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Heard the plans over the weekend to build a nursery ground at the Riverside. Just wondering why they would bother with this. I wasn't aware that the ground was inundated with games, and with a number of excellent local club grounds, not really sure it is needed.
 

Only two counties in the country have a "Nursery" ground I think.

Bit pointless if you ask me unless they are intending on playing all second XI game on it...
 
Safc_Luke said:
Only two counties in the country have a "Nursery" ground I think.

Bit pointless if you ask me unless they are intending on playing all second XI game on it...
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My thoughts too. The lad I spoke to said it was all sorted and work was to begin later this year. Surely this just increases costs in having to maintain it, build a pavilion etc. There a loads of out grounds who love hosting Durham 2nd team, and it can even make them a few quid. The Academy I suppose could use it, but again they have the option of switching to the Racecourse/Maiden Castle etc if need be. Really struggling to see the point of it
 
Safc_Luke said:
Only two counties in the country have a "Nursery" ground I think.

Bit pointless if you ask me unless they are intending on playing all second XI game on it...
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Rose Bowl and Lords?

Could be right about the second XI stuff. I know when Brandon offered their services for a few games the club were delighted because I think DCCC were struggling to find hosts for the 2's. On top of that is Academy games and such so a Nursery Ground could come in handy from time to time.

Although planning may be a problem - unless they put it on the current recreational land owned by the Council where the football fields are and the running track.
 
brandon said:
Rose Bowl and Lords?

Could be right about the second XI stuff. I know when Brandon offered their services for a few games the club were delighted because I think DCCC were struggling to find hosts for the 2's. On top of that is Academy games and such so a Nursery Ground could come in handy from time to time.

Although planning may be a problem - unless they put it on the current recreational land owned by the Council where the football fields are and the running track.
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yep,

Lords Nursery Ground hosts all types of games from Middlesex second team games to Uganda v North London boys friendly games...
 
Carteron said:
Heard the plans over the weekend to build a nursery ground at the Riverside. Just wondering why they would bother with this. I wasn't aware that the ground was inundated with games, and with a number of excellent local club grounds, not really sure it is needed.
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The thinking is that the new ground will replicate conditions at the Riverside enabling 2nd team and academy players to familiarize themselves with conditions at the Riverside.
 
Safc_Luke said:
yep,

Lords Nursery Ground hosts all types of games from Middlesex second team games to Uganda v North London boys friendly games...
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Really surprised at how small the nursery at lords is, was shocked when I first saw it.
 
Getting the land won't be a problem as I understand that the council is right behind the project although I had to say that I was shocked when I heard about this plan as the club are skint. They must be getting the money from sources other than themselves. Hope Harker has nothing to do with it or it will end up a financial fuckup.

I had heard that burnopfield were going to offer the cricket club their facilities for the second team.
 
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