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What steps are taken by TUFC to protect the pitch from frost? Weather forecast not good for the next few days before the Torquay v. Walsall game on Saturday.

I could always try and 'borrow' some of the frost covers currently on Hereford racecourse, but the postage would be a nightmare and I'm in no way fit enough to jump my garden fence to get them :Oops:

I can not see any issue with this match being called off,there are no weather warnings in place for either friday or saturday in the torbay area.

however the club does have pitch covers a tractor and spiking machine,so all will be ok.

Thanks for that, Forevertufc.

On about -2 to -4 up here tonight. Brrrrrrr!

Walsall have 'over soil' heating. A series of coke braziers placed on the pitch. Looks comical but usually works when frost forecast pre-match. Good to hear milder climates in Torbay.

sadlad wrote:Thanks for that, Forevertufc.

On about -2 to -4 up here tonight. Brrrrrrr!

Walsall have 'over soil' heating. A series of coke braziers placed on the pitch. Looks comical but usually works when frost forecast pre-match. Good to hear milder climates in Torbay.

Not that warm down here.... -3 last night and probably -4 tonight...time for a scarf methinks!

Very true Fletch it sure is,however as far as the game is concerned it gives as +5 during the day friday,and +4 saturday,cold but the pitch should not freeze.

The big field at West Bay isn't frozen as I skidded in the mud and landed on my a**e earlier.

Hope this helps

westbaygull wrote:The big field at West Bay isn't frozen as I skidded in the mud and landed on my a**e earlier.

Hope this helps

Can we have pheonix from the flames style replay next time your down

No.....

westbaygull wrote:No.....

Oh go on spoil sport ,you know you want to :twisted:

<mud wrestling replaces the crossbar challenge smilie>

Did somebody mention ladies and mud wrestling??

westbaygull wrote:The big field at West Bay isn't frozen as I skidded in the mud and landed on my a**e earlier.

Hope this helps

Very sorry, but this made me do a giggle.
And who says that it has to be ladies mud wrestling?

scottbrehaut wrote:Did somebody mention ladies and mud wrestling??

hope so

Now snowing abit here, im about 2 minutes from the ground, its too wet to settle though, hope the covers are on!