Rickoza Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Pretty sure the pitch was being reseeded right after the game on Sunday. As long as we don't get a cup replay then it will be 2nd April before the next game, otherwise the replay will be probably 23rd March (given they have a home SPL game on the 16th). That'd at least give the pitch a full month to grow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Diggle Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 So! What's the answer to the million dollar question? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliePettigrew Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Undersoil heating has been on recently to get some heat into the pitch and encourage the grass to grow. If we get the weather like it was today from now on then the pitch will look good. Only downside is 3 games on it in a week coming up!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paisley Steelman Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 3 Games equals 270 minutes of sh*te on the pitch , surely that'll do only good things for the grass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paisley Steelman Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Has anyone heard about the pitch or even seen it ? Surely abit better with the recent spell of sunshine we are having. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Has anyone heard about the pitch or even seen it ? Surely abit better with the recent spell of sunshine we are having. It was meant to be re-seeded during our spell away from games at the ark, I’m not sure if that ever happened though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadywellToi Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 It was reseeded within 4 hours of the final whistle against Celtic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 It was reseeded within 4 hours of the final whistle against Celtic. Sounds good, looking forward to seeing the results of all the hard work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliePettigrew Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Fir Park pitch picture taken at 7pm today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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underboyleheating Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Far from perfect, but at least it’s a million times better than it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East_Stand_Al Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Looking good still threadbare in parts but better than a lot of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelmaninOZ Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 In the wake of the incident packed encounter against Aberdeen it perhaps not surprising that the state of the pitch was largely overlooked. Is it looking good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browni Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Have a look! The highlights of the sheep game are in the NSFW section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
numpty Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 In the wake of the incident packed encounter against Aberdeen it perhaps not surprising that the state of the pitch was largely overlooked. Is it looking good? Certainly improving, looks to be playing a bit bumpy now where some parts have more grass than others, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelmaninOZ Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Certainly improving, looks to be playing a bit bumpy now where some parts have more grass than others, though. Thanks numpty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerWoodsMFC Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 (edited) Starting to get really pissed off with folk slagging off our pitch. Yes I do except we have to take some of the blame for this but we aren't the sole reason the pitch is bad. 1.During the winter we've had some of the worst weather in 20 years. All teams had games called off and St Johnstones pitch has been just as bad if not worse. 2.We have spent a huge ammount of money trying to repair the pitch and until winter it looks like a bowling green. 3.Both teams have to play the pitch so we're not gaining an advantage 4.A good footballer should be able to play on any surface. I guess the SPL doesn't have that many good footballers Edited May 1, 2011 by Cakes Merged into existing thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maplewell Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 I thought #4 was a bit obvious to some? However u do make a fair point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 4.A good footballer should be able to play on any surface. I guess the SPL doesn't have that many good footballers That was always my major contention. These guys never seem to have any problem with their pitch (best played with sound turned down ): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0E-lGKiCr8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onthefringes Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 Starting to get really pissed off with folk slagging off our pitch. Yes I do except we have to take some of the blame for this but we aren't the sole reason the pitch is bad. 1.During the winter we've had some of the worst weather in 20 years. All teams had games called off and St Johnstones pitch has been just as bad if not worse. 2.We have spent a huge ammount of money trying to repair the pitch and until winter it looks like a bowling green. 3.Both teams have to play the pitch so we're not gaining an advantage 4.A good footballer should be able to play on any surface. I guess the SPL doesn't have that many good footballers Yet some of us get really pissed off at those who keep trotting out the same banal reply... No denying the weather was the most extreme in 20 years, but, why the need to hold St Johnstones' and others pitch up as some sort of virtue? Our near neighbours, sHamilton get weather conditions any worse to ours then, yet don't inherit similar problems and have a consistently good playing surface? Our Sunday team played on a surface yesterday, albeit a touch fiery, at least comparable to Fir Park on a fraction of the maintenace cost. Spent a huge amount of money? The investments made in repair, specialist advice, pitch protection and poor maintenance may have been to the detriment of the playing staff budget, that gets my ire. Until winter a bowling green? Why then after a period of inactivity do we arrive and the surface has returned to type under the current groundstaff? Poor maintenance, failing to pay heed to the specialist advice, staff capability to use the tools provided? Go on, tell us, tell us... I'd wager on it being all three!!! Statements 3 & 4 are of the obvious variety. Poor groundsmanship? A few recent activities have further compounded the problems... The use of germination covers were heralded by some towards the end of March as our pitch had a schedule that would suit planned remedial works. Uncharacteristic weather for the time of year seen extended sunshine and unusually higher temperatures. So why then take the covers off early? Natural light? The germination cover idea is to create a green house effect where the heat stays within offering even better growth conditions no? Although slightly better, the cup replay and following match we still have large parts that resembled those who are follically challenged. Poor preparation on Saturday too. Commentary claimed the pitch was watered prior to the match. Unless there is a drought on and subsequent hosepipe ban, why was the pitch not soaked up until kick off and again at half time? Many grounds see this as good practice. Would have taken the 'fiery' as McCoist termed it in his half-time interview, out of the pitch and perhaps offered something more condusive to our recent style of play. Hell, the pitch could have even been rolled, give the impression the ball could run true and our players first touch could be a pass and not control at waist height... Just a thought likes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LambjayMFC Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 (edited) I wasn't at the Rangers game on Saturday but I managed to watch the match on ESPN instead. To be honest I thought the pitch looked really good; certainly a real improvement. Of course, Craig Burley was quick to mention how terrible and disgraceful our surface has been in previous months.... and seasons. Edited May 2, 2011 by LambjayMFC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modernist Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 I was working at Cartsdyke Station today which is just along from Cappielow. Anyway it's been a long time since I've been at that ground so I decided to pop along for a nosey. The staff at Morton were brilliant and let us in, first thing that struck me was the state of the pitch. It was immaculate, like a bowling green. How can a club like Morton with their budget pull this off ? Their groundstaff have apparently been piling up the awards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finlay Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 No undersoil heating will have that effect probably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 No undersoil heating will have that effect probably. Less frost and snow at that location too, I imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delboy Posted June 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 I've read on another thread Motherwell may be looking for a new grounds person Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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