Spring has sprung at Fir Park

Last updated : 29 March 2011 By Firparkcorner

Since we hosted Celtic on February 27 the groundstaff have been busy encouraging the grass to make a comeback and their results will impress those who have not seen the surface for a month.

grass29 March 2011

At the start of March there was less than  30% coverage of green on the pitch but the pictures show a fine transformation.

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The ground was prepared and seeded.  Germination covers were used during cold snaps and removed when the sun shone.  The sprinkler system was busy compensating for the lack of rain.

sandy3 March 2011

The surface is flat, smooth and neither team will be able to use it as an excuse for poor play in the cup replay.

Well done to all concerned!