Pre-Match Thread Boston United v Southend United, Wednesday 15th January, 19:45 k.o., NL

[ColinMorrisWalksOnWater]

The Boston pitch looked like grass to me and compared to the surface at Tamworth it's totally different.

So I'll stick my neck out and agree with @shrimperjon and say all the indications, using fertilizer etc. suggest it is turf.

it also looks like they may have a separate 3g pitch that is available to hire as below.

Boston United Football Club

All weather, floodlit 3G pitch available to hire as a whole, half or quarter pitch. The pitch offers a full sized senior 11 v 11 pitch which can be divided into two 7 v 7 pitches, two 9 v 9 pitches or four 5 v 5 pitches. Available 7 days a week, ideal for training and matches.

portal.sportskey.com

However their main pitch was constructed by a company called Fine - Turf and their site states:

Boston United FC​

MAIN PITCH

JUNE 2020​

We have recently completed the construction of the football pitch at Boston United FC's newly constructed Community Stadium. The project commenced in the latter part of 2019 and following a wet winter was completed this summer. The pitch was constructed using the following methodology.

• Trim and laser grade the formation.
• Excavate and install a main drain along each touchline.
• Excavate and install secondary drainage perpendicular to the main drains at 5m centres and 250mm deep.
• Laser grade and consolidate a 100mm deep 6mm gravel carpet.
• Laser grade and consolidate a 275mm deep medium sand layer.
• Apply a 28:3:15 controlled release fertiliser and a 0:20:20 pre seed fertiliser.
• Spread and ameliorate fibre concentrate into the top 75mm of the surface.
• Apply a 14:6:8 fertiliser and sow Limagrain MM60.

During the construction a full automatic irrigation system was also installed.

• Install a concrete base for the 21m3 water tank.
• Install a lockable pump house and multistage 3 phase pump, starter panel and irrigation controller.
• Supply and install a water main and 14 Hunter valve in head sprinklers around the pitch perimeter. These sprinklers have a 27m throw radius.
• Supply and install 6 Hunter turf top sprinklers across the pitch.
• Provide a remote control for the system.

So once again it looks like it is a grass surface.

We'll find out for sure Wednesday when we arrive.

 

[Shrimper93]

What is our allocation? Are there any tickets left? Thanks

 

[Up the Shrimpers]

What is our allocation? Are there any tickets left? Thanks

Allocation was I think 500.
The away section has turned 'yellow' availability on their ticket site, so yes still available but not sure how many.

 

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[Smiffy]

A number of fans will suggest he is welcome to him. Steve is warming up the car as we speak…

 

[Tommy2holes]

Anything over 250 would be a great turnout on a Wednesday

 

[Maldon Shrimper]

Anything over 250 would be a great turnout on a Wednesday

Especially as its live on telly

 

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100 k and a bag of salt and vinegar Graham

 

[It'sGrimUpNorth]

Does anyone know if there is parking available at the ground?

 

[shrimperjon]

Does anyone know if there is parking available at the ground?

All parking at the ground sis sold out. It’s street / residential parking or you can park at Costa and Starbucks I believe for £5 first come first served

 

[shrimperjon]

 

[Sleaford Shrimper]

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As someone who lives 18 miles from Boston's ground, I would add that it is just off the A16 south of Boston, although you could drive along a stretch of the A17 to get to the A16 if you are approaching from the south via Sleaford or Grantham. There are various routes that satnavs send you on after leaving the A1. If you decide to go to Boston via Grantham on the A52, I would advise you that the road surface on the A52 near Donington is awful in places.

 

[Ipswhrimp]

Does anyone know if there is parking available at the ground?

Be careful with the car parks there. I got a hefty fine last year.

 

[Ipswhrimp]

As someone who lives 18 miles from Boston's ground, I would add that it is just off the A16 south of Boston, although you could drive along a stretch of the A17 to get to the A16 if you are approaching from the south via Sleaford or Grantham. There are various routes that satnavs send you on after leaving the A1. If you decide to go to Boston via Grantham on the A52, I would advise you that the road surface on the A52 near Donington is awful in places.

It’s bumpy on those fens…

 

[Ozzer]

The Boston pitch looked like grass to me and compared to the surface at Tamworth it's totally different.

So I'll stick my neck out and agree with @shrimperjon and say all the indications, using fertilizer etc. suggest it is turf.

it also looks like they may have a separate 3g pitch that is available to hire as below.

Boston United Football Club

All weather, floodlit 3G pitch available to hire as a whole, half or quarter pitch. The pitch offers a full sized senior 11 v 11 pitch which can be divided into two 7 v 7 pitches, two 9 v 9 pitches or four 5 v 5 pitches. Available 7 days a week, ideal for training and matches.

portal.sportskey.com

However their main pitch was constructed by a company called Fine - Turf and their site states:

Boston United FC​

MAIN PITCH

JUNE 2020​

We have recently completed the construction of the football pitch at Boston United FC's newly constructed Community Stadium. The project commenced in the latter part of 2019 and following a wet winter was completed this summer. The pitch was constructed using the following methodology.

• Trim and laser grade the formation.
• Excavate and install a main drain along each touchline.
• Excavate and install secondary drainage perpendicular to the main drains at 5m centres and 250mm deep.
• Laser grade and consolidate a 100mm deep 6mm gravel carpet.
• Laser grade and consolidate a 275mm deep medium sand layer.
• Apply a 28:3:15 controlled release fertiliser and a 0:20:20 pre seed fertiliser.
• Spread and ameliorate fibre concentrate into the top 75mm of the surface.
• Apply a 14:6:8 fertiliser and sow Limagrain MM60.

During the construction a full automatic irrigation system was also installed.

• Install a concrete base for the 21m3 water tank.
• Install a lockable pump house and multistage 3 phase pump, starter panel and irrigation controller.
• Supply and install a water main and 14 Hunter valve in head sprinklers around the pitch perimeter. These sprinklers have a 27m throw radius.
• Supply and install 6 Hunter turf top sprinklers across the pitch.
• Provide a remote control for the system.

So once again it looks like it is a grass surface.

We'll find out for sure Wednesday when we arrive.

What is "fibre concentrate into the top 75mm of the surface"? Sounds more like a hybrid pitch than pure grass.

 

[Harry Bullocks]

Apparently going to be a foggy drive home afterwards ....

 

[It'sGrimUpNorth]

Just got an email back from the bufc ticket office saying that tickets are available on the turnstile or ticket office…..if anyone is interested.

 

[shrimperjon]

Just got an email back from the bufc ticket office saying that tickets are available on the turnstile or ticket office…..if anyone is interested.

did they say how many sold?

 

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[Shrimper]

Are Crowther and Walker fit for this one?