palmer1 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 The pitch has to be sorted a priority! There is zero point in blaming the pitch conditions for the style of play change if all that's going to happen is by January we have the same issue again only against sides that would prefer teams to go direct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayItLivo Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 (edited) Delete wrong thread Edited May 8, 2018 by PlayItLivo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonboy Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Don't disagree but not gonna happen due to cost. I'd rather spend any money on building a squad capable of getting us back up, and improving our training facilities. Dales cost £500k. We can re-lay the pitch the year after from the money we get from winning the JPT and a good FA Cup run!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick26 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 2 minutes ago, Londonboy said: Don't disagree but not gonna happen due to cost. I'd rather spend any money on building a squad capable of getting us back up, and improving our training facilities. Dales cost £500k. We can re-lay the pitch the year after from the money we get from winning the JPT and a good FA Cup run!! In fairness the pitch lasted much better than the last couple of seasons and was far from the worst we've seen - been told the works planned this time are more extensive than last so we should see a further improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Just now, mick26 said: In fairness the pitch lasted much better than the last couple of seasons and was far from the worst we've seen - been told the works planned this time are more extensive than last so we should see a further improvement. I thought that but then I went on it last Sunday for the Mascot's Day. It isn't much better than a decent public playing field close up. Good in patches though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh_latics Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 3 minutes ago, HarryBosch said: I thought that but then I went on it last Sunday for the Mascot's Day. It isn't much better than a decent public playing field close up. Good in patches though... Whose hand did you get to hold? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 46 minutes ago, mick26 said: In fairness the pitch lasted much better than the last couple of seasons and was far from the worst we've seen - been told the works planned this time are more extensive than last so we should see a further improvement. This sounds promising, after years of being starved o investment. What type of things would be done though? Don't want you to compromise yourself though. My limited knowledge would say we've tried bacterial improvement and seen much better rooting (and it held up better0. The blocked drain was sorted. I was thinking a full relay or new Desso was about all that was left? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookersstandandy Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 1 hour ago, Londonboy said: Don't disagree but not gonna happen due to cost. ....but we’re not operating under the same austerity now Corney has gone are we? If Lemsagam wanted to demonstrate the semblance of a plan, this would be one such way of doing so, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonboy Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 1 hour ago, lookersstandandy said: ....but we’re not operating under the same austerity now Corney has gone are we? If Lemsagam wanted to demonstrate the semblance of a plan, this would be one such way of doing so, no? Would love to think so yes.... Just unsure as to what funds he actually has. Hopefully he will show us the money if he has it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danoafc Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 3 hours ago, mick26 said: In fairness the pitch lasted much better than the last couple of seasons and was far from the worst we've seen - been told the works planned this time are more extensive than last so we should see a further improvement. Helped massively by the fact we didn't play on it for the thick end of a month while we had the bad weather / beasts from the east etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nohairdontcare Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 What happens with the pitch this summer will be a good indication of how much cash AL has at his disposal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlossopLatic Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 While investing in a new pitch would obviously help what happens when we go away from home? Most league 1 pitches cut up in the second half of the season can anyone see that improving in league 2? Our biggest problem was that were not able to grind out results in the 2nd half of the season something we did very well in the previous 2 seasons. If its a choice between a brand spanking new pitch as opposed to a squad who have a Plan A and a Plan B to adapt to the change in conditions Id rather we go with the later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmer1 Posted May 8, 2018 Author Share Posted May 8, 2018 1 minute ago, GlossopLatic said: While investing in a new pitch would obviously help what happens when we go away from home? Most league 1 pitches cut up in the second half of the season can anyone see that improving in league 2? Our biggest problem was that were not able to grind out results in the 2nd half of the season something we did very well in the previous 2 seasons. If its a choice between a brand spanking new pitch as opposed to a squad who have a Plan A and a Plan B to adapt to the change in conditions Id rather we go with the later. We drew those games! so fix our pitch play free flowing football at home and smash everyone out of sight and draw the away games. Top 3 guranteed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookersstandandy Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 For those who live in close proximity to or pass the ground regularly; Have the ground staff begun working on the pitch yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolatic Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 15 minutes ago, lookersstandandy said: For those who live in close proximity to or pass the ground regularly; Have the ground staff begun working on the pitch yet? When you look at Jamie Stott's interview pitchside on TWAL the other day, the pitch looked as though it was in the same condition as at the end of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorvik_latic Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 (edited) 23 minutes ago, lookersstandandy said: For those who live in close proximity to or pass the ground regularly; Have the ground staff begun working on the pitch yet? They usually wait a couple of weeks as they allow charities and charge companies to use it before they start work on it. Edited May 16, 2018 by jorvik_latic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookersstandandy Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 41 minutes ago, jorvik_latic said: They usually wait a couple of weeks as they allow charities and charge companies to use it before they start work on it. Ta. Be interesting to see what work in undertaken, when it begins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmr Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 6 minutes ago, lookersstandandy said: Ta. Be interesting to see what work in undertaken, when it begins. Bring back the plastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolatic Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 5 minutes ago, cmr said: Bring back the plastic Bring back the under soil heating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Anyway, more inportantly, who knows how to sort out my heavily clay lawn? It's like concrete now, but full of lumps, bumps and potholes like a typical road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmr Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 20 minutes ago, singe said: Anyway, more inportantly, who knows how to sort out my heavily clay lawn? It's like concrete now, but full of lumps, bumps and potholes like a typical road. Get the kettle boiled and pour hot water on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolatic Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 19 minutes ago, singe said: Anyway, more inportantly, who knows how to sort out my heavily clay lawn? It's like concrete now, but full of lumps, bumps and potholes like a typical road. Fill in the rest with concrete, level it off and paint the whole thing green. Or, dig more holes, turn it into a crazy golf course and charge for entry. Earn enough over the summer to cover the cost of having it all dug up again and a new lawn laid. Problem solved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 1 hour ago, jorvik_latic said: They usually wait a couple of weeks as they allow charities and charge companies to use it before they start work on it. Yeah, there's been something going on most evenings I've passed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 11 minutes ago, cmr said: Get the kettle boiled and pour hot water on it I haven't got ants! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Mikey Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 56 minutes ago, cmr said: Get the kettle boiled and get a MasterChef champion to pour hot water on it FTFY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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