Shrimpsvoices

Posted: **Sun May 23, 2010 6:22 pm**

Took a final look at Christie Park this afternoon.

When it lies bare and all its areas exposed, it really does look tired and long past its sell by date.

Then I had a look at The Globe Arena.

Couldn't believe my eyes.

What was previously the outlines of a pitch appearing like a desert of sand, was now a sheen of green. Whatever type of seed the contractors have put down, seems to have responded to the recent warm weather and the sprinkler system which is now fully operational.

No doubt when Mike W and his assisitant take the next series of shots, the green carpet will be more exposed for all to see.

Posted: **Mon May 24, 2010 4:31 pm**

The green, green grass also at Chesterfield

http://cfc.trendnetdirect.co.uk/cfc/ipcam.html

Posted: **Mon May 24, 2010 4:41 pm**

Looks like they are a long way in front of us pitch wise and stands wise

Posted: **Mon May 24, 2010 4:53 pm**

Fgh shrimp wrote:Looks like they are a long way in front of us pitch wise and stands wise

As far as the pitch goes we are slightly ahead of them.

Stadium wise....would agree with you certainly stand wise but internally?

Still on schedule I understand and Globe will no doubt bring in extra bodies if needed. Remember The Arena is going to be their show piece for this region. No way will they allow it not to be delivered on time. They have a reputation to maintain.

They have a large site at Grange and wouldn't surprise me if some of the guys there got involved at the Arena.

Posted: **Mon May 24, 2010 5:13 pm**

Talking to a mate of mine recently who works on the ground staff at Spurs. He said as a rule of thumb they allow 10 weeks from sowing to mowing,dependant on conditions. So I guess the pitch will be fine. Not being a building man I do worry about the rest of the project,looks a long way off to me as a layman.

Posted: **Mon May 24, 2010 5:33 pm**

External wise for the stadium, put seats and crush barriers in place and the stands at the Globe will give a finished appearance.

It all looks good though and progress has been quick.... full credit to the developers

Posted: **Mon May 24, 2010 5:38 pm**

Had a walk down to the stadium this afternoon, pitch is looking very green.

Posted: **Mon May 24, 2010 7:42 pm**

Looking anywhere near being ready?!

Not been down in a while .. Going next week though

Posted: **Mon May 24, 2010 8:14 pm**

Posted: **Mon May 24, 2010 8:58 pm**

Morecambe Player wrote:

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Posted: **Mon May 24, 2010 10:46 pm**

pics needed, hopefully mike will do an update very soon!!

Posted: **Tue May 25, 2010 10:36 am**

we neede pics :mrgreen:

Posted: **Tue May 25, 2010 10:53 am**

Well here's some green grass from the old home!

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I shall have to dig out my subbuteo set to make it look more realistic :lol:

Posted: **Tue May 25, 2010 10:54 am**

heysham_mfc wrote:we neede pics

Go down to Needham Ave and nip through somebody's back garden who might be working away ,

and take some yourself .

Posted: **Tue May 25, 2010 10:55 am**

parceldave wrote:
heysham_mfc wrote:we neede pics

Go down to Needham Ave and nip through somebody's back garden who might be working away , and take some yourself .

There is always somebody there Dave and there is a very large Rottweiler!