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Anybody at Eng v Aus next Sat hew

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Dont worry it will definitely be covered. Outfield will be the only thing but it drains well and the groundstaff will be on it early doors.

Optimistic here!
 

stretch said:
Bbc are saying torrential rain from midday Friday until midnight. Then cloudy Saturday, do it may be a case of getting the pitch dried out. Bit of luck they will have it under cover
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They will have the main covers on but my main concern is the fact we only have 1 blotter. The groundstaff will be working non stop as they always do.

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safcdccc said:
They will have the main covers on but my main concern is the fact we only have 1 blotter. The groundstaff will be working non stop as they always do.

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For such a money spinning event they should buy or borrow a 'blotter ' like, am sure our Yorkie marras have got one they could lend us!
 
stretch said:
For such a money spinning event they should buy or borrow a 'blotter ' like, am sure our Yorkie marras have got one they could lend us!
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We may have hired 1 in/got another provided by the ECB, but for normal Durham games it's just the 1 which at times is very frustrating.
 
Are they the little roller things with sponges on. They must have more than 1 as I know South Northumberland AND Swalwell borrowed one on the same day last season to get games on.

To be honest they arent much good anyway. After a certain amount of rolling they can seal the ground a bit and prevent further drainage. For the outfield I reckon you just have to trust the drainage kicks in!
 
Carteron said:
Are they the little roller things with sponges on. They must have more than 1 as I know South Northumberland AND Swalwell borrowed one on the same day last season to get games on.

To be honest they arent much good anyway. After a certain amount of rolling they can seal the ground a bit and prevent further drainage. For the outfield I reckon you just have to trust the drainage kicks in!
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If we have more than 1, they didn't use it last season during on/off rain games (Yorkshire at home springs to mind). I've never seen more than 1 on the pitch.

1 thing I know, is that the groundstaff are very dedicated at Durham CCC, and will be doing everything possible to get the pitch sorted for 11am tomorrow.
 
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Are you the gaffer SAFCDCC?
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Nope, just attend on a regular basis.

They will do everything they can to get the game on, as Durham CCC won't want to face the prospect of handing out refunds.
 
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Nope, just attend on a regular basis.

They will do everything they can to get the game on, as Durham CCC won't want to face the prospect of handing out refunds.
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thats the pisser, I would have my money back than wait 4 hours to watch 2 hours play, f***ing right rip off.
 
Do cricket clubs take out insurance for things like this?

Sure I was reading somewhere they do so they dont end up paying all money back themselves and thus still make a bit of a profit
 
anyone recommend parking and the best time to get there? taking me old man, never seen England play, cheers
 
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