FOOTBALL/RUGBY Ecosol Turfcare


Sports pitch renovation and construction specialists


away the pitch we had wasn’t fit for purpose. They went into the market and did their research before they pressed the approval button. They felt the PlayMaster would be best for us and was laid for the start of last season - I believe it’s got about a three year shelf life. We have seen a big difference since it was laid, which is a testament to the performance of the carpet as, last year, we managed to get to the end of the season with grass cover. But, we still have our problems; at this time of year, we suffer from shade under the main stand and compaction at the very top of the carpet, purely down to the vast number of games.” This prompted me to ask if he had considered lighting rigs to help with the shade issues. “I don’t think there is the budget for lights. I’m always envious as pretty much every ground you


see these days on social media has them, and I see people still cutting in January - even taking boxes of grass off their pitches. Honestly though, if we had them, I feel by the time we got them out we would be taking them off again because the next fixture would be coming.” Whilst at the stadium on a cold Monday morning, the lads were on the rotaries cleaning up the pitch from the weekend’s fixtures in preparation for another fixture on Tuesday night. I asked Mark what maintenance he carries out in such a short space of time between fixtures? “To be honest, I think it’s absolute dedication from my groundstaff. I can only imagine what it’s like for the lads getting up day in day out, knowing every single week what you’re facing. If we have one fixture a week, it feels like a holiday camp because


We are professional turfcare consultants and contractors providing solutions to pitchcare problems, including drainage schemes, pitch rebuilds, end-of-season renovation and in-season maintenance. Ecosol Turfcare can help you get the best out of your pitch.


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Tel: 01666 861250 Email: info@ecosolve.co.uk


www.ecosolve.co.uk


Ecosolve Ltd, Armyn Cross, Malmesbury, Wilts SN16 9RJ ADVERT


PC February/March 2019


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