Azza12342 Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Hi, I'm sure I've not seen this in FM before (but please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong). I think it would be great to be able to talk to your groundsmen to talk about how you would want the pitch for a game. For examples: there are loads of occasions where teams like Blackburn have (in the past), watered the pitch severely (even if its been raining!) to try and get the upper hand on their opponents. A muddy/wet pitch would mean its harder for a team to play 'good' football and it also increases the chances of injury. Theres also times, where you may want a perfect pitch. If your a team like Arsenal, your want to get the ball at your feet and play a neat passing game. Thus, you would more than likely want the pitch in its best condition as possible. Also, if your pitch deteriates, if you have time, it would be great if you could order a 'pitch relay'. cheers, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phnompenhandy Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 In FM09 you can ask him to alter the size in each pre-season, and you can get it relaid after it's deteriorated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
x42bn6 Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 In FM09 you can ask him to alter the size in each pre-season, and you can get it relaid after it's deteriorated. He means tinkering with the pitch during the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giarc Ronyag Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I don't think this is as common a "tactic" as you might think... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azza12342 Posted September 16, 2009 Author Share Posted September 16, 2009 I don't think this is as common a "tactic" as you might think... This happens all the time IMO. It's all part of the home advantage, you get to decide how you want your pitch.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
private pyle Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 It does happen a few times during a season this tbf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giarc Ronyag Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I wouldn't say it is a big enough part of football to add it in... if anything it's used by the smaller teams in the premiership rarely anyway, like when they come up against a top 4 team, I just can't see this working. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamshankley Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 tbf who remembers Stamford Beach? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giarc Ronyag Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 tbf who remembers Stamford Beach? That was amusing I gotta say, but it got replayed, and I don't think it's happened before or since. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoham Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 That was amusing I gotta say, but it got replayed, and I don't think it's happened before or since. Which match got replayed? Charlton played there and the match wasn't replayed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bardock Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 tbf who remembers Stamford Beach? What's this about? I can't for the life of me remember. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giarc Ronyag Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 The barcelona one? or is my memory hazy? *edit* http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-409032/Chelsea-defuse-pitch-battle-Barcelona.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamshankley Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Chelsea played on a shocking pitch for at least a couple of games. It was full of sand Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
baker.simon Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I wouldn't say it is a big enough part of football to add it in... if anything it's used by the smaller teams in the premiership rarely anyway, like when they come up against a top 4 team, I just can't see this working. It happens all the time. Just this weekend away at Cardiff, they watered the end that they were attacking before the start of each half. Its to make passing slicker and increase the chances of a defender slipping up and making a mistake. Also, a slippery football generally gives the goalkeepers more to worry about which, again, might lead to a mistake. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giarc Ronyag Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 It happens all the time. Just this weekend away at Cardiff, they watered the end that they were attacking before the start of each half. Its to make passing slicker and increase the chances of a defender slipping up and making a mistake. Also, a slippery football generally gives the goalkeepers more to worry about which, again, might lead to a mistake. Cardiff do that every game then do they? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
baker.simon Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Cardiff do that every game then do they? I wouldnt know, i support Newcastle so ive only seen them once. However, Newcastle do it every home game, and all the away grounds ive been to have done it, both in the premier league and championship. Some water different areas of the pitch for different benefits. It happens a lot in the English game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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