Commonwealth 7s - Pitch

[Neils]

Get ready for complaints from CCFC  about the playing surface. It will unfortunately be warranted. Their first home match is next weekend and from above sections look to have little grass left.

When you consider what soccer and rugby grounds in the 80s were like, there is nothing to complain about today on even the worst of grounds.

But it is not the 80s and we have to provide the round ball experts with a playable pitch. If we ever get rain it will be a mud track.

[RogerE]

Always remember when we left Adams Park.

Then Reading WFC started using Adams Park and were raving about how good the pitch was, at the same time WWFC were were saying it was a good thing we lwft because we ruined the pitch.

[Shugs]

Looks fine for rugby. Not too fussed about anything else.

[Rossm]

Nice.

[Neils]

Nice.

Doesn't do the damage and lack of grass growth justice. During the finals games it was obvious that the structure was failing as substantial chunks flew up with virtually every step in a run. The corners looked damp. It is now August so not too long left to get rooted growth to last into the autumn/winter. We (supporters) may not be concerned about a footy pitch but we are responsible for the provision of a decent surface. The grounds staff have got their work cut out.

[NellyWellyWaspy]

Just 6 days before CCFC play their first match at the CBS Arena. Not even a week left.

[Neils]

Just 6 days before CCFC play their first match at the CBS Arena. Not even a week left.

My point.

[Shugs]

Are we responsible for providing a top notch surface? Surely if the football club want it improving they could contribute to that end?

[Neils]

Are we responsible for providing a top notch surface? Surely if the football club want it improving they could contribute to that end?

I think you may find it is Wasps responsibility.

[DGP Wasp]

Are we responsible for providing a top notch surface? Surely if the football club want it improving they could contribute to that end?

I think that probably falls within Wasps' obligations as landlord.  We do have responsibilities as the owner of the stadium, and CCFC would not be unreasonable to hold Wasps to account if the playing surface is not to an acceptable standard.  Wasps can ill afford to lose  the regular income that CCFC provide, however small.

Wasps themselves will be wanting a decent playing surface next month, and if it was in a poor state following the Commonwealth Games with 14 players at a time, and little physical contest at scrums, rucks and mauls, then it is unlikely to improve with 15 a side, 8 man scrums and driving mauls.

[Shugs]

I’m sure we are responsible. I’m not altogether sure we’ve negotiated and busting great deal with the football club.

[jamestaylor002]

I’m sure we are responsible. I’m not altogether sure we’ve negotiated and busting great deal with the football club.

I imagine we haven't but I suppose getting the football club back was probably a PR exercise that was too great to ignore

[SBSam]

Pitch inspection by senior referee on Saturday. Game could be called off, ? Compensation due?

[Neils]

Yup - See Thread Oh Dear Part 2

[Vespula Vulgaris]

Pitch inspection by senior referee on Saturday. Game could be called off, ? Compensation due?

Just knock it off the vast amount of legal fees incurred by repeated, spurious legal challenges.