Lesta2014 454 Posted 17 January Report Share Posted 17 January Under soil heating will have been on a lot due to minus temperatures, guessing this could result in it being boggy? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Footballwipe 1,991 Posted 17 January Report Share Posted 17 January 8 hours ago, Corky said: Is it an unfair observation? With the way we play, a good pitch is vital. We've got another big game on Tuesday. Hopefully it will be better by then. It isn't about blaming anyone, just noting something. Exactly. Our pitches for years have been fantastic no matter what the conditions. I don't think anyone is moaning at the pitch, just pointing out that it's a bit if a surprise that it's not the pristine quality we're used to seeing it. I'm sure there's a hundred reasonable explanations as to why, but it doesn't stop people spotting it! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cardiff_Fox 6,296 Posted 17 January Report Share Posted 17 January 6 hours ago, Lesta2014 said: Under soil heating will have been on a lot due to minus temperatures, guessing this could result in it being boggy? Mostly likely cause - under soil heating really aren’t the best thing to use cos they quickly make pitches go muddy There has been an issue across English football this season with the pitches though - a lot putting it down to the lack of maintenance during the off season and having rush their ‘programmes’ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lesta2014 454 Posted 17 January Report Share Posted 17 January Just now, Cardiff_Fox said: Mostly likely cause - under soil heating really aren’t the best thing to use cos they quickly make pitches go muddy There has been an issue across English football this season with the pitches though - a lot putting it down to the lack of maintenance during the off season and having rush their ‘programmes’ Lets be honest their still a million times better than a Sunday league game on Vicky park Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cardiff_Fox 6,296 Posted 17 January Report Share Posted 17 January Just now, Lesta2014 said: Lets be honest their still a million times better than a Sunday league game on Vicky park I played on one of those puddings two weeks before lockdown finished 😂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmono84 459 Posted 17 January Report Share Posted 17 January Think it looked worse on tv, whenever I saw closer shots at different angles it looked fine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VG Fox 8 Posted 17 January Report Share Posted 17 January 9 hours ago, Red Squirrel said: Time for one of these Ha I remember this 'hot tent' being the reason our FA cup 3rd round match vs Norwich was selected for MOD...79 I think... we won 3-0. Great memories freezing my nuts off in SK3. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
majaco 1,142 Posted 17 January Report Share Posted 17 January 17 minutes ago, VG Fox said: Ha I remember this 'hot tent' being the reason our FA cup 3rd round match vs Norwich was selected for MOD...79 I think... we won 3-0. Great memories freezing my nuts off in SK3. Weller in tights. Did Buchanan and Peake make debuts that day? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VG Fox 8 Posted 17 January Report Share Posted 17 January 1 minute ago, majaco said: Weller in tights. Did Buchanan and Peake make debuts that day? yes I think they did ....Jimmy Hill highlighted their good play if I remember correctly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phube 1,999 Posted 17 January Report Share Posted 17 January 8 hours ago, Babylon said: What is this “outside” you speak of? I have a dog so have to do this “outside” thing... and I’ll tell you my wellies are taking a battering! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley 3,995 Posted 17 January Report Share Posted 17 January 11 hours ago, Bert said: Not true. They have a dedicated team for the ground that are there day in day out Yep this. And they're hiring more people.. think that's for the TG though 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wortho 969 Posted 17 January Report Share Posted 17 January If you thought ours was bad did you see the Elland Road pitch, that looked awful. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
adejo92 1,153 Posted 17 January Report Share Posted 17 January I've seen a lot worse pitches this season at other grounds but it did strike me yesterday how poor ours looked. I think we are so used to having arguably one of the best pitches in the league, it stands out more when we have a few imperfections. I know we have had some atrocious weather, and the time of year, but will be interesting to see the pitches at Old Trafford & Emirates etc. Still, I think we are just spoilt with our pitch. Especially when we used to have a lawn mowing Banksy enthusiast. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
irishfoxkev 325 Posted 19 January Report Share Posted 19 January Haven’t checked the weather for Leicester today but if you have the deluge of rain seen in Ireland for the last 36 hours it will probably cut up badly and look rough again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tylesta 620 Posted 19 January Report Share Posted 19 January On 16/01/2021 at 22:24, egg_fried_rice said: Worst I've ever seen it, but forgivable all things considered. Should of seen it v Sheffield wednesday few year back was awful Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wymsey 4,673 Posted 20 January Report Share Posted 20 January (edited) On 16/01/2021 at 23:03, Bert said: Not true. They have a dedicated team for the ground that are there day in day out Mr. J Ledwidge's team, I think. A different team at the training ground (where he's based but also manages). Edited 20 January by Wymsey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Foxin_Mad 699 Posted 20 January Report Share Posted 20 January The Man City pitch looked pretty poor. Think the weather can't be helping the Midlands/northern teams. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bert 6,499 Posted 21 January Report Share Posted 21 January 11 hours ago, Wymsey said: Mr. J Ledwidge's team, I think. A different team at the training ground (where he's based but also manages). He’s the manger of all three sites. One of my close friends works at the new training ground and one of my close friends is the head groundsman at belvoir drive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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