches
2 weeks ago -
Football -
Bob Stretton
The midday Sun peered from behind a cloud and danced across the turf, neatly chequered patterns run the full length and breath of the pitch.
The grass stood tall, proud and manicured, full of colour and vigour, ready for the onslaught that was about to follow.
Player’s trampled across the fine turf, cutting swaths as they strived to give every ounce of effort. Buy the end of the game the pitch looked forlorn, a broken and desperate spectacle of what it once used to be.
Dedicated Oakwood Football Club coach Neil Blackwell up for award
2 weeks ago -
Football -
Editor
A Football lover who has devoted three decades of his life to one club has been put forward for a prestigious award.
Assistant groundsman Glenn Jeneson gets recognition at annual club awards
2 weeks ago -
Football -
Editor
The 22-year-old couldn't quite believe it when manager Micky Adams named him as the clubman of the year.
May Football Diary 2012
3 weeks ago -
Football -
Laurence Gale MSc
May Football Diary 2012
Accrington Stanley set to invest in their Crown Ground pitch
4 weeks ago -
Football -
Editor
The Reds spent £70,000 on the pitch two years ago in a bid to make big improvements to the surface but suffered continuing problems with the surface.
Coping with dual sports at the Spotland Stadium
4 weeks ago -
Football -
Laurence Gale MSc
- Issue 41 -
Coping with dual sports is never easy but, with a new pitch, new equipment and ‘new’ assistant, Phil Collinson, Head Groundsman at Rochdale’s Spotland Stadium is winning the battle to retain grass coverage.
National Football Centre - building for the future of English football
4 weeks ago -
Football -
Alan Ferguson
- Issue 41 -
In July 2012, the National Football Centre St.George’s Park will finally open its doors to become the home for all the England national teams under The FA’s banner, as well as supporting an extensive coach education programme and intense local grassroots football programme. The centre will also host professional teams preparing to play in the area, as well as a new national sports science and medicine research centre.
Sir Trevor Brooking opens eight new Speedcut-built pitches
24 Apr 2012 -
Football -
Editor
Speedcut Contractors have been congratulated at the official opening of eight new pitches they constructed for Worthing Town FC, West Sussex.
Life is too short - fake it! The 'soccer grass' debate
23 Apr 2012 -
Football -
Matt Frost
- Issue 41 - - 4 comments
Installing an artificial pitch will, most certainly, change the game to a poorer, non contact version according to many of the world’s leading coaches. It will allow every man and his dog to use
the stadium pitch. Matt Frost enters the 'artificial' debate
Robotic groundsman gets to work on South West football pitch
22 Apr 2012 -
Football -
Editor
- 2 comments
Technology with regard to ground maintenance is not quite on the agendas of Football Clubs across East Devon – yet!
Grounds team looks for pitch perfection
20 Apr 2012 -
Football -
Editor
Work is being carried out on the Swans' training ground to make sure it remains in tip top shape.
Arsenal's Paul Ashcroft is named Premier League Groundsman of the year for 2012
19 Apr 2012 -
Football -
Editor
Arsenal's Paul Ashcroft has been named the Premier League Groundsman of the Year for 2012
Brunton Park groundsman retains best pitch title
19 Apr 2012 -
Football -
Editor
Carlisle United’s play-off bid might be in the balance – but the Blues have one trophy in the bag thanks to groundsman David Mitchell.
Middlesbrough's head groundsman wins top award
19 Apr 2012 -
Football -
Editor
- 2 comments
Rival fans will be right in thinking that the grass is always greener at Boro's Riverside Stadium - after its head groundsman received a top award.
League Groundsman of the year 2012
17 Apr 2012 -
Football -
Editor
The winners Groundsman of the Year Awards 2012 have been announced with Middlesbrough, Carlisle United and Cheltenham Town taking the divisional titles.
Attention All Groundsmen
14 Apr 2012 -
Football -
Editor
A seminar aimed at anyone involved in pitch maintenance around the NWCFL has been arranged for Monday 30th April in the clubhouse at Atherton Collieries; Alder House ground.
Luke's work experience pays off - This is Nottingham
8 Apr 2012 -
Football -
Other
Luke's work experience pays off ,I am now an assistant groundsman at Tottenham Hotspurs training ground.
Pitching in at the County Ground
6 Apr 2012 -
Football -
External source
Five lucky teenagers have landed a rare chance to go behind the scenes at Swindon Town to find out what keeps the club ticking over
Derby County switch to British Seed Houses
5 Apr 2012 -
Football -
Chloe Miller
With a hectic match schedule and, training pitches and a busy academy, Derby County’s Head Groundsman Andy Croft has his work cut out keeping the turf in top condition at Pride Park, home to the Championship side since 1997
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