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M A N AG E M E N T FOOTBALL &
December / January 2025 Issue
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Tel: 0161 763 8707 4 INDUSTRY NEWS
• GMA Appoint Six New Independent Directors To Board. • Reaping The Rewards Of Renovations By AMS. • Mansfield Sand Sets Standards In Grounds Maintenance.
12 FIRE SAFETY IN STADIA
• Gary Nicholls explains the importance of compliance with TR19®
Grease for stadiums. Every kitchen extract
system faces the same challenge, a build-up of deposits, which must be controlled to ensure fire safety.
16 FLOOR COVERINGS IN STADIA
• The latest stage of the partnership between HMG Paints and FC United has been completed with the successful refurbishment of the St. Mary’s Road End (SMRE) Bar floor at their Broadhurst Park stadium.
16 20 WINTER TURF MANAGEMENT
• One of the challenging parts of winter sports pitch management is trying to get grass to recover from play when the turf is turning to dormancy. As the temperature drops, it is vital that we select fertilisers that contain plant-available nitrogen to ensure optimal surface performance and minimal postponements.
22 PROTECTING SPORTS SURFACES
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• With inclement weather already causing various postponements across the football leagues, the GMA have issued some excellent advice on dealing with extreme temperature changes and difficult conditions on sports surfaces.
24 THE FUTURE OF SPORTS STADIA
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• “Engineering better sports venues: Designing for athletes, spectators and the environment”, has been released, exploring how sports venues can reduce carbon emissions, improve the experience for athletes and spectators, and be accessible to all.
28 THE SUCCESS OF THE CBS ARENA
• The growth of a leading sport, entertainment and business venue is gaining momentum two years after a major acquisition. Coventry Building Society Arena was brought under new ownership in November 2022 and the venue is continuing to see significant growth.
32 GAME-CHANGING SECURITY • Northampton Saints
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Stadium security with a new digital locking solution. With the challenges of maintaining secure and efficient access, they turned to SimonsVoss’ System 3060 to enhance control, reduce costs, and streamline operations.
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