StanSP Posted 10 May 2017 Author Share Posted 10 May 2017 a better picture... EDIT: beaten to it above! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban.spaceman Posted 10 May 2017 Share Posted 10 May 2017 I love how the answer to helping officials make the right call is "stop Leicester doing beautiful patterns on the pitch" rather than, "give officials the technology necessary to help them make the correct decision". The killjoy twats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CityFan 06 Posted 10 May 2017 Share Posted 10 May 2017 That's unbelievable. Would like that to be our resident pitch pattern at home games to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramboacdc Posted 10 May 2017 Share Posted 10 May 2017 53 minutes ago, jammie82uk said: Just seen that myself on twitter it's a shame the patterns are not going to be allowed next season are they not?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammie82uk Posted 10 May 2017 Share Posted 10 May 2017 6 minutes ago, ramboacdc said: are they not?! Nope not allowed anymore from next season, reasons why are on the previous page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucey Posted 10 May 2017 Share Posted 10 May 2017 are all patterns banned or just diagonal lines? surely badges and stars won't interfere with offside calls.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fazzyfox Posted 10 May 2017 Share Posted 10 May 2017 In Madrid the referee couldn't tell which side of the straight white line the foul occurred on so I can see how linesmen struggle with diagonal patterns. Changing the subject completely how much does a luxury sports car cost to insure or do you think that was inclusive with the "package". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie-bell-in-rothley Posted 10 May 2017 Share Posted 10 May 2017 The amount of badly wrong decisions made this season it wouldn't make any difference to linesmans decisions whether there were straight, diagonal or no lines in the grass at all they still cant get it right. That design is awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamafox Posted 10 May 2017 Share Posted 10 May 2017 That truly is a work of art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HankMarvin Posted 10 May 2017 Share Posted 10 May 2017 Van Gogh of football pitches' Leicester groundsman shows why he is the 'Van Gogh of football pitches' as he cuts club crest into centre circle Leicester are still champions when it comes to intricate pitch patterns The Foxes still have two Premier League home games remaining this season Leicester groundsmanager was holding workshop with New Ground Technology Joe Ledwidge is renowned for his incredible pitch designs at the highest level Current Premier League champions Leicester are preparing to hand over their trophy to Chelsea this weekend, but when it comes to pitch designs, the Foxes are still riding high at the top. Craig Shakespeare's side travel to Manchester City this weekend, but they still have two fixtures remaining at the King Power Stadium - starting with Tottenham on May 18 before the visit of Bournemouth three days later. With their Premier League status secured courtesy of the 3-0 victory over Watford last weekend, the Midlands club can enjoy their final three games this season with their sights set on a top-half finish. But while Shakespeare puts his squad through their paces at their Belvoir Drive training base, the club's groundsmen have been busy perfecting their latest design at the home ground. Leicester's performance against the Hornets last Saturday was every bit as immaculate as the playing surface, with an eye-catching design from chief groundsman Joe Ledwidge receiving plaudits for the state of the pitch heading into the summer break. The club have developed a reputation for entertaining their opponents on surfaces akin to a bowling green, with the designs on show during last season's surge to their first domestic league title catching the eye just as much as the side's displays. Having acknowledged the praise for his circular-themed offering against Walter Mazzarri's side, Ledwidge has taken his love for pitch patterns to the next level - by fashioning the club crest in the centre circle. Ledwidge and his team were hosting New Ground Technology for a European Stadium and Safety Management Association (ESSMA) workshop on Wednesday, and the Leicester groundsmanager was eager to use the equipment out on the pitch. After several hours of careful trimming, the 'Van Gogh of football pitches' revealed his latest masterpiece, with the intricate details of the club's circular crest, complete with the face of a fox and 'Leicester City Football Club', cut into the surface. The Foxes will soon be dethroned as Premier League champions, but the club appear determined to end the season with the accolade for Grounds Team of the Year. Aston Villa scooped the award last season despite relegation to the Championship, but Leicester - along with Arsenal, Manchester City and Tottenham were highly recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trav Le Bleu Posted 10 May 2017 Share Posted 10 May 2017 3 hours ago, Harry - LCFC said: Easily the best pitch design I've seen. That looks like the perfect mirror image of our badge. What? The spelling is backwards?! Sack them all now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzie the Fox Posted 10 May 2017 Share Posted 10 May 2017 Amazing !!! How did they do that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucey Posted 10 May 2017 Share Posted 10 May 2017 Looks like it's a demo for a new machine which 'prints' images onto the pitch automatically Other examples: https://twitter.com/NewGround_Tech It's a bit cheatsy but oh well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stadt Posted 10 May 2017 Share Posted 10 May 2017 Wouldn't it have made more sense for it to be rotated 90°? Then it'd work for the camera and the dugout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfox Posted 10 May 2017 Share Posted 10 May 2017 Totally beaudacious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isle of Wight Fox 86 Posted 10 May 2017 Share Posted 10 May 2017 4 hours ago, Darkon84 said: Bloody killjoys. That's absolute horseshit. If a linesman can't look across a line and make a decision, and needs lines on the pitch to do his job, then he's in the wrong job. I mean, what do they do if the players aren't actually on a line when they need to make a call? That's right, they have to make a decision themselves, and they should be able to regardless of pitch designs. Bastards. Have you ever officiated a football game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Squirrel Posted 10 May 2017 Share Posted 10 May 2017 On the topic of pitches - I'm intrigued by the blokes that come out with multiple lawnmowers immediately after a game. Can grass growth that quick in 90 mins? Many of us aspire to a ride on mower and these chaps have little ones - where is the fun in that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad biker Posted 10 May 2017 Share Posted 10 May 2017 I don`t think they are mowers, might be wrong but I reckon they may be rakers or something like that ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingsX Posted 10 May 2017 Share Posted 10 May 2017 How much is Joe Ledwidge's release clause? "Sky sources" report inquiries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentFox Posted 10 May 2017 Share Posted 10 May 2017 1 hour ago, Isle of Wight Fox 86 said: Have you ever officiated a football game? Yes. And to be quite honest, at ground level the cut of the grass makes little difference. It doesn't look like it does from 80ft up in the air. On the occasions I did that I confess I was watching players, not grass. The cut of the pitch seems almost irrelevant to me, given the pace of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWesMorgan Posted 10 May 2017 Share Posted 10 May 2017 Arsenal groundsmen have topped us i'm afraid... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad the Fox Posted 10 May 2017 Share Posted 10 May 2017 9 hours ago, MrSpaM said: They are stopping any pitches having anything other than vertical lines next season as apparently diagonal lines on the pitch make referees not be able to do their job Over complicated offside rules are the problem they get missed, interfering with play, first phase, second phase, there's too much for the linesman to be looking at. Simplify the rules and there will be less blatant mistakes that, lets be honest, even the partially sighted can see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royston. Posted 11 May 2017 Share Posted 11 May 2017 could we still have "classic" vertical lines but elaborate inbetween them? maybe the premier league can stretch to birds eye view lap top screens for an off pitch linesman to study. chuck in a ruler and problem solved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSpaM Posted 11 May 2017 Share Posted 11 May 2017 At this point they may as well just microchip all the players and set up lasers at the side of the pitch that can judge offside decisions correctly 100% of the time Funny thing is I can actually see that happening in the future, maybe not microchipping players directly, but in their shirts or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlaneyLCFC Posted 11 May 2017 Share Posted 11 May 2017 12 hours ago, BigWesMorgan said: Arsenal groundsmen have topped us i'm afraid... haha quality i love seeing "wenger out" in the comments on FB posts that have no relevance to football whatsoever! U.S politics? Wenger out will be in there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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