Busy weekend for Sports & Stadia at Blackburn FC and Wigan Warriors

Last weekend (20th / 21st February) saw MacLeod Pitch Protection systems deployed at Blackburn FC for their FA Cup round 5 televised tie against Liverpool, and also at the DW Stadium where 19,000 supporters watched the Wigan Warriors Super League tie against Brisbane Broncos as part of the World Club Series.

Colchester FC say ‘Thank You’ to the Sports & Stadia team and praise the MacLeod Covering System service retained by The FA for the FA Cup live televised ties.

Nigel, Thought I would drop you a line now the game is played and done with,to thank you and your staff for your most valuable input into this event. With about a week to go your  support and back up started with site visits,weather reports and general dialogue,and carried right through to the day ensuring whatever the weather may do,we were going to make sure the game played. As a groundsman I don’t mind telling you that ...

FA Cup Round 4 televised ties protected against Storm Gertrude

  The pitches at Carlisle FC and Colchester United FC have been protected from the forces of Storm Gertrude ready for their FA Cup ties this weekend that are being shown live on BT Sport. Colchester United FC play on Saturday against Tottenham, whilst Carlisle FC play Everton on Sunday back at Brunton Park on their newly turfed pitch following the floods before Christmas.       

The MacLeod Cover helps to protect the Amex pitch at Brighton & Hove Albion FC

Warwick Racecourse covered for coldest snap so far of this winter

Warwick Racecourse, part of The Jockey Club Group, took the decision to call in Sports & Stadia Services to fully cover the racecourse with frost covers prior to their race day on Saturday 16th January. The frost covers were deployed on Wednesday 13th and protected the course from the freezing temperatures right up to their removal before racing on Saturday morning. Jane Hedley, Clerk of the Course was delighted with the service and thanked the crew from Sports ...