First real/fake grass being put down at Ricoh (1 Viewer)

[AFCCOVENTRY]

https://vine.co/v/eOBIjd7UDHQ

 

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[We'll_live_and_die]

First? Well if the same stuff that was put down when the Ricoh was built then yeah, this is the first.

 

[Jack Griffin]

CT story on it. http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/watch-new-pitch-being-laid-9414336

Some nice photos, the seats are still Sky Blue.

 

[sw88]

CT story on it. http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/watch-new-pitch-being-laid-9414336

Some nice photos, the seats are still Sky Blue.

For now

 

[Jack Griffin]

For now

Yup, t'was the implication of the comment.

 

[Huckerby]

First? Well if the same stuff that was put down when the Ricoh was built then yeah, this is the first.

don't get it

 

[We'll_live_and_die]

This is the stuff that was laid when they built the Ricoh. It's not a "first".

http://www.xtragrass-hybrid-turf.com/applications/

 

[MatthewWallis]

This is the stuff that was laid when they built the Ricoh. It's not a "first".

http://www.xtragrass-hybrid-turf.com/applications/

I think they're just implying that this is the first bit of grass this time around

 

[mrtrench]

I think they're just implying that this is the first bit of grass this time around

I think he knows that and is pointing out that it's ridiculous that it was installed before and taken out, only to be put back in.

 

[Sick Boy]

If only we had owners like 'the wasps' cotw utc sisuout

 

[Huckerby]

This is the stuff that was laid when they built the Ricoh. It's not a "first".

http://www.xtragrass-hybrid-turf.com/applications/

Didn't know this. Why/when was it taken out?

 

[We'll_live_and_die]

Didn't know this. Why/when was it taken out?

Exactly. If it's that brilliant how come they are replacing it.

 

[Nick]

Think I read it needs changing every 10 years?

 

[SkyBlueScottie]

Didnt one of the concerts lead to the pitch being relaid? It was probably at that point somebody made a choice to use a "normal" pitch, which was ok at that point as we obviously had a decent team of groundsmen.

 

[ready_96]

From the photos looks like the red tarmac round the edge has been removed as well?

 

[mrtrench]

Being replaced by yellow and black Tarmac?

 

[We'll_live_and_die]

Anyone got anymore pictures?

 

[crowsnest]

Xtragrass has been completed. Just need some real grass now.

https://vine.co/u/1192188557914214400

 

[SkyBlue_Bear83]

Didn't know this. Why/when was it taken out?

They don't last forever, it was changed because it was in a mess.

 

[Sbarcher]

Oxford Utd are also having a new Xtragrass pitch which is some way behind our laying work. Surely it will not be possible to play at the Kassam on 1st August?

 

[Skyblueweeman]

Excuse the lack of horticulturism in me but from what I'm seeing/reading, we've laid down some synthetic stuff, now we're growing to put some grass seed on top? How the hell does that work?!

Surely there's a synthetic barrier between the surface and the soil...am I missing something here?

Also, I assume this is all ok with the League?

 

[oldskyblue58]

I think the artificial stuff is on a fine mesh that allows the real grass to grow through it sbw. That way the mesh gets anchored to the soil but there is some movement allowed(not the divots we saw last year) that resets its self. The movement is important to prevent injury. The mesh then helps the integrity of the real grass. or something like that

there is a percentage of artificial allowed by the FL something like 70% real 30% artificial - not sure of the figures

 

[Skyblueweeman]

I think the artificial stuff is on a fine mesh that allows the real grass to grow through it sbw. That way the mesh gets anchored to the soil but there is some movement allowed(not the divots we saw last year) that resets its self. The movement is important to prevent injury. The mesh then helps the integrity of the real grass. or something like that

there is a percentage of artificial allowed by the FL something like 70% real 30% artificial - not sure of the figures

I see, cheers OSB.

 

[Raggs]

If you're interested enough to spend 3 minutes watching https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVj1rQxePyw

 

[Skyblueweeman]

If you're interested enough to spend 3 minutes watching https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVj1rQxePyw

Needs sunshine...that's us screwed! I know they'll use the artificial heat lamps though.

In all seriousness, seems like a good concept. So long as the cutters aren't set to such a small length that it cuts all the artificial stuff away otherwise it'll have to be re-laid.

 

[Raggs]

The people placing the pitch have also been retained to maintain it, so you'd hope they'd not make such mistakes, they were also in charge of the temporary pitch that was laid a few months ago (which actually held up surprisingly well towards the end).

 

[James Smith]

This is the stuff that was laid when they built the Ricoh. It's not a "first".

http://www.xtragrass-hybrid-turf.com/applications/

I thought that was the case too, although I wasn't sure when they had changed it. The stuff they have/had at the Higgs Centre I think for the indoor pitches was really neat. Doesn't give you a burn if you slide on it unlike normal astroturf at least that's what they said.

 

[skybluejelly]

Any more photos of this .. With the amount of sun we have had .. It should be great

 

[AFCCOVENTRY]

Go on greenfields uk on Twitter. They've put a new picture up of the new pitch. Looks lovely,

 

[The Lurker]

Any more photos of this .. With the amount of sun we have had .. It should be great

What annoys me is that the club promised an open day for fans to choose new seats that hasn't materlised. Would be good to see what it looks like

 

[skybluejelly]

Go on greenfields uk on Twitter. They've put a new picture up of the new pitch. Looks lovely,

Many thanks yes it does look good ... Not sure about the area around the pitch I presume they will do that at a later date

 

[Nick]

Apparently it is still really thin close up and add the sides.

 

[armybike]

@greenfieldsport - "@RicohArena is looking great @WaspsRugby @Coventry_City brightening up our Monday morning! #XtraGrass #GreenFields"

 

[skybluepm2]

Makes me want the 1st game of the season to hurry up! Luscious turf, good crowd, new team (hopefully), sunshine, new shirt and beers

Glad we get to play on it 1st too!

 

[Bob Latchford]

Looking Good .