Dave Deacon Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 EAST Plymouth Marjon 1-2 Torpoint Athletic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwest football fan Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 Marjons needs to move away from that 4g, it's terrible place to go, surely it Doenst meet requirements for this standard? Teams always seem to struggle there though and marjons will pick up points agaisnt teams at home. So could turn out to be a good 3 points for torpoint. Good result for crediton I see, just another result proving the Western league is not much of a step up. Should not be losing from being 3-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philheybrookbay Posted November 10, 2021 Report Share Posted November 10, 2021 If it meets the FA standard then it’s fine for Step 6. There’s a few clubs in the national league system now with plastic pitches- the most well known is St Helens Town in NWCL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwest football fan Posted November 10, 2021 Report Share Posted November 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Philheybrookbay said: If it meets the FA standard then it’s fine for Step 6. There’s a few clubs in the national league system now with plastic pitches- the most well known is St Helens Town in NWCL Not saying having a 4g pitch that's the issue, it's the whole set up... Its basically a school astro that's always played on so its not in the best condition anymore, not to mention all the other colourful lines for different sports. There is no stand, parking can be nightmare as you possibly have to pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footy follower Posted November 10, 2021 Report Share Posted November 10, 2021 Not to mention the trees strangely planted in between the top viewing area and the pitch. Makes Marjons possibly the worst place to watch a match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greygen Posted November 10, 2021 Report Share Posted November 10, 2021 4 hours ago, Southwest football fan said: Not saying having a 4g pitch that's the issue, it's the whole set up... Its basically a school astro that's always played on so its not in the best condition anymore, not to mention all the other colourful lines for different sports. There is no stand, parking can be nightmare as you possibly have to pay. 4 hours ago, Footy follower said: Not to mention the trees strangely planted in between the top viewing area and the pitch. Makes Marjons possibly the worst place to watch a match Both bang on the money. More suited to P&D football than it is South Western, horrific set up. Stick a stand down at Tothil and let MG play in that league! The waltz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsman10 Posted November 10, 2021 Report Share Posted November 10, 2021 3 hours ago, Greygen said: Both bang on the money. More suited to P&D football than it is South Western, horrific set up. Stick a stand down at Tothil and let MG play in that league! Not sure where your getting planning permission to stick a stand down tothill. As for the 4g yes it is what it is. Just a base for a student team to compete in that league not sure what the issue is only have to play once a season there The waltz and silly billy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footy follower Posted November 10, 2021 Report Share Posted November 10, 2021 I'm not sure but I don't think it's a student team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Pethick Posted November 10, 2021 Report Share Posted November 10, 2021 43 minutes ago, sportsman10 said: Not sure where your getting planning permission to stick a stand down tothill. As for the 4g yes it is what it is. Just a base for a student team to compete in that league not sure what the issue is only have to play once a season there Apart from the name, and using their facilities, don't think they have much to do with Marjons Uni. Didn't Shaun Vincent, and few of last season's Blazey squad, briefly land there in the spring/summer before moving on to Callington? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Both Sides of the Tamar Posted November 10, 2021 Report Share Posted November 10, 2021 11 hours ago, Philheybrookbay said: If it meets the FA standard then it’s fine for Step 6. There’s a few clubs in the national league system now with plastic pitches- the most well known is St Helens Town in NWCL The do not meet Step 6 standard. They are to be given yet more time to be compliant. Worst place to go and watch a game in the SWPL. No cover No seating. No formal admission structure. Bude application to rejoin turned down- lack of lights I presume - yet the Johnnies deemed worthy with zero facilities other than lighting. Ground grading a strange science! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iand Posted November 10, 2021 Report Share Posted November 10, 2021 Only been there once , hated it, it’s all the lines and hockey goals at the side which really spoiled it for me. Looking down on it was awful, maybe it’s not so bad watching from ground level Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted November 10, 2021 Report Share Posted November 10, 2021 5 hours ago, Both Sides of the Tamar said: The do not meet Step 6 standard. They are to be given yet more time to be compliant. Worst place to go and watch a game in the SWPL. No cover No seating. No formal admission structure. Bude application to rejoin turned down- lack of lights I presume - yet the Johnnies deemed worthy with zero facilities other than lighting. Ground grading a strange science! Normal testing done on 3G pitch is how far a ball rolls from a pre-determined height, rolled down a tube or something like that. The bounce of the ball again measured from a pre-determined height, pass both and the pitch is considered acceptable. Supposed to be tested regularly as well. 4G pitch...don't know what that is, or the difference in its construction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silly billy Posted November 11, 2021 Report Share Posted November 11, 2021 8 hours ago, TheolderIgetthebetterIwas said: Normal testing done on 3G pitch is how far a ball rolls from a pre-determined height, rolled down a tube or something like that. The bounce of the ball again measured from a pre-determined height, pass both and the pitch is considered acceptable. Supposed to be tested regularly as well. 4G pitch...don't know what that is, or the difference in its construction? Here you go TheolderIgetthebetterIwas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted November 11, 2021 Report Share Posted November 11, 2021 56 minutes ago, silly billy said: Here you go Nice one...thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countyman Posted November 11, 2021 Report Share Posted November 11, 2021 On 10/11/2021 at 05:13, Philheybrookbay said: If it meets the FA standard then it’s fine for Step 6. There’s a few clubs in the national league system now with plastic pitches- the most well known is St Helens Town in NWCL If anyone would like to measure their goals I’d love to see how they are compliant……. Way too short Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ieuan Gregory Posted November 11, 2021 Report Share Posted November 11, 2021 testing of a 3G pitch is a little more complex than ball roll and bounce a full test takes about 6 hours. A test for level followed by a computer which checks for turning resistance, depth of sand and rubber crumb and checks for landing resistance when a player jumps. Then ball roll and bounce are checked with a camera recording exactly how far roll and bounce meet the standard set. Looks and finish are part of the overall check. Finally you have to cough up about £1500 every 3 years for FIFA 2 or every year for FIFA 1 . 2 is good enough for step 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted November 11, 2021 Report Share Posted November 11, 2021 2 hours ago, Ieuan Gregory said: testing of a 3G pitch is a little more complex than ball roll and bounce a full test takes about 6 hours. A test for level followed by a computer which checks for turning resistance, depth of sand and rubber crumb and checks for landing resistance when a player jumps. Then ball roll and bounce are checked with a camera recording exactly how far roll and bounce meet the standard set. Looks and finish are part of the overall check. Finally you have to cough up about £1500 every 3 years for FIFA 2 or every year for FIFA 1 . 2 is good enough for step 6. Nice one Ieuan. Things have certainly moved on from when they were first introduced and I read about the testing...blimey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattelot Posted November 11, 2021 Report Share Posted November 11, 2021 8 minutes ago, TheolderIgetthebetterIwas said: Nice one Ieuan. Things have certainly moved on from when they were first introduced and I read about the testing...blimey! Fancying a 3 / 4G at kernick are you Dave ? 🤔 TheolderIgetthebetterIwas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted November 11, 2021 Report Share Posted November 11, 2021 1 hour ago, mattelot said: Fancying a 3 / 4G at kernick are you Dave ? 🤔 Haha...nope! There's a lot of maintenance to 3Gs as well. I will say that the one at Hayle is the best maintained one I have seen...well done to Ieuan for that. mattelot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Pethick Posted November 12, 2021 Report Share Posted November 12, 2021 12 hours ago, TheolderIgetthebetterIwas said: Haha...nope! There's a lot of maintenance to 3Gs as well. I will say that the one at Hayle is the best maintained one I have seen...well done to Ieuan for that. Exactly, they can't be just laid down and left. Have heard as well that they have a life span of about 10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted November 12, 2021 Report Share Posted November 12, 2021 3 hours ago, Way Of The Park said: Exactly, they can't be just laid down and left. Have heard as well that they have a life span of about 10 years. Yup, they do wear out depending on usage I would think, then a big bill to replace/relay the carpet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ieuan Gregory Posted November 12, 2021 Report Share Posted November 12, 2021 Correct to a certain degree, however, regular brushing every 10 hours use, deep cleaning once a year (big vacuum cleaner and relaying rubber crumb) the predicted life is possibly between 15/20 years, time will tell. The cost of relaying the carpet is about £200,000, one major problem included in this price is the disposal of the sand and carpet the rubber can be reused. If I am still around in 12 years time can give you a more accurate picture! TheolderIgetthebetterIwas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted November 12, 2021 Report Share Posted November 12, 2021 8 minutes ago, Ieuan Gregory said: Correct to a certain degree, however, regular brushing every 10 hours use, deep cleaning once a year (big vacuum cleaner and relaying rubber crumb) the predicted life is possibly between 15/20 years, time will tell. The cost of relaying the carpet is about £200,000, one major problem included in this price is the disposal of the sand and carpet the rubber can be reused. If I am still around in 12 years time can give you a more accurate picture! Silicate sand(?) Straight on the pitch buddy, best sand ever for sports pitches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Both Sides of the Tamar Posted November 13, 2021 Report Share Posted November 13, 2021 On 10/11/2021 at 15:03, Footy follower said: I'm not sure but I don't think it's a student team It is not a student team at Marjon. Hasn-t been for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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