Manchester United F.C. End of Season Renovations

May 2023

The 2023 End of Season renovations at Manchester United F.C. was our busiest year yet with the club since we began working with them in 2001. For the first time, 2023 saw us carry out 100% of the end of season renovations on all four sites for Manchester United, Carrington, Littleton Road, The Cliffe and Old Trafford.

The pitches are a mixture of Desso Grass master, Fibre Sand and sand ameliorated. In most cases, we removed the surface in two directions using a Koro field top maker, collected any remaining debris with a Trilo SG 400 sweeper collector, then applied Amenity grass seed with a dimple seeder in 4 directions, supplied and applied 60-100 tons of sports sand per pitch. After the sand was spread, we generally applied 3-4 tons of Profile TM Soil Amendment. Deep Tine aerated the pitches approximately 180mm deep at 125mm centres without heave and ran over the pitches with a Procore 50mm centres 60mm deep. A further two directions of seed was sown with the dimple seeder followed by drag matting in 4 directions. A 10.0.8 pre-seeder was applied at 35g m2. The training pitches had an eight week grow in period, and Old Trafford had 41 days.

In conclusion, the 2023 End of Season renovations at Manchester United F.C. marked a significant milestone in our long-standing partnership with the club. This year, we achieved a remarkable feat by successfully carrying out 100% of the end-of-season renovations on all four sites: Carrington, Littleton Road, The Cliffe, and the iconic Old Trafford stadium. The dedication and expertise of our team, combined with the trust and collaboration with Manchester United, resulted in outstanding outcomes.

Tony Sinclair, Grounds Manager, Manchester United Football Club

I am thrilled to provide a glowing testimonial for Fineturf.

Fineturf recently carried out all our renovation work at all 4 of our sites, Old Trafford, Carrington, The Cliff & Littleton Road. Their commitment & punctuality were exemplary, as they never once let us down on timing. The speed at which they completed the work was truly impressive, without compromising on delivering the highest standards and quality.

What sets Fineturf apart is their exceptional professionalism and the outstanding team of staff they have. Every team member demonstrated a deep understanding of their craft and carried out their tasks with utmost expertise. Fineturf work with high quality machines with all the latest technology. Their attention to detail and dedication to excellence were truly commendable.

Throughout the project, communication with Fineturf was seamless. They kept us informed at every step, ensuring that deliveries of materials and machines were precisely on schedule. Working with a company that values efficient communication and follows through on its commitments was a relief.

Additionally, Fineturf’s quotations were competitive and highly professionally presented to us in fine detail. This attention to detail provided comprehensive and transparent pricing, adding to our overall positive experience with Fineturf.

I wholeheartedly recommend Fineturf without hesitation. Their exceptional timekeeping, remarkable speed of work, professionalism, excellent team, and detailed quotations make them worthy of the highest recommendation possible. We are extremely satisfied with the results they delivered and look forward to working with Fineturf in the future.