Just ideas because it is what it is for now

But seriously could we not borrow the heavy roller from Glamorgan cricket at least we wouldn't have divets etc

UPTHEPORT wrote:Just ideas because it is what it is for now

But seriously could we not borrow the heavy roller from Glamorgan cricket at least we wouldn't have divets etc

Would imagine that would compact the sand/mud composition thereby compromising the drainage. One would hope the groundstaff are knowledgeable enough to do their best with an almost impossible job.
Beginning to think that the suggestion of playing elsewhere for the rest of this season, if at all possible, needs exploring. Maybe it wouldn't be sanctioned by the EFL? But if the pitch is deemed not fit for purpose would that leave us liable to sanctions by the EFL?

OLDCROMWELLIAN wrote:

UPTHEPORT wrote:Just ideas because it is what it is for now

But seriously could we not borrow the heavy roller from Glamorgan cricket at least we wouldn't have divets etc

Would imagine that would compact the sand/mud composition thereby compromising the drainage. One would hope the groundstaff are knowledgeable enough to do their best with an almost impossible job.
Beginning to think that the suggestion of playing elsewhere for the rest of this season, if at all possible, needs exploring. Maybe it wouldn't be sanctioned by the EFL? But if the pitch is deemed not fit for purpose would that leave us liable to sanctions by the EFL?

Would EFL allow us to move,have we asked.They may surprise us and say yes.AFC Wimbledon moved in mid season so did Spurs.Have we explored the possibility of playing at the Cardiff City Stadium.They have a lovely surface which would suit our early season passing game.Would the EFL allow it,would Cardiff want us,have we asked.

Percy plunkett wrote:

OLDCROMWELLIAN wrote:

UPTHEPORT wrote:Just ideas because it is what it is for now

But seriously could we not borrow the heavy roller from Glamorgan cricket at least we wouldn't have divets etc

Would imagine that would compact the sand/mud composition thereby compromising the drainage. One would hope the groundstaff are knowledgeable enough to do their best with an almost impossible job.
Beginning to think that the suggestion of playing elsewhere for the rest of this season, if at all possible, needs exploring. Maybe it wouldn't be sanctioned by the EFL? But if the pitch is deemed not fit for purpose would that leave us liable to sanctions by the EFL?

Would EFL allow us to move,have we asked.They may surprise us and say yes.AFC Wimbledon moved in mid season so did Spurs.Have we explored the possibility of playing at the Cardiff City Stadium.They have a lovely surface which would suit our early season passing game.Would the EFL allow it,would Cardiff want us,have we asked.

Aren't Cardiff Blues rugby playing there too?

Percy plunkett wrote:

OLDCROMWELLIAN wrote:

UPTHEPORT wrote:Just ideas because it is what it is for now

But seriously could we not borrow the heavy roller from Glamorgan cricket at least we wouldn't have divets etc

Would imagine that would compact the sand/mud composition thereby compromising the drainage. One would hope the groundstaff are knowledgeable enough to do their best with an almost impossible job.
Beginning to think that the suggestion of playing elsewhere for the rest of this season, if at all possible, needs exploring. Maybe it wouldn't be sanctioned by the EFL? But if the pitch is deemed not fit for purpose would that leave us liable to sanctions by the EFL?

Would EFL allow us to move,have we asked.They may surprise us and say yes.AFC Wimbledon moved in mid season so did Spurs.Have we explored the possibility of playing at the Cardiff City Stadium.They have a lovely surface which would suit our early season passing game.Would the EFL allow it,would Cardiff want us,have we asked.

Definitely worth asking IMO, but would obviously come at a financial cost.

Could try Cwmbran Stadium?

No,Cardiff Blues played there twice,they are now back at the Arms Park.

Willthiswork wrote:Could try Cwmbran Stadium?

Artificial pitch

UPTHEPORT wrote:

Willthiswork wrote:Could try Cwmbran Stadium?

Artificial pitch

The main pitch is artificial?

There would obviously be a cost but,Cardiff may be willing to help their neighbour with a low rent.They helped us when they let us train there ahead of Wembley.

Not sure if Twerton Park meets EFL standards now, but would be available as no football is being played there for the rest of the season.

Willthiswork wrote:

UPTHEPORT wrote:

Willthiswork wrote:Could try Cwmbran Stadium?

Artificial pitch

The main pitch is artificial?

Whether it is or not,it's not much different to Spytty so ,would be third on my list.

Willthiswork wrote:

UPTHEPORT wrote:

Willthiswork wrote:Could try Cwmbran Stadium?

Artificial pitch

The main pitch is artificial?

Yes 3g

2 tonnes of cold start grass seed...

flat4 wrote:Not sure if Twerton Park meets EFL standards now, but would be available as no football is being played there for the rest of the season.

Bristol City women play there.