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


Knowledge Is Power In The Defence Against Gray Leaf Spot

A football on a well-tended football pitch

By Kelly-Marie Clack, Agronomy Technical Manager.

At the heart of any football stadium lies the pitch, vital for the game's aesthetics and performance. Maintaining pristine playing surfaces can prove challenging, particularly when faced with a major threat such as Gray Leaf Spot (GLS). This fungal disease, caused by the pathogen Pyricularia grisea, presents a serious challenge for turf managers. Capable of causing significant damage when environmental conditions are favourable, to any stadium pitch. In this article, Kelly‑Marie Clack from Origin Amenity Solutions delves into GLS and explores effective turf management strategies.


My Path To Wimbledon: Conrad Cavill, Groundstaff

grounds work on Wimbledon court Written by Aman Ahmed.

Inspiring new recruits from all walks of life to join the sector is the critical, but concerning focus for #GroundsWeek 2024.


J Premier Pitch Makes Impressive Debut At Dartford Football Club

The excellence pitch at Dartford Football Club

Ticking the boxes for wear tolerance and fast germination, J Premier Pitch from Johnsons Sports Seed has impressed during its debut season at Dartford Football Club. Under the supervision of Head Groundsman Jay Berkhauer and the team at Jordans Sportsground Solutions, J Premier Pitch was chosen due to a tight six‑week renovation window, delivering a quality surface for the first game of season and demonstrating great resilience, despite challenging conditions, ever since.


Altro Delivers Inspirational Interiors For Award‑Winning Stadium

Altro Tegulis tile‑effect wall panels offer the ideal alternative to traditional tiles for wet rooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and retail spaces

Altro products have delivered a high‑performance finish in the new changing areas, showers and physiotherapy suite at Sheffield’s Olympic Legacy Park Stadium.


Kubota Adds The FC3‑221E To Its Growing Range Of Out‑Front Mowers

The FC3‑221E by Kubota being used to mow grass in a park

Kubota is broadening its FC mower range by introducing the FC3‑221E, a smaller, agile and adaptable centre‑collect machine ideal for various applications, including residential gardens, schools, recreational areas, as well as large‑scale sports facilities.

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