Wibbandune Closed Down!

[Chris Clapham]

Wednesday 19th December 2012 - 9.45pm

 

The club have been forced to close down the main pitch at Wibbandune for the foreseeable future.

 

The pitch was relaid during the summer thanks to a £71,000 FA grant and, up until November, had played superbly.

 

However, a major problem has developed with the drainage, soil, grass and root system forcing the club into this drastic measure.

 

The Combined Counties, Suburban and Southern Youth leagues have been informed as well as the Football Association.

 

Representatives from the leagues and the FA have been invited to the ground to explain the problems in full.

 

We will have regular updates as and when we know more and the CCL will be informing all clubs of the full situation and the repercussions shortly.

[padlock]

What a shame. The new pitch looked lush when I saw it. Hope the situation is not too bad Chris.

[Smudge]

Shock News indeed,things were looking up for the Wood.I am sure a solution can be found,so you can see the season out.Were the Pitch worksunder any sort of gaurantee.

[Chris Clapham]

To be honest Padlock, we are all pretty devastated.

Unless somebody offers financial support to rectify the issue, I can't see us playing there for ages, if at all!!!!

[bomaya]

I know lots of grading issues would go out the window but can you not play temporarily round the corner at the Richardson Evans grounds?

[Hartley Row]

A bit distant but if we can help? we're there for you!

[danielpjn]

Let me know if we can help as well (Eversley)

[Jeff Hamnett TSF]

sad news chris... dont really understand it, is it dangerous?

 

how much is needed?

 

could a few forumites trot up with forks?

 

I guess thats nonsense but Im asking "what can we do?"

[Chris Clapham]

Thanks for the offers of help.

 

I know Tony et al are already on the case re the venues for the playing of home matches.

Trouble is, can we afford to hire so many pitches out with so little income for our home games?

We had to put our own funds towards the pitch upgrade as well.

TSF this is more than a simple waterlogging situation believe me!

I think we must play on suitable grounds as per league rules.

I am not sure re "guarantees" but that is why we are meeting the FA.

One possible option is switching home games away but until Lazarus speaks to all the clubs I cannot comment further.

[Andy Nunn]

Gutted for everyone at Colliers Wood , smashing club who I always enjoy photographing . Hope everyone rallies round to get them through these troubled times !!!

[Krooner]

Fingers crossed for you guys.

Edited December 20, 2012 by Krooner

[windsor bluenose]

If the FA stumped up most of the money, they must have the clout to go back to the company and get them to fix it, pronto. Good luck

[Footy Mad]

Shocked by this news - was looking good when I was there recently.

 

The best of luck in getting this sorted out

[Wattsy]

Sad news Chris, I'm sure everyone in CCL and local leagues will rally to help you!

 

I hope everything gets sorted soon, nice place that and fond memories of playing against Colliers Woods since junior football, lovely club!

[Mewcenary]

Really sorry to hear this news.

 

What's actually happened to the pitch?

[inbetweener]

good luck to you all

[The Mayor Of Simpleton]

Chris, if you need to raise funds then I know of a few celebrity teams who could play in a fund-raiser for Colliers Wood United.

 

Drop me a PM if it's an idea worth discussing.

[HKP]

Good luck to CWU on getting this sorted.

[Big J R]

I'm devastated Chris, having only just read this thread.

 

Knowing what a friendly League the CCL is, I'm SURE we can all rally round, short term, to get your fixtures played, even if it just means for a ground loan.

[aupostie]

Not good to hear, hope it all gets sorted asp as we dont want to lose a club like yours. Will have everything crossed for you