MalcSB
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Wasps supporters seemed surprised at how badly the pitch cut up from game 1 of the 7s which cutest the pitch wasn’t actually in tip top condition.
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Skybluebeliever
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Was the pitch inspected on the 8th July prior to CWG being handed the keys to make sure it was in a good condition by the club and wasps ?
MalcSB
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They can’t blame the weather. As you say, no hosepipe ban. Of course, water costs money so maybe they couldn’t afford to use the sprinklers.
edit - From quick research I don’t think hosepipe bans apply to commercial premises.
Right ok, fair dos. What a mess
Sky Blue Pete
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I’ve no idea but it’s likely
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There is a photo of the pitch a few days before the cwg games started and it looks maculate. Fast forward a few weeks to the shit show we have now
Grendel
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It wasn’t in top condition it had a concert on it a few weeks ago
SeaSeeEffCee
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Another heatwave coming next week…
Probably only looked good superficially though.
Grass can look great from a distance but if the turf underneath is fucked then it will soon cut up.
Th concert would have caused minimal damage….. 66 games of rugby however in none dry conditions would inevitably cause untold damage.
CCFC saying tickets for rearranged fixture will be valid isn’t good enough either. Many will not be able to make another date, so refunds must be offered. This doesn’t even begin to address the inconvenience and expenses incurred by others and the loss of business for local Coventry business’s.
CCFC saying tickets for rearranged fixture will be valid isn’t good enough either. Many will not be able to make another date, so refunds must be offered. This doesn’t even begin to address the inconvenience and expenses incurred by others and the loss of business for local Coventry business’s.
SlowerThanPlatt
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We probably don’t have the finance to offer refunds
JimmyHillsbeard
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I get the feeling the bigger issue was the failure to re-lay an already problematic surface in the summer.
Presumably Wasps’ financial predicament led to the failure to carry out an agreed procedure.
Hobo
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A strong possibility regarding cost. It will be on a meter at a business rate because of the amount of water they potentially use.
Their statement tries to push it back on Cov a bit - they were keen for the game to go ahead dispite the short turn around after Commonwealth Games.
We will all be in the dark around the consultation process between the two clubs before the games; what was discussed, what advice given, what assurances were given and importantly what has or hasn't actually been delivered?
It is shoddy by Wasps but there is a possibility Coventry were a bit complacent and took their eye of the ball?
It is a total cock up however the cookie crumbled.
lifeskyblue
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So today off. But realistically how quickly can an unsafe pitch be transformed into a safe one? Are we going to have a month of cancelled home fixtures? The club and efl need to get a joint statement out asap informing fans of an expected timeline.
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fatso
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Correct, the weather had absolutely no impact, which can be seen by the excellent condition of all the football league pitches throughout the country.
Balli001
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They can only have an expected timeline once they know how long it will take them to fix
Tile Hill Phil
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Futbology doing it’s best to cheer me up
Exactly,refunds must be paid out for those that can’t make the rearranged and an apology wouldn’t go amiss
lord_garrincha
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Was it even safe then?
Did ACL/Wasps/CWG organisers knowingly let players on a pitch that could cause significant injury?
fernandopartridge
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And in any case for any postponement they wouldn't usually be offered
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Colin Steins Smile
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Just because it's green in colour doesn't mean it's in good condition. The failure to relay the pitch and holding those concerts on it were always going to cause problems.
Grendel
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It was only seeded after the concert so it was always going to be in a poor condition
Disgrace mate
Sky Blue Pete
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They’ll be the normal refund policy
SkyblueDad
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I was at the Higgs Friday and the pitches there were being watered.
ceetee
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My Lancashire based family had a couple of days at the Commonwealth Games and then came to us on Friday. Going to the game today was the highlight for my son and grandson. Instead they are now on their way home. No way will they be able to come down for a rearranged evening game unless it's at half term. More than disappointing because we don't get many opportunities to go to a game together. Hopefully we'll get a refund or at least a credit
PUSB-We_are_going_up
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I think Wasps need to compensate the fans that have booked accommodation more than the club, the club they need to fix the pitch for and if they break another promise then we take them to court
SkyBlueSoul
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Woken up and I'm still fuming. I'm one of the lucky one's who's got family down here I can stay with too.
The whole situation is a shitshow, from Wasps not relaying the pitch etc as promised to the communication seemingly being so bad that the club didn't know just how bad it was. Why only now are we seeking urgent talks with them? Should have been on them all summer at least knowing the state they're in. What worries me is the fallout from this, I cba with another saga that rolls on all season or longer where we're contending with a shit pitch that affects our game, the hatred builds back up and SISU play stupid games to distress them.
Last season was great and we need to build on it, we deserve more than one good season in a blue moon without background politics fucking everything up.
The whole situation is a shitshow, from Wasps not relaying the pitch etc as promised to the communication seemingly being so bad that the club didn't know just how bad it was. Why only now are we seeking urgent talks with them? Should have been on them all summer at least knowing the state they're in. What worries me is the fallout from this, I cba with another saga that rolls on all season or longer where we're contending with a shit pitch that affects our game, the hatred builds back up and SISU play stupid games to distress them.
Last season was great and we need to build on it, we deserve more than one good season in a blue moon without background politics fucking everything up.
PUSB-We_are_going_up
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Unfortunately its all we are gonna get while these wankers are around (both Sisu and Waps) with Sisu being the lesser of two evils. I can put aside my sisu hatred temporarily whilst the wanky wasps are still existing or in Coventry
Grendel
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I’m sure you’ve the saying a leopard never changes her spots
SkyblueDad
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Not an expert but how long does it take to lay a pitch working day and night.
Grendel
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SISU should take Wasps to court for the loss of income
I’m sure they will
TwistAndShoutCCFC1987
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Some battering is imminent