Sheikh Rattle n Roll
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Bollocks to the pitch, not watched Tunnel Cam yet from last night, just hope they have sorted them fucking squeaking door hinges out at long last!
Plain Speaking said:MP likes to train on the match pitch the day before the game but he is used to pitches in Spain with considerably less rain than Manchester. Since we are at the start of winter, the pitch will only get worse. Depending on the weather, it may be better to consider training some where else after prolonged heavy rain?jonmcity said:stony said:It is beginning to look a little threadbare in places. A consequence of training on it before every game perhaps?
Hardly something worth moaning about though.
If training on the pitch means an average of four goals a game long may it continue
Surely less skilful visiting sides will be pleased if the pitch continues to deteriorate?
ultimateharold said:Looked a disgrace tonight compared to its normal quality.
Good post, reassuring.I.bleed.blue said:Plain Speaking said:MP likes to train on the match pitch the day before the game but he is used to pitches in Spain with considerably less rain than Manchester. Since we are at the start of winter, the pitch will only get worse. Depending on the weather, it may be better to consider training some where else after prolonged heavy rain?jonmcity said:If training on the pitch means an average of four goals a game long may it continue
Surely less skilful visiting sides will be pleased if the pitch continues to deteriorate?
Of course when the new academy and training facilities across the road are completed and fully functional the squad will have the most comprehensive training opportunities, including a training pitch which exactly replicates the stadium pitch in terms of dimensions and playing surface. Hopefully this will be sometime next season!
Also I am sure that if it gets to the stage where the balance of risk of training on the stadium pitch is long term and serious damage to the surface the pre-game training sessions would revert to Carrington for now. The ground staff need a big pat on the back for keeping it as good as it is considering the recent weather, short hours of sunlight, etc.