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Post by volvoman on Oct 6, 2009 12:48:17 GMT 1
N. Ferriby are just 2 points behiind us, with a game in hand. Their recent good form makes for a tense encounter tonight.
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Post by rallyman on Oct 6, 2009 13:16:36 GMT 1
Is Wally back for this one ? I was going to put in two predictions one with & one without him playing. Probably get them both wrong though. Rallyman
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Post by gxj710 on Oct 6, 2009 15:31:02 GMT 1
What's the drainage like at Nethermoor?
Given the rain that's flooding Leeds city centre at the moment is there a chance of it being postponed?
Extreme wind on Saturday, Heavy rain on Tuesday, Snow for the FA CUP Game against Kendal?
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Post by guiseleygopher on Oct 6, 2009 15:36:52 GMT 1
Yeah I am a bit worried about that . persisting it down in the centre of Leeds today. What's it like over in Guiseley?
The Guiseley Gopher
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Post by doctorwhy on Oct 6, 2009 18:02:37 GMT 1
In case anyone hasn't seen the other thread, the game is off due to a waterlogged pitch - something that Nethermoor seems to develop faster than most footie grounds. Our game and the one at Colwyn Bay are the only Unibond fixtures off tonight so far. What IS wrong with the Guiseley drainage?
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Post by adambrid on Oct 6, 2009 18:30:35 GMT 1
Its sommat to do with the slant on the pitch AB
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Post by steve on Oct 6, 2009 19:17:58 GMT 1
I'd hazard a guess that it is the main drain outside Nethermoor that is no longer able to cope with the ever increasing volume of water. New development etc all take their toll.
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Post by keithwalk on Oct 6, 2009 19:37:36 GMT 1
Unless things have changed there could be another reason for the drainage problem.There is a pump underground somewhere near the players entrance that had to be turned on manually and if it is not done in time then very heavy rain could not be cleared effectively.Also someone mentioned that the only other game off is at Colwyn Bay.I seem to recall that their groundsman won the Unibond groundsman of the year award.Just to cheer you all up it has been a beautiful day here in Hondon de las Nieves,we have both been in the pool and are looking forward to much the same tomorrow.Time now for a glass or two of vino.Hasta luago.
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Post by adambrid on Oct 7, 2009 20:19:29 GMT 1
Do u still go watch that team u got a season ticket for? AB
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Post by keithwalk on Oct 7, 2009 20:26:43 GMT 1
Yes.They lost the first game and drew the second at home then last weekend they played away to an unbeaten team and got a surprise 3-2 victory.The winning goal came from the centre forward and captain with the last touch of the game.He probably wouldnt even get in your school team.We suspect he is related to a sponsor or the village Mayor.
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Post by Nik on Oct 7, 2009 21:00:59 GMT 1
Hey that's a good point .......... I should've bought a Guiseley season ticket. Guess I didn't know I'd get into it so much!
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Post by adambrid on Oct 8, 2009 19:04:56 GMT 1
U can get half season tickets at gafc Cool do u go to all away games as well? AB
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Post by Nik on Oct 8, 2009 20:02:54 GMT 1
No, not been to an away game yet!
Is the season ticket just for home games? Cup games?
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Post by yeadoner on Oct 8, 2009 21:36:58 GMT 1
The season ticket is for home league games only ie all cup games are pay on the day, but reserve games are included in the season ticket, so you can get in free to those...
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Post by Staedler on Oct 8, 2009 22:16:05 GMT 1
Fundamentally the pitch flooding problem is down to the deep and heavy clay strata just below the surface. Back in history the whole area was wetland (Tran Mere), in a natural bowl bounded by Thorpe Lane, Park Road and Hawksworth Lane all of which rise up towards Hawksworth.
Installing 'vertidrains' will only have short term effects since these do not completely puncture the clay layer, so quickly silt up. The only permanent remedy is to install a herringbone perforated pipe system linked via a surface water drain to the public sewer, or an underground storage tank which could be used for irrigating both the football and cricket pitches in dry weather.
Such a system is not cheap but would probably have cost less than the sum total already spent on ineffective vertidrains.
Sorry for the lecture folks, but you did ask!
PS : Why does the pump need to be switched on? Why isn't it on a float switch so that it comes on automatically when the water level reaches a critical point?
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