| Pitch 13:29 - Feb 8 with 33886 views | southealingdale |
" Pochettino calls on the FA to intervene over Rochdale's pitch ahead of FA Cup 5th round at Spotland. Says it is no in a condition to play football & could lead to injuries for both sets of players. "
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| Pitch on 17:09 - Feb 9 with 2918 views | JimmyRustler |
| Pitch on 17:06 - Feb 9 by D_Alien |
Precisely
Once the FA/Spurs have moved on, we'll be stuck (without a relay) with a pitch that'll possibly require as much effort to get games on as for the Millwall fixture - every bloody time
And then what'll happen? We'd have a fixture pile up. That'll help...
I wish people could see beyond the end of their noses
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The relaying of the pitch isn't necessarily a fix-all solution though. I think people are forgetting how it played last year immediately after it was relaid. The surface looked even more dangerous than it does now in terms of the firmness of the ground. As I say, despite the fact that we were quite obviously ill-advised with regards to the sand/sand based content of the surface, the drainage is more of a problem than anything else. [Post edited 9 Feb 2018 17:12]
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| Pitch on 17:13 - Feb 9 with 2882 views | D_Alien |
| Pitch on 17:09 - Feb 9 by JimmyRustler |
The relaying of the pitch isn't necessarily a fix-all solution though. I think people are forgetting how it played last year immediately after it was relaid. The surface looked even more dangerous than it does now in terms of the firmness of the ground. As I say, despite the fact that we were quite obviously ill-advised with regards to the sand/sand based content of the surface, the drainage is more of a problem than anything else. [Post edited 9 Feb 2018 17:12]
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I understand the drainage issue, but if the club have been advised by pitch experts that a relay will provide a temporary solution until the summer - and outside sources are willing to contribute to that?
If we don't relay, I don't want to hear a peep out of those advocating not doing, should the worst happen and we have postponement after postponement |  |
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| Pitch on 17:19 - Feb 9 with 2857 views | dingdangblue |
| Pitch on 17:06 - Feb 9 by D_Alien |
Precisely
Once the FA/Spurs have moved on, we'll be stuck (without a relay) with a pitch that'll possibly require as much effort to get games on as for the Millwall fixture - every bloody time
And then what'll happen? We'd have a fixture pile up. That'll help...
I wish people could see beyond the end of their noses
[Post edited 9 Feb 2018 17:08]
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R11 said he was surprised how well it looked today despite all the rain yesterday - and I don't think it has had the inflatable cover on? If that is the case then the drill and fill has worked and we shouldn't have any more water logging - with a bit more work on it the pitch should look better than the Millwall game which was such a rush job to get it on. |  |
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| Pitch on 17:28 - Feb 9 with 2813 views | JimmyRustler |
| Pitch on 17:13 - Feb 9 by D_Alien |
I understand the drainage issue, but if the club have been advised by pitch experts that a relay will provide a temporary solution until the summer - and outside sources are willing to contribute to that?
If we don't relay, I don't want to hear a peep out of those advocating not doing, should the worst happen and we have postponement after postponement |
I think the outside contributions point is all hot air and until I see anything concrete on the issue then I'll be holding my breath with regards to that one.
As DDB says, the combination of the pitch being covered for the large majority of downtime plus the seemingly effective drill and fill process could well indicate that the worst of our problems are over. You won't hear a peep out of me if I'm wrong though don't worry - I quite enjoy the taste of humble pie! | | | |
| Pitch on 17:31 - Feb 9 with 2795 views | dalebolt |
PITCH | There are currently no concerns over the pitch for tomorrow’s League One fixture v Fleetwood Town. There is no pitch inspection planned and it is very much game on. Should this change, we will, of course, update supporters via our various channels #RAFC https://t.co/jXzsUwNYZ0 |  | | |
| Pitch on 17:33 - Feb 9 with 2784 views | DaleiLama |
| Pitch on 17:28 - Feb 9 by JimmyRustler |
I think the outside contributions point is all hot air and until I see anything concrete on the issue then I'll be holding my breath with regards to that one.
As DDB says, the combination of the pitch being covered for the large majority of downtime plus the seemingly effective drill and fill process could well indicate that the worst of our problems are over. You won't hear a peep out of me if I'm wrong though don't worry - I quite enjoy the taste of humble pie! |
Truth is, none of us really knows whether it will or won't hold up in it's current format and what the economics of a re-lay vs keeping the bubble and what help may/may not be forthcoming from interested parties.
I prefer clotted cream with humble pie and golden syrup with porridge if it comes to that? |  |
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| Pitch on 17:40 - Feb 9 with 2754 views | DaveDave |
| Pitch on 17:28 - Feb 9 by JimmyRustler |
I think the outside contributions point is all hot air and until I see anything concrete on the issue then I'll be holding my breath with regards to that one.
As DDB says, the combination of the pitch being covered for the large majority of downtime plus the seemingly effective drill and fill process could well indicate that the worst of our problems are over. You won't hear a peep out of me if I'm wrong though don't worry - I quite enjoy the taste of humble pie! |
If there's any concrete on it we've all had it. |  |
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| Pitch on 17:40 - Feb 9 with 2753 views | Bobbyjoe |
My spy (who, generally speaking, it must be said, knows even less than I do) says new pitch being laid after tomorrow's game at cost of 100K. Make of that what you will! | | | |
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| Pitch on 17:48 - Feb 9 with 2712 views | dingdangblue |
| Pitch on 17:28 - Feb 9 by JimmyRustler |
I think the outside contributions point is all hot air and until I see anything concrete on the issue then I'll be holding my breath with regards to that one.
As DDB says, the combination of the pitch being covered for the large majority of downtime plus the seemingly effective drill and fill process could well indicate that the worst of our problems are over. You won't hear a peep out of me if I'm wrong though don't worry - I quite enjoy the taste of humble pie! |
If we play well on it tomorrow and win then I think most people's minds will be made up. The Millwall game is hopefully the worst it will ever look - there is so much work that can be done on it now until the end of season - with the right advice and application. | |
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| Pitch on 18:18 - Feb 9 with 2639 views | blackdogblue |
Interesting even the independent says Spotland Stadium as did Gary Lineker the other day.
the sign on Roch Valley Way still says Spotland Sradium as well, bet Crown Oil are well happy with the lack of free publicity lol...
Arena my asre .... |  |
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| Pitch on 18:19 - Feb 9 with 2628 views | tony_roch975 |
| Pitch on 12:27 - Feb 9 by D_Alien |
It wouldn't be for them, it'd be for us
We played football in beating Millwall, and can play better football on a better pitch - as could Spurs of course, but we've got a relegation battle on our hands too
If Spurs and/or the FA want to help finance a re-laid pitch that's just fine, and people need to stop getting all precious about it, which comes across as "lower league mentality" (don't mean you ddb)
Spurs aren't "over-rated" either. They've won nowt recently but they're a bloody good football team and if Dale fans are going to start getting arsey about them ahead of the cup tie, you'd better have your excuses ready if they give us a beating. I'm not expecting that to happen, but I'll bet Notts Co fans weren't expecting Swansea to put eight past them
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Agree about our relegation battle being key and how a good playing surface might help us, but 'getting excuses ready' in case we get beaten - you're 'avin a laugh. Based on the relative investment (spend per player) they'd need to give us a beating 500 - 0 to even get close to embarrassing us. I'll be there to see them fail. So you think it's 'precious' to criticise that pretentious, self-satisfied London football elite with no respect for the rest of their fellow UK citizens, the epitome of blind prejudice - criticising our pitch without seeing it or watching a game on it. Well, I'm with Churchill.. we'll fight them on the beaches!! | |
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| Pitch on 18:41 - Feb 9 with 2560 views | NorthernDale |
If they are relaying the pitch after tomorrows game then I will be happy, but I wonder if it is just a rumour, because the Dale have said now't to my knowledge.
It is worth spending the money, because we are on TV and the image of the pitch at present is embarrassing, and it will stop the spurs manager from moaning. | | | |
| Pitch on 19:08 - Feb 9 with 2478 views | D_Alien |
| Pitch on 18:19 - Feb 9 by tony_roch975 |
Agree about our relegation battle being key and how a good playing surface might help us, but 'getting excuses ready' in case we get beaten - you're 'avin a laugh. Based on the relative investment (spend per player) they'd need to give us a beating 500 - 0 to even get close to embarrassing us. I'll be there to see them fail. So you think it's 'precious' to criticise that pretentious, self-satisfied London football elite with no respect for the rest of their fellow UK citizens, the epitome of blind prejudice - criticising our pitch without seeing it or watching a game on it. Well, I'm with Churchill.. we'll fight them on the beaches!! |
Please re-read it
I didn't say "excuses for getting beaten" I said "if we took a beating" - as per Notts Co last week, which I also quoted to give people a clue!
We should give Spurs the respect that they're due, or we have no right to any respect from them. Anything else that you've misinterpreted? | |
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| Pitch on 19:14 - Feb 9 with 2457 views | DaleiLama |
| Pitch on 18:41 - Feb 9 by NorthernDale |
If they are relaying the pitch after tomorrows game then I will be happy, but I wonder if it is just a rumour, because the Dale have said now't to my knowledge.
It is worth spending the money, because we are on TV and the image of the pitch at present is embarrassing, and it will stop the spurs manager from moaning. |
It could even be brinkmanship that there's no announcement in the hope that a white knight called Levy trots by, but like JR, I'm not holding my breath. [Post edited 9 Feb 2018 19:18]
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| Pitch on 19:14 - Feb 9 with 2453 views | Bobbyjoe |
I think a new pitch would send a great statement to the world; that we're not frightened of Tottenham, that a good surface suits us, and that we think we can beat them. | | | |
| Pitch on 19:35 - Feb 9 with 2369 views | dingdangblue |
| Pitch on 17:40 - Feb 9 by Bobbyjoe |
My spy (who, generally speaking, it must be said, knows even less than I do) says new pitch being laid after tomorrow's game at cost of 100K. Make of that what you will! |
100 grand is a fair outlay - hopefully they'll put some of the hospitality profits towards it 😉 | |
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| Pitch on 19:44 - Feb 9 with 2320 views | dingdangblue |
| Pitch on 18:18 - Feb 9 by blackdogblue |
Interesting even the independent says Spotland Stadium as did Gary Lineker the other day.
the sign on Roch Valley Way still says Spotland Sradium as well, bet Crown Oil are well happy with the lack of free publicity lol...
Arena my asre .... |
Maybe it could be changed to the Spot Sand stadium?
Either that or the Sand Siro. | |
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| Pitch on 19:48 - Feb 9 with 2298 views | Molly |
Two observations from around 4 p.m. this afternoon..
1 The pitch was completely uncovered.
2 At the corner where the Main Stand meets the Pearl Street Stand there were six or seven large pieces of kit (tractors /earth movers etc) with the name "Premier Pitches" on their sides. | | | |
| Pitch on 20:07 - Feb 9 with 2225 views | rochdaleriddler |
| Pitch on 19:48 - Feb 9 by Molly |
Two observations from around 4 p.m. this afternoon..
1 The pitch was completely uncovered.
2 At the corner where the Main Stand meets the Pearl Street Stand there were six or seven large pieces of kit (tractors /earth movers etc) with the name "Premier Pitches" on their sides. |
They actually said ' premium bitches' |  |
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| Pitch on 20:12 - Feb 9 with 2199 views | TVOS1907 |
| Pitch on 19:44 - Feb 9 by dingdangblue |
Maybe it could be changed to the Spot Sand stadium?
Either that or the Sand Siro. |
Sand Spotty? |  |
| When I was your age, I used to enjoy the odd game of tennis. Or was it golf? |
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| Pitch on 20:13 - Feb 9 with 2192 views | TVOS1907 |
| Pitch on 19:48 - Feb 9 by Molly |
Two observations from around 4 p.m. this afternoon..
1 The pitch was completely uncovered.
2 At the corner where the Main Stand meets the Pearl Street Stand there were six or seven large pieces of kit (tractors /earth movers etc) with the name "Premier Pitches" on their sides. |
Don't mention kit, you'll have 442 salivating. | |
| When I was your age, I used to enjoy the odd game of tennis. Or was it golf? |
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| Pitch on 20:13 - Feb 9 with 2192 views | MoonyDale |
If as whispers suggest a new pitch is laid after the game tomorrow then fine, it could help our run in. It still doesn't sit well if Spurs are paying for it.....Here you go little old Rochdale we will get you a new pitch because we don't want our players running about on that surface. We don't want charity wrapped up in a guise of safety issue bollox.....Fkin patting our heads like some underling while lying down letting them tickle our belly, am not gonna be giving anyone pelters for having a differing opinion but am sure as hell not changing or apologising for mine....Fk em. |  |
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| Pitch on 20:15 - Feb 9 with 2184 views | rochdaleriddler |
| Pitch on 17:13 - Feb 9 by D_Alien |
I understand the drainage issue, but if the club have been advised by pitch experts that a relay will provide a temporary solution until the summer - and outside sources are willing to contribute to that?
If we don't relay, I don't want to hear a peep out of those advocating not doing, should the worst happen and we have postponement after postponement |
Advocates either way on here don't influence the club, unless you block people the noise will be here | |
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| Pitch on 20:20 - Feb 9 with 2172 views | tony_roch975 |
| Pitch on 19:08 - Feb 9 by D_Alien |
Please re-read it
I didn't say "excuses for getting beaten" I said "if we took a beating" - as per Notts Co last week, which I also quoted to give people a clue!
We should give Spurs the respect that they're due, or we have no right to any respect from them. Anything else that you've misinterpreted? |
You wrote "you'd better have your excuses ready if they give us a beating." I quoted you sic as "'getting excuses ready" in case we get beaten' - and that is different how???
What respect is that exactly - for someone with all the money in an unequal world being able to snaffle the best!! I don't need respect from those globalised prima donnas - from other impoverished lower league clubs maybe, but not some patronising pat on the head from a football team who propound the belief that cheating is the new moral high ground and who have made the concept of mercenary into a new art form!!!
Now if you're proposing that all the Premiership money should be taxed and redistributed equally to all league and non league clubs rather than some sycophantic charity gesture... .... I'm with you. | |
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| Pitch on 20:30 - Feb 9 with 2139 views | dingdangblue |
| Pitch on 20:12 - Feb 9 by TVOS1907 |
Sand Spotty? |
Where the fcuk is that? 😉 | |
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