
From the archive: ‘The Silicon Valley of turf’: how the UK’s pursuit of the perfect pitch changed football
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Elevating Football Performance Through Expert Groundsmen
This chapter explores how top football clubs are boosting their gameplay by acquiring expert groundsmen to maintain high-quality pitches. It highlights key transfers of groundsmen to clubs like Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, emphasizing the link between pitch quality and player performance. The narrative showcases the evolution of turf management in football, underlining the strategic importance of well-maintained pitches for successful gameplay and major events.
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