Football & Stadium Management (FSM) is a print magazine and digital news resource for those involved with sports stadia, facilities, pitch and turf care.


One Kubota Tractor Extends To Full Partnership Deal For Hampshire FA

HFA Facility Operations Manager, Pete Hussey with his Kubota L2501

What began as one Kubota tractor at one football complex in Eastleigh is blossoming into a prolific partnership between dealers Rod Gaskin Ltd and Hampshire FA (HFA). In his day job as HFA Facility Operations Manager, Pete Hussey puts their Kubota L2501 to task maintaining the five natural pitches at the Stoneham Lane Complex. This positive first‑hand experience puts Pete in good stead when in his other guise - conducting Pitch Power surveys to provide valuable advice and machinery recommendations to benefit hundreds of grassroots facilities in the county.


The Importance Of Setting Up Connectivity In Your New Building

A office full of busy, connected people

By Chris Burfield, Joint CEO, iwGROUP.

When moving into a new building, countless tasks are on your to‑do list, from furniture arrangements to utilities to set up. However, one crucial step that often gets overlooked is the importance of connectivity and ensuring it’s set up at the right time. In today’s digital age, seamless internet access is essential for work and leisure. Here we delve into why ordering your connectivity should be the first thing you do after signing a lease for your new building.


Celebration Packaging’s Research Finds That The Majority Of Consumers Are Unaware Of The Dangers Posed By ‘Forever Chemicals’ In Food Packaging

95% of those surveyed felt it important that food packaging is certified free from PFAS forever chemicals 95% of those surveyed felt it important that food packaging is certified free from PFAS forever chemicals.

“When asked about the potential dangers of PFAS after being shown the definition, 96% of those surveyed stated that they were concerned about its potential dangers.”

A survey by Sapio Research, conducted on behalf of Celebration Packaging, has found that the vast majority (80%) of consumers are not familiar with ‘forever chemicals’ and the term PFAS.


The Important Role Of Returnable Cup Schemes For Sustainable Stadia

A Sports fans around the globe are becoming ever more conscious of the impact they – and the clubs they follow – are making on the environment. With this in mind, many forward‑thinking clubs are exploring the ways they can make their stadia and the overall fan experience much more sustainable. Here, Adam Trethewy, Commercial Lead at Circular&Co., reveals how the concept of a returnable cup scheme can play an important role.


Manchester Cleaning Show Boasts Biggest And Best-Ever Attended Show To Date

The Manchester Cleaning Show had a record-breaking number of attendees The Manchester Cleaning Show had a record-breaking number of attendees.

  • 85 exhibitors and more than 2,500 industry professionals attended the show, making it the biggest Manchester Cleaning Show yet
  • The women’s window cleaning world record was beaten by just 0.15 seconds
  • 40 speakers shared their expert insights into key trends and challenges for 2024

Manchester Cleaning Show celebrated its biggest and best-attended event last week, with a record-breaking 85 exhibitors and 2,558 attendees participating in the two-day event.

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