Author Topic: Anfield Pitch (Read 87016 times)

Chakan · « **on:** February 10, 2015, 11:51:43 pm »

What is up with the pitch? 2 games in a row now it's looked like an absolute bog.

Or am I being too harsh?

The Infamous_LFC · « **Reply #1 on:** February 10, 2015, 11:52:11 pm »

Never seen Anfield turf in such poor condition. Looked like some sunday league shit

Kopenhagen · « **Reply #2 on:** February 10, 2015, 11:53:07 pm »

Been a bog for quite a while now. Not sure why most of RAWK had a go at Rodgers for his comments on it - it's absolutely atrocious. However, it did have a hand in Markovic's goal.

Fiasco · « **Reply #3 on:** February 10, 2015, 11:53:10 pm »

It's being ripped up in the summer and a new pitch is being installed. Long overdue I think, for a few years either side of 2010 our pitch was immaculate.

JG-7 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 10, 2015, 11:54:44 pm »

Have thought the same for the past few weeks.

istvan kozma · « **Reply #5 on:** February 11, 2015, 12:03:31 am »

Quote from: ☺ on February 10, 2015, 11:51:43 pm

What is up with the pitch? 2 games in a row now it's looked like an absolute bog.

Or am I being too harsh?

Nope your right, the worst it's been for years. At first when the manager moaned about it I thought he was crying over spilt milk but as more games are played on it, it's getting worse and worse.

CraigDS · « **Reply #6 on:** February 11, 2015, 12:51:40 am »

You're not wrong, it's the worst I've seen it for years and it has been since before Christmas. Never seen it have such bare patches as it currently has.

ALPH1217 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 11, 2015, 12:52:53 am »

It was a lot worse in the 60's, trust me!

Elzar · « **Reply #8 on:** February 11, 2015, 12:55:41 am »

How did it even end up like this? It's been great for a long time, and has just gone to shit recently.

Samie · « **Reply #9 on:** February 11, 2015, 12:57:50 am »

Brendan isn't happy about the pitch. Didn't I hear a new one will be relaid in the summer?

S · « **Reply #10 on:** February 11, 2015, 01:09:16 am »

Apart from probably Arsenal's it was the best pitch in the league for years. This season it's been progressively getting worse. It's a real factor given the type of football we try to play.

CraigDS · « **Reply #11 on:** February 11, 2015, 01:26:08 am »

Quote from: Rhi on February 11, 2015, 12:59:00 am

It hasn't been relaid in ages, has it? It happens. We've played a lot more games on it this season than we have in recent years. Plus I believe the weather has been particularly brutal over there the last few months?

I'm not sure the amount of games or weather are too much of an issue, as we've had a better pitch at this time of year after CL footy and shite weather before.

Age of the pitch is probably an issue, I think we need to sort the irrigation out too, so is a little more than just a simple relay which will be happening this summer I believe.

N0rnIr0nRed · « **Reply #12 on:** February 11, 2015, 01:30:55 am »

For the premier league, let alone Liverpool Football club, that surface is a disgrace.

Lemieux · « **Reply #13 on:** February 11, 2015, 01:55:31 am »

Yeah it has been pretty shocking and only going to get worse as the season goes on. It's going to be appalling later.

gazzalfc · « **Reply #14 on:** February 11, 2015, 08:46:42 am »

Its been shocking for a while. Massive shame because I've always thought our surface to be the best in the league.

It does need sorting in the Summer

SamAteTheRedAcid · « **Reply #15 on:** February 11, 2015, 08:48:02 am »

Where's Anifield?

A few were up in arms when Brendan criticised the pitch earlier this season but he has been proved right. Still, the bobble on Markovic's goal didn't harm us last night

FlashingBlade · « **Reply #16 on:** February 11, 2015, 08:53:34 am »

Quote from: ☺ on February 10, 2015, 11:51:43 pm

What is up with the pitch? 2 games in a row now it's looked like an absolute bog.

Or am I being too harsh?

yes you are,...it looks patchy and poor maybe it is affecting passing, but bog?...you should have been to games in the Seventies!

BarryCrocker · « **Reply #17 on:** February 11, 2015, 09:07:45 am »

Gives us an advantage when playing the likes of Chelsea, Man United, Man City and Arsenal at home. Prepares us when we have to travel the Sunderland, Hull, Burnley and Everton.

rowan_d · « **Reply #18 on:** February 11, 2015, 09:14:46 am »

Quote from: BarryCrocker on February 11, 2015, 09:07:45 am

Gives us an advantage when playing the likes of Chelsea, Man United, Man City and Arsenal at home. Prepares us when we have to travel the Sunderland, Hull, Burnley and Everton.

Will help Man Utd if anything

richiedouglas · « **Reply #19 on:** February 11, 2015, 09:16:10 am »

If they're relaying it, it's probably not been getting the VIP treatment of old. Saying that though, they'll have to replace patches soon as it's looking like bare mud in parts.

MerseyParadise · « **Reply #20 on:** February 11, 2015, 09:17:21 am »

Wonder how its gonna be when the main stand goes up and it gets even less light

MerseyParadise · « **Reply #21 on:** February 11, 2015, 09:19:43 am »

Quote from: BarryCrocker on February 11, 2015, 09:07:45 am

Gives us an advantage when playing the likes of Chelsea, Man United, Man City and Arsenal at home. Prepares us when we have to travel the Sunderland, Hull, Burnley and Everton.

im not sure if im biting but its a disadvantage whenever we play at home because of the techinal football we play , now in terms of playing football playing away is advantageous because just about every team has a better pitch than us.

RainbowFlick · « **Reply #22 on:** February 11, 2015, 09:28:05 am »

Quote from: MerseyParadise on February 11, 2015, 09:17:21 am

Wonder how its gonna be when the main stand goes up and it gets even less light

Surely there's artificial light rigs nowadays?

PhilV · « **Reply #23 on:** February 11, 2015, 09:28:45 am »

Corner flag areas are basically dirt!

clinical · « **Reply #24 on:** February 11, 2015, 09:28:59 am »

Why is is so bad this year?

We usually have one of the best pitches in the league year in year out.

paulrazor · « **Reply #25 on:** February 11, 2015, 09:32:29 am »

Quote from: ☺ on February 10, 2015, 11:51:43 pm

What is up with the pitch? 2 games in a row now it's looked like an absolute bog.

Or am I being too harsh?

not all

it was in bits

BarryCrocker · « **Reply #26 on:** February 11, 2015, 09:35:37 am »

Quote from: rowan_d on February 11, 2015, 09:14:46 am

Will ~~help~~ encourage Man Utd if anything

Edited for accuracy

CraigDS · « **Reply #27 on:** February 11, 2015, 10:28:19 am »

Quote from: RainbowFlick on February 11, 2015, 09:28:05 am

Surely there's artificial light rigs nowadays?

Yup, we've used them for years.

the 92A · « **Reply #28 on:** February 11, 2015, 10:31:14 am »

Quote from: Craig Cahoonas on February 11, 2015, 10:28:19 am

Yup, we've used them for years.

We have a deal with the local skunk growers to share them in between crops

Buck Pete · « **Reply #29 on:** February 11, 2015, 10:33:11 am »

If we keep beating our rivals on it then leave it as it is.

Keith Lard · « **Reply #30 on:** February 11, 2015, 10:37:10 am »

It's a fucking dogs dinner right now

Quite funny. I get a weird buzz watching footballers play in ugly football kits and on crap pitches.

redprodigal · « **Reply #31 on:** February 11, 2015, 10:39:20 am »

Worst I've seen it for a long long time but it had nothing to do with our first goal. The keeper was totally at fault and tried to blame the pitch.

GG8 · « **Reply #32 on:** February 11, 2015, 10:55:23 am »

Quote from: Craig Cahoonas on February 11, 2015, 10:28:19 am

Yup, we've used them for years.

I think I heard recently that you only have one of those heaters and its quite small, is that right?

BarryCrocker · « **Reply #33 on:** February 11, 2015, 10:59:46 am »

Quote from: GG8 on February 11, 2015, 10:55:23 am

I think I heard recently that you only have one of those heaters and its quite small, is that right?

Due to FFP we are currently limited to this model

RainbowFlick · « **Reply #34 on:** February 11, 2015, 11:20:55 am »

Quote from: Craig Cahoonas on February 11, 2015, 10:28:19 am

Yup, we've used them for years.

Think I saw 4 or 5 when visiting on the tour. Wonder how long they're kept on a strip of grass etc.

CraigDS · « **Reply #35 on:** February 11, 2015, 11:22:40 am »

Quote from: RainbowFlick on February 11, 2015, 11:20:55 am

Think I saw 4 or 5 when visiting on the tour. Wonder how long they're kept on a strip of grass etc.

They're motorised I think so continually go up and down the length. We've used them for years which is why we've had a great pitch until this season - which I guess is down to it being a fairly old pitch.

CraigDS · « **Reply #36 on:** February 11, 2015, 11:23:59 am »

MerseyParadise · « **Reply #37 on:** February 11, 2015, 11:34:36 am »

Quote from: RainbowFlick on February 11, 2015, 09:28:05 am

Surely there's artificial light rigs nowadays?

See the state of uniteds when they expanded?

MerseyParadise · « **Reply #38 on:** February 11, 2015, 11:35:16 am »

Quote from: Craig Cahoonas on February 11, 2015, 10:28:19 am

Yup, we've used them for years.

Whys the pitch shit then?

Statto Red · « **Reply #39 on:** February 11, 2015, 11:52:33 am »

Quote from: MerseyParadise on February 11, 2015, 09:17:21 am

Wonder how its gonna be when the main stand goes up and it gets even less light

Don't think that will affect the pitch, being as the sun mostly shines over the Centenary Stand.
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