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Post by petermcgee on Aug 28, 2011 19:29:08 GMT
Many thanks Kev, the pitch has held up well this weekend, after todays Liverpool Ladies V Arsenal game with TV crews, cameramen, Press, and dozens of young footballers running all over the place !! I had to go and hide !!
Liverpool lost 3-1 to a very good Arsenal side, who were crowned Champions of the Womens Super League, Champagne everywhere !!
Pitch ok for tomorrows Burscough V. Kendal Town game ko 3.00pm, see you all at Bamber Bridge.
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Post by petermcgee on Sept 5, 2011 19:56:37 GMT
Very interesting day at the ground, Nick and I put on our Snorkels and Flippers, and ventured into the "Lake" we managed to find the remains of a drowned Mole (poor chap !!) and decided that Tuesdays friendly game V. Atherton would have to be called off !!
After contacting Charlie Hayes at Blaguegate we managed to arrange for the game to be played there, much to our relief !! what I do not want is the pitch to be "cut up" after all the recent rain, with more to come, all this week !!
I do not know how we can prepare the pitch for Saturdays home game v. Wakefield if this weather continues all week (which it will) but we are hoping for a break sometime over the next few days, keep your fingers crossed !!
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Post by petermcgee on Sept 9, 2011 22:43:23 GMT
Managed with great difficulty this week, due to all the wet weather, to prepare the pitch for tomorrow's home fixture v. Wakefield, many thanks Nick !!
Unable to give the usual fine cut, but have had to protect the surface, because of the amount of rain, which has saturated the top six inches, but the drainage has worked a treat, we will have a very good pitch, as usual, with the grass just a little bit longer !!
All the perimeter WSL advertising boards have been taken away for refurbishment, along with the TV scaffolding, so the ground looks now looks a lot different !! see you all on Saturday.
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Post by petermcgee on Sept 13, 2011 22:44:25 GMT
Pitch prep went well this week for Burscough v. Chorley, good surface for the game tomorrow night kick off 7.45pm, should be a good attendance.
Excellent result tonight v. Clitheroe, two outstanding goals, played in monsoon conditions, three points !! and top of the League !! what more can you ask for !! well done, Tommy and the lads !!
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Post by petermcgee on Sept 16, 2011 14:35:05 GMT
Had a rest this week !! Nick prepared the pitch for Burscough v. Clitheroe FA cup game on Saturday, and he has done a great job on his own !! well done Nick many thanks. (well, if you call doing some joinery on the Cabin/Hospitality "a rest")
Please arrive early on Saturday morning, the coach departs at 9.45am, for our game at Durham, you have been warned !!
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Post by petermcgee on Sept 19, 2011 16:39:47 GMT
Pitch is standing up very well to the recent downpours, looking ok today after Sat/Sun games,
but unable to "brush/roll" due to the drizzle, will be ok for Wednesday's afternoon, Skelmersdale & Ormskirk College V. Stafford College match k.o 1.30pm.
Dug out the footings for the "Cabin" extension balcony, to assist our renowned "Public Address" DJ's !! who are complaining that they cannot see the "Substitute Boards" clearly !!
(poor chaps, it's their age) they will be able to walk out onto the extension, in full view !! and inform all the spectators who has been substituted !! please no more "rants" John & Bob !! we want to make your job easier !! doing our very best.
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Post by Owd Skemmer ( Tony Brown) on Sept 19, 2011 17:24:23 GMT
Someone probably told them at onetime that it would make them go blind LOL
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Post by petermcgee on Sept 23, 2011 21:54:23 GMT
Recent good weather, and working conditions, has produced an excellent playing surface for Saturdays, Burscough V. FC United, kick off 3pm, should be a good game, with a good attendance.
Unable to attend the AFC Fylde game, as I am helping the Burscough officials on Saturday !!
give the lads a cheer for me !! good luck, and three points !! that will make my day !!
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Post by petermcgee on Sept 30, 2011 19:07:46 GMT
Superb weather conditions this week, pitch in excellent condition for Saturdays home fixture
v. Woodley Sports, many thanks for your help Nick !!
The playing surface will have to take tomorrow's game, then Liverpool Ladies on Sunday, followed by our home game V. Salford City next Tuesday night, before we can "cut/roll" again next Wednesday !! because we are both off to Wembley on Monday/Tuesday for the Groundsman of The Year awards, with lunch, a Stadium Tour, then finish off with a walk on the "Hallowed Turf" we are both looking forward to this trip !! I think we deserve it !!
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Post by traveller (Graham West) on Sept 30, 2011 19:53:50 GMT
Peter & Nick, enjoy the limelight you both deserve it.  Unsung heroe's  |
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Post by Kev Panther on Sept 30, 2011 20:06:50 GMT
good on the both of you
cheers !!!!!
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Post by bearsdad on Sept 30, 2011 20:16:58 GMT
Enjoy yourselves lads you deserve it
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Post by addicted2skem on Sept 30, 2011 21:04:38 GMT
Have a good day at Wembley gents. You really deserve it.
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Post by standbanger on Sept 30, 2011 22:10:59 GMT
enjoy gents... well and truly deserved
"UNITED WE STAND"
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Post by Chris West on Oct 1, 2011 19:59:26 GMT
ENJOY!!!!
"UNITED WE STAND"
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Post by petermcgee on Oct 3, 2011 9:25:19 GMT
Many thanks everybody !! we will enjoy ourselves at Wembley, I will report on our day out, later this week, good luck, V. Salford.
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Post by driscollbros on Oct 3, 2011 14:52:44 GMT
well done peter & nick you deserve it enjoy yourselfs at wembley
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Post by petermcgee on Oct 4, 2011 23:01:23 GMT
Arrived back late this evening from our trip to Wembley, after attending the Groundsman Of The Year Awards, to watch the lads gain another three points (made hard work of that one boy's !!) and put us back on top of the League, well done !!
Well, we both had a great day at Wembley, to be able to walk out onto the pitch, inspect the magnificent surface, to stand in the centre circle, and take in the awesome perspective of the towering stands, with 90,000 seats, that surround you, is a once in a lifetime experience, believe me !!
But, may I say, whilst I was casting my critical eye upon the "Hallowed Turf" lo and behold, what did I find ? guess what ? a WEED !!! yes a WEED !!! to which Tony Stones, the head groundsman replied, "Trust you, McGee, John Mallinson will be pleased !!, so I carefully pocketed the evidence, brought it home, and now, can't wait to deliver to John, himself !!
Oh, and by the way, we have been awarded "Northern Premier League / Highly Commended"
plaque, another trophy for the club !! we Groundsmen here at Skem do work hard you know !!we will have to purchase a larger trophy cabinet !!
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Post by petermcgee on Oct 10, 2011 14:18:22 GMT
After working at the ground last Friday with Nick, removing a load of broken paving stones, I stupidly have, once again !! damaged my back !! I will never learn,(still think I am 25 years old), and missed the game at Woodley, never mind, only 30 league games to worry about from now on !! going to leave all the "heavy work" to the younger members of the club !!
The players will be training on the pitch Tuesday night, then Nick will have to prepare on Wednesday, (weather permitting !!) for Burscough V Northwich Victoria ko 7.45pm, should be a good game !!
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Post by standbanger on Oct 10, 2011 17:03:52 GMT
according to evo website billy's are at victoria park on wednesday
take it easy peter ;D
"UNITED WE STAND"
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