roll the pitch after every game to clean up the surface and for better presentation. Occasionally, I put on the sarrell roller attachment, which goes into the soil about 1/2 inch, just to help out and aerate the pitch slightly. We have a feeding programme which involves granular and liquid fertiliser, the granule type being put on by myself with a mechanical spreader attached to the tractor. The liquid is put on by Martin Porter, Keith's son, as he has the necessary qualifications. The pitch has improved so much over the last couple of years. The more I learn the better I understand and, consequently, the more the pitch benefits. I would not have been able to do as well if it had not been for all the
help and advice I have been given by Keith. He has been a massive help since I took over and always compliments me on how the pitch has come on. The fans and visiting teams
compliment me on the pitch all the time now. One thing I don’t think the fans realise sometimes is that it is not just about what I do on the pitch, but also the fact that the current board has eradicated all the clubs debts which, in turn, means we have more funds available to set up fertiliser programmes and purchase equipment such as the rapid core. It all helps massively.”
Whilst it has been a steep learning curve and, having previously been reserve team manager and now groundsman, Neil certainly appreciates
the hard work and commitment required to maintain decent playing surfaces. “Manchester United reserve team manager, Ole Gunner Solskjaer, came to look at the pitch at the end of last year. He liked it so much that, the next morning, we were asked if United could play Bolton there the following day. With the pitch in good condition, and no Altrincham game scheduled, we obliged ... and they then asked to stay until the end of the season!” The club is currently in negotiations with Manchester United for them to use the pitch for reserve team matches next season also. Praise indeed for the standard of the playing surface.
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