New Pitch - Hybrid

[California-Hibs]

Sorry if there's already a thread. I see via Facebook that we've ripped up the field at Easter Road and are laying a new pitch today. Does anyone know if it is indeed true that we've invested 1 Million and are laying a state of the art Hybrid pitch? Also read that a hybridis also being installed at East Mains.

Can anyone confirm this news? Would be very happy indeed if we're at long long last moving in the direction of the elite teams and installing these fantastic surfaces.

[CallumLaidlaw]

Believe it is a hybrid yeah.


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[tamig]

Sorry if there's already a thread. I see via Facebook that we've ripped up the field at Easter Road and are laying a new pitch today. Does anyone know if it is indeed true that we've invested 1 Million and are laying a state of the art Hybrid pitch? Also read that a hybridis also being installed at East Mains.

Can anyone confirm this news? Would be very happy indeed if we're at long long last moving in the direction of the elite teams and installing these fantastic surfaces.

I thought they had one over the road 🤔

[madabouthibs]

We'll need to brush up on the pre-match pyro frisking down then. 🤔🙄😁😁

[Northernhibee]

When do we hold the opening pitch ruining concert on it? It’s what all big teams do

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

What's a hybrid pitch??

[Hibbyradge]

What's a hybrid pitch??

It runs on electricity and petrol.

[bod]

It runs on electricity and petrol.

I heard the FFL were getting bikes installed ,the quickest you pedal the quicker the grass grew

[wookie70]

The pitch at Tiny looked a good deal better than ours. They are lucky in a way as theirs will be 10% less cost due to its diminutive size.

[cabbageandribs1875]

only caught the last bit of Tam Cowan mentioning many were commenting on the surface at Fir Park, i mentioned how good it looked a few weeks back, something about 5% of the grass is.........then i left before he explained the rest :greengrin

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

The pitch at Firhill, when Partick were on the telly sorting out Queens Park looked superb. Guessing that they won't have the resources for anything other than grass??

[Ozyhibby]

It runs on electricity and petrol.

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[Carheenlea]

It can’t be a hybrid pitch without publicly proclaiming so via the media, and shouting from the rooftops (without castle views) of exactly how much is being spent on it.

Probably just a new grass relay.

[Not In The Know]

The pitch at Firhill, when Partick were on the telly sorting out Queens Park looked superb. Guessing that they won't have the resources for anything other than grass??

Teams with much smaller stadiums (more direct sunlight and air circulation) can grow and maintain traditional pitches much easier. The shadows from proper stands are the main issue with the likes of ours.

Also, begs the question why we would spend that amount of money on one at EM?? Is that true? They have enough space to rotate pitch use there so does seem strange.

[overdrive]

Teams with much smaller stadiums (more direct sunlight and air circulation) can grow and maintain traditional pitches much easier. The shadows from proper stands are the main issue with the likes of ours.

Also, begs the question why we would spend that amount of money on one at EM?? Is that true? They have enough space to rotate pitch use there so does seem strange.

Probably because there is a pitch there that is meant to be an exact replication of the ER pitch.

[Greenio]

What's a hybrid pitch??

It's when they lay a mesh of artificial fibres as 5% of the surface. The real grass then grows up alongside it

I worked with these guys a while back, they have done pitches for Man City, Brentford, Real Madrid amongst others

http://www.herohybridgrass.com/

[Not In The Know]

Probably because there is a pitch there that is meant to be an exact replication of the ER pitch.

Quite an expense!

[madhatter]

It's when they lay a mesh of artificial fibres as 5% of the surface. The real grass then grows up alongside it

I worked with these guys a while back, they have done pitches for Man City, Brentford, Real Madrid amongst others

http://www.herohybridgrass.com/

And they can't afford a certificate on their website?

[Bridge hibs]

Quite an expense!

Probably but will most likely save money longer term on repairs/maintenance costs etc

[dp00]

Seems like we have a new groundsman too which has been doing a cracking job on the pitch the last few months given the state it was in


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[Bristolhibby]

Probably but will most likely save money longer term on repairs/maintenance costs etc

Plus we will have a cracking pitch all through the year.

Remember Murrayfield in the day? An absolute bog. Now it’s great all year round.

J

[0762]

Seems like we have a new groundsman too which has been doing a cracking job on the pitch the last few months given the state it was in


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And by looks of it club looking to add to the this with another groundsman. Advert on the website.

[hibsforeurope]

It's when they lay a mesh of artificial fibres as 5% of the surface. The real grass then grows up alongside it

I worked with these guys a while back, they have done pitches for Man City, Brentford, Real Madrid amongst others

http://www.herohybridgrass.com/

how long would a pitch like that last compared to a normal grass pitch?

[Greenio]

how long would a pitch like that last compared to a normal grass pitch?

10 year life span for the product itself

It's not directly comparable to regular pitch as it does as they are both more on going depending on weather, ware etc. But the hybrid pitches are supposed to reduce the need for more significant work I believe

[gbhibby]

Ooh to ooh to ooh to be ooh to be a hybridy

[MelbourneHibees]

10 year life span for the product itself

It's not directly comparable to regular pitch as it does as they are both more on going depending on weather, ware etc. But the hybrid pitches are supposed to reduce the need for more significant work I believe
I'm no expert but I'd imagine the synthetic grass would be easily re-sown when the time comes without having to totally strip the grass/turf again.

[Ronniekirk]

Have the Club confirmed it’s a Hybrid Pitch they are laying ,or is this just speculation
We made a Financial loss last year and playing squad needs another major revamp and we are now paying for a Director of Football .
People are quoting a million quid for Hybrid Pitch ,If true it’s a huge outlay given our Financial position Surely this season should be about backing the new D of F and trying to improve the quality of player squad

[Hibbyradge]

Have the Club confirmed it’s a Hybrid Pitch they are laying ,or is this just speculation
We made a Financial loss last year and playing squad needs another major revamp and we are now paying for a Director of Football .
People are quoting a million quid for Hybrid Pitch ,If true it’s a huge outlay given our Financial position Surely this season should be about backing the new D of F and trying to improve the quality of player squad

Speculation

[Bridge hibs]

SpeculationDiscussed a while back so would guess thats what we are going ahead with now

"It is a problem and I don't actually think it is of [the groundsman] Colin Fraser's making. There is a challenge with the circulation of air and light at Easter Road, where the pitch gets a fair amount of sun in the very early morning, but for the rest of the day we get very little. We do have heat lamps to try to improve that but it is fundamentally a case of rip it up and start again.
"We can't afford to do that this summer but we then need to do it next summer. That is the challenge at the moment because to pay for something like that you are talking £600,000-£700,000 for a Desso pitch, which is what all the top teams have. It is not a grass pitch, it is something like 60% synthetic and 40% grass and that is what we had at Charlton and at Norwich and it is quite an undertaking but the issue is more around the cost.
"I think that is something we will have to end up doing, both at HTC and at Easter Road. But that is £1.5m, which is a lot when fans will say we should be spending that on players.

[CapitalGreen]

I’d solve the sunlight issue by knocking down the South stand and replacing with a small terrace for away fans.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D3npsHcXkAAROw6.jpg

[blackpoolhibs]

I’d solve the sunlight issue by knocking down the South stand and replacing with a small terrace for away fans.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D3npsHcXkAAROw6.jpg

We should definetly have that for celtic the huns and diets, and have a draw so we can then tiswas it at half time and 20 minutes after the game.

[Bridge hibs]

We should definetly have that for celtic the huns and diets, and have a draw so we can then tiswas it at half time and 20 minutes after the game.

Hey its good enough for Polish clubs, we could flatten the lower tier of the away end and stick a big **** of cage bang in the middle, have a bread and water kiosk and a couple of piss pots in the corners. They want to act like animals, lets treat them that way

Knowing hibs though and the recent ***** bag responses from hibs we will end up ripping out the seats and giving them ****ing comfort, blue £s you know 👍

[tamig]

Have the Club confirmed it’s a Hybrid Pitch they are laying ,or is this just speculation
We made a Financial loss last year and playing squad needs another major revamp and we are now paying for a Director of Football .
People are quoting a million quid for Hybrid Pitch ,If true it’s a huge outlay given our Financial position Surely this season should be about backing the new D of F and trying to improve the quality of player squad
I don’t think you or anyone else here knows what our “financial position” truly is. The Gordon family have committed to carrying on Ron’s ambitions. They wouldn’t be spending a load on infrastructure and leaving no money for investment on the playing side. Not a chance. I think you’re worrying unnecessarily. I think there are some exciting times ahead for us.

[Alex Trager]

It is a Hybrid pitch acc to Joelle Murray.

She told me on Insta

[Ronniekirk]

It is a Hybrid pitch acc to Joelle Murray.

She told me on Insta
Cheers she will clearly know

[BoyledEgg]

Seems like we have a new groundsman too which has been doing a cracking job on the pitch the last few months given the state it was in


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I’ve yet to be convinced, new guy was a deputy greenkeeper at a poor golf course nearby. Let’s see what kind of condition he has it in during the winter months.

[O'Rourke3]

I’ve yet to be convinced, new guy was a deputy greenkeeper at a poor golf course nearby. Let’s see what kind of condition he has it in during the winter months.Surely the head greenkeeper was the problem not his deputy? Might be the reason he left.

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[tonyrougier123]

Surely the head greenkeeper was the problem not his deputy? Might be the reason he left.

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The pitch has been shocking by October recent seasons. Hopefully we remedy that going forward.

[Dazzjw1875]

Looks like it's just normal grass being put down? There is a tweet saying hopeful to start seeding, but I thought If it was hybrid the plastic goes down 1st then seed??? But I'm no expert.

[Groathillgrump]

Looks like it's just normal grass being put down? There is a tweet saying hopeful to start seeding, but I thought If it was hybrid the plastic goes down 1st then seed??? But I'm no expert.

The company doing it are called Allgrass Turf Care. I'm no expert but think the clue might be in the name. :dunno:

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[CallumLaidlaw]

The company doing it are called Allgrass Turf Care. I'm no expert but think the clue might be in the name. :dunno:

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Their website would tell you their name isn’t as straightforward as it makes out [emoji6]

Definitely some form of Hybrid pitch were getting


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[Golden Bear]

Their website would tell you their name name isn’t as straightforward as it makes out [emoji6]

Definitely some for if Hybrid pitch were getting


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https://www.allgrassscotland.co.uk/sports-pitches/hybrid-sports-pitches/

[MelbourneHibees]

Looks like it's just normal grass being put down? There is a tweet saying hopeful to start seeding, but I thought If it was hybrid the plastic goes down 1st then seed??? But I'm no expert.

The plastic does go in first. I'm sure the whole point is that the grass roots entwine themselves onto the plastic strands under the soil.

[Groathillgrump]

Their website would tell you their name isn’t as straightforward as it makes out [emoji6]

Definitely some form of Hybrid pitch were getting



https://www.allgrassscotland.co.uk/sports-pitches/hybrid-sports-pitches/

Cheers guys. :aok:

[Victor]

The company doing it are called Allgrass Turf Care. I'm no expert but think the clue might be in the name. :dunno:

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Bleeding Weegie company. Could they not have got an Edinburgh company to do the job? They’ll probably have the grass seed growing on broken glass.


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[Allyg69]

I’ve yet to be convinced, new guy was a deputy greenkeeper at a poor golf course nearby. Let’s see what kind of condition he has it in during the winter months.

Wouldn't say Prestonfield is a poor golf course, not in the best nick at the moment i'll give you that but it's a very hard test of your golf. What i will say is when he was at Prestonfield he was doing a great job and was very keen to learn as much as he could.

[MWHIBBIES]

Bleeding Weegie company. Could they not have got an Edinburgh company to do the job? They’ll probably have the grass seed growing on broken glass.


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I was part of the team who done the supplies for the big screens. Only Hibs fan on a squad of 8. Excellent work done, even by the jambos. Don't worry about it.

[hibsforeurope]

Going by the groundsman’s latest tweet it’s just a regular grass seed pitch.

[Posh Swanny]

Going by the groundsman’s latest tweet it’s just a regular grass seed pitch.

Hybrid pitch companies, like Grassmaster, can sometimes do the stitching of the articial fibres after seeding, so there's still a chance it's going to be hybrid. However, I'd have expected a bit of a song and dance by the club so have my doubts. Unless they're holding off on comms until the big stitching truck arrives in a few weeks!

[Carheenlea]

Going by the groundsman’s latest tweet it’s just a regular grass seed pitch.

https://i.postimg.cc/DzrgKq6y/20240-BF9-20-DA-43-D3-8101-26-FF1353-FCD0.gif (https://postimages.org/)

[hibsforeurope]

https://i.postimg.cc/DzrgKq6y/20240-BF9-20-DA-43-D3-8101-26-FF1353-FCD0.gif (https://postimages.org/)

The saving (if it is just grass and plastic isn't retro stitched in) would have paid for Youan's transfer fee and wages.

[Since452]

Article from March 2022. Looks like this could be hybrid given the sums they've mentioned.

https://www.pitchcare.com/news-media/hibs-reveal-easter-road-pitch-plans.html

[CallumLaidlaw]

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[Since452]

Excellent. Ron's impact lives on.

[hibsforeurope]

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Excellent news, pitch has been a big issue in the last few winters.

[JohnM1875]

'thanks to a significant investment from the Gordon Family'

Have to say, they've *****ed a lot of money into the club since taking over. We're easily the best placed club outside the old firm when it comes to facilities etc.

Really just need to get it right on the pitch now.

[Lancs Harp]

'thanks to a significant investment from the Gordon Family'

Have to say, they've *****ed a lot of money into the club since taking over. We're easily the best placed club outside the old firm when it comes to facilities etc.

Really just need to get it right on the pitch now.

Saw a video online regarding hospitality at Celtic. I realise they probably have different packages like we do but the video i saw theirs didnt look a patch on ours.

[Hibiza]

Re-instate,Tam the Groundsman,hest the fella to decide.

[Aldo]

'thanks to a significant investment from the Gordon Family'

Have to say, they've *****ed a lot of money into the club since taking over. We're easily the best placed club outside the old firm when it comes to facilities etc.

Really just need to get it right on the pitch now.

Indeed they have. Hopefully with the right recruitment over the summer it can start falling into place on the pitch.

[Kato]

All it needs as a topping off ceremony is to have a very large music gig at ER with a stage and thousands of people trampling all over it. (Nah, only morons would do that.)

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[BoomtownHibees]

Saw a video online regarding hospitality at Celtic. I realise they probably have different packages like we do but the video i saw theirs didnt look a patch on ours.

I believe the Hospitality & Commercial team recently won an award in the “Best Hospitality under 1000 seats” category

[JohnM1875]

All it needs as a topping off ceremony is to have a very large music gig at ER with a stage and thousands of people trampling all over it. (Nah, only morons would do that.)

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😂

[MelbourneHibees]

Kensell says it is 60% synthetic and 40% grass. That doesn't seem right, unless we are going more down the all-weather approach?
I'm sure hybrid pitches are more like 5% plastic typically. Maybe the lack on sunlight he mentions is a factor meaning we need more of an all weather style.

[Rumble de Thump]

So is this 60% synthetic and 40% Lee Wallace?

[MelbourneHibees]

So is this 60% synthetic and 40% Lee Wallace?

🤣

[CallumLaidlaw]

All it needs as a topping off ceremony is to have a very large music gig at ER with a stage and thousands of people trampling all over it. (Nah, only morons would do that.)

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Well we seem desperate to have Josh Taylor fighting at the ground.

Tbf plenty clubs down south seem to manage concerts on their pitches and still be good afterwards.


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[ian cruise]

'thanks to a significant investment from the Gordon Family'

Have to say, they've *****ed a lot of money into the club since taking over. We're easily the best placed club outside the old firm when it comes to facilities etc.

Really just need to get it right on the pitch now.

Though last season wasn't a massive success it really wasn't as bad as some make out, both in regards to results and recruitment.

One win away from 4th place. Youan turned out to be a quality signing, fans on here would love Myko, Fish and CJ back and though he isn't the tidiest footballer Jeggo arrival seemed to help settle the midfield and our good results followed his signing.

All signs that if we continue on that track next season could be even better.

[Dalianwanda]

Excellent news, pitch has been a big issue in the last few winters.

SIS are a Sligo company (well the owner George is from here & lives here). Impressive list of clubs and stadiums the have worked at).

[Unseen work]

Fantastic Hibs and well done.

Everything is in place. Pitch, stadium, hospitality, training facilities etc.

Manager who’s now had a year to progress the club, put his stamp on it, assess the league and look at players.

New DoF with a plethora of contacts to bring us on.

This season will be special..

[Hibees1973]

Fantastic Hibs and well done.

Everything is in place. Pitch, stadium, hospitality, training facilities etc.

Manager who’s now had a year to progress the club, put his stamp on it, assess the league and look at players.

New DoF with a plethora of contacts to bring us on.

This season will be special..

Where could it possibly go wrong?

[ElginHibbie]

Fantastic Hibs and well done.

Everything is in place. Pitch, stadium, hospitality, training facilities etc.

Manager who’s now had a year to progress the club, put his stamp on it, assess the league and look at players.

New DoF with a plethora of contacts to bring us on.

This season will be special..

We've already progressed further in the cups!

[Nicho87]

60%

So we’re now one of those clubs with not natural grass

Hello Livingston and killie

[NAE NOOKIE]

60/40 in favour of synthetic grass is, I think, a far higher proportion than the very best hybrid pitches, but it could even be that given the average Scottish winter a higher plastic content is required to make it work at it's best. I don't know, it's just a guess.

The proof of the pudding will be watching a game on it. If the ball bounces normally ( which it certainly doesn't on most fully artificial pitches ) then that's good enough for me. In one article the Hibs guy said it would help to make Easter Road a fortress, how that works I'm not sure, I doubt a beautiful surface will give us any advantage over the sort of player the Uglies can afford, in fact probably the reverse.

Whatever happens at least it's not a full artificial pitch ... I'm pretty sure that would have driven most of us apoplectic with rage :greengrin

[Gmack7]

We've already progressed further in the cups!

👍👍😁

[CapitalGreen]

SIS are doing the pitch and their pitches are 95% natural grass.

[Mon Dieu4]

The 60/40 chat appears to be from a historic chats with BK rather than what he's said about the new pitch now it's been announced it's being done, the EEN is referring to chats in February 2022, I don't think it will be 60 synthetic

[jws1875]

SIS are doing the pitch and their pitches are 95% natural grass.

They done Swanseas pitch in 2019 who then announced they'd be ripping it up in December 2020 due to -

"concerns surrounding the current pitch, which has become increasingly difficult to maintain to the normal standard and, as a result, has deteriorated in recent weeks."

[Rick Rude]

Could he have meant only 60% of the pitch is going to be hybrid and 40% normal turf? Not sure if it's possible but maybe just putting down the hybrid in problem areas that don't get light all year?

[Dalianwanda]

They done Swanseas pitch in 2019 who then announced they'd be ripping it up in December 2020 due to -

"concerns surrounding the current pitch, which has become increasingly difficult to maintain to the normal standard and, as a result, has deteriorated in recent weeks."

The also did Celtics, Barca’s & Juves to name a few with no problems.

[04Sauzee]

If you are interested in this kind of thing here's how things are going down at Easter Road

https://twitter.com/sthomas1987/status/1670090070102102016?t=qVX5xiP-0nxHMyoos-_01g&s=19

[MrSmith]

If you are interested in this kind of thing here's how things are going down at Easter Road

https://twitter.com/sthomas1987/status/1670090070102102016?t=qVX5xiP-0nxHMyoos-_01g&s=19

Superb mate, cheers for posting :thumbsup::flag:

[overdrive]

It was certainly looking good when I was in the Edinburgh Club for the Proclaimers hospitality yesterday. :thumbsup:

[I'm Spartacus]

It runs on electricity and petrol.

Hahaha what a reply :faf:

[04Sauzee]

Work going on at HTC as well

Looking good

https://twitter.com/Allgrassturf/status/1670890792636805136?t=GvRbQqIwn8KHbjQHz0E4NQ&s=19

[MKHIBEE]

Where could it possibly go wrong?

The season starts?

[wookie70]

What a difference 3 weeks makes (https://twitter.com/sthomas1987/status/1674490172887429127/photo/1)

[Carheenlea]

What a difference 3 weeks makes (https://twitter.com/sthomas1987/status/1674490172887429127/photo/1)

Looks superb :agree:

[WhileTheChief..]

Stadium and pitch look fantastic.

New tops to the dugouts would be nice, these ones are a bit old and jaded.

(Not trying to be controversial and I'm not saying the messages aren't just as important and relevant as always before anyone goes all nuts at me!)

[wookie70]

Stadium and pitch look fantastic.

New tops to the dugouts would be nice, these ones are a bit old and jaded.

(Not trying to be controversial and I'm not saying the messages aren't just as important and relevant as always before anyone goes all nuts at me!)

Yep, the messages were important at that time but I would replace them with some Hibs branding. Volunteering starting on Saturday so the stadium will look even better and good chance to see the pitch first hand. I'm going along on Monday morning to take a few pics so hopefully meet some .netters

[NYHibby]

Five years ago or so, I went to a presentation at Twickenham where some turfgrass expert described how Twickenham's hybrid surface was installed. I thought he said that surface was more like 2% or 3% artificial material. My memory, which corresponds with the below video, is that they effective sew the artificial strands of grass into the natural strands, the roots of the natural grass entwine with the artificial strands, and the resulting surface is stronger and more durable as the artificial strands hold the natural ones in place. For example, it is harder to rip a divot out.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyM8pH5N6TI

[RMQ1967]

Five years ago or so, I went to a presentation at Twickenham where some turfgrass expert described how Twickenham's hybrid surface was installed. I thought he said that surface was more like 2% or 3% artificial material. My memory, which corresponds with the below video, is that they effective sew the artificial strands of grass into the natural strands, the roots of the natural grass entwine with the artificial strands, and the resulting surface is stronger and more durable as the artificial strands hold the natural ones in place. For example, it is harder to rip a divot out.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyM8pH5N6TI

Interesting video - presumably the artificial fibres protrude a certain height & they need to always mow above that height?

[wookie70]

I was down at ER photographing the volunteers today. Pitch is getting there and what a difference a we lick of paint has made to the steps (https://twitter.com/ecossephoto/status/1675940215846846465)

[hibeejeebies]

I was down at ER photographing the volunteers today. Pitch is getting there and what a difference a we lick of paint has made to the steps (https://twitter.com/ecossephoto/status/1675940215846846465)

Looks cracking 👌🏼

[04Sauzee]

https://i.ibb.co/JxcrLz6/20230712-173651.jpg (https://ibb.co/yhNgT8v)
https://i.ibb.co/k6yXFh2/20230712-173859.jpg (https://ibb.co/h1MVvKF)

[NAE NOOKIE]

https://i.ibb.co/JxcrLz6/20230712-173651.jpg (https://ibb.co/yhNgT8v)
https://i.ibb.co/k6yXFh2/20230712-173859.jpg (https://ibb.co/h1MVvKF)

Looking very smart :agree:

Still need to fill in those bloody corners though :greengrin

[wookie70]

I was down on Monday and it has thickened up nicely in the last week. I also learned something that I had thought about a few times in the past. These plastic cups provided the answer

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[Alex Trager]

I was down on Monday and it has thickened up nicely in the last week. I also learned something that I had thought about a few times in the past. These plastic cups provided the answer

27002

Is that how we are doing the hybrid pitch?! Bloody Petrie!!!

Seriously though, what was it you learned?

[Aldo]

Looking very smart :agree:

Still need to fill in those bloody corners though :greengrin

Dear o dear…… helipad first…..🫣

[wookie70]

Is that how we are doing the hybrid pitch?! Bloody Petrie!!!

Seriously though, what was it you learned?

I learned what these were and it answered a question I had previously

[Corstorphine Hibby]

60/40 in favour of synthetic grass is, I think, a far higher proportion than the very best hybrid pitches, but it could even be that given the average Scottish winter a higher plastic content is required to make it work at it's best. I don't know, it's just a guess.

The proof of the pudding will be watching a game on it. If the ball bounces normally ( which it certainly doesn't on most fully artificial pitches ) then that's good enough for me. In one article the Hibs guy said it would help to make Easter Road a fortress, how that works I'm not sure, I doubt a beautiful surface will give us any advantage over the sort of player the Uglies can afford, in fact probably the reverse.

Whatever happens at least it's not a full artificial pitch ... I'm pretty sure that would have driven most of us apoplectic with rage :greengrin

I was at ER today and was confirmed by someone at Hibs showing me around that it's 95/5.

[NAE NOOKIE]

I was at ER today and was confirmed by someone at Hibs showing me around that it's 95/5.

Sounds standard then and in line with the very best hybrid pitches, which is good.

Sure the players will be happy not to see the pitch deteriorate over the winter months, but in the end it's all a bit like these fancy boots brought out, in the 90s I think it was, that were supposed to make your shooting and passing better. The fact is as I said earlier on the thread that a bowling green pitch suits your opponent just as much as it does you, the team with the best players is still gonna' be more likely to win the game and especially if it's not on a pitch that can be considered a 'leveller'

Our problem is dropping points at home to the likes of St Johnstone and Ross County who on paper at least have lower quality players than we do, not what we do against the Uglies, and that in the end will hopefully be where this pitch will make a bit of a difference .... gotta hope anyway :greengrin

[Alex Trager]

I learned what these were and it answered a question I had previously

Aye perfect Si. What are the glasses and what was yer Q?

[Hibby Kay-Yay]

Aye perfect Si. What are the glasses and what was yer Q?

Do they fill in the sprinkler gaps?

[wookie70]

Aye perfect Si. What are the glasses and what was yer Q?

Hibby Kay-Yay got it. What are the cups for and I had always wondered if there was grass on top of the sprinklers.

[Carheenlea]

I was down on Monday and it has thickened up nicely in the last week. I also learned something that I had thought about a few times in the past. These plastic cups provided the answer

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They look very much like 5 pints of the lager they used to serve up in BTG.

Is it reopening then I take it?

[Bridge hibs]

They look very much like 5 pints of the lager they used to serve up in BTG.

Is it reopening then I take it?Im laughing at that but its so true, it was chronic stuff 🤣

[04Sauzee]

https://i.ibb.co/X2jNYmg/20230721-154233.jpg (https://ibb.co/VjJrwXZ)

https://i.ibb.co/Tt0NRT9/20230721-154237.jpg (https://ibb.co/SBmZ0xF)
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https://i.ibb.co/9pSS7Tq/20230721-154240.jpg (https://ibb.co/Pr00dh5)

[Golden Bear]

https://i.ibb.co/X2jNYmg/20230721-154233.jpg (https://ibb.co/VjJrwXZ)

https://i.ibb.co/Tt0NRT9/20230721-154237.jpg (https://ibb.co/SBmZ0xF)
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https://i.ibb.co/9pSS7Tq/20230721-154240.jpg (https://ibb.co/Pr00dh5)

The pitch looks absolutely fantastic,there's no excuses for not producing silky attacking football now.

But we'll find something I'm sure.

😆

[Groathillgrump]

The stadium and pitch are looking glorious in the Leith sunshine.

Can't wait to be in my seat tonight. Roll on 7.15 :aok:

[Greenbeard]

Noticeable last night first half that quite a few wee dinks through the middle from them when attacking skidded long and out of play. Then it looked like at half time only the sprinklers in our defensive half were on (or at least on the longest?). Maybe I missed the rest of the pitch being watered but I wondered if that was a tactic to keep them attacking on a skiddy surface?

[Irish_Steve]

Got a nice burn mark on it from the phannie that threw the flare onto it - walloper

[Fratelli]

Got a nice burn mark on it from the phannie that threw the flare onto it - walloper

Agreed, does my head in, especially when the club mentioned ‘strict liability’ pre-match!

They need to start policing themselves, and not just in the European matches.

[NAE NOOKIE]

Got a nice burn mark on it from the phannie that threw the flare onto it - walloper

Yup. We just can't have this any more ... I think the message is getting through though, Block 7 have clearly accepted it and as I understand it it was just a random kid last night who was pulled up by fans around him. My worry is when the Uglies and Hearts visit.

Considering how these pitches are constructed I'm curious as to how any burn marks will be dealt with .. that was a smoke bomb, I dread to think what damage a flare would do :confused:

[cabbageandribs1875]

just a young laddie apparently, probably feeling silly today and if he has access to social media he will realise his stupidity could cost the club a few quid


along with possibly some slight damage to a tiny part of the pitch

he'll hopefully learn something from his actions last night and regret what he did.

[badabing67]

Interesting video - presumably the artificial fibres protrude a certain height & they need to always mow above that height?

Well that just makes sense..... Unlike the nuts throwing pyro's on the pitch to melt the fibres..... Stop it

[staunchhibby]

pity he cant be identified and made to pay cost of pitch repair.We dont want his type.:bye:

[NAE NOOKIE]

pity he cant be identified and made to pay cost of pitch repair.We dont want his type.:bye:

As I understand it from other threads the kid was identified and chucked out the stadium. I also understand he was about 14 years old, I'm not a huge fan of punitive punishments for daft laddies .. maybe a ban until the end of the season or something.

[McD]

Noticeable last night first half that quite a few wee dinks through the middle from them when attacking skidded long and out of play. Then it looked like at half time only the sprinklers in our defensive half were on (or at least on the longest?). Maybe I missed the rest of the pitch being watered but I wondered if that was a tactic to keep them attacking on a skiddy surface?


the sprinklers work their way up the pitch systematically, happened before kick off and at half time, so the full pitch gets it.

I only know because I was thinking the same before the kick off as it appears initially that only one end is getting watered, but then more appear

[Hibbyradge]

As I understand it from other threads the kid was identified and chucked out the stadium. I also understand he was about 14 years old, I'm not a huge fan of punitive punishments for daft laddies .. maybe a ban until the end of the season or something.

What do you get when you chuck a flare
A fifty pound fine and a year's probation
And you get a kicking in the polis station
I'll never chuck a flare again.

To the tune of What do you get when you drink the wine (or fall in love).

[CentreForward]

Can never understand the need for the sprinklers to be used so much. Noticed them on before the game started. Surely there’s been enough rain recently. Am I missing something?

[Hibbyradge]

Can never understand the need for the sprinklers to be used so much. Noticed them on before the game started. Surely there’s been enough rain recently. Am I missing something?

It's to make the pitch slick

[Not In The Know]

Can never understand the need for the sprinklers to be used so much. Noticed them on before the game started. Surely there’s been enough rain recently. Am I missing something?

The pitch dries out really quickly and holds heat. A zippy surface is great for speedy players.

[Irish_Steve]

Well that just makes sense..... Unlike the nuts throwing pyro's on the pitch to melt the fibres..... Stop it

May be we should be utilising the big screens with a massive message saying how much damage flares etc do to the pitch. If they come out of the away end, at least we can bill the offending team for any damage caused

[Golden Bear]

As I understand it from other threads the kid was identified and chucked out the stadium. I also understand he was about 14 years old, I'm not a huge fan of punitive punishments for daft laddies .. maybe a ban until the end of the season or something.

If there are no consequences then there will be no deterrent to other bampots from doing the same thing in the future.

[SON OF PADDY]

May be we should be utilising the big screens with a massive message saying how much damage flares etc do to the pitch. If they come out of the away end, at least we can bill the offending team for any damage caused


Don't you be coming on here, with your sensible ideas! 😉