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Post by petermcgee on Nov 14, 2015 10:02:48 GMT
Pitch in very good condition for today's FA Trophy fixture V. Lincoln United ( after the referee's inspection at 9.15am) surface very soft in places, so take a last look at a playing surface which has a good covering of healthy green grass, to what will become a sea of mud at the end of the game, there were supposed to be five games in nine day's to be played on the pitch, last Saturday postponed, Tuesday played, Wednesday played, today's game now on, with the Sunday Cup fixture Fantail V.Home Bargains to be played tomorrow Sunday, which is just ridiculous for any Groundsman to cope with.
Whoever organised the Sunday Cup game, would they please have a referee on standby on Sunday morning, for a pitch inspection, because I know now, what state the pitch will be in, just have some consideration for the Groundstaff please, for any future ground rentals, and fixture schedules, in other words do not have five games in nine day's !!
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Post by lespne (Les Gallop) on Nov 15, 2015 9:49:25 GMT
Superb pitch for the Lincoln game, well done Peter and team, it made our passing game a winner
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Post by petermcgee on Nov 15, 2015 14:58:11 GMT
Thank you Les, much appreciated, it was a tough week to say the least, I would also like to thank all the volunteers who have assisted down at the ground over the past eleven season's ( and at White Moss Park previously) during my 15 years as Groundsman at this great football club I have enjoyed every minute in producing a playing surface fit for purpose, along with winning 5 National Awards it has been an honour that I will alway's look back on with lot's of great memories.
As from 1.30pm yesterday, I am no longer associated with the Football Club, and I wish all the supporters and Tommy and his staff/ players all the very best for the rest of the season, this will be the very last "Weekly Pitch Update" that I will edit on this forum.
Best wishes to everyone, Peter.
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Post by Night shift billy on Nov 16, 2015 3:21:19 GMT
I read your last post Peter,and am very surprised and shocked,at the decision to end your involvement at the club after many years and thousands of unpaid hours,a real sad day for the club.
I for one would like to say thank you for your every effort both on the groundsman side of things as well as the effort put in framing banners, history and putting a bit of colour into the social club when it desperately needed it.lets just say when the floors were warped and you needed spiked boots to descend from one corner to the bar,at least history was around everyone to remind everyone of past glories.
The one constant has always been the amazing pitch at Skelmersdale and 5 groundsman titles proves beyond doubt that your attention to detail made you a winner and ultimately helped Tommy the Skem manager to play the football the way he wanted to play it,(not plan b south lancs amateur football,because of mud)and also achieve well deserved honours his football and teams duly deserve.
Always a true gentleman,I for one thank you,and I'm sure others upon hearing this news will thank you one way or another.
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Post by lespne (Les Gallop) on Nov 16, 2015 7:24:57 GMT
Sad,shocking news, very sorry to hear it.
All the very best Peter
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Post by shutey on Nov 16, 2015 8:07:45 GMT
im shocked,all the best peter
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Post by misterbean on Nov 16, 2015 15:39:56 GMT
All the best Peter for the future. What ever you do and a big thank for all. that you. dune for skem Utd. take care your always welcome down here Tommy garner
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Post by Owd Skemmer ( Tony Brown) on Nov 16, 2015 15:43:45 GMT
Didn't get chance to speak this morning Peter
Good luck & thanks
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Post by geebee on Nov 16, 2015 16:46:36 GMT
Shocked and stunned by this news what a real gent and hardworker you have been to this club good luck in all you do in the future you will be greatly missed by all our best wishes go to you George and Ginette
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Post by Stuey Thompson on Nov 16, 2015 21:14:16 GMT
I personally would like to thank you,for the insight,training,and advice, you gave to me over the past 5 seasons. It's been a pleasure to work with someone who is always thinking 2 steps ahead and the vast majority of the time got it right. With a rough average of one groundsmans title every 3 years you had at the club I think it's a sad day for the club that they lose a winner off the pitch,behind the scenes,it is a legacy I think will not be beaten at this club on a tight budget ever. The next guy has very big shoes to fill as well as an ongoing battle with the Japanese knot weed extending its way onto the grass banks and ultimately the pitch,the mole invasion every year,that many involved with the club may not care about but without the planning and removing of,would have caused mayhem on the pitch a long time ago,add to the maintenance around the ground on a daily basis... Especially at this club,suddenly the awards seem to mean something, not just cutting a pretty line into the pitch,which makes anyone who thinks thats all you do,and uses that statement,look like the halfwits they obviously are.
Thank you
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Post by Chris West on Nov 17, 2015 10:17:36 GMT
You will be back peter you just can't stay away too long!
You're like me, jacking it in every week, getting pissed off with the job but just can't seem to break that love for the club!
This is not a good luck message this is a will see you in a fortnight message!
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Post by Owd Skemmer ( Tony Brown) on Nov 20, 2015 18:00:22 GMT
After three days of rain interrupted work the ground staff have finally got a surface to play on That's provided the elements want to let us play
However the important bit is there will be an early inspection and the in formation will be displayed on here around 9-30 ish
I am confident
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Post by Owd Skemmer ( Tony Brown) on Nov 21, 2015 8:51:35 GMT
Game ON
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Post by Owd Skemmer ( Tony Brown) on Nov 26, 2015 13:26:10 GMT
I know people love to read this section
So with this in mind here is this weeks report
It's wet
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Post by traveller (Graham West) on Nov 26, 2015 18:13:47 GMT
I know people love to read this section So with this in mind here is this weeks report It's wet As it will be tomorrow,Saturday,Sunday etc etc  |
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Post by Owd Skemmer ( Tony Brown) on Nov 26, 2015 19:09:43 GMT
I could well be asking for help Sunday to try and prep for Tuesday if we draw
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Post by Owd Skemmer ( Tony Brown) on Nov 28, 2015 18:29:46 GMT
Right we all know the outcome so now we have a game on Tuesday a few things need attention so if you are free after lunch Sunday help would be appreciated
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Post by Owd Skemmer ( Tony Brown) on Nov 29, 2015 18:09:24 GMT
Well the help came and some work got done
A big thanks to those involved
BUT yeah a big but
We are in the hands of the weather
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Post by Owd Skemmer ( Tony Brown) on Dec 17, 2015 19:02:52 GMT
Loads of work got done today with the helpers
The stripes are beginning to reappear
A massive thanks to the brewery for sponsoring the refreshments
Looks like the weather may interrupt our weekend
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Post by Owd Skemmer ( Tony Brown) on Dec 19, 2015 19:17:07 GMT
So you want there to be a match on Tuesday
Please help repair the playing surface Sunday from 9-30
If you have a fork bring it along it will not be lonely But don't worry if you don't have a fork because your feet can be put to good use
Thanks in advance
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