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Originally Posted by cashman
all i can say val, whatever the outcome, Well Done stanley fer attempting to get the game on tomoz.   |
Too true Cashy 
Pitch update
Friday 27th Nov 2009
Drainage work ahead of FA Cup tie
Work is continuing into the night on the Stanley playing surface ahead of our FA Cup second round tie against Barnet tomorrow afternoon.
Chief executive Rob Heys explained "The recent high levels of rainfall have caused problems with the pitch in recent weeks and while we have tried various methods of alleviating the problems, from verti-draining and slitting to heavy duty aeration using probes and compressed air, the water levels have continuallly been topped up as the rain continues to fall.
"In order to ensure the best chance of success for tomorrow's game going ahead, and indeed the matches for the remainder of the season, we have installed a new land drain two thirds of the way along the length of the pitch with gravel slits running across the playing surface and into it.
"This isn't a decision we have taken lightly. Our groundsman Martyn has had some great advice over the last few weeks from Steve Patrick, the head groundsman at our Premiership neighbours Blackburn Rovers, and the work today has been carried out by Derrick Crane who is a very experienced contractor who works at Ewood Park, Anfield, Goodison and the Millennium Stadium amongst others. Between Steve and Derrick there is over 50 years of grounds care experience."
Tomorrow's match referee will be at the Crown Ground at 10.30am to inspect the surface, the latest forecast isn't showing much rain overnight or in the morning which is encouraging however these do sometimes change and we will keep supporters of both sides updated through our website as the day progresses.