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Post by Iron Webbo on Dec 3, 2012 11:11:52 GMT
Groundsman Graham Hockley has asked for some help tomorrow (Tuesday) to get the pitch ready for the game with Havant & Waterlooville. The rain this morning has left the pitch soft in places and, while the water-table at the ground is very high, no more rain is forecast before Thursday. We have had the pitch verti-drained and we have plenty of sand on site, but need help with getting the sand on to the pitch to assist with preparation. If you can help, please get along to the ground at any time tomorrow to help Graham.
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Post by 4whatitsworth on Dec 3, 2012 14:32:10 GMT
Can be there about 10:00am for an hour or so if it helps.
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Post by Iron Webbo on Dec 3, 2012 15:10:45 GMT
Very much so Number 4 - bring your wellies!
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Post by Iron Webbo on Dec 4, 2012 10:04:07 GMT
HAVANT MATCH - GROUNDSMAN CONFIDENT
Most surface water has gone - but help needed to sand the pitch
Good news from the Amlin Stadium with regards to progress on the preparation of the pitch for tonight's FA Carlsberg Trophy First Round tie. Most of the surface water has now drained away and, although the pitch was frozen early this morning in one or two areas, we are now confident that the game will go ahead. Groundsman Graham Hockley could still do with some help this afternoon putting sand on the pitch - so if you have a few spare hours later today, please pop along to lend a hand - you'll be assured of a warm welcome. No pitch inspection by a referee is planned, unless we have any more rain, but the forecast for today is mainly dry. Kick-off this evening is 7.45pm.
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Post by Iron In Me Blood on Dec 4, 2012 13:42:29 GMT
Have to say there will be some doubt around tonight's game.....
It's currently raining here in braintree n some areas of the pitch are already a little damp.....everything else is ready n pitch all marked out so hoping for a dry couple of hours!
Don't envy Graham's task of clearing the sitting water n boggy patches!?!?!
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Post by Iron Webbo on Dec 4, 2012 14:07:47 GMT
With most of the East of England bathed in sunshine, it's nice to know that Braintree has once again bucked the trend with afternoon rain.  |
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Post by Iron In Me Blood on Dec 4, 2012 14:30:04 GMT
Still some of the wet stuff falling.....
More like drizzle than rain now but enough for the road n paths to have been wet n puddly for past couple of hours!!
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Post by mooresy25 on Dec 4, 2012 15:58:28 GMT
Apologies for going of thread. If the game goes ahead tonight will it be broadcast on BBC Essex?
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Post by ironhorse on Dec 4, 2012 16:14:18 GMT
There may be internet coverage and/or updates during the Sports extra programme from 7pm.
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Post by Iron Webbo on Dec 4, 2012 17:32:32 GMT
Pitch prepared, despite the afternoon rain, waiting for the match referee now. More news when I have it.
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Post by Iron In Me Blood on Dec 4, 2012 17:50:38 GMT
Game on!!!!!
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Post by Iron Webbo on Dec 4, 2012 17:53:23 GMT
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Post by 4whatitsworth on Dec 4, 2012 17:57:48 GMT
Thanks must be given to Graham for all his hard work today to get the game on. I was at the ground earlier today, and he was working his socks off to ensure it went ahead.
The beers are on me Graham.
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Post by Iron Webbo on Dec 4, 2012 19:39:55 GMT
Agreed, and well done also to he who must remain under the radar!
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Post by stevet on Dec 5, 2012 19:57:14 GMT
Like to add great job by Graham and Bobby on the work done on the pitch all day to get the game on.
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