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Topic Originator: saltonsgonagetu
Date: Tue 10 Feb 17:27
After discussions with and guidance from the SPFL, the KDM Evolution Trophy quarter-final fixture against Ayr United must now be fulfilled at a neutral venue in order to meet competition timeframes.
The rearranged match will take place on Tuesday, February 17 at The Falkirk Stadium. Kick-off will be 7.45pm.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Tue 10 Feb 17:59
Who are Ayr playing?
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Topic Originator: saltonsgonagetu
Date: Tue 10 Feb 18:00
Interesting that Premier league are binning Plastic pitches, while St Johnstone having to use one to get a match played, Dundee utd game v Aberdeen will be in danger for tomorrow night
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Topic Originator: Playup_Pompey
Date: Tue 10 Feb 20:34
united issued the below statement earlier today:
Dundee United Football Club would like to provide supporters and partners with an update on the condition of the playing surface.
The weather across northeast Scotland has seen unprecedented levels of rainfall throughout the recent winter months. This, combined with a congested home fixture schedule and the club’s commitment to doing everything possible to fulfil fixtures, has placed significant strain on the pitch.
A range of pitch-protection measures have taken place during this period. These actions have been crucial in enabling fixtures to proceed during prolonged periods of heavy rainfall. However, they have had an unavoidable impact on the visual appearance of the playing surface. This has been the necessary compromise in ensuring continuity across an exceptionally demanding run of home fixtures during extraordinary weather conditions.
Following Saturday’s postponement, staff have continued to work extensively to improve conditions and prepare the pitch for upcoming matches. As of 1.00 pm today, the pitch is deemed playable and, were a fixture to take place this evening, there would be little concern regarding its playability.
The local weather forecast indicates further significant rainfall over the next 24 hours. The club remains in regular dialogue with the SPFL and our opponents, Aberdeen FC. While there is currently no plan for a pitch inspection, this remains a fluid situation and may change depending on weather conditions.
Everyone at Dundee United is focused on preparing for tomorrow night’s fixture. Should there be any change to the current position, supporters will be informed as quickly as possible through the club’s official channels.
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Topic Originator: neils
Date: Tue 10 Feb 21:48
I don`t agree with banning plastic pitches in the top flight as long as they are the higher quality types.
Every year there`s at least a couple of teams that have real problems with grass- Dundee last season in the top flight for example. Us in the 2nd tier
I`m not saying we should have a high quality plastic pitch, but there are also advantages for many clubs.
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Topic Originator: Kdy Par
Date: Tue 10 Feb 22:21
Quote:
neils, Tue 10 Feb 21:48
I don`t agree with banning plastic pitches in the top flight as long as they are the higher quality types.
Every year there`s at least a couple of teams that have real problems with grass- Dundee last season in the top flight for example. Us in the 2nd tier
I`m not saying we should have a high quality plastic pitch, but there are also advantages for many clubs.
The European Chemical agency has banned the use of rubber crumb on plastic pitches. That will be another issue for teams who currently have them. Montrose have already switched to wooden infill and the pitch can’t cope with rain or frost anymore.
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Topic Originator: Jeffery
Date: Tue 10 Feb 23:07
I`m no fan of astro but I find it bizarre that the top flight teams were able to vote on this unilaterally, without lower league teams having any say. We are all part of the same pyramid.
I also wonder if the timing was tactical and meant Livi and Falkirk couldn`t oppose it, so Killie were left as the only opposition.
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Topic Originator: Paralex
Date: Tue 10 Feb 23:18
Grass pitches need a great deal of care and attention to keep them in good condition. English Premier teams have the finances to keep their pitches in pristine condition. Go back 20 or even 30 years to some of the cup games of those days when the pitches looked like a ploughed field and you see the difference between well and poorly cared for pitches. My opinion is football played on grass is much better and teams aspiring to play in the Scottish Premier should be prepared to put the finance in to have a well cared for grass pitch.
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Topic Originator: Playup_Pompey
Date: Wed 11 Feb 08:57
plastic pitches have moved on since the ones we had at east end. Those brutal tiles which had gaps inbetween. Covered the east of scotland cup final at falkirk last season and no issues with the usual "unnatural bounce" argument and actually watching our recent game at st johnstone and seeing the bounce from divits in the pitch the astro is much more "natural"
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Topic Originator: doctordandruff
Date: Wed 11 Feb 09:19
Its not the plastic pitches that are great at dispersing water, its the huge amount of drainage that is required to be put in when they are laid as putting them on a solid surface would make them useless after a rain shower.
If Utd ripped up their pitch, put in the drainage that Livi or Falkirk have, and stick grass back down it would never be called off.
Maybe when banning the plastic, the spl should have put in stricter rules around drainage. Also, as was mentioned earlier, the rubber crumb is a health hazzard.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Wed 11 Feb 11:21
Grass will always be preferable to astro but only if it`s properly maintained, which is often hard to do at this time of the year.
Raith are considering what they do with their astro as it`s at the end of its life now. Personally, I hope they get rid as it`s a horrible pitch IMO.
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Topic Originator: Westies squint kicks
Date: Wed 11 Feb 11:43
The Hybrid pitch that Borehamwood had when we played them was outstanding, the feedback from our players suggested they didn`t realise it was a hybrid surface. Arsenal were funding that and it`ll be finances I`d imagine that prevent them from being more prevalent up here.
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Topic Originator: Connor560
Date: Wed 11 Feb 11:49
Quote:
Westies squint kicks, Wed 11 Feb 11:43
The Hybrid pitch that Borehamwood had when we played them was outstanding, the feedback from our players suggested they didn`t realise it was a hybrid surface. Arsenal were funding that and it`ll be finances I`d imagine that prevent them from being more prevalent up here.
Yeah they are very expensive. Heard a figure about one up here and was about £1.2m.
As good as they are, its a nightmare for any fixes.
C'mon Ye Pars!
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Topic Originator: Connor560
Date: Wed 11 Feb 13:23
Dundee United game off tonight.
C'mon Ye Pars!
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Wed 11 Feb 17:39
I would rather have a good plastic pitch over a terrible grass one, but by and large, I’d rather have a grass pitch than a plastic one…so I get why they voted through the rules.
I also get why smaller clubs like Stenny, Alloa, Raith & Falkirk have them, they become community hubs and the money to be made off it is fantastic, but if you are looking at the Scottish Premier League & Championship, being elite standard professional leagues, then I don’t think they should be allowed personally. The current pitch at Starks Park should definitely not be allowed at professional level
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