mickhornet Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Cant see us playing then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Hornets v Crusaders is cancelled according to Hornets web site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moorside roughyed Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Not surprised tbh,I think we were lucky to play the law cup game.The pitch resembled a beach more than a pitch.Hope it holds out for the season for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Doug Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 I don't know if the Dale would be allowed to install an artificial pitch but that might be the long term solution. Anyone know the rules and regulations ? I HAVE NEVER GONE TO BED WITH AN UGLY WOMAN. BUT I HAVE WOKEN UP WITH A FEW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Doug Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 I have Just done some digging and teams in the EFL are not allowed plastic pitches. They are in the process of discussing their use. It is a crazy situation that the three clubs at the top of the league fighting to get into the EFL all have plastic pitches. If they win promotion as the rules currently stand they would have to replace them with grass in order to be promoted. if they refused they would be relegated. Now how stupid is that. The cost of £300,000 to change from plastic to grass is a difficult cost for them to bear. It is also thought that league One and Two clubs would support their introduction. I HAVE NEVER GONE TO BED WITH AN UGLY WOMAN. BUT I HAVE WOKEN UP WITH A FEW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Art of Hand and Foot Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Huddersfield use the grassmaster system, which is allowed. It's natural grass reinforced with artificial fibres. I think this is the closest that the FA allow to an artificial pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrone Shoelaces Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 I've just been looking a the latest photos of the pitch on the football site. It's a complete mess, more suitable for water polo than football or rugby. I can't see how that's going to be put right any time soon. Very, very worrying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickhornet Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 Cant control the weather.11 days to the Batley game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Baron Mk11 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Think we should turn the current pitch situation to our advantage, we know there is a lot of sand and water on the pitch, and we are on Sandy Lane, so: 1. Sandcastle competition before kick off. 2. Kick the beach ball between the sticks at half time. 3. Beach volleyball at full time (in bikinis or mankinis of course) 4. Candyfloss and toffee apples on sale in the bar. 5. 100 metre paddle. 6. Prize for best bucket and spade. 7 Donkey rides in the car park. 8. Community sing along of "I do like to be beside the seaside" before kick off. 9. We could sell post cards of the sun going down over Rooley Moor wind farm. Who has got Number 10? Should make a few bob!! QUIS CUSTODIAT IPSOS CUSTODES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Doug Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 No 10. Cockle picking at low tide. PS. I did not know you had a Mankini Brent. Don't for get to put it on the correct way round. I HAVE NEVER GONE TO BED WITH AN UGLY WOMAN. BUT I HAVE WOKEN UP WITH A FEW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Baron Mk11 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 10 minutes ago, Big Doug said: No 10. Cockle picking at low tide. PS. I did not know you had a Mankini Brent. Don't for get to put it on the correct way round. I put it on upside down last year, cockle picking, great idea, I'll bring the vinegar. QUIS CUSTODIAT IPSOS CUSTODES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrone Shoelaces Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 I've just seen on the football club site that the pitch is being replaced again this summer. Apparently we won't be able to play home games for seven weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickhornet Posted January 28, 2018 Author Share Posted January 28, 2018 7 Weeks? we will have a cash flow problem.Perhaps a loan from the RFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrone Shoelaces Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 I see the game set for tomorrow between the Dale and Wigan has already been called off ! What's the chances of Hornets playing ? This is getting serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glemiln Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 On 1/28/2018 at 11:50 AM, mickhornet said: 7 Weeks? we will have a cash flow problem.Perhaps a loan from the RFL. No chance of loan - the RFL has just shelled out on a £500,000 pay-off to Nigel Woods! Apparently, no details on why. You couldn't make it up! If the pitch condition does not improve, perhaps we'll have to consider a switch to Batley? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogledd Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 One of the reasons that North Wales Crusaders moved form the Racecourse (football) Stadium was that each May we were looking for an alternative venue while they revamped the pitch. There are other reasons- Wrexham FC wanted to charge us a fortune, the Racecourse is now owned by their Supporters Trust who now have big rock and pop concerts to bring in the cash - so we would be looking for alternative venues again! The Racecourse is a superb venue but 2017 was the first season in a long time we played all our matches at one venue - Queensway Stadium.... and that makes a big difference in not loosing crowd numbers and some continuity for the club. I hope Hornets get Spotland sorted out soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArthurDaley Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Dale V Newport/ Spurs if they beat Millwall. Somebody had better get the pitch sorted. A large VAT Dave please. Allso known as Teodozjusz Matuschanskavasky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArthurDaley Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Lifted from the Dale MB, might be getting a new grounds man. https://www.fansnetwork.co.uk/football/rochdale/forum/217058/groundsman/#7 A large VAT Dave please. Allso known as Teodozjusz Matuschanskavasky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickhornet Posted January 31, 2018 Author Share Posted January 31, 2018 Lots of rain today.Has to be doubtful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrone Shoelaces Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 The forecast for the next few days isn't great either. Having said that there must be something seriously wrong with the pitch for it to be holding water like it is. Apparently an high tech " tent " has been placed over the ground today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickhornet Posted February 1, 2018 Author Share Posted February 1, 2018 Dale wont want us to play with their Cup match on Tuesday.£180,000 at stake . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrone Shoelaces Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Just now, mickhornet said: Dale wont want us to play with their Cup match on Tuesday.£180,000 at stake . Yep, I can't see the tent coming down before Tuesday morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Batley match has been postponed. No surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glemiln Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Perhaps the pitch will be fit for Millwall's visit on Tuesday? The winners of that game have a 5th round home game with Spurs or Newport. However, this will be live on BBC1, Sunday 18 Feb. This would mean changing our home Dewsbury game, perhaps rearranged anyway for the extra weeks we shall be away for the new pitch installation? The live FA broadcast fee is £247,500 per club, while the winners will pick up a further £180,000 from the FA prize fund. Another replay, possibly at Wembley, would bring further largesse, inc 45% of gate receipts. Hornets can only dream of such. Let's hope the money helps towards a more permanent pitch solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrone Shoelaces Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Somebody on the football club site is saying that the " groundsman " has been fired. I can't say that comes as a shock. He cut his own throat as far as I can see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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