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Post by theshed1 on Jun 18, 2024 11:49:03 GMT
Club Statement
Groundsman Mike Barrow will depart the club at the end of July to take up a new opportunity at a Premier League side.
A boyhood Chester supporter, ‘Baz’ has worked tirelessly in his role since his appointment in 2015 – consistently producing high-quality pitches season after season and defying treacherous weather to keep match postponements down to a minimum.
Mike moves on with our best wishes as he pursues an exciting opportunity higher up the footballing pyramid, with his last game as Groundsman set to be against Altrincham on Saturday 27th July at the Deva.
The club will be advertising for the role in due course.
Vice-Chair Jim Green said: "On behalf of everyone at Chester FC, we would like to thank Mike for the outstanding dedication and service he has given over the past nine years.
"The playing surface at the Deva is regarded among the best in non-league football, which is down to Mike's expertise and hard work.
"He is a loyal Chester fan and I know how much pride he took in working for his club, but he has been presented with a tremendous opportunity to further his career.
"Mike is a hugely popular figure around the club and we will miss him, but I'm sure he's looking forward to returning to the stands with his family and supporting the team."
Thank you and all the very best, Baz!
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Post by devadiva on Jun 18, 2024 12:36:53 GMT
😔 our playing surface has always been tip top - even on meagre funds. This is a real shame. Hope the clubs finds someone who can keep up the good work.
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Post by Si on Jun 18, 2024 13:10:14 GMT
A top bloke, and does a great job. Will be massively missed.
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Post by jamieablock on Jun 18, 2024 16:01:25 GMT
A top bloke, and does a great job. Will be massively missed. Echo these words. Don’t always think he’s had the credit he deserves. Hope he goes onto big things on the grass cutting scene |
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Post by Eddie Gray's left foot on Jun 18, 2024 16:47:05 GMT
A top bloke, and does a great job. Will be massively missed. Echo these words. Don’t always think he’s had the credit he deserves. Hope he goes onto big things on the grass cutting scene I think there's a bit more to it than cutting grass. |
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Post by SealandYellow on Jun 18, 2024 19:34:00 GMT
Made up for him. Always produced a top quality surface that allows us to play our quick paced, free flowing football.
Anyone know what type of fee we'll demand? Surely had him on a long term contract. Reasonably young as far as groundsmen go, still plenty of potential to grow.
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Post by jamieablock on Jun 18, 2024 20:01:31 GMT
Echo these words. Don’t always think he’s had the credit he deserves. Hope he goes onto big things on the grass cutting scene I think there's a bit more to it than cutting grass. You are joking me!!! |
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Post by weareblues on Jun 18, 2024 20:20:51 GMT
Made up for him. Always produced a top quality surface that allows us to play our quick paced, free flowing football. Anyone know what type of fee we'll demand? Surely had him on a long term contract. Reasonably young as far as groundsmen go, still plenty of potential to grow. Don’t think anyone is paying fee for a groundsman Rare clubs pay transfer fees for players at this level never mind |
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Post by Moltisanti on Jun 18, 2024 20:34:52 GMT
Made up for him. Always produced a top quality surface that allows us to play our quick paced, free flowing football. Anyone know what type of fee we'll demand? Surely had him on a long term contract. Reasonably young as far as groundsmen go, still plenty of potential to grow. Don’t think anyone is paying fee for a groundsman Rare clubs pay transfer fees for players at this level never mind Whooooosh |
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Post by Vaughan Hall on Jun 19, 2024 7:46:04 GMT
I think there's a bit more to it than cutting grass. You are joking me!!! I’m sure there is. Genuine question though, what makes it a full time job? After mowing the grass and turning on the sprinklers what else is there to do? Remember: Genuine question!! |
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Post by jamieablock on Jun 19, 2024 8:46:53 GMT
I’m sure there is. Genuine question though, what makes it a full time job? After mowing the grass and turning on the sprinklers what else is there to do? Remember: Genuine question!! I’m worried you are being serious here. Please confirm |
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Post by cfc-blue on Jun 19, 2024 9:28:32 GMT
I’m sure there is. Genuine question though, what makes it a full time job? After mowing the grass and turning on the sprinklers what else is there to do? Remember: Genuine question!! You're right, nothing. That's why every Sunday league football pitch and every garden in the country that just gets it's grass cut once a week and gets rained on now and then is like a carpet. |
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Post by welshrover on Jun 19, 2024 10:10:39 GMT
I’m sure there is. Genuine question though, what makes it a full time job? After mowing the grass and turning on the sprinklers what else is there to do? Remember: Genuine question!! You're right, nothing. That's why every Sunday league football pitch and every garden in the country that just gets it's grass cut once a week and gets rained on now and then is like a carpet. I have had problems with ant hills lately. |
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Post by 54321 on Jun 19, 2024 11:34:32 GMT
My garden is a mass of weeds and moss
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Post by 54321 on Jun 19, 2024 13:01:37 GMT
Any idea who as Baz gone to?
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Post by lambrettalad on Jun 19, 2024 13:46:44 GMT
He ‘s gone to Everton
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Post by Vaughan Hall on Jun 19, 2024 14:44:30 GMT
I’m sure there is. Genuine question though, what makes it a full time job? After mowing the grass and turning on the sprinklers what else is there to do? Remember: Genuine question!! You're right, nothing. That's why every Sunday league football pitch and every garden in the country that just gets it's grass cut once a week and gets rained on now and then is like a carpet. Wow. Is this how it works on here? I’m asking what he does because I’m interested to know. It’s obviously a full time job I just wondered what it entails. |
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Post by yoshimitsu on Jun 19, 2024 14:48:07 GMT
You're right, nothing. That's why every Sunday league football pitch and every garden in the country that just gets it's grass cut once a week and gets rained on now and then is like a carpet. Wow. Is this how it works on here? I’m asking what he does because I’m interested to know. It’s obviously a full time job I just wondered what it entails. The job spec is available on the website easy enough if you would like to see the full breakdown. |
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Post by jamieablock on Jun 19, 2024 15:17:52 GMT
You're right, nothing. That's why every Sunday league football pitch and every garden in the country that just gets it's grass cut once a week and gets rained on now and then is like a carpet. Wow. Is this how it works on here? I’m asking what he does because I’m interested to know. It’s obviously a full time job I just wondered what it entails. Get used to it. Full of moaning bellends who have got nothing else better in their life than to moan. Some are embarrassing |
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Post by Vaughan Hall on Jun 19, 2024 15:18:55 GMT
Wow. Is this how it works on here? I’m asking what he does because I’m interested to know. It’s obviously a full time job I just wondered what it entails. Get used to it. Full of moaning bellends who have got nothing else better in their life than to moan. Some are embarrassing 😀 I obviously misunderstood the ‘chat’ part of Deva Chat. |
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Post by nytram on Jun 19, 2024 16:12:27 GMT
Have looked at job description and it says to keep the landscape around the ground presentable to visitors. Don't know who was doing it but outside the ground at the corner of Harry Mac stand and the West (now Mike Metcalf stand) grass cuttings were regularly tipped at that corner. It became a stinking rotten mess. Didn't present the club as professional and was not nice to walk past.
Our pitch was though mostly immaculate. Sad to see him go a great supporter of Chester.
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Post by waggoner on Jun 19, 2024 17:45:03 GMT
I’m sure there is. Genuine question though, what makes it a full time job? After mowing the grass and turning on the sprinklers what else is there to do? Remember: Genuine question!! Job description states ‘Chester football club are looking for a grounds person to manage the pitch and the surrounding areas of the stadium’ whatever that means |
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Post by Harry Lime on Jun 19, 2024 17:54:42 GMT
Best of luck to Mike. He's done a really good job over the years. Must be good career move for him.
If he's gone to Everton might he actually end up working on Southport's pitch for their u21s? Be ironic wouldn't it?
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Post by Lobster on Jun 19, 2024 17:57:40 GMT
If a groundsman is under contract at one club and talks to another club about being their groundsman, is that grounds for dismissal? Sorry. I didn't think this thread was shit enough. |
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Post by combover on Jun 19, 2024 18:43:15 GMT
If a groundsman is under contract at one club and talks to another club about being their groundsman, is that grounds for dismissal? Sorry. I didn't think this thread was shit enough. You should be turfed out of this thread |
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Post by Rio Doherty on Jun 19, 2024 19:48:53 GMT
Really made up for Baz as he thoroughly deserves this opportunity, although at the same time I’m gutted to see him leave us. I’ll be rooting for him to do well in his next role for sure.
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Post by waggoner on Jun 19, 2024 23:59:19 GMT
If a groundsman is under contract at one club and talks to another club about being their groundsman, is that grounds for dismissal? Sorry. I didn't think this thread was shit enough. You should be turfed out of this thread Perhaps the grass is greener on the other side of the fence? |
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Post by waggoner on Jun 20, 2024 7:41:57 GMT
Made up for him. Always produced a top quality surface that allows us to play our quick paced, free flowing football. Anyone know what type of fee we'll demand? Surely had him on a long term contract. Reasonably young as far as groundsmen go, still plenty of potential to grow. No transfer fee but maybe there will be a sell on fee if he gets snapped up by one of the bigger European clubs? |
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Post by welshrover on Jun 20, 2024 11:18:52 GMT
Made up for him. Always produced a top quality surface that allows us to play our quick paced, free flowing football. Anyone know what type of fee we'll demand? Surely had him on a long term contract. Reasonably young as far as groundsmen go, still plenty of potential to grow. No transfer fee but maybe there will be a sell on fee if he gets snapped up by one of the bigger European clubs? We could be raking it in then! |
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Post by muffinthemule on Jun 21, 2024 7:55:38 GMT
Always thought that Mike was a cut above the rest. Good luck to you and thanks for your work at the Deva
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