Stive Pesley Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Saw this mentioned a few times - and Rush said that they don't know why the pitch has cut up so badly this season.Just been past the ground today and they are wheeling some enormous lighting rigs on to the pitch (some company called grass lighting solutions or something)Unless we're taking up a sideline in hydroponics - they are obviously taking this seriously. It must cost a fair amount to go to these lengths, at this stage of the season (as they will returf in the summer anyway) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted McMinn Football Genius Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Hydroponics you say, always thought our defence seemed a little too laid back if you know what I'm saying ??wonder what pre match tunes they play in the dressing room... A bit of Pink Floyd maybe?? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Am Sheep Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I thought their cover of Rod Stewart's Handbags and Gladrags was one of their worst moments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stive Pesley Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share Posted March 12, 2015 Puns aside - I knew I'd seen it somewherehttp://www.derbycountyblog.com/guest-post-robbie-jones-reports-back-from-derby-county-fans-forum-your-90-minutes/Pitch condition is a problemSam was eager to point out that the pitch condition at the iPro Stadium was something of a mystery.Despite being rated ‘above average’ by an FA pitch inspector before the last game, they were concerned about how much it had cut up. Whether the club is promoted or not, the pitch will be getting significant investment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale The Ram Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Seeing it Tuesday night the surrounding grass outside the pitch has definitely cut up, the groundsman is usually great, must be a dodgy batch of grass (avoid the pun ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stive Pesley Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share Posted March 12, 2015 The sides of the pitch where the linesmen run is totally bare.Which reminds me - does anyone know if there is a rule which says they linesmen have to stick to the same half/side of the ground now? I'm sure they used to alternate so as to spare the grass.It surely makes no difference if the lino is on the left or right of the pitch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSox Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Saw this mentioned a few times - and Rush said that they don't know why the pitch has cut up so badly this season.Just been past the ground today and they are wheeling some enormous lighting rigs on to the pitch (some company called grass lighting solutions or something)Unless we're taking up a sideline in hydroponics - they are obviously taking this seriously. It must cost a fair amount to go to these lengths, at this stage of the season (as they will returf in the summer anyway) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stive Pesley Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share Posted March 12, 2015 Interesting - given they looked like they were being delivered/set-up I assumed it was a new thing.Weather has been odd this season, some unseasonably mild spells. No real long spells of continual freezes or snow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i-Ram Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 The sides of the pitch where the linesmen run is totally bare.It surely makes no difference if the lino is on the left or right of the pitch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram@Lincoln Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 They've had the lights a couple of years now. Custom made job unless they've purchased new ones since. Had seized drug farm lights donated by the police for charity donation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scarlet Pimpernel Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 The sides of the pitch where the linesmen run is totally bare.Which reminds me - does anyone know if there is a rule which says they linesmen have to stick to the same half/side of the ground now? I'm sure they used to alternate so as to spare the grass.It surely makes no difference if the lino is on the left or right of the pitch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord_Ram Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 I have mentioned this before but most of the Prem clubs have artificial turf around the perimeter of the pitch (including the technical area) and even a couple championship clubs I've noticed like Fulham & Bournemouth. Hope we do it next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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