The State of Roots Hall

[Maldon Shrimper]

As I have mentioned elsewhere even if we get the Safety Cert will the pitch be ready?
Looking at the pictures it looks in a terrible state and probably not fit and potentially dangerous,believe KM already mentioned. Those among us who have knowledge of these matters consider it's going to be fit by this Saturday.As have a horrible feeling the match will be postponed due to being unfit playing surface

 

[Cricko]

Oh I can see why the press would love it. Young lad stepping up (literally with the aid of a step ladder), taking on the job of a man, stretching and straining to do his bit for the club he loves, washing the badge (aka kissing the badge).

And under the badge the photos title...

#NeverGiveUp

IMO it does not take anything away from all the kids that helped yesterday, they were all stars. He has maybe been chosen as a figure head for all of them I guess.

I will endeavour to make sure all of them are thanked in some way.

 

[Shrimper Brownie]

As I have mentioned elsewhere even if we get the Safety Cert will the pitch be ready?
Looking at the pictures it looks in a terrible state and probably not fit and potentially dangerous,believe KM already mentioned. Those among us who have knowledge of these matters consider it's going to be fit by this Saturday.As have a horrible feeling the match will be postponed due to being unfit playing surface

After seeing images of the pitch yesterday, there is no way it will be playable by Saturday. If the Safety Cert goes through, I could still see the game being moved away from home due to the state of the pitch

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

As I have mentioned elsewhere even if we get the Safety Cert will the pitch be ready?
Looking at the pictures it looks in a terrible state and probably not fit and potentially dangerous,believe KM already mentioned. Those among us who have knowledge of these matters consider it's going to be fit by this Saturday.As have a horrible feeling the match will be postponed due to being unfit playing surface

There's a few fox holes to repair as well.

 

[Cricko]

As I have mentioned elsewhere even if we get the Safety Cert will the pitch be ready?
Looking at the pictures it looks in a terrible state and probably not fit and potentially dangerous,believe KM already mentioned. Those among us who have knowledge of these matters consider it's going to be fit by this Saturday.As have a horrible feeling the match will be postponed due to being unfit playing surface

I agree with you, i think at this stage the pitch is our main worry.

 

[Sherif H]

After seeing images of the pitch yesterday, there is no way it will be playable by Saturday. If the Safety Cert goes through, I could still see the game being moved away from home due to the state of the pitch

I don't see how that pitch is going to be playable for the next 6-8 weeks.

 

[Cricko]

I don't see how that pitch is going to be playable for the next 6-8 weeks.

I think the club were always praying for the first fixture to be an away game..

 

[Sherif H]

I think the club were always praying for the first fixture to be an away game..

The other issue is that we are experiencing unprecedented weather for this time of year. It is probably suffocating the new roots right now.

 

[Cricko]

Does anybody know how i can get in touch with the Bennett family? I have spoken to the club and they have said they will supply Mitchell with a new home shirt and would also like him to lead the team out this coming Saturday and meet the players.

I have sorted this now through CP, thanks.

 

[Portuguese Shrimper]

Can anyone confirm if the fox using the south stand as a toilet and digging holes in the pitch, has been caught and removed from the stadium?

 

[Gremlin]

Can anyone confirm if the fox using the south stand as a toilet and digging holes in the pitch, has been caught and removed from the stadium?

It's more likely to have been asked whether it can play up front.

 

[Cricko]

It's more likely to have been asked whether it can play up front.

Fox in the box...I like it.

 

[Cricko]

After the amazing turnout from our loyal supporters yesterday, well done to everyone who attended! You all done an amazing job.
Today is RCE Contracts & RCE Garden & Property Maintenance turn to help with the effort to get #RootsHall ready for Saturday! Our 1st league game of the season. Tough job on our hands but we are ploughing through it. #UTB

 

[Shrimp and two veg]

After the amazing turnout from our loyal supporters yesterday, well done to everyone who attended! You all done an amazing job.
Today is RCE Contracts & RCE Garden & Property Maintenance turn to help with the effort to get #RootsHall ready for Saturday! Our 1st league game of the season. Tough job on our hands but we are ploughing through it. #UTB

Awesome well done guys

 

[Tommy2holes]

Any idea when we will find out if the safety cert is granted.

 

[Leeboy]

Any idea when we will find out if the safety cert is granted.

5pm

 

[cerbera45]

This is what Ron has never understood.

He is just the supposed custodian of our wonderful football club.

The fans are Southend United.

is this meant to be sarcasm?

 

[Zeuss]

Messrs Martin, Firth and Dudridge had a conference call on Friday. Ron promised that all the ducks would be lined up by 4pm today for the safety certificate and the NL. Let’s see if he can mess this up.

If anyone’s thinking anything good will come from the likes of Ron Fartin……..well, we really are deep in the ****.

 

[Benfleet Blue]

Sorry, but RM knew the date of commencement for the season and has done absolutely nothing about the ground, the pitch or any of the facilities.
I have total respect for everyone that turned up to help, but clearly RM appears to not want us to start this season.

 

[Tommy2holes]

is this meant to be sarcasm?

Just honesty