100milesaway Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 I know that the pitch has had to suffer almost unrelenting rain since it's renewal, but it is looking a bit weary already. From high in the main stand, it is looking threadbare. And not just the section in front of the main stand around the half way line. I know that the rugby club also use it, but read that the new modern technology in the pitch, would allow a lot more use that it has been subjected to so far. I remember in recent years, the old pitch looking not much different than the new one at this stage of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 24 minutes ago, 100milesaway said: I know that the pitch has had to suffer almost unrelenting rain since it's renewal, but it is looking a bit weary already. From high in the main stand, it is looking threadbare. And not just the section in front of the main stand around the half way line. I know that the rugby club also use it, but read that the new modern technology in the pitch, would allow a lot more use that it has been subjected to so far. I remember in recent years, the old pitch looking not much different than the new one at this stage of the season. The pitch has held up far better than the previous pitches. It does seem like it’s been very wet (more so than usual) for the last few months too which won’t help. It’s still top 2 or 3 pitches in this league and miles better than a lot of EFL clubs, Bradford being a prime example. Sure i’ve read somewhere that the groundsman said that the pitch will be even better after a year or so too, as it’ll be fully bedded in. Something along those lines anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League one forever Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 27 minutes ago, 100milesaway said: I know that the pitch has had to suffer almost unrelenting rain since it's renewal, but it is looking a bit weary already. From high in the main stand, it is looking threadbare. And not just the section in front of the main stand around the half way line. I know that the rugby club also use it, but read that the new modern technology in the pitch, would allow a lot more use that it has been subjected to so far. I remember in recent years, the old pitch looking not much different than the new one at this stage of the season. Yep - good shout. There was several brown/worn patches in front of the family stand today. Think the club will be disappointed with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzlatic Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 3 minutes ago, daniel said: The pitch has held up far better than the previous pitches. It does seem like it’s been very wet (more so than usual) for the last few months too which won’t help. It’s still top 2 or 3 pitches in this league and miles better than a lot of EFL clubs, Bradford being a prime example. Sure i’ve read somewhere that the groundsman said that the pitch will be even better after a year or so too, as it’ll be fully bedded in. Something along those lines anyway. He did. Does better from season 2 onwards I think it was. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsEddie Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 (edited) 1 hour ago, daniel said: The pitch has held up far better than the previous pitches. It does seem like it’s been very wet (more so than usual) for the last few months too which won’t help. It’s still top 2 or 3 pitches in this league and miles better than a lot of EFL clubs, Bradford being a prime example. Sure i’ve read somewhere that the groundsman said that the pitch will be even better after a year or so too, as it’ll be fully bedded in. Something along those lines anyway. “ Yeah, it's been a difficult year weather wise but it has been up and down the country. The first postponement of the borehamwood game is where we saw most damage. We was always going to lose grass but it moves water well and the fibres are doing their job!” “ Yeah I know mate. It's difficult with just football but the new construction will give us stability even where the grass cover is thin. Everyone tells me the second year is always easier and the playability is better. I can't wait e” Edited March 2 by LaticsEddie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobledgersheart Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Noticed the players were training on it this week, perhaps Chapel Road wasn't fit, so if the Roughyeads are doing the same it will be under pressure. Hopefully it'll rejuvenate itself a bit during the summer months when we get a bit of dry weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc1955 Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 2 hours ago, Bobledgersheart said: Noticed the players were training on it this week, perhaps Chapel Road wasn't fit, so if the Roughyeads are doing the same it will be under pressure. Hopefully it'll rejuvenate itself a bit during the summer months when we get a bit of dry weather. But there’ll be no break because the rugby season runs until September I think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 14 minutes ago, oafc1955 said: But there’ll be no break because the rugby season runs until September I think? Be every other week in the summer, it will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfluff1985 Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Anyone know our pitch dimensions and how that compares to some others? Considering we play with no width a lot of the time, our pitch looks bigger than a few we play away at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobledgersheart Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 55 minutes ago, oafc1955 said: But there’ll be no break because the rugby season runs until September I think? Yes but it is the "growing season" so it should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Have a look at Bradford’s pitch. Ours is in incredible shape in comparison. https://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/2024/march/bradford-postponed-020324/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Sinnott Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 9 minutes ago, daniel said: Have a look at Bradford’s pitch. Ours is in incredible shape in comparison. https://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/2024/march/bradford-postponed-020324/ Bradford didn't spend 1 million pound of their taxpayers money on it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 9 minutes ago, Lee Sinnott said: Bradford didn't spend 1 million pound of their taxpayers money on it... Wondered how long it’d take you. Less than 10 mins was some going 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickie Down Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Rugby don't play a home game in a six week block to allow the work to be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Sinnott Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 Are they playing the standard cup (amateur Rugby) match at Boundary Park the morning of the Fylde game...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Sinnott Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 5 minutes ago, Lee Sinnott said: Are they playing the standard cup (amateur Rugby) match at Boundary Park the morning of the Fylde game...? Answering my own question. No... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcmetty Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 8 hours ago, Lee Sinnott said: Are they playing the standard cup (amateur Rugby) match at Boundary Park the morning of the Fylde game...? Might not be a bad thing if they did, given how they passed us off the park at their place. Not sure they'd fancy a bit of Mellonball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigDog Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 I think that the pitch has lasted well this season. However, it needs a lot more bedding in to happen ahead of next season. I notice that the ball still bobbles along the surface (when we play it on the ground) in comparison to the better pitches. Hopefully a good close season will help… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 3 minutes ago, TheBigDog said: I think that the pitch has lasted well this season. However, it needs a lot more bedding in to happen ahead of next season. I notice that the ball still bobbles along the surface (when we play it on the ground) in comparison to the better pitches. Hopefully a good close season will help… #keepitcredible 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boroblue Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 21 hours ago, TheBigDog said: I think that the pitch has lasted well this season. However, it needs a lot more bedding in to happen ahead of next season. I notice that the ball still bobbles along the surface (when we play it on the ground) in comparison to the better pitches. Hopefully a good close season will help… I think I must have been looking at my phone when that analysis was possible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Mr Shankly Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 I came across some footage / highlights of Wolves reserves who play at Kidderminster. I couldn't help noticing how well their pitch looked. Would it be Wolves paying for a top-end pitch as part of the deal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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