Author Topic: Anfield Pitch (Read 87216 times)

sattapaartridge · « **Reply #80 on:** March 5, 2015, 02:15:41 pm »

hopefully should get better now the winter weather is subsiding. who knows, maybe its brendans master plan to get the pitch all cut up and use the skill of the players to control the ball and whack from distance

Chakan · « **Reply #81 on:** March 5, 2015, 02:21:39 pm »

I noticed in the match last night for the corners on the Kop end they didn't show the ball being placed or any bit of it. Is that because the pitch is so bad there?

Chindits · « **Reply #82 on:** March 5, 2015, 02:28:42 pm »

What happened too the dutch growliight thing they bought too keep the pitch tip top.

Greyfox · « **Reply #83 on:** March 5, 2015, 02:31:29 pm »

Quote from: Chindits on March 5, 2015, 02:28:42 pm

What happened too the dutch growliight thing they bought too keep the pitch tip top.

Got confiscated in a cannabis farm drugs bust on Breck Road.

Chindits · « **Reply #84 on:** March 5, 2015, 02:35:15 pm »

Blueshite always on the rob or did JWH lend it to wenger for the sativa he was smokin last year?

CraigDS · « **Reply #85 on:** March 5, 2015, 02:54:51 pm »

Quote from: Chindits on March 5, 2015, 02:28:42 pm

What happened too the dutch growliight thing they bought too keep the pitch tip top.

Still use them. The pitch is just fairly old now and apparently also has fairly old irrigation (and whatever other systems are around these days to keep pitches looking perfect) so it all needs replacing.

clinical · « **Reply #86 on:** March 5, 2015, 02:56:05 pm »

Well we know what the Assaidi money is going to be used for.

Chakan · « **Reply #87 on:** March 5, 2015, 02:56:31 pm »

Quote from: CraigDS on March 5, 2015, 02:54:51 pm

Still use them. The pitch is just fairly old now and apparently also has fairly old irrigation (and whatever other systems are around these days to keep pitches looking perfect) so it all needs replacing.

Which is happening at the end of this season, which is possibly why not a lot of maintenance has gone into it.

CraigDS · « **Reply #88 on:** March 5, 2015, 02:57:47 pm »

Quote from: ☺ on March 5, 2015, 02:56:31 pm

Which is happening at the end of this season, which is possibly why not a lot of maintenance has gone into it.

Yep I'd assume so.

greeny01 · « **Reply #89 on:** March 5, 2015, 03:27:20 pm »

In a strange sort of way I think the pitch is helping us a little with way we are pressing teams at the minute, I thought City really struggled to get the ball down under control for any period of time and on more than few occasions the ball was coming off shins, knees etc...Hopefully starts to get better but we seem to coping at the minute with it.

conman · « **Reply #90 on:** March 5, 2015, 03:31:14 pm »

Quote from: clinical on March 5, 2015, 02:56:05 pm

Well we know what the Assaidi money is going to be used for.

this?

cipher · « **Reply #91 on:** March 5, 2015, 04:11:54 pm »

It's being embarrassing. They even mentioned how poor it was on the ESPN broadcast this weekend.

paulrazor · « **Reply #92 on:** March 6, 2015, 11:33:57 am »

3 matches in one week on it wont help either

Justin Siderbox · « **Reply #93 on:** March 6, 2015, 11:46:50 am »

Quote from: Hellrazor on March 6, 2015, 11:33:57 am

3 matches in one week on it wont help either

...so let's play a Charity game on it before the end of the season and make it even more threadbare.

Inspired idea that.

CraigDS · « **Reply #94 on:** March 6, 2015, 11:48:06 am »

Quote from: Justin Siderbox on March 6, 2015, 11:46:50 am

...so let's play a Charity game on it before the end of the season and make it even more threadbare. Inspired idea that.

Given the state it is in, and given the fact we're now going to be playing less frequent games on it - I think it could probably handle the 1 extra game without making it any worse.

paulrazor · « **Reply #95 on:** March 6, 2015, 12:44:45 pm »

Quote from: Justin Siderbox on March 6, 2015, 11:46:50 am

...so let's play a Charity game on it before the end of the season and make it even more threadbare. Inspired idea that.

should move that to the pitz

MerseyParadise · « **Reply #96 on:** March 6, 2015, 07:30:26 pm »

Quote from: Hellrazor on March 6, 2015, 12:44:45 pm

should move that to the pitz

fuck that ,have to take a strap when you play at the pitz

ericthered10 · « **Reply #97 on:** March 6, 2015, 07:38:46 pm »

Are we moving to the hybrid pitch with the artificial grass woven in with the natural grass that supposedly makes it much more durable yet still retain the same qualities like Emirates has?

Caston · « **Reply #98 on:** March 7, 2015, 08:46:25 am »

New pitch might have to wait until summer 2016

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/blood-red-liverpool-fcs-hopes-8792133

CraigDS · « **Reply #99 on:** March 7, 2015, 09:44:52 am »

Surely the cranes or any other work will damage the existing pitch and infrastructure as much as it would a new pitch?

Surprise me. · « **Reply #100 on:** March 7, 2015, 10:01:39 am »

Quote from: Caston on March 7, 2015, 08:46:25 am

New pitch might have to wait until summer 2016

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/blood-red-liverpool-fcs-hopes-8792133

There's no way the club didn't know about this, or didn't cover for it should I say. They probably have a plan to do the drainage work after the cranes have left. Even if the cranes stay for all of June they can do the drainage and new pitch through July. They'll just need more hands on board to get the job done quicker.

Worse comes to worse we could relay the pitch and not do upgrade to the drainage, which can come at a later date. Bigger cost, but I can't see us not doing something about it.

TepidT2O · « **Reply #101 on:** March 7, 2015, 10:08:43 am »

Quote from: Surprise me. on March 7, 2015, 10:01:39 am

There's no way the club didn't know about this, or didn't cover for it should I say. They probably have a plan to do the drainage work after the cranes have left. Even if the cranes stay for all of June they can do the drainage and new pitch through July. They'll just need more hands on board to get the job done quicker.

Worse comes to worse we could relay the pitch and not do upgrade to the drainage, which can come at a later date. Bigger cost, but I can't see us not doing something about it.

I would suggest there isn't a plan to replace the pitch. This is why Rodgers is complaining so public ally to try and force the club's hand.

Dave D · « **Reply #102 on:** March 7, 2015, 10:10:33 am »

Well Brendan is fairly certain we're getting a new pitch. I'm sure all the issues with cranes have been discussed.

I don't think anyone is blaming the ground staff for the state of the pitch, it's down to incompetence and penny-pinching from the people running the club.

CraigDS · « **Reply #103 on:** March 7, 2015, 10:12:01 am »

Quote from: Tepid water on March 7, 2015, 10:08:43 am

I would suggest there isn't a plan to replace the pitch. This is why Rodgers is complaining so public ally to try and force the club's hand.

Let's not try and read more into this than possibly there, we've no idea if this is the reason. If I was so inclined I could also say he is doing it to take some pressure off his team by pointing out they're having to play on a shite pitch when at home.

TepidT2O · « **Reply #104 on:** March 7, 2015, 10:12:17 am »

Quote from: Dave D on March 7, 2015, 10:10:33 am

Well Brendan is fairly certain we're getting a new pitch. I'm sure all the issues with cranes have been discussed.

I don't think anyone is blaming the ground staff for the state of the pitch, it's down to incompetence and penny-pinching from the people running the club.

Where has he said this?

I haven't seen it so it will be interesting to see what he said

Caston · « **Reply #105 on:** March 7, 2015, 10:14:27 am »

Quote from: Tepid water on March 7, 2015, 10:08:43 am

I would suggest there isn't a plan to replace the pitch. This is why Rodgers is complaining so public ally to try and force the club's hand.

http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/176885-new-pitch-plans-for-anfield-and-melwood

thekitkatshuffler · « **Reply #106 on:** March 7, 2015, 10:14:53 am »

Quote from: Caston on March 7, 2015, 08:46:25 am

New pitch might have to wait until summer 2016

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/blood-red-liverpool-fcs-hopes-8792133

The lack of investment highlighted in that article is a disgrace. The pitch is everything.

Dave D · « **Reply #107 on:** March 7, 2015, 10:21:06 am »

Quote from: CraigDS on March 7, 2015, 10:12:01 am

Let's not try and read more into this than possibly there, we've no idea if this is the reason. If I was so inclined I could also say he is doing it to take some pressure off his team by pointing out they're having to play on a shite pitch when at home.

Well he gave these quotes and reasons. I tend to believe him.

Quote

"It's just an old pitch that hasn't been upgraded. In terms of how we work and play, it can be a real disadvantage for us. I said that after the game against Arsenal, that the quality of the football and the level the players played at really showed their technique.

"It's sometimes difficult to play one-touch football on it because you're always unsure of the bounce and bobble.

"It's something that, as a club, we'll do the very best we can with, right through until the end of the season. The guys work tirelessly on it and do a great job of making it the best they possibly can."

CHOPPER · « **Reply #108 on:** March 7, 2015, 10:30:03 am »

We sow the seed, nature grows the seed.

This is how it works.

[new username under construction] · « **Reply #109 on:** March 7, 2015, 10:45:10 am »

Isn't there a specified time for the grass to "fix" correctly? Otherwise it tears up....maybe that's a problem with the time too

iVapor · « **Reply #110 on:** March 7, 2015, 10:49:25 am »

Absolute disgrace if it doesn't get sorted this summer.

vicar · « **Reply #111 on:** March 7, 2015, 01:36:42 pm »

Could be worse….it could be like Bradford's - that is shocking

Samie · « **Reply #112 on:** March 7, 2015, 01:45:28 pm »

Oh fuck off that pitch is a disgrace for a premier league club.

Americaner... · « **Reply #113 on:** March 8, 2015, 05:18:20 pm »

Absolute disgrace right now.

Mamadou · « **Reply #114 on:** March 8, 2015, 05:21:39 pm »

awful pitch...not suited for our passing game

Chakan · « **Reply #115 on:** March 8, 2015, 05:33:20 pm »

Absolute bog.

Pradan · « **Reply #116 on:** March 8, 2015, 05:35:28 pm »

It's getting real bad now. Bobbling like mad.

This could affect us in the coming months.

Notfromaroundhere · « **Reply #117 on:** March 8, 2015, 06:04:03 pm »

Very difficult to play a high tempo game on that sort of pitch. Same for both teams, of course, but there's no doubt our game is suffering from it. Give these lads a proper surface, and we'll see some very good football next season.

Anywhichwayicant · « **Reply #118 on:** March 8, 2015, 06:07:52 pm »

What has happened?

Anfield and Highbury were always among the best pitches in Europe. Obviously Highbury was levelled but what's the reason for Anfield's demise?

dmorgan · « **Reply #119 on:** March 8, 2015, 06:17:45 pm »

Looked absolute bogshit today....Blackburn would be accustomed to be playing on much better pitches in the Championship