FOOTES LANE’S groundsman insists that unless this winter’s very wet weather is repeated, the problematic surface at the venue will not be a problem in future years.
Foote’s Lane news
Athletes want to get back on track
TOP athletes have been left feeling like Footes Lane’s poor relations after vital track sessions were cancelled, hindering Island Games qualification hopes.
Wembley dream has not faded completely
IT’S not over until the fat lady sings was the message from Guernsey FC fans who remain hopeful that they can turn around a 3-1 deficit in the second leg of the FA Vase semi-final.
Video – Ground-breaking stuff at the Lane
Footes Lane groundsman Shane Moon got to work on his pitch yesterday with a hired Robin Dagger machine, which explodes air beneath the surface to create cracks for sitting water to drain through and also helps to remove the layer of clay below the pitch.
It’s embarrassing
THE two biggest GFC fans in the States are throwing their weight behind attempts to find short- and long-term solutions to the problematical Footes Lane pitch.
Beau Sejour and Footes Lane could be run by private sector
PROPOSALS which could see the running of Beau Sejour and Footes Lane outsourced to the private sector will go the States in July.
GFC boss: ‘We must stay put’
TONY VANCE has said it is ‘imperative’ for his Green Lions team to stay at Footes Lane long term.
Green Lions a special case
THE coming days, weeks and months will see how much Culture and Leisure want to keep Guernsey FC at their prized outdoor facility – Footes Lane.
O’Hara reassures Policy Council that he does back the FTP
CULTURE and Leisure minister Mike O’Hara has assured his Policy Council colleagues that he is fully committed to the Financial Transformation Programme.
Falla is happy to talk to ‘Policy’ about Footes Lane
STUART FALLA has confirmed the Guernsey Sports Commission’s interest in taking control of the Footes Lane outdoor sports facilities.
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