Cardy Posted August 16, 2014 Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 Did anyone else notice how at half time the groundsman only turned the sprinklers on in the half that Colchester were attacking? My thought is that playing wing backs means we are in danger of leaving our defensive side channels open. However with a wet pitch any high through balls will more likely skid through too far. I'm not sure if this was just a coincidence but if it is a genuine tactic this season then fair play to all concerned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candygram for mongo Posted August 16, 2014 Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 Did anyone else notice how at half time the groundsman only turned the sprinklers on in the half that Colchester were attacking? My thought is that playing wing backs means we are in danger of leaving our defensive side channels open. However with a wet pitch any high through balls will more likely skid through too far. I'm not sure if this was just a coincidence but if it is a genuine tactic this season then fair play to all concerned! I noticed that, but toward the end of half time they did turn the sprinklers on in the other half as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve39 Posted August 16, 2014 Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 yep only watererd the eastend halve of the pitch at half time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted August 16, 2014 Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 yep only watererd the eastend halve of the pitch at half time. They definitely didn't, I was in the Atyeo and got sprayed by the sprinklers before the game and at half time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve39 Posted August 16, 2014 Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 I didn't notice the ateyo end too busy on phone but do remember looking up and noticing only half of pitch being watered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UREDS_91 Posted August 16, 2014 Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 At half time they definitely watered both half of the pitches. I can confirm this as I saw it with my own two eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandare 1966 Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 Same water base artificial hockey pitches always get watered before and at half time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderJar Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 yep only watererd the eastend halve of the pitch at half time.... and that was the end we were attacking (see OP).The sprinklers are phased and the whole pitch is watered at some point during half time. At the front of the Williams with a prevailing wind you are liable to get a soaking. This is all right in August, maybe not so much in November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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