Just the one pre-season game for us to see this year

See link
https://www.uptheclarets.com/pre-season ... shrewsbury

Had that one written but I'd been told of a second game too which I had to start removing from the article.

Just to confirm - there are no home games this year

Is the Burton one definitely BCD then? it was a little vague on the club site. I guess we can check the Burton site a little nearer the time to be sure

ŽižkovClaret wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 24, 2022 1:53 pm

Is the Burton one definitely BCD then? it was a little vague on the club site. I guess we can check the Burton site a little nearer the time to be sure

Good shout, it doesn't say bcd does it?

ClaretTony wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 24, 2022 1:52 pm

Just to confirm - there are no home games this year

If it’s because of work being done on the pitch and they need it all sorted and safe for the start of the season then that’s not a bad thing…

BurnleyPaul wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 24, 2022 1:55 pm

If it’s because of work being done on the pitch and they need it all sorted and safe for the start of the season then that’s not a bad thing…

Which is another reason for being away first game

I read it as Shrewsbury and Burton are not bcd.

ŽižkovClaret wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 24, 2022 1:53 pm

Is the Burton one definitely BCD then? it was a little vague on the club site. I guess we can check the Burton site a little nearer the time to be sure

Had the article ready and in the end all I needed to do was switch one club to Burton but mis-read the info.

Burton already selling tickets

Terrace:
All adults: £10
Under 17s: £5

Seats:
All adults: £15
Under 17s: £10

BurnleyPaul wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 24, 2022 1:55 pm

If it’s because of work being done on the pitch and they need it all sorted and safe for the start of the season then that’s not a bad thing…

Takes a while for a new pitch to bed in, especially when it’s being fitted with LEDs

DCWat wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 24, 2022 1:59 pm

Takes a while for a new pitch to bed in, especially when it’s being fitted with LEDs

Brilliant

All four known games listed here

https://www.uptheclarets.com/friendlies-and-key-dates

Have we any info on the new pitch? Is it the same quality or are they downgrading with relegation?

Quickenthetempo wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 24, 2022 2:08 pm

Have we any info on the new pitch? Is it the same quality or are they downgrading with relegation?

Just summer maintenance I think

Been a while since we were treated to a game involving The Crucifier.

Bordeauxclaret wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 24, 2022 2:19 pm

Been a while since we were treated to a game involving The Crucifier.

Call him what you like but he's a damn good decent bloke who is very luck to be with us after last year.

ClaretTony wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 24, 2022 1:52 pm

Just to confirm - there are no home games this year

Maybe they're trying to build up the anticipation to justify Luton being Cat A!

ClaretTony wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 24, 2022 2:20 pm

Call him what you like but he's a damn good decent bloke who is very luck to be with us after last year.

The comment is on his style of football. Not that he actually crucifies people.

Cheers.

BurnleyPaul wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 24, 2022 1:55 pm

If it’s because of work being done on the pitch and they need it all sorted and safe for the start of the season then that’s not a bad thing…

We’re having a new pitch?? What was wrong with the last one??

Bordeauxclaret wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 24, 2022 2:27 pm

The comment is on his style of football. Not that he actually crucifies people.

Cheers.

Still find it sickening to see any call something like that

NewClaret wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 24, 2022 2:30 pm

We’re having a new pitch?? What was wrong with the last one??

It’s an annual thing at most football grounds, isn’t it?

DCWat wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 24, 2022 2:32 pm

It’s an annual thing at most football grounds, isn’t it?

Wouldn’t have said annual? I know they’re replaced occasionally. Just thought ours looked in mint condition last year & can’t see why we’d replace it?

Especially since it’s not seen much use last year…

NewClaret wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 24, 2022 2:35 pm

Wouldn’t have said annual? I know they’re replaced occasionally. Just thought ours looked in mint condition last year & can’t see why we’d replace it?

Especially since it’s not seen much use last year…

Don't think anyone has said we are replacing it although it is 12 years old now. I am just assuming it's the shorter time we've had to do the annual maintenance on it.

NewClaret wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 24, 2022 2:35 pm

Wouldn’t have said annual? I know they’re replaced occasionally. Just thought ours looked in mint condition last year & can’t see why we’d replace it?

Especially since it’s not seen much use last year…

I don’t think it’s always a full replacement but when not, I still think there is quite a bit of work goes into them in the off season.

They’re a lot more technical than just grass three days so quite what it involves, I’m not sure. Doesn’t ours have fibres woven into the grass or something like that?

Thanks for shrewsbury .

I don't know what work has been carried out at Turf Moor but it will include sowing grass seed, at the very least amongst the existing grass. It has to be born in mind we are starting earlier then usual and after sowing, grass takes time to germinate and mature.

NewClaret wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 24, 2022 2:35 pm

Wouldn’t have said annual? I know they’re replaced occasionally. Just thought ours looked in mint condition last year & can’t see why we’d replace it?

Especially since it’s not seen much use last year…

Definitely didn't see any decent football

NewClaret wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 24, 2022 2:35 pm

Wouldn’t have said annual? I know they’re replaced occasionally. Just thought ours looked in mint condition last year & can’t see why we’d replace it?

Especially since it’s not seen much use last year…

As CT said; our pitch is 12 years old- the Desso Grassmaster pitches are only designed to last 10 or so years. IIRC we were meant to have some pretty major work done on it two summers back but due to the shortened break then as a result of the first wave of Covid it wasn’t done.

I’m not sure how much was done last summer and obviously this year it’s a shortened period too due to the winter World Cup affecting start dates etc.

Hipper wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 24, 2022 2:59 pm

I don't know what work has been carried out at Turf Moor but it will include sowing grass seed, at the very least amongst the existing grass. It has to be born in mind we are starting earlier then usual and after sowing, grass takes time to germinate and mature.

Not in summer with warm climate it won't.

Plenty of things they could be doing though.

As much as I've liked the odd pre season game, it might be for the better for VK to have a quiet one, with bringing in all these young players and changing the system.

Off to Lisbon ,Portugal for pre season training camp.

Can anyone remember a less interesting set of pre season fixtures?

I hope my trip to Burton next month is a more enjoyable experience than the last time we were there....Jesus.

Oshkoshclaret wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 24, 2022 4:22 pm

Can anyone remember a less interesting set of pre season fixtures?

I know why aren't we playing

Real Madrid
Barcelona
Juventus
Ajax
England
Brazil

It's criminal and the board should hang It's head in shame

jedi_master wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 24, 2022 4:36 pm

I hope my trip to Burton next month is a more enjoyable experience than the last time we were there....Jesus.

Defour’s return it was supposed to be. A very unpleasant experience.

Oshkoshclaret wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 24, 2022 4:22 pm

Can anyone remember a less interesting set of pre season fixtures?

There have been a few years but we’ve had better pre-seasons than this. Nothing to inspire.

Exciting times !!!!

I’m surprised there isn't a game on it if only for bedding in purposes. Unless they intend using it for a training day.

Tricky Trevor wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 25, 2022 12:45 pm

I’m surprised there isn't a game on it if only for bedding in purposes. Unless they intend using it for a training day.

It won’t be ready to play on