S8TY Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Just thought I'd mention how poor the pitch looked last night.....There are quite a few bad patches and don't see many other pitches with that amount of wear and tear. Does anyone know why it is in this condition? too many games on it ? Trying to replicate the BBG?? lol Considering we spent a few bob on the pitch as is now not 100% grass and is interwoven I beleive I was a bit dissapointed to see it look so bad in places. Looked even worse when I watched it back on TV this morning quite a few bumpy cut up areas....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hintonsboots Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Moles ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossieram Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 3 minutes ago, hintonsboots said: Moles ? Those damn Leeds spys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Clough Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Looked fine as far as I could see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S8TY Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 There is a balding tram line running down the pitch and was cut up badly in places....i know we spent a lot of money on this pitch as its interwoven with a plastic weave I beleive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Pit our pitch isn't as lustrous as Rooney's barnet as they're a similar synthetic weave I believe.....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Surely this affects the value of Pride Park. Do the EFL know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePrisoner Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 The groundskeeper we had before has left and now works abroad somewhere. May have happened just before the Lampard season or part way through. Never been the same since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millenniumram Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Don’t have any groundsmen anymore. Budget restrictions mean that Ikechi Anya is currently tending to the pitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xlor Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Yeah I noticed. Looked poor. Get that chap from alfreton town in. He wins every award going and its absolutely mint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scarlet Pimpernel Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 11 hours ago, S8TY said: Just thought I'd mention how poor the pitch looked last night.....There are quite a few bad patches and don't see many other pitches with that amount of wear and tear. Does anyone know why it is in this condition? too many games on it ? Trying to replicate the BBG?? lol Considering we spent a few bob on the pitch as is now not 100% grass and is interwoven I beleive I was a bit dissapointed to see it look so bad in places. Looked even worse when I watched it back on TV this morning quite a few bumpy cut up areas....... Yes, I noticed as well. Makes us look a bit second rate imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamNut Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 The grass is just depressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimRam Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Hope the sand is on standby. Looked good circa '79 on the bbg pitch. They could have half-time sandcastle building competitions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mckram Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 14 hours ago, S8TY said: There is a balding tram line running down the pitch and was cut up badly in places....i know we spent a lot of money on this pitch as its interwoven with a plastic weave I beleive Also noticed the tram lines, is it because of those artificial lights they put on the pitch (Look abit like the cricket covers on a wicket)? Assuming with all the rain we’ve had along with dragging them on and off the pitch all the time it’s starting to take its toll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramarena Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 It’s funny we’re always reminiscing about the good old days and how it’s not as good now as it used to be. Different era and levels of investment obviously but imagine the complaints if the PP pitch looked even remotely like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sith Happens Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 I blame Jayden bogles gloves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie20 Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 2 hours ago, RamNut said: The grass is just depressed. Down to all the playing out from the back - the grass isn't used to it. If we go back to just hoofing it forward it'll soon recover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angieram Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 I recall Derby tweeting something like "soon" with a photo of the lights on the pitch a few weeks ago. Because of the stadium design that pitch gets no sunlight for several months over the winter. Add in the tremendous amount of rain (where's Mel's roof when you need it? ?) and it's not surprising the pitch is looking a little dodgy. Like many others, I remarked on it Friday evening as it looks the worst that I remember it in recent seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S8TY Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 6 hours ago, angieram said: I recall Derby tweeting something like "soon" with a photo of the lights on the pitch a few weeks ago. Because of the stadium design that pitch gets no sunlight for several months over the winter. Add in the tremendous amount of rain (where's Mel's roof when you need it? ?) and it's not surprising the pitch is looking a little dodgy. Like many others, I remarked on it Friday evening as it looks the worst that I remember it in recent seasons. Agree Angie It really should look better considering it cost quite a bit ....I know some teams rip the pitch up and replace the whole pitch at the end of the season but am pretty sure this would cost us a packet due to the stitched interweave so was dissapointing to see it looking quite shabby in areas....we are a passing team and a really good surface helps...hope its sorted for better wear and tear next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 It used to get laid with about the same frequency as @DarkFruitsRam7.....ie once every couple of seasons. Have we both given up on that schedule? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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