| The Pitch 19:59 - Jan 22 with 50489 views | kiwidale |
This time last year a decision was made to dig up the pitch and lay a new one it seemed at the time a bold move but a proactive one. Today its becoming apparent the pitch is a write off or is it? no communication from the club leads to speculation. Ive only seen the pics you have seen it close up so is it worse than last year? is it worse than it looks or better than it seems? will it be played on again? [Post edited 22 Jan 2018 20:01]
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| The Pitch on 10:44 - Feb 4 with 3609 views | DaleiLama |
| The Pitch on 10:35 - Feb 4 by D_Alien |
If we beat Millwall, it'd be madness not to keep them until the Spurs game at least
Wonder what the hire costs are? |
Would imagine there's a strong commercial and logistical argument to keeping them. We can't afford any more fixture congestion or not to have an adequate playing surface. It seems after Millwall/Cobblers that there is fight left in the Dale. Let's not put barriers up of our own making. |  |
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| The Pitch on 10:54 - Feb 4 with 3572 views | D_Alien |
| The Pitch on 10:44 - Feb 4 by DaleiLama |
Would imagine there's a strong commercial and logistical argument to keeping them. We can't afford any more fixture congestion or not to have an adequate playing surface. It seems after Millwall/Cobblers that there is fight left in the Dale. Let's not put barriers up of our own making. |
Agree, all barriers should be made by recognised sport stadia manufacturers |  |
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| The Pitch on 10:56 - Feb 4 with 3559 views | onedalefan |
| The Pitch on 10:35 - Feb 4 by D_Alien |
If we beat Millwall, it'd be madness not to keep them until the Spurs game at least
Wonder what the hire costs are? |
Could still be Newport! Either way, need it to ensure the TV match goes ahead. |  | | |
| The Pitch on 11:11 - Feb 4 with 3510 views | SuddenLad |
If the last pitch laying exercise was properly guaranteed as has been suggested, then all this reparation work should be at the expense of the company concerned in accordance with the terms of the contract and guarantee
It is ridiculous that it has failed after such a short period of time. Clearly not fit for purpose. |  |
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| The Pitch on 11:35 - Feb 4 with 3454 views | Dale1940 |
Looking at Oldhams and Burys pitches on TV they were both mudheaps, if our pitch is worse it must be unplayable | | | |
| The Pitch on 12:58 - Feb 4 with 3316 views | tony_roch975 |
| The Pitch on 08:55 - Feb 4 by 442Dale |
They can prepare the pitch under the cover, it won’t need removing until a few hours before kick off.
If we win the game, I really hope the club are considering keeping the cover for a longer period even if it ends up costing most of the prize money for a win. |
Apparently not - just been to ground & cover's gone, several staff around - drill n' fill time?? | |
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| The Pitch on 13:00 - Feb 4 with 3312 views | electricblue |
If Dale prgress on tuesday night and Spurs beat Newport on wednesday then what chance is there of the spurs game being changed to wembley.... |  |
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| The Pitch on 13:14 - Feb 4 with 3291 views | SuddenLad |
| The Pitch on 13:00 - Feb 4 by electricblue |
If Dale prgress on tuesday night and Spurs beat Newport on wednesday then what chance is there of the spurs game being changed to wembley.... |
None. As an absolute last resort, it will be played on a neutral ground...... | |
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| The Pitch on 13:27 - Feb 4 with 3264 views | mingthemerciless |
| The Pitch on 11:11 - Feb 4 by SuddenLad |
If the last pitch laying exercise was properly guaranteed as has been suggested, then all this reparation work should be at the expense of the company concerned in accordance with the terms of the contract and guarantee
It is ridiculous that it has failed after such a short period of time. Clearly not fit for purpose. |
That's only if the contractors instructions regarding subsequent care of the pitch by the groundstaff have been adhered to. The case of the missing groundsman may throw some light on this matter. | | | |
| The Pitch on 13:45 - Feb 4 with 3240 views | TVOS1907 |
| The Pitch on 13:00 - Feb 4 by electricblue |
If Dale prgress on tuesday night and Spurs beat Newport on wednesday then what chance is there of the spurs game being changed to wembley.... |
None |  |
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| The Pitch on 13:50 - Feb 4 with 3223 views | sykeboy |
| The Pitch on 12:58 - Feb 4 by tony_roch975 |
Apparently not - just been to ground & cover's gone, several staff around - drill n' fill time?? |
Next few nights sub zero temperatures and possible snow are forecast not sure what impact that will have on the required work? | | | |
| The Pitch on 14:07 - Feb 4 with 3159 views | DaleiLama |
| The Pitch on 13:27 - Feb 4 by mingthemerciless |
That's only if the contractors instructions regarding subsequent care of the pitch by the groundstaff have been adhered to. The case of the missing groundsman may throw some light on this matter. |
Must admit I was wondering along the same lines. Cut flowers last for a week or more if you put them in water but not if you leave them on the back seat of your car in a carrier bag. | |
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| The Pitch on 14:41 - Feb 4 with 3080 views | NordenBoysLoveGravy |
| The Pitch on 13:27 - Feb 4 by mingthemerciless |
That's only if the contractors instructions regarding subsequent care of the pitch by the groundstaff have been adhered to. The case of the missing groundsman may throw some light on this matter. |
Can he be missing as he was removed from the position two weeks ago? | | | |
| The Pitch on 14:46 - Feb 4 with 3058 views | Brierls |
| The Pitch on 14:41 - Feb 4 by NordenBoysLoveGravy |
Can he be missing as he was removed from the position two weeks ago? |
That’s hearsay until announced or confirmed by the club.
Based purely on the condition of the pitch, I hope the club have acted to replace the groundsman. |  | | |
| The Pitch on 14:47 - Feb 4 with 3058 views | 442Dale |
| The Pitch on 12:58 - Feb 4 by tony_roch975 |
Apparently not - just been to ground & cover's gone, several staff around - drill n' fill time?? |
Gone completely or just not on? We have our own frost covers which will help against cold weather but surely we are looking forward ahead of Millwall towards the weekend before making a decision on whether to continue using the hired covers that are obviously superior. |  |
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| The Pitch on 15:59 - Feb 4 with 2924 views | tony_roch975 |
| The Pitch on 14:47 - Feb 4 by 442Dale |
Gone completely or just not on? We have our own frost covers which will help against cold weather but surely we are looking forward ahead of Millwall towards the weekend before making a decision on whether to continue using the hired covers that are obviously superior. |
Couldn't get into ground so difficult to be sure - there appears to be some white sheeting behind the goals. Current forecast suggests end of week ok but heavy snow Tue! | |
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| The Pitch on 16:10 - Feb 4 with 2883 views | kitkev |
hi geezers
just checking to see if you think game will go tuesday looking at coming up whats the latest they will determine game on or off
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| The Pitch on 16:11 - Feb 4 with 2881 views | 442Dale |
| The Pitch on 15:59 - Feb 4 by tony_roch975 |
Couldn't get into ground so difficult to be sure - there appears to be some white sheeting behind the goals. Current forecast suggests end of week ok but heavy snow Tue! |
Met Office has light snow for 9am and 12 noon. We can but hope.
No need to remove covers (own or hired) until late afternoon. | |
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| The Pitch on 16:32 - Feb 4 with 2841 views | rochdaleriddler |
| The Pitch on 16:11 - Feb 4 by 442Dale |
Met Office has light snow for 9am and 12 noon. We can but hope.
No need to remove covers (own or hired) until late afternoon. |
As none of us know the detail of the contract with the pitch, or whose fault the current state is, why don't we all stfu |  |
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| The Pitch on 16:58 - Feb 4 with 2784 views | TVOS1907 |
| The Pitch on 16:32 - Feb 4 by rochdaleriddler |
As none of us know the detail of the contract with the pitch, or whose fault the current state is, why don't we all stfu |
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| The Pitch on 17:00 - Feb 4 with 2769 views | electricblue |
Is the groundsman sacking just here say or fact ! | |
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| The Pitch on 17:02 - Feb 4 with 2755 views | foreverhopefulDale |
| The Pitch on 17:00 - Feb 4 by electricblue |
Is the groundsman sacking just here say or fact ! |
Here-say, until proven. [Post edited 4 Feb 2018 19:54]
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| The Pitch on 19:12 - Feb 4 with 2547 views | SuddenLad |
| The Pitch on 16:32 - Feb 4 by rochdaleriddler |
As none of us know the detail of the contract with the pitch, or whose fault the current state is, why don't we all stfu |
You first..... | |
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| The Pitch on 11:21 - Feb 5 with 2001 views | D_Alien |
The temperature's due to drop below freezing by 7pm tomorrow night
With the best efforts up at COA, there's going to be plenty of moisture still in the ground after the covers are removed
How long before it freezes? | |
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