New Pitch etc. [Joe Palmer Update]

[WarsopPie]

So not only are we getting a new pitch, we are getting a hybrid pitch with new drainage and under soil heating, who was it saying the owners wanted out?

Excellent News.
Maybe we can attract some international games of some kind in the future then even if it would be schoolboy internationals etc.

[thegodmasson]

Excellent news. Our club is definitely heading in the right direction and with our owners vision and commitment who knows how far we can go. With some decent new signings I have a feeling that next season could be very interesting. The manager is still learning about league 2 and I'm sure we will see good things next season. Keep the faith as good times are on the horizon.

[Old_pie]

Just in case some folk have missed it, full Joe Palmer statement here:

https://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/2024/april/joe-palmer-update-080424/

Of course, typical Notts County, we can't afford to plug the underground heating into anything (nearest I can find to tongue-in-cheek)

[Jampie]

Just in case some folk have missed it, full Joe Palmer statement here:

https://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news...update-080424/

Of course, typical Notts County, we can't afford to plug the underground heating into anything (nearest I can find to tongue-in-cheek)

I actually love that. While the pitch substrate is dug up they're installing a system they have no intention of using any time soon, because this is the smart time to spend that money. That shows a degree of foward-looking that is very rare in business let alone in football.

And in his conclusion:

"But we will only undertake that journey in a rational, responsible way, while always knowing that the nature of football means you can never guarantee short-term success.

What you can control is your chance of being successful over time and, by delivering on what I’ve spoken about today, we will take the club to another level financially and move towards achieving the state of ‘football utopia’ by breaking even, or better still becoming profitable, while also providing one of the most competitive budgets in the league and the best possible experience for our fans."

The really great thing about those two paragraphs is that they echo precisely what the Reedtz brothers said in their first press interview after taking over the club. The overall strategy hasn't changed. They're still executing on it. At no point prior to their taking over the club have we had that kind of long term strategic vision. And the proof his here - we're back in L2 (albeit going through a heck of a rough spot).

[Old_pie]

The really great thing about those two paragraphs is that they echo precisely what the Reedtz brothers said in their first press interview after taking over the club. The overall strategy hasn't changed. They're still executing on it. At no point prior to their taking over the club have we had that kind of long term strategic vision. And the proof his here - we're back in L2 (albeit going through a heck of a rough spot).

Indeed, and whatever happens in the remaining games we will finish in our highest position in 6 seasons.

[LaxtonLad]

So not only are we getting a new pitch, we are getting a hybrid pitch with new drainage and under soil heating, who was it saying the owners wanted out?

What's a "hybrid" pitch then? Half grass and half Astroturf? Palmer's statement mentions it but I don't know what one is.

[Kent Magpie]

What's a "hybrid" pitch then? Half grass and half Astroturf? Palmer's statement mentions it but I don't know what one is.

Basically, yes. I think they have a plastic mesh which the grass grows through, but there is also some artificial grass woven in which provides a more resilient base. It wouldn't look or feel like artificial grass, but the plastic elements prevent it getting torn and ripped up so easily, and allow it to recover more quickly once it is damaged.

[LaxtonLad]

Basically, yes. I think they have a plastic mesh which the grass grows through, but there is also some artificial grass woven in which provides a more resilient base. It wouldn't look or feel like artificial grass, but the plastic elements prevent it getting torn and ripped up so easily, and allow it to recover more quickly once it is damaged.

Thanks KM.

[SwalePie]

Our new fanzone, 'The Nest', will be featured on BBC East Midlands today, which airs at 6.30pm this evening.

[Riverleeno]

Fantastic. COYP