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I think spores were imported in the topsoil applied to both the main pitch and training areas. In dry weather, the fairy rings appear. The cost of treating them would be prohibitive, so I cut to prevent spores forming


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Worcester FA competitions] were played over the end of May to early June period this year,” Steve reports.


Conducted up to three times annually, verti-draining to three or four inches depth aids drainage issues, Steve adds. “Water can sit on top of the surface after heavy rain, but we deal with it. Twenty tonnes of sand were applied in the closed season. I use the dragmat to work it into the surface.” The 3,000 spectator capacity stadium is


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large enough to create damp areas, heightened when a portable stand is brought in for Gloucester City games. “Low winter sun and morning frost can create problems in front of the six-yard box. I’m looking at covering the affected areas this year.” Steve moves on to mushrooms. “I think spores were imported in the topsoil applied to both the main pitch and training areas,” he says. “In dry weather, the fairy rings


appear. The cost of treating them would be prohibitive, so I cut to prevent spores forming.”


Given all the challenges that Steve faces as a solo groundsman, his biggest is the weather, he admits. Both playing areas are used so extensively that bad weather can wreak havoc to the maintenance programme.


He needs to prepare the five smaller playing areas for the regular training for


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