Stamford Bridge - work on the
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DRAINAGE WORK ON BLUES PITCH
By Matt Barlow, PA Sport Chief Football Writer
Chelsea have used the international break to carry out work on the
Stamford Bridge pitch.
The Premiership champions have taken advantage of the 18-day break
between home fixtures to improve their drainage system.
The club rejected have any suggestion that it might damage the
quality of the playing surface ahead of their next home game
against Barcelona on October 18.
A Chelsea spokesman said: "There are few times in the season when
we can ensure our pitch remains in perfect condition.
"The international break allows us to carry out this work towards
our aim of maintaining our playing surface as one of the best in
the league."
Chelsea came under fire last season for the state of their pitch
ahead of the Champions League clash with Barcelona.
Barca accused the Blues of deliberately allowing the surface to
fall into disrepair. The pitch was sandy and heavily watered ahead
of Barca's visit to west London last season.
But the Spanish champions won the game 2-1, knocked Chelsea out and
went on to win the trophy.
Chelsea, who have suffered from severe pitch problems for years at
Stamford Bridge, insist the latest work on the drainage is part of
their long-term investment plan.
They claim it will improve the system installed as part of a
complete overhaul that took place in the summer of 2003.
New drainage ducts have been fitted, four metres apart, to ensure
almost instant removal of water.
yes indeed Samuel Eto one of the best
striker they have are injured but our Magician Joe Cole Is Injure
Too And With Saviola Filling Eto Shoes...................I don't
think that our defence is going to have a good time as Saviola went
on loan last season to UEFA Cup Champions Sevilla
