Work started on the new pitch at Ibrox

[cooperman]

Any chance of some blue grass

 

[insanicdrunk]

The vast majority of pitches in the world have what we're putting in. The sub air system is very rare..... TBH it's an over rated system that can do more damage than good.

It's certainly not a must.

Gleneagles had the Sub air shut off for years and only last year started using it again but very rarely.

The pitch that's being installed will be excellent and far past anything we've ever seen at Ibrox.

What does the sub air system do?

 

[LoganBear]

SIS are not installing the pitch as such, they will be stitching it, Allgrass are doing most of the main work.

We're doing a full Hybrid install, It's what's been needing done for the past 4 years.

We're up against the clock on this one but it'll be done in time and the results will be out standing.

around 400 tonne removal of material maybe more!

was the mentally challenged pitch not changed to hybrid but was still a midden?

 

[Alfie shhh!]

was the mentally challenged pitch not changed to hybrid but was still a midden?

What's a mentally challenged pitch? Just kidding, the FF word filter got you there

 

[Main Stand]

was the mentally challenged pitch not changed to hybrid but was still a midden?

Yeah, there’s ended up diseased I’m sure.

 

[insanicdrunk]

Yeah, there’s ended up diseased I’m sure.

It was yea, brownitis!

 

[Barca bears]

What does the sub air system do?

This what it does. Its highly technical and extends the life of the grass and helps with heavier rain etc

 

[insanicdrunk]

This what it does. Its highly technical and extends the life of the grass and helps with heavier rain etc

Cheers man.

 

[Edmond Dantes]

Finally!!

 

[Southside_shug]

Where do you work Shug?

Killie

We deal with the company who are lifting it and laying it on a daily basis

 

[Wugs]

 

[Macdonsj]

as long they're careful not to disturb the irrigation pipes from the local religious establishment, i'm ok with it

 

[Professor Yaffle]

Celtic havce struggled with PH issues and some disease. They've just ordered state of the art lights though which I'm hoping we also get as they're a game changer but cost around 700K

Crowd fund it. The bears are in a generous mood

 

[butcherboy]

Celtic havce struggled with PH issues and some disease. They've just ordered state of the art lights though which I'm hoping we also get as they're a game changer but cost around 700K

More Disco Lights.

 

[Valley Bluenose]

Celtic havce struggled with PH issues and some disease. They've just ordered state of the art lights though which I'm hoping we also get as they're a game changer but cost around 700K

I saw you comment on lights earlier mate and how expensive they were.

I assume our existing lights are a level down from the new ones they are getting? That being the case, would you consider it better for us to get MORE of the second tier lights or replace what we have with the same number of better lights? I guess there is a balancing act in play here and we can't stretch to both more AND better at the same time.

Never thought I'd be discussing the intricacies of grounds maintenance on Follow Follow ha ha.

 

[JMCK]

it's the way the pitches are designed, the build up of thatch (Organic matter) throughtout the season requires removal and it's easier to lift say the top 40mm and replace it.

It makes more sense to lift than to spend months removing it with other methods.

That's not bad, I thought it would be deeper than that removed.

 

[insanicdrunk]

it's the way the pitches are designed, the build up of thatch (Organic matter) throughtout the season requires removal and it's easier to lift say the top 40mm and replace it.

It makes more sense to lift than to spend months removing it with other methods.

When you remove the top next season, do you need to restitch it as well?

 

[student_loyal]

The new lights are a game changer for moving them as they move via remote so limited impact of the pitch compared to just now where they're moved using a tractor/Buggy.

The time to move the lights at the moment is huge as well so it's certainly for the better.

We do require more lights but we need further power connections added to the stadium from the mains that run under the road!

It's all in discussions at the moment. Celtic needed new ones hence the upgrade.

So it's to make your job easier?

 

[Valley Bluenose]

The new lights are a game changer for moving them as they move via remote so limited impact of the pitch compared to just now where they're moved using a tractor/Buggy.

The time to move the lights at the moment is huge as well so it's certainly for the better.

We do require more lights but we need further power connections added to the stadium from the mains that run under the road!

It's all in discussions at the moment. Celtic needed new ones hence the upgrade.

Thanks mate. And good luck - and thank you - to you and the rest of the grounds team. Pitch got a lot of stick last season but you can only do your best with the tools (and budget) you are given.

Nice to see some/all of you guys get out there on Trophy Day and get a photo with Stevie G. What a souvenir that will be.

 

[New York Bear]

Sorry if I missed another thread, but any update on how this is coming along? @HumpZ ?

 

[Carltonblue]

Another pic from Sunday

In the 70s we’d have played on that, no questions asked.

 

[Scottm1872]

I took this picture on Saturday https://postimg.cc/YjJnKcmT

 

[Lance Uppercut]

In the 70s we’d have played on that, no questions asked.

That was Tannadice in pristine condition.

 

[Valley Bluenose]

I took this picture on Saturday https://postimg.cc/YjJnKcmT

Didn’t work for some reason. Here it is:

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[Portrushbear]

That was Tannadice in pristine condition.

RdB put in one of the finest performances i can remember on the tannadice potato field

 

[KYBear_74]

Bill Monroe is the classic.

 

[KYBear_74]

Celtic havce struggled with PH issues and some disease. They've just ordered state of the art lights though which I'm hoping we also get as they're a game changer but cost around 700K

Not surprising with that lot.

 

[HerMajesty's11]

Didn’t work for some reason. Here it is:

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Is that no killies pitch? I can see the bumps in the carpet

 

[RayStantzLoyal]

I would love the Track around the pitch to be painted Red. It would be amazing

 

[Beer Belly Loyal]

I had a walk round the stadium on Monday, not pics of the pitch but just how it currently looks from the outside.

Some pics of the progress as things are at the Copland end.

and pics of our magnificent Bill Struth Stand

Can't wait to get back there on a match day

 

[tastic76]

I had a walk round the stadium on Monday, not pics of the pitch but just how it currently looks from the outside.

Some pics of the progress as things are at the Copland end.

and pics of our magnificent Bill Struth Stand

Can't wait to get back there on a match day

She’s beautiful.