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Post by robie on May 23, 2016 7:59:16 GMT
In the celebration sixes video Rosie mentions " it's going to get dug up on Monday" in reference to the pitch. Does anyone know what work they are planning to do. The pitch looks fantastic and surely doesn't need such an overhaul every season to keep it that way?
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Post by ZeroTheHero on May 23, 2016 8:07:15 GMT
Yes, I noticed that. They put down a plastic 'weave' that the grass grew through last summer - I would have thought that had more than a one year life?
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Post by oufcyellows on May 23, 2016 8:07:20 GMT
In the celebration sixes video Rosie mentions " it's going to get dug up on Monday" in reference to the pitch. Does anyone know what work they are planning to do. The pitch looks fantastic and surely doesn't need such an overhaul every season to keep it that way? Apparently it does, not a complete dig up, but u need to remove the top layer ever year to keep the plastic part, and presumably the drainage up to scratch
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Post by oufcyellows on May 23, 2016 8:19:50 GMT
I suppose if u leave it the soil just compacts tighter and tighter and u lose the effect of the weave holding it together.
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Post by essexyellows on May 23, 2016 8:54:30 GMT
As an aside............why do they always water the pitch at half time....even when its raining or generally been "wet"
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Post by oldham on May 23, 2016 13:25:06 GMT
As an aside............why do they always water the pitch at half time....even when its raining or generally been "wet" Watering the grass improves the speed of the game. Passes are faster and the ball moves faster. Dry grass has a high friction on the ball. Also, wet grass probably lowers the risk of some injuries. Generally, host teams that play very defensively against opposition that has fine technique might not want to water the grass, hence possibly why we do?
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Post by davidmanny (BANNED) on May 23, 2016 18:08:48 GMT
Wouldnt have thought it needs much attention seeing as the egg chasers have p*ssed off.
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Post by grumpygit on May 23, 2016 19:46:07 GMT
Got to say the pitch was excellent last season
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Post by MJB on May 23, 2016 19:56:41 GMT
As an aside............why do they always water the pitch at half time....even when its raining or generally been "wet" Watering the grass improves the speed of the game. Passes are faster and the ball moves faster. Dry grass has a high friction on the ball. Also, wet grass probably lowers the risk of some injuries. Generally, host teams that play very defensively against opposition that has fine technique might not want to water the grass, hence possibly why we do? A genuinely interesting reply, thanks for this.
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Post by essexyellows on May 23, 2016 21:27:39 GMT
As an aside............why do they always water the pitch at half time....even when its raining or generally been "wet" Watering the grass improves the speed of the game. Passes are faster and the ball moves faster. Dry grass has a high friction on the ball. Also, wet grass probably lowers the risk of some injuries. Generally, host teams that play very defensively against opposition that has fine technique might not want to water the grass, hence possibly why we do? Thanks for that, all makes sense really....although I do tend to notice players then seem to spend a lot of time falling over "post watering"!! Guess thats down to stud selection. Interesting when you think of some of the pitches we have seen over the years!!
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Post by uptheus on May 24, 2016 5:27:21 GMT
As an aside............why do they always water the pitch at half time....even when its raining or generally been "wet" Watering the grass improves the speed of the game. Passes are faster and the ball moves faster. Dry grass has a high friction on the ball. Also, wet grass probably lowers the risk of some injuries. Generally, host teams that play very defensively against opposition that has fine technique might not want to water the grass, hence possibly why we do? But if it's been raining wouldn't it be wet anyway?
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Post by oldham on May 24, 2016 6:02:36 GMT
Yes but at the end of the day it's up to the host club (to make sure their goalie has the right studs in!).
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Post by petechilton on May 25, 2016 7:19:56 GMT
With the success of last season I think the quality of the pitch post-rugby was forgotten somewhat. It was magnificent and played a part in allowing us to play the style that Appleton wanted (and which was a struggle the previous year).
Slightly surprised that it's being updated but guess they know what they're doing.
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Post by benox on May 25, 2016 17:58:52 GMT
Watering the grass improves the speed of the game. Passes are faster and the ball moves faster. Dry grass has a high friction on the ball. Also, wet grass probably lowers the risk of some injuries. Generally, host teams that play very defensively against opposition that has fine technique might not want to water the grass, hence possibly why we do? But if it's been raining wouldn't it be wet anyway? I don't pay too much attention to it but it seems like sometimes we just water the half that we're attacking. Presume it's to speed up our attacking play and enable long shots to pick up some pace as they skid off the surface?
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Post by oxymoron on May 25, 2016 22:19:59 GMT
I believe that the FL regulations concerning the playing surface permit the home team to water the pitch at half-time provided that they inform the referee and the opposition beforehand. Once so declared the watering then has to take place, even if a monsoon breaks just minutes after kick off. The club are also required to uniformly water the whole of the pitch.
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