Danny Silvestri
@dogpockets
Groundsman for Southampton FC, St Mary's stadium.
Any views I express are from my very own brain, or generally someone smarter & are not related to the club.
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27-12-2011 11:36:11
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Update 2. 2 weeks in. Good progress. We’re not taking anything for granted. Long way to go yet. Danny Silvestri Graeme Mills #SaintsFC
Update 3. 19 days from seeding. Pitch had a rest this weekend (as did we) The weather helped over the weekend and all is looking good so far. As I’ve said before, we take nothing for granted and are keeping a close eye on it. Danny Silvestri Graeme Mills #SaintsFC
The results at St Mary’s Stadium, just 20 days on from seeding, speak for themselves following a truly holistic, science-led approach delivered across the venue by the exceptional Graeme Mills, Danny Silvestri and steve new 👏👏 From rootzone biology to canopy resilience, this
One or two spots were not 100% happy with but overall looking good ready for its first use this coming Saturday. Danny Silvestri Graeme Mills #SaiantsFC
First day of use on the new pitch. 2 games in one day. Pitch played well and has repaired nicely. 13 1/2 hour day. Home for a cold 🍺 now. Danny Silvestri Graeme Mills #SaintsFC picture taken after repairs.
The start of a new season and of course it had to be an early KO. Southampton FC V Wrexham AFC KO 12.30pm. Danny Silvestri Graeme Mills #SaintsFC
Embracing new technology is part of what we do. We don’t just cut a bit of grass and “poke” the pitch at half time. All to reduce disease risk in the most environmental way. SGL Danny Silvestri Graeme Mills #SaintsFC
It's a sunny match day for Southampton FC v Stoke City FC. Hard graft as ever from steve new, but he has a very rare matchday off. Graeme Mills Coyr #SaintsFC
Preparations well under way ahead of Sundays visit from our friends along the M27. Danny Silvestri #SiantsFC
We’re ready. Southampton FC V Portsmouth FC . It’s the south coast derby. KO 12noon. Be loud, get behind the team and have a great (no trouble) day. Danny Silvestri Graeme Mills #SaintsFC
Under 21s at the stadium tonight and women here on Sunday. Weekend off? No thanks. Danny Silvestri #SaintsFC
The pitch has had a good couple of weeks rest (we haven’t) giving us time for some essential maintenance. Really pleased with the new grass in the goal mouths. Danny Silvestri Jake Curtis Graeme Mills #SaintsFC
Ready by 9am. Southampton FC V Swansea City AFC KO 12.30pm. Danny Silvestri Graeme Mills #SaintsFC
Amazing temperatures for the time of year have helped put us in a strong position ahead of 3 games in 5 days, starting tomorrow with Saints u21s V Real Madrid u21s. Let’s hope the pitch and ground staff survive the next 5 days. Danny Silvestri Graeme Mills #SaintsFC
Game day 2 of 3 in 5 days. So far so good. Southampton FC V PrestonNorthEndFc KO 3pm. Danny Silvestri Graeme Mills #SaintsFC
We made it! Match day 3 of 3 in 5. A few scars but overall pretty pleased. Tomorrow I will be found on my sofa. Southampton FC Women KO 2pm. Danny Silvestri Graeme Mills #SaintsFC
Morning all. Suns out, looking good. Southampton FC V Sheffield Wednesday KO 3pm. Danny Silvestri Graeme Mills #SaintsFC
🌱 Celebrating the Southampton FC Grounds Team ⚽️ At Agrovista Amenity, we’re proud to support the exceptional Southampton FC Grounds Team, whose expertise and dedication continue to set the standard in professional sports turf. As we head into the demanding winter period, the
It’s an honour to be hosting the double European champions The Lionesses at St Marys this evening. A huge effort from every department at Southampton FC Danny Silvestri Graeme Mills #SaintsFC