"You are just a groundsman": That is the comment that was recently directed Surrey Cricket Head Groundsman, Lee Fortis. The unsung hero quote about groundstaff should not be underestimated. Groundstaff are protective of the surfaces they maintain, like everyone in all

ready to support VCD Athletic Football Club tomorrow

A report of sorts of VCD Athletic Football Club vs @sittingbourneFC from the weekend... waituntilnextyear.com/2025/08/18/vcd…

Comenzamos otra temporada y esperamos que esté llena de éxitos,personal,profesional y en lo deportivo

It’s a Bank Holiday matchday, so head down to the GT Stewart Stadium for some sun and football, as we host Erith Town in a local derby! ☀️ ⚽️🟢⚪️🟢⚪️🟢⚽️☀️

Join us tomorrow for our cup match against Walthamstow FC. 1500 Kick Off!

Thoroughly enjoyed the last few weeks helping out at the London City Lionesses new training ground for Scott's Pitch Care Thanks to Scott, Harry and Brandon wishing them all the best for the future.

We are still looking to add both quality and depth to our ranks ahead of our season starting. Please drop me or Christopher Sundborg a message if you are interested in coming down and joining our fantastic group of lads.

VCD Athletic vs Walthamstow Programme #Pitchero pitchero.com/clubs/vcdathle…

Well after a nice break,I’m now feeling refreshed & keen to get back in the 🌱game😅 So If there is a local grassroots football club looking for a groundsman for next season that’s based within a10 mile radius of Kempston,Beds let me know⚽️🌱👌👍 #Grassroots #GroundsKeepersLife

I was recently successful in applying for the UEFA B course so would love to hear from people that have recently done the qualification or even from those who are currently on the course about what to expect, resources they found useful, etc. TIA ⚽️

Player movements covered in the latest Substack James Bessey-Saldanha, Kesna Clarke, Tom Cousins, Manny Cuttress, Alfa Dada, Correy Davidson, James Miles, Tom Ngegba, Trey Roberts, Harry Rowland & Harry Sargent shenarc86.substack.com/p/saturday-30-…

So as we are now just about to enter into the winter sports playing season👇 🗣️All grassroots sports clubs, If you want decent sports pitches throughout the season then try to make sure you do your best to listen to,support & respect your hard working groundskeeper’s 🌱👌👍

🗣️All grassroots sports clubs, So if you are lucky enough to have a hard working groundskeeper or grounds team looking after your sports pitch/pitches then why not take a minute to let them know how much you appreciate them by nominating them👇🏅👌👍 #GroundsKeepersLife

Don't miss the programme of interesting seminars next week Grounds Fest on the Pitchcare Theatre... Find out more about the event and register here 👇 pitchcare.com/blogs/news/che… 📍 Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire 📅 9th-10th September 2025 GroundsFest Academy #turfeducation

Drop of the good stuff Phoenix Sports Club 🌱🟢⚫️

VCD are very pleased to announce Tom carlse has joined the coaching staff. Tom sustained an injury playing for us that has ended his playing career but also brings the start of a new chapter and first steps into senior coaching. Welcome back Tom 💚💚

Join us tomorrow on the coast for our trip to Margate! 1500 kick off.

GAME NIGHT UNDER THE LIGHTS!! 💚🤍