From the archive: ‘The Silicon Valley of turf’: how the UK’s pursuit of the perfect pitch changed football

vor 2 Jahren

This week, from 2021: They used to look like quagmires, ice rinks or dustbowls, depending on the time of year. But as big money entered football, pristine pitches became crucial to the sport’s image – and groundskeepers became stars. By William Ralston

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vor 2 Jahren

We are raiding the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some
classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the
authors. This week, from 2021: They used to look like quagmires,
ice rinks or dustbowls, depending on the time of year. But as big
money entered football, pristine pitches became crucial to the
sport’s image – and groundskeepers became stars. By William
Ralston. Help support our independent journalism at
theguardian.com/longreadpod