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Reply | Pitch update
at 21:04 22 Jan 2025
Would hope Hornets would be amenable to moving further fixtures if required. Similarly you’d hope Dale have contingencies in place (Accrington?) if there are further issues. |
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Reply | Pitch update
at 19:52 22 Jan 2025
Noticed on Twitter that Hornets are at home to Widnes in the Challenge Cup on Sunday. So that’s three games in four days at Spotland.
Looking further forward at their fixtures (and they’ve moved one in another cup to Mayfield on 1st Feb), on top of Dale’s scheduled matches there are a staggering 12 games due to played on the pitch in 46 days.
And we’ll still have five home league games left after that. |
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Reply | Pitch update
at 13:13 22 Jan 2025
True, though if that was the case with the surface obviously impacted in that corner, you’d think we’d have done similar work as the centre circle. It’s all guesswork of course as there hasn’t been much mention of the specific issues there.
It’s obvious it was the main concern after last night though. |
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Reply | Pitch update
at 11:58 22 Jan 2025
That remains the forecast and with the winds that are predicted on Friday that should help dry the pitch too.
As many have noted, the corner of the Pearl St/Main Stand looks a worry and it has to be properly covered over the next couple of days to try and at least prevent some water soaking into it. An opportunity appears to have been missed to do similar work as the centre circle which played quite well last night.
Be interesting to see what effect the dryjecting has today as well. |
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Reply | Dale v Stoke U21 21st Jan?
at 21:11 21 Jan 2025
Don’t think the final is there.
Decent performance. That corner of the pitch is a real concern though. It needs work and then properly covering to stop any significant rain falling on it. |
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Reply | Dale v Stoke U21 21st Jan?
at 20:40 21 Jan 2025
Nope, although Armstrong doesn’t get near the squad much for league games now.
Horne has done well since coming on at the back. |
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Reply | Dale v Stoke U21 21st Jan?
at 19:27 21 Jan 2025
Yeah that corner has been an issue before and was one of the parts that was needed to be covered before previous postponements. Visible on the coverage tonight.
Wonder why they didn’t do similar work to the centre circle there? Not as big an area and could have helped prevent future issues there. |
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Reply | Tonight’s games
at 21:30 17 Jan 2025
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Amazingly still 7th with six games in hand on Yeovil. Nine points behind Gateshead with five games in hand. |
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Reply | Nevett and Hayes
at 16:49 12 Jan 2025
Cieran Slicker, former on loan keeper who played at Sheff Wed in the League Cup, comes on as a sub for Ipswich. |
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Reply | Pitch update
at 13:59 11 Jan 2025
Irrespective of where the money is coming from, I’m struggling to understand whether there should be any debate that it has to be spent.
The club statement notes that last summer an external consultant advised “that the drainage failure was occurring below the root zone and that, ultimately, only a full reconstruction would guarantee a permanent resolution.”
To clarify “only a full reconstruction”
Now of course, other consultants may advise on other options, but the time has come to properly sort the situation out. It’s been proven that trying other routes and hoping is a false economy. |
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Reply | Pitch update
at 23:14 10 Jan 2025
It’s the part about the centre circle which prevents that. To dig it all up and immediately play on it probably wouldn’t be possible. |
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Reply | Pitch update
at 17:44 10 Jan 2025
Comprehensive article which acknowledges fans questions and concerns with detailed responses.
Excellent example of how good communication fosters better engagement and understanding amongst supporters. The standard has been set, no reason this can’t continue.
Got to feel for the playing side of the club, this uncertainty must be beginning to have a real impact. |
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Reply | Games tomorrow
at 13:29 10 Jan 2025
Did his brother use the same nickname as Dale fans?
What about the late 80s? |
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Reply | Games tomorrow
at 13:20 10 Jan 2025
That’s a long stint. Who were your favourite players from the early 80s? |
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Reply | York Match
at 13:11 10 Jan 2025
Would expect a statement from the club before close of business today about what work has/hasn’t taken place this week to ensure supporters are fully aware of the current situation.
It might be that work has had to be delayed due to the cold weather, so it’ll be easy to update what contingency planning is in place to get the York game on and then complete the work before the next home league game scheduled for 25th - a ten day window (move the Stoke u21 game somewhere, anywhere)
Alongside that, as per the Trust newsletter, we will should receive an update from themselves on various matters (Stockton ticketing/Sandy Lane closure/pitch) as stated:
“ The Trust hopes during the week beginning 6th Jan to put out a more detailed statement on all matters subject to clarification on the above by the Club.”
If there isn’t a “detailed statement” this week, we should hopefully receive a further update to acknowledge this and when it will follow. |
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Reply | Project 5000
at 18:29 9 Jan 2025
If the club seriously want to achieve success in such a project, they should commit to ensuring those currently at Spotland day to day have little or no involvement.
Start afresh. |
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