Winter still impacting football in UK
Some clubs in southern England have yet to play their first game of 2026, while in Wales, 30% of games…
More LaLiga pitches under scrutiny
Barely a few weeks after players of Rayo Vallecano went on strike, citing poor pitches amongst its concerns, LaLiga felt…
Rayo Vallecano players slam poor working condition at La Liga club
First-team players and coaching staff at Rayo Vallecano have issued a strongly worded statement, complaining about poor working conditions at…
Lord’s to consider drop-in pitch
Lord’s is considering hosting a Test match on a drop-in pitch as early as 2029. The idea is part of…
Beth Gibbs appointed as new GMA Regional Pitch Advisor
The Grounds Management Association (GMA) has announced that Beth Gibbs has been appointed as the new Regional Pitch Advisor –…
Groundsweek scheduled for 23-29 March
The Grounds Management Association (GMA) has announced the return of its annual awareness campaign, #GroundsWeek. This year the event is…
Cork football club names complex after groundsman
Cork football club Skibbereen AFC has honoured their groundsman Ollie McCarthy by naming their complex Ollie McCarthy Park. McCarthy has…
Guide to January maintenance activities
The Grounds Management Association (GMA) has released an overview of maintenance practices and activities that should be typical for January…
Aussie cricketer calls for change to pitch management
Australian cricket player Mitchell Starc has called for a different approach to flatten out problematic foot-holes. He did so after…
From the Ground Up: Harnessing soil microbiome balance for superior turf performance
From the Ground Up: Harnessing soil microbiome balance for superior turf performance A journey from mars to the root zone…