Author Topic: Pitch (Read 4099 times)

Padge_DRFC · « on February 10, 2018, 06:31:58 pm by Padge_DRFC »

Looks yet again this time of the year to be on a downward spiral. Looks rubbish again. Not an expert but it’s hardly been a terrible winter.

« **on:** February 10, 2018, 06:31:58 pm »

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dknward2 · « **Reply #1 on** February 10, 2018, 06:34:09 pm by dknward2 »

Needs a complete relay in summer guess the grow lights aren't working well

Filo · « **Reply #2 on** February 10, 2018, 06:35:39 pm by Filo »

Don't care what anyone says about rugby does n't affect it, it deteriorated straight after the Dons only game on it so far

drfchound · « **Reply #3 on** February 10, 2018, 06:36:55 pm by drfchound »

Quote from: Filo on February 10, 2018, 06:35:39 pm

Don't care what anyone says about rugby does n't affect it, it deteriorated straight after the Dons only game on it so far

Must be a coincidence Filo.

Bentley Bullet · « **Reply #4 on** February 10, 2018, 06:37:29 pm by Bentley Bullet »

I was going to say it should be OK with all that shite on it, but I'd have been crucified by the super fans!

RoversAlias · « **Reply #5 on** February 10, 2018, 06:37:40 pm by RoversAlias »

Correct, it looked noticeably worse the other week straight after the rugby started on it. They do not have the crowds to justify playing in the 15,000 seat main stadium so it shouldn't be happening, simple as that for me. The pitch is a total mess and it really wasn't anything like that until the rugby kicked off.

dknward2 · « **Reply #6 on** February 10, 2018, 06:40:57 pm by dknward2 »

Think find the dons have only played once and last week they played on the outside pitch. However the belles have been playing as well.

So I think it is not getting enough sun or enough recovery time to regrow

RedJ · « **Reply #7 on** February 10, 2018, 06:43:04 pm by RedJ »

Quote from: RoversAlias on February 10, 2018, 06:37:40 pm

Correct, it looked noticeably worse the other week straight after the rugby started on it. They do not have the crowds to justify playing in the 15,000 seat main stadium so it shouldn't be happening, simple as that for me. The pitch is a total mess and it really wasn't anything like that until the rugby kicked off.

Is it not part of the terms of the lease that the Dons play on it as well? fairly sure we don't have much choice over it.

the vicar · « **Reply #8 on** February 10, 2018, 06:55:43 pm by the vicar »

Yes it is the council said it is for Rovers Dons and bells so they play there end of but how can they blame the Dons thru have only played 1 game there haven't they

Campsall rover · « **Reply #9 on** February 10, 2018, 06:59:19 pm by Campsall rover »

The problem is the Rugby starts at the coldest & wettest time of year so we have this problem every year with pitch deteriation in February.

Copps is Magic · « **Reply #10 on** February 10, 2018, 06:59:42 pm by Copps is Magic »

When the pitch improves in April/May with the weather will people attribute that improvement to the Dons as well? Because they'll be playing on it then.

Cantley Rover · « **Reply #11 on** February 10, 2018, 07:03:08 pm by Cantley Rover »

After suffering that rubbish today you have got me thinking maybe we had some of the Don's players in the team we put out.

big fat yorkshire pudding

They get worse in winter. Always have always will. Miles better than years ago.

the vicar · « **Reply #13 on** February 10, 2018, 07:15:53 pm by the vicar »

Get it in to your stubborn heads RUGBY LEAGUE DOES NOT AFFECT THE FLOCKING PITCH if it did it would be bad all over it but it is only bad down the middle

Jimmydee · « **Reply #14 on** February 10, 2018, 07:28:40 pm by Jimmydee »

We mentioned that the pitch was in a quite good condition for the time of the year and how many other games were called off today because of pitch conditions? We again used the sprinklers at half time.

the vicar · « **Reply #15 on** February 10, 2018, 07:31:10 pm by the vicar »

We need to use a sun light on it to make the grass come through like some other clubs do

RedJ · « **Reply #16 on** February 10, 2018, 07:49:33 pm by RedJ »

We need to get some weed lamps off South Yorkshire's finest.

Retdon1 · « **Reply #17 on** February 10, 2018, 07:55:08 pm by Retdon1 »

So one game of rugby totally ruins a pitch, get a grip.

the vicar · « **Reply #18 on** February 10, 2018, 08:07:30 pm by the vicar »

Some will blame rugby league for any little thing, but they need to remember the ground is for all not one, and no dons on it no Rovers that is a agreement

podrover73 · « **Reply #19 on** February 10, 2018, 09:39:09 pm by podrover73 »

bad pitch along the touchlines , even the linesman on the East stand slipped over , missing the decision of whether Lawlor was out of the penalty area when he picked the ball up

BillyStubbsTears · « **Reply #20 on** February 10, 2018, 09:43:48 pm by BillyStubbsTears »

He was out of the area by the way. A good couple of feet.

Pancho Regan · « **Reply #21 on** February 10, 2018, 10:18:50 pm by Pancho Regan »

Yep, we got away with that one.

The Beast · « **Reply #22 on** February 10, 2018, 10:25:57 pm by The Beast »

What a load of cobblers, just watching the goal rush on 5 and our pitch is about the best in the division!

lee.j09 · « **Reply #23 on** February 10, 2018, 10:32:09 pm by lee.j09 »

Quote from: drfchound on February 10, 2018, 06:36:55 pm

Quote from: Filo on February 10, 2018, 06:35:39 pm
Don't care what anyone says about rugby does n't affect it, it deteriorated straight after the Dons only game on it so far

Must be a coincidence Filo.

I’d suggest you come and watch a game to see if you think it does have a negative impact on the pitch for yourselves.

Never had an issue at Bellevue did we.

Up the dons.

silent majority · « **Reply #24 on** February 10, 2018, 11:36:04 pm by silent majority »

Quote from: the vicar on February 10, 2018, 06:55:43 pm

Yes it is the council said it is for Rovers Dons and bells so they play there end of but how can they blame the Dons thru have only played 1 game there haven't they

Nothing to do with the council Dave, its our ground now and completely under our control.

silent majority · « **Reply #25 on** February 10, 2018, 11:37:58 pm by silent majority »

Quote from: RedJ on February 10, 2018, 07:49:33 pm

We need to get some weed lamps off South Yorkshire's finest.

We already have. They're used mainly in the 6 yard boxes.

Milepostuk · « **Reply #26 on** February 11, 2018, 08:09:29 am by Milepostuk »

The grass seems too short to me. Especially given the number of teams playing on it.

Chris Black come back · « **Reply #27 on** February 11, 2018, 10:14:26 am by Chris Black come back »

Another consequence of new stadiums is not only loss of atmosphere but bowl-itis whereby no natural light can get to part of pitch due to screening effect of the bowl.

Padge_DRFC · « **Reply #28 on** February 11, 2018, 10:49:54 am by Padge_DRFC »

Swansea roof is see through. Well most of it. Bet that will help

ravenrover · « **Reply #29 on** February 11, 2018, 10:59:41 am by ravenrover »

wonder how many times the frost covers have been on these last few weeks I'm no gardener but the covers must be on for several days before a game, but not necessarily all the time. Doesn't take long for the grass to deteriorate

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