Statement From Dennis Ecclestone Stafford Rangers Official Groundsman

Dennis Ecclestone head groundsman

 

Following lengthy discussions with an expert about the conditions of the grass at the Rangers’ ground, it was obvious from him that watering should only take place during the night as the grass would be scorched if watered in full sun. Furthermore there would be a wastage of around 50 – 75% if watered in full sun resulting in a waste of money, the water pressure is also low during daytime hours.

The expert consulted expressed that the weather conditions are very unusual and that the growth of the grass is good considering the challenges from the hot weather spell we have been experiencing.

 

Stafford Rangers would like to take this opportunity to thank Dennis for all of his hard work along with all our other volunteers getting the ground ready ahead of the new season.

 

 

New signing at Stafford Rangers, ex Man City and England.

New mower at SRFC

Stafford Rangers have just taken delivery of a lawn mower that has seen service at Manchester City’s Etihad stadium and the England complex at St Georges Park near Burton.
The mower has been donated by Allett’s, who are based at Hixon, just outside Stafford. Alletts have their mowers at some of the top football and cricket grounds and recently were awarded the contract to provide mowers at the World Cup venues in Russia.
This model had been re commissioned and is seen in the hands of Phil Bennett a member of the clubs Non Executive Committee and groundstaff volunteer.

 

NEW FRIENDLY MATCH FIXTURE

A new friendly match fixture has been arranged for this coming Saturday 14th July

                                                  AWAY  V  HEATH HAYES FC

                                                               Kick off 3pm

Tamworth Friendly Cancelled

Despite all our ground staffs’ sterling efforts in getting the pitch ready for our friendlies, the severe lack of rain has prevented the new seeds from developing fully forcing the cancellation of the friendly against Tamworth on 14th July. Unfortunately this fixture cannot be reversed as another game is being played at Tamworth.