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I have been meaning to pose this one for some time now because it is really starting to jive my ass.
Why is it so difficult to book a pitch at short notice in the P'boro area. The best examples I can give are that Werrington and Bushfield need 48 hrs notice and will not accept payment over the phone. Also my recent experiences of trying to find a pitch (because the manor is flooded !!) have made me realise that there are plenty of pitches available but no way of contacting a groundsman.
Personally I think that we would have a lot fewer games called off if we had better organisation of the council pitches available i.e. Werrington, Bushfield, Lawson Ave, Ringwood, Bretton Woods and there are many more.
Bottom line is when all you want is for someone to unlock the changing rooms and sweep up after, why is it so difficult.
Number 9
07-01-2009, 11:08
CAFC- Think that you wanna be making that call already as i have just walked down the manor and they need a minor miracle to get them games on and playable- frozen solid
To be honest. I wouldn't have thought any games will go ahead this weekend.
Number 9
07-01-2009, 12:20
Ross think its an early call for that although they say its minus 4 on friday, still its starwbear day it whittlesey which means..........
Annual drinking day
Full of F@nny
great laugh
and the usuall mass scrap to finish it off....
Man in Black
07-01-2009, 13:06
Well number 9 let's hope the all the games are off sunday as we have a Cambs County Cup qtr final on Sunday morning and with over half the team dancing with the bear and the other half fighting it we may struggle.
Pitches aren't too bad in Boro today. I reckon the PM Sat games will be okay, but Sun AM will be doubtful.
interestingly the pitches mentioned are council pitches, do they not want any much needed revenue!!??
surely the way forward would be some kind of partnership with the peterborough FA and the council to run the council owned pitches? at least the interests of the tax paying footballers/managers etc in the city would be dealt with in a better manor.
I agree on the partnership. It needs some serious communication between those that administrate local football and those that supply the facilities.
Does anyone have any ideas what the 48 hrs notice is all about or how you go about booking pitches at places like Bretton Woods or Lawson Ave.
Number 9
07-01-2009, 14:17
Man In Black you are alive then are you thought after not hearing fo you for nearly a month...........
Well you must of been to the funny farm if your planning on bringing Mr Harley back maybe things are really bad with this ressecion but surely not that bad. Anyway i though as he had been going round saying he is a peterborough Saturday Prem player not a sunday afternoon 1. And a substitute at that!:ner:
Glasgow Rangers Champions
07-01-2009, 14:29
sorry no9 is this not the team you cant get into and therefor make the excuse you dont want to play!!
and ye only get in on sats because you manage the team so dont give me the " i play sat" comment!!:clap2::stpd:
Number 9
07-01-2009, 14:36
Shaun for this team you play for mate i have played far more time this season than u. Also i have stated to the Manager as im sure he will tell you if he needs me i will always help him out but i am oftern to much of a let down on a sunday to relie on!
also a bit of a maths question for you?
how many clubs have you played for mate?
How many have you held down a regular place with?
take away the second answer from the first and your left with the same number you started with?
Thought So:stpd::stpd:
Anyway, back to the pitches.
Does anyone play at Bretton Woods or Lawson Ave anymore. Are there any other facilities that are not utilised.
On sunday mornings a lot of games are played at Brettonwoods, and Lawson avenue is used by Farcet.
All pitch bookings are done by someone on the committee for sunday fixtures. Teams normally play at the same venue but a few teams will move around depending on pitch availability.
Pitch bookings need to be either made or cancelled by lunch time on Friday. They are then charged to the PSMFL who in turn pass on the charge to the teams who required the pitch.
I believe the Friday cut off is for 1) the admin involved in booking the pitch and invoicing the correct people and 2) to ensure details are sent to the groundsman by close of play friday for whats requried that weekend.
Certainly on sunday most venues get used throughout the season. Heres the ones i know i've sent a referee too.
Bushfields, Brettonwoods, Brookside, PSL, Chestnut Avenue, Lawson avenue, fulbridge road, werrington, the Grange, daimer avenue yaxley, Warmington, Manor Leisure, Baston, thorney and Greenfields in sawtry
Can anyone else think of any others?
Back of the Net
07-01-2009, 15:58
Longueville School used to rent their pitches out, not bad changing rooms either, contact the school directly for info, as they handle it themselves (or used too)..
Woodlands in Castor, is that still available for footy on Sundays? used to be the best venue around.
Glasgow Rangers Champions
07-01-2009, 15:59
I see you bit like a starved kipper there burchy!!!
"how many clubs have you played for mate?
How many have you held down a regular place with?
take away the second answer from the first and your left with the same number you started with?"
played for 5 teams held a place 4 so the answer to your question would be 1!!!!
but if you are saying i have played for 5 teams and could not hold a place in any then the answer would be 5!!!
so really i think your a true muppett, who not only cant spell but cant do maths either because the answer you wanted was 0 to try make me look silly!! but again you have proven your class a dunce!!!:bby::clap2:
Number 9
07-01-2009, 16:03
What 5 teams would this be Mr Harley i can name 3 that you havent held a place down at....
Oundle
PSL
Whittlesey
so thats 3 out of 5
sorry i forgot woodlands and ringwood
Shaun, Micky enough now. It's boring. Back on topic.
Glasgow Rangers Champions
07-01-2009, 18:34
shhhhh ross!!!:ner:
Badmanz united
08-01-2009, 09:31
Have you tried to get hold of the grange pitches near jack hunt school there not bad.
And they have changin rooms..
Have you tried to get hold of the grange pitches near jack hunt school there not bad.
And they have changin rooms..
and they're netherton united's, they have control over the pitches.
Back of the Net
08-01-2009, 12:27
are they not Council pitches but they allow Netherton to 'use' them? think we had this discussion on here before didn't we?
So is there one point of contact for the council pitches ?
It would seem that the Sunday set up may have a better grasp on pitches than Saturdays ! I still think it is a bit of a mystery as to who is pulling the strings.
For instance the 'council' pitches at the Manor are £40 where as the 'council' pitches at Bushfiels are £50. What are the prices at the Grange, Lawson Ave or any of the Schools ?
48hrs for admin ha ha. I can appreciate the groundsman needs to know that he has nets to put up, so would need a bit of notice but my argument was that all we want you to do is unlock the changing rooms, we will supply and put up our own nets, so tell me again why I can't have a pitch for this afternoon ? I have paid you £50 cash and it means that you have to get up from behind your desk and unlock the changing rooms for us or send one of your minions.
CAFC think there is a lady called Elaine Geary at the PBoro City Council who deals with it all (Tel. 747474 they will put you through, think she is based at the indoor swimming pool centre - the impression I have got in the past). Hope it helps mate.
The Manor comes under Cambs or Fenland Council, but the Peterborough ones are with the City Council; hence price variances.
are they not Council pitches but they allow Netherton to 'use' them? think we had this discussion on here before didn't we?
i believe netherton pay a yearly rent to the council for the grange.
Gary most suprised you have not tried stanground college, close to you and should be easy to get hold of them direct, not bad facilities either
Gary most suprised you have not tried stanground college, close to you and should be easy to get hold of them direct, not bad facilities either
already 3 sat sides playing there
Man in Black
09-01-2009, 09:10
CAFC think there is a lady called Elaine Geary at the PBoro City Council who deals with it all (Tel. 747474 they will put you through, think she is based at the indoor swimming pool centre - the impression I have got in the past). Hope it helps mate.
You are right Lee, Elaine Geary covers bookings for all council pitches and very helpful. Her direct dial number is 01733 452643 think she only works mornings though.
SSPIO, SSPIO Res and Powerleague AFC share the two pitches at Stanground . . . which I may add have failed to provide adequate showering facilities for the past three fixtures.
Raph- We bugged Stanground on a weekly basis about the shocking showers and they did nothing for the 4 or 5 years we were playing there. In the end the majority of us used to go over to powerleague as they were'nt bothered. The only time anything got done with the showers was when we threatened to hold back money, and even that was a quick fix that lasted 5 minutes.
BEZZA1980
09-01-2009, 11:20
Raph- We bugged Stanground on a weekly basis about the shocking showers and they did nothing for the 4 or 5 years we were playing there. In the end the majority of us used to go over to powerleague as they were'nt bothered. The only time anything got done with the showers was when we threatened to hold back money, and even that was a quick fix that lasted 5 minutes.
Like you ever used to shower Gazza.
Your Mrs liked the smell of sweat mate, what can i say, i aim to please.:dcr:
Haha, banter banter! Yes, we had to go to Powerleague last week, but it is not good enough. Will advise our chairman.
BEZZA1980
09-01-2009, 14:32
Your Mrs liked the smell of sweat mate, what can i say, i aim to please.:dcr:
Is that wise bringing girlfriends into this with what i know about yours. :whs:
:sm: That was my face all the way home.
P.s you have'nt got the b*ll*cks
BEZZA1980
09-01-2009, 16:16
:sm: That was my face all the way home.
P.s you have'nt got the b*ll*cks
Oh believe me i have ask Mrs Gazza :lol:.
You really want me to broadcast the pick up
I don't actually think it is news worthy Richard.
So no!
Plus i actually won't have any b*ll*ocks if you do.:lol:
Dugout 08
11-01-2009, 22:06
Shaun for this team you play for mate i have played far more time this season than u. Also i have stated to the Manager as im sure he will tell you if he needs me i will always help him out but i am oftern to much of a let down on a sunday to relie on!
also a bit of a maths question for you?
how many clubs have you played for mate?
How many have you held down a regular place with?
take away the second answer from the first and your left with the same number you started with?
Thought So:stpd::stpd:
micky mate , top drawer !!!!!!! he's had more clubs than tiger woods............ sorry mr harley !!!! ha ha ha
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