jwok
12-02-2014, 06:31 PM
Motherwell FC is looking for volunteers to help assist the groundstaff on Saturday morning, prior to the Partick Thistle game.
Safety & Facilities Manager Alan Marshall explained, "Forecasters are predicting heavy rainfall on Thursday, but dry for most of Friday and Saturday, which is encouraging.
"The pitch is wet after a weeks of almost uninterrupted rain, but is in much better shape than it was prior to the Aberdeen game in late January.
"Looking back, club staff had to work extensively on the morning of that match to ensure the game went ahead.
"It's very possible we will not require the volunteers, but we are planning and preparing for the worst, and additional bodies to help work on the pitch (and surrounding areas) would be of great help to Mikey Ellis and his team.
"It is very much a precautionary request at this stage, but we don't want to be caught short if the forecasts are wrong.
"If we do need the help, we'll make sure people who put themselves forward get a complime
Safety & Facilities Manager Alan Marshall explained, "Forecasters are predicting heavy rainfall on Thursday, but dry for most of Friday and Saturday, which is encouraging.
"The pitch is wet after a weeks of almost uninterrupted rain, but is in much better shape than it was prior to the Aberdeen game in late January.
"Looking back, club staff had to work extensively on the morning of that match to ensure the game went ahead.
"It's very possible we will not require the volunteers, but we are planning and preparing for the worst, and additional bodies to help work on the pitch (and surrounding areas) would be of great help to Mikey Ellis and his team.
"It is very much a precautionary request at this stage, but we don't want to be caught short if the forecasts are wrong.
"If we do need the help, we'll make sure people who put themselves forward get a complime