Pete Ashworth, Head Groundsman at Preston North End FC, has revealed how products from Mansfield Sand play a role in achieving consistently good playing surfaces. Pete, a graduate of the highly regarded Myerscough College, originally began his career at Blackburn Rovers FC before moving to Preston North End FC in 2005. The award-winning groundsman now
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Mansfield Sand praised by Leyton Orient FC Colin James, Head Groundsman at Leyton Orient, claims that the products are just part of the overall package from Mansfield Sand. “I’ve been at Orient for 14 years and have been using products from Mansfield Sand the whole time,” said Colin. “It is a product and a company
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Paul Matthew, Head Groundsman at Motherwell FC, believes that Mansfield Sand is the only company to work with if you have a Fibresand pitch. It is well documented how the experienced and highly skilled Paul Matthew has transformed the previously infamous pitch at Fir Park into one of the best playing surfaces in the country.
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Mansfield Sand has revealed that an increasing number of sports turf mangers are relying on a sand dressing as a solution to earthworm casting. “After over three decades of greenkeeping and a few years of winter sports turf management, I am fully aware of the frustration caused by worm casts,” said Gary Cunningham, Football &
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The products are widely used, and everyone has heard of the name – but how much do you know about Mansfield Sand? Mansfield Sand is company with history and pedigree – in fact, its origins can be traced as far back to 1840. In complementing the company’s wonderful heritage, the family-run company insists on reinvesting
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Top tips from Mansfield Sand A high-quality sand is vital to the overall health and performance of a sports pitch and Gary Cunningham, Football & Golf Sales Representative for Mansfield Sand, explains why. Mansfield Sand has pioneered the development and production of premium silica sand-based products for over 170 years. The company provides a wide
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Mansfield Sand’s expertise and support is praised by the RFU Mansfield Sand has been a long-standing supporter of the RFU’s Rugby Grounds Connected programme and the company’s expertise has been praised by former Twickenham Head Groundsperson and founder of the programme Keith Kent and current Head Groundsperson Jim Buttar. The RFU’s Rugby Grounds Connected programme
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A new and exciting era is just around the corner for Boston United FC, and it all starts with an impressive new stadium and a Mansfield Sand Fibresand pitch. Boston United has said farewell to its ground at York Street after its lease expired and the club is now looking forward to creating a new
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In 2009 the Colt Course at Close House Hotel and Golf Resort in Newcastle Upon Tyne was constructed with a sand soil rootzone from Mansfield Sand. Brian Clark, Golf Course & Estates Manager, has continued to use the company’s sand-based products ever since. The championship length course, designed by lead architect Scott Macpherson of TurnerMacpherson
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Ed Mowe, head groundsman at Leicester Tigers, believes that a good sand is integral to the performance and health of a sports pitch – and it is for this reason that he has relied on Mansfield Sand products throughout his career. Before joining the Tigers, Ed’s career had seen him work on the grounds at
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