whoareyou? 0 Posted February 24, 2006 Anyone else noticed this? The two worst pictures in the Prem and Fizzy Pop League put together seem to be Man Ure and Chelski.How are they allowed to get away with it?They spend more money on Frank Lampard''s chest waxing than they do on the pitch.It aint right. When the Prem was formed one of the rules for entry were that the pitch had to be top quality. My sunday league pitch is better than both. Different rules for different clubs!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syteanric 1 Posted February 24, 2006 chelski had a game iced off a few years ago didnt they??? they dont even have undersoil heating it seems then.... I could understand the pitch taking a battering if it was shared with a Rugby team but the state of Stamford brdige is Laughable!jas :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Harvey-Jones 0 Posted February 24, 2006 Yeah I''ve been shocked with the state of some of the pitches especially when we haven''t even had that much rain or bad weather. Man Utd have had constant problems with their pitch - they''ve relayed the turf numerous times in the past few years I think!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BedsCanary 0 Posted February 24, 2006 It''s not a coincidence that both sides have two of the biggest grounds in the country providing little/no sunlight to the pitch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whoareyou? 0 Posted February 24, 2006 St James Park is huge but the pitch seems fine on that. I thought that was why the Jarrold stand had a clear roof, to let the sunlight thru so doesn''t seem a problem that cannot be overcome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Harvey-Jones 0 Posted February 24, 2006 [quote user="BedsCanary"]It''s not a coincidence that both sides have two of the biggest grounds in the country providing little/no sunlight to the pitch.[/quote] That''s a good point although I think the problems with Man Utd have been more about drainage and the grass not taking properly?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rudolph Hucker 0 Posted February 24, 2006 Good job we spent so much money giving top players a good surface to play against us on when they came here last season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,218 Posted February 24, 2006 there were reports that big clubs do this on purpose to cause problems for teams in europe, for the uefa cup or champions league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sing up the river end 0 Posted February 25, 2006 Thats the reason I can remember Norwich saying they would never fill inthe corner of the Barclay and south stand in.It allows airflow into theground hense keeping the pitch in good condition.Probly the reason theyallowed the hotel to be built as it will be set back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Budgie 0 Posted February 25, 2006 I heard on the box last week that Chelski keep their pitch in that state intentionally - to put off the footballing teams such as Barcelona.In the past some teams would reduce the width and length of their pitches to combat the great footballing teams: ''Squeeze them in, stop them playing.''I believe, however, the authorities realise that someone is cocking the mickey because of the high standards they demand from stadiums.Watch out for an announcement on pitches soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
