Poultongirl
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It’s offIf it's called off would both clubs agree to settle the points over a game of Cuppies on Sport's back garden?
It’s offIf it's called off would both clubs agree to settle the points over a game of Cuppies on Sport's back garden?
Who are they then? I want the game on as much as you do. I remember when the soil structure under the grass back in the 70's had masses of sand in it, I haven't seen any of that for years, the pitch used to slope down on the edge too and doesn't now. If there is anything wrong with drainage it will be because of years of neglect from the Stains due to not maintaining the pitch properly. If the soil deeper down has become compacted then the water won't drain away. Maybe this summer the soil under the grass and deeper down needs a lot of work on it, compaction is not any easy thing to cure.3 teams local and a league below all without any problems
What a crock of shite I work outside and it's been OK February.Like what? Why has it been the wettest winter on record?
That was a joke btw!!!Bring back Owen so that we can get a ground with a roof cover!
try thinking outside the box labelled 'blame'.Nope, what question? It's bad timing for torrential rain for hours on top of already saturated ground. Of course if some of you want to find something or somebody else to blame then crack on, but you won't find anything.
I would be asking what the hell was the condition of the pitch and the areas under the pitch like when SS took over the club. My guess would be that years of neglect has left the ground compacted to quite a depth and that his why it isn't draining away. It needs some real work on it this summer to repair that if it is what is causing it.try thinking outside the box labelled 'blame'.
I'm not sure it is anymore, not close enough to the surface to make any difference, it used to drain like a sieve back in the 70's. I think there is some depth of compacted soils above the sand now because it was never looked after properly.Considering our pitch is basically laid on sand, how come other games are going ahead???
Agree that is constructive criticism and totally acceptable comment, things do need to improve in the next few seasons in regards the pitch , we know it was the “O”s fault all along but its now down to this regimeIf Morecambe’s game is on and ours isn’t, you do have to start asking questions.
The Oystons are long gone and the staff at the club want for nothing so what’s the reason for another postponement ???
At this rate they'll be no time to do anything with the pitch as we'll be playing on through June!I would be asking what the hell was the condition of the pitch and the areas under the pitch like when SS took over the club. My guess would be that years of neglect has left the ground compacted to quite a depth and that his why it isn't draining away. It needs some real work on it this summer to repair that if it is what is causing it.
It's another thing on the long list of Sabler's that needs money spending on it to bring it up to standard.
That’s exactly it. SS has invested heavily and other NW clubs get their games on.Agree that is constructive criticism and totally acceptable comment, things do need to improve in the next few seasons in regards the pitch , we know it was the “O”s fault all along but its now down to this regime
Thank you. That's better than suggesting that I'm looking for someone to blame. Anyway, the question I have just mailed to the SLO is as follows:I would be asking what the hell was the condition of the pitch and the areas under the pitch like when SS took over the club. My guess would be that years of neglect has left the ground compacted to quite a depth and that his why it isn't draining away. It needs some real work on it this summer to repair that if it is what is causing it.
It's another thing on the long list of Sabler's that needs money spending on it to bring it up to standard.
yeah but you do live in Jamaica!What a crock of shite I work outside and it's been OK February.
Let's face it the pitch is at fault the drainage is bollocked.
Spot onThank you. That's better than suggesting that I'm looking for someone to blame. Anyway, the question I have just mailed to the SLO is as follows:
Given the recent spate of postponed fixtures at Bloomfield Rd, owing to problems with the pitch as a result of adverse weather conditions, are there any short term and long term structural pitch improvements that can be taken to improve the chances of matches being played in these poor conditions?
If there are, what are they and is the Board intending to pursue them?
I replied to your email - it bounced back as undeliverable. SD meeting was yesterday however I will follow up with the board.Thank you. That's better than suggesting that I'm looking for someone to blame. Anyway, the question I have just mailed to the SLO is as follows:
Given the recent spate of postponed fixtures at Bloomfield Rd, owing to problems with the pitch as a result of adverse weather conditions, are there any short term and long term structural pitch improvements that can be taken to improve the chances of matches being played in these poor conditions?
If there are, what are they and is the Board intending to pursue them?
Just checked the rainfall record for February and up until today there has been around 32mm, compared to an average Feb month of 27mm rainfall. Also a third of this months rainfall fell on the second so since then there has been 20mm. As a comparison by the same time February 2020 there had been over 90mm of rainfall and we managed to play our 2 home fixtures that month without issueSome of you clearly haven't noticed that it's been the wettest February on record and January was the same before that. The water table is at maximum, the ground just can't take it. Nothing to do with our pitch or the groundsman or anything else, just the shittest of winters I can remember. It's frustrating but it can't be helped.
I have said there is obviously a problem with the drainage and I have been going on the rain down here in Cambridge which has been horrendous, I thought it had been the same up there.Just checked the rainfall record for February and up until today there has been around 32mm, compared to an average Feb month of 27mm rainfall. Also a third of this months rainfall fell on the second so since then there has been 20mm. As a comparison by the same time February 2020 there had been over 90mm of rainfall and we managed to play our 2 home fixtures that month without issue
So I don't think this months rainfall is anything out of the ordinary even with a high water table.
Also the problem seems to be in isolated areas which also implies issues with the pitch rather than just mother nature.
I'm not about to blame anyone but I think it is legitimate to ask what the issue is and what is going to be done about it.
Forecast is rain all day tomorrowCouldn't they try again tomorrow?
Which was last night.If it's called off there's the first question to the Structured Dialogue sorted.
If you remember the paddocks, the pitch was 4 feet above the bottom level. There were drainholes in the walls at the front. Now it's level with the front of the stands. That must impact on the ability to drain.Please forgive my vagueness and detail but my understanding is that I recall having a conversation with a fellow supporter a few years back concerning water retention on the pitch. He knew and had spoken with the groudsman at the time. Apparently, at some point either during or subsequent to the redevelopment of the stadium, the perimeter area of the pitch where you generally can just walk around or where the players warm up, was also redeveloped to accommodate the new dug outs etc. This involved removing the previous surface area which was sand and soil and replacing it with a new surface of whatever material was used. Where previously , when we had excessive rainfall, the water would drain naturally , but with this new surface around the perimeter, the water was just being retained on the surface. Clearly no new drainage was installed and the grounds man was not very happy as his concerns were not listened to . I can only think that parts of the pitch have been laid on this unsuitable surface thus causing the problems we are currently seeing.
I know some but the guy who works for me is an expert so I'll ask him tomorrow and report back.Hertford seems to know what he is on about.
Was going to ssy the same,now it will be surrounded by concrete and a few drain holes,which maybe partially blocked. Maybe the foundations have sunk and blocked them. Could be a total rebuild.If you remember the paddocks, the pitch was 4 feet above the bottom level. There were drainholes in the walls at the front. Now it's level with the front of the stands. That must impact on the ability to drain.
Thanks. I'm having trouble with e-mails but thanks for trying.I replied to your email - it bounced back as undeliverable. SD meeting was yesterday however I will follow up with the board.
That's a good point.If you remember the paddocks, the pitch was 4 feet above the bottom level. There were drainholes in the walls at the front. Now it's level with the front of the stands. That must impact on the ability to drain.