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Karl McDermott

@Karl_McDermott

3 years

Flash flood @HomeOfCricket this evening. Plenty of thunder, lightning and a huge rain storm. #lords #flood #rain #cricket

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5 years

Day 20 of groundsman isolation, today is a case of what should have been! This was the pitch for @Middlesex_CCC vs @WorcsCCC in the @CountyChamp Good covering of grass but firm underneath, but it would be a brave captain to bat first in April! #lords #lovelords #cricket #staysafe

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4 years

. @HomeOfCricket is glistening in the spring sunshine! ☀️ #lords #cricket #grass

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@Karl_McDermott

3 years

Day 1 of my 33rd season as a cricket groundsman 🤦🏻‍♂️ @Middlesex_CCC vs @DerbyshireCCC in @CountyChamp #lords #cricket #countycricket

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Karl McDermott

@Karl_McDermott

6 years

First cut of 2019 #lords #cricket #grass

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@Karl_McDermott

4 years

Day 53 of groundsman isolation, whenever cricket starts again we will be ready! 🏏 #cricket #lords #grass

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Karl McDermott

@Karl_McDermott

3 years

Sat on the roller preparing the first @CountyChamp pitch for @Middlesex_CCC vs @DerbyshireCCC under a beautiful blue sky over @HomeOfCricket this morning. #cricket #countycricket #lords

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@Karl_McDermott

1 year

Test pitch gets a trim this morning, 5 days to go #cricket #ashes #TheAshes #lords

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@Karl_McDermott

2 years

Preparation all done and we are ready for @ECB_cricket vs @BLACKCAPS test match tomorrow. The team have put a serious shift in over the last few weeks. 👏🏻 #cricket #ENGvsNZ #blackcaps #lords

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@Karl_McDermott

1 year

One of the last drops of water for the Ashes pitch before preparation starts in earnest. #lords #ashes #TheAshes #ENGvsAUS

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@Karl_McDermott

4 years

Day 57 of isolation, I’ll sleep well tonight!! Plenty of walking work today, double verticut and double cut the square, and finished off with a light fertilise at 20g/m to keep things ticking along without any excess growth. #cricket #grass #lords

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Karl McDermott

@Karl_McDermott

4 years

Day 43 of groundsman isolation, cut the square with @Infinicut 34 inch mower, very impressive. Thanks for the demo @VinnyTarbox . #lords #cricket #grass #lovelords

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2 months

Yesterday’s @thehundred Final pitch. We worked as hard as we could to produce a pitch befitting for a final. I am so proud of my teams’ efforts. The scrutiny and criticism of pitches during this tournament was high, which was disappointing, but when all else fails blame us….. 😜

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Karl McDermott

@Karl_McDermott

5 years

Day 9 of groundsman isolation, Jack Frost has popped in this morning to keep me company #lords #lovelords #frost

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@Karl_McDermott

4 years

Day 94 of groundsman isolation, stunning day @HomeOfCricket and it should have been day 1 of @ECB_cricket vs @windiescricket test match. I would’ve had have that nervous feeling in my stomach praying the first ball bounces on that bit of grass in the photo! #cricket #EngvWI #lords

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@Karl_McDermott

1 year

Second stage of square renovations with @fineturf . Scarify in 3 directions to clean out the last of the surface and create a seed bed. Seed, topdress and fertilise today. #cricket #renovations #lords

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@Karl_McDermott

4 months

The morning of day 1, first test match of the summer @ECB_cricket vs @windiescricket at @HomeOfCricket #cricket #lords #engvswi #ENGvWI

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3 years

Ready to go for @ECB_cricket vs @TheRealPCB tomorrow. Let’s hope the weather is kind🤞🏻 Great view from the new Edrich Stand @HomeOfCricket #cricket #lords #ENGvPAK

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6 years

How a cricket pitch changes from days 1 to 4 @ECB_cricket vs @BCCI , @TheAgeasBowl #EngvInd #ageasbowl #cricket

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4 years

The new Compton and Edrich stands @HomeOfCricket are really starting to take shape. Roof struts and glass windows are in place on the Edrich stand. #lords #cricket

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@Karl_McDermott

4 years

Preparations for the season ahead @HomeOfCricket are underway 🏏 #cricket #lords

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@Karl_McDermott

7 years

Amazing photo of our 100 foot sheet being ripped from the ground by a mini tornado yesterday @TheAgeasBowl @hantscricket @hiltonageasbowl

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4 years

All wrapped up and ready to go tomorrow for another cricket season @HomeOfCricket . First up it’s @Middlesex_CCC vs @SomersetCCC in @CountyChamp #cricket #lords #countycricket

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2 years

Days 1-4 @ECB_cricket vs @BLACKCAPS test match. #cricket #ENGvNZ #ENGvsNZ #lords

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@Karl_McDermott

3 years

The calm before the storm, all set for @ECB_cricket vs @BCCI . #lords #cricket #ENGvIND #testcricket

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1 year

As the sun rises over the Edrich stand, beaming down on the pavilion, we go in to day 5 with all results possible (the draw being most unlikely!). I’m extremely proud of the effort of my team over the last couple of weeks. #cricket #theashes #ashes #ENGvsAUS #ENGvAUS #wheresfinch

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Karl McDermott

@Karl_McDermott

4 years

Outfield and irrigation reinstatement works have begun on the main ground. It’s good to see the cranes and lorries finally off the outfield! It will be restored to its former glory in no time! #lords #cricket #grass

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@Karl_McDermott

3 years

As the sun comes up over @HomeOfCricket we go into day 5 with all results possible. #cricket #lords #ENGvsIND #testcricket

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@Karl_McDermott

3 years

The square gets a trim today @HomeOfCricket . I’m very happy with its current condition and it gives us a great start for the season ahead. #cricket #lords #countycricket

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@Karl_McDermott

1 year

Watching the first ball of the day with my best friend #cricket #lords #daddy #daughter

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@Karl_McDermott

1 year

A serious shift put in from my team today for London Spirit vs Oval Invincibles in the @thehundred . I lost count how many times the covers went on and off. A reused pitch from a couple of weeks ago when England played Australia women in a T20. #cricket #TheHundred #londonspirit

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@Karl_McDermott

7 months

The @HomeOfCricket is prepared and ready for @Middlesex_CCC vs @GlamCricket tomorrow in the @CountyChamp . It’s been an outstanding effort from my team to get the ground to this state given the recent wet weather. 👏 #cricket #countycricket #lords #lovelords

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2 months

Test match morning @HomeOfCricket . The team are busy preparing the ground ahead of @ECB_cricket vs @OfficialSLC #cricket #lords #ENGvSL

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@Karl_McDermott

3 years

Main square and net blocks getting their first trim of 2022 today ��️ #lords #cricket #countycricket #grass

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Karl McDermott

@Karl_McDermott

4 years

Icy start this morning @HomeOfCricket , must be cricket season! 🥶

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@Karl_McDermott

4 years

Murky Saturday morning @HomeOfCricket . Preparations have begun for the first championship game of the season, @Middlesex_CCC vs @SomersetCCC #cricket #countycricket #lords

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4 years

It’s a beautiful day in London, @HomeOfCricket is looking splendid in the sunshine! ☀️ #cricket #lords #lovelords #sunshine

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@Karl_McDermott

5 years

Day 32 of groundsman isolation, plenty of grass cutting! The square is looking great after it’s feed last week and a cut with the @DennisMowers Razor mower #lords #cricket #grass

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4 months

The rain has finally stopped! Lovely dusky evening at Lord’s to clear the water of the sheets. A dry night would be most welcome ahead of the test match tomorrow 🤞🏻

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@Karl_McDermott

5 years

Day 7 of groundsman isolation, grass cutting! #cricket #lords #lovelords #grass

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@Karl_McDermott

4 years

Beautiful September morning @HomeOfCricket with the dew glistening on the outfield and the sun coming up over the new Edrich stand. #lords #cricket #lovelords #dew

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@Karl_McDermott

6 years

The first County Championship pitch for @Middlesex_CCC vs @lancscricket has had a trim and a tidy up. The season is getting closer @HomeOfCricket 🏏 #cricket #countycricket #lords #lovelords

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Karl McDermott

@Karl_McDermott

3 years

Last pitch of 2020 @WarwickshireCCC vs @lancscricket , @bobwillisfund October 1 finish, it’s been a long season! #cricket #countycricket #lords

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@Karl_McDermott

1 year

Today I was back where it all began and in true Irish fashion it was raining!! 34 years ago Podge Hughes started my journey as a groundsman, little did we know this trip would end up at Lord’s. Thank you to @ClontarfCC for remembering this great man.

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@Karl_McDermott

5 years

Day 2 of groundsman isolation at Lords. #cricket #lords #lovelords #rolling

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@Karl_McDermott

5 years

Day 15 of groundsman isolation, finished with the roller for the moment, time to cut some grass!! #lords #lovelords #cricket #grass

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Karl McDermott

@Karl_McDermott

4 years

Well done to all the grounds people and volunteers that have kept their cricket clubs and school grounds going over the last few months. You are getting your reward tomorrow with recreational cricket returning. Enjoy it and give it at least a week before you moan! 🤣 #cricket

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@Karl_McDermott

5 years

The calm before the storm! Beautiful morning here @HomeOfCricket . We are ready for @cricketworldcup and looking forward to welcoming @TheRealPCB and @OfficialCSA #cricket #lords #CricketWorldCup2019

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@Karl_McDermott

1 year

13 days post seeding and we took the germination fleece off the square today. Not too bad considering we only had one bout of rainfall during that time. A few sparse patches, but with rain in the forecast alongside the warmer weather it should fill in. #cricket #lords

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@Karl_McDermott

2 years

Tonight’s @thehundred pitch for London Spirit vs Manchester Originals. #hundred #cricket #lords

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Karl McDermott

@Karl_McDermott

1 year

Day 1 of the test match between @ECB_cricket vs @CricketAus #ashes #theashes #cricket #ENGvAUS #ENGvsAUS #lords #lovelords

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Karl McDermott

@Karl_McDermott

2 months

Another outstanding couple of weeks commitment from this team. To go straight out of the Hundred in to a test match has been challenging to say the least, but they’ve all exceeded my expectations yet again. #cricket #lords #ENGvsSL #TestCricket

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Karl McDermott

@Karl_McDermott

5 years

A note to all the cricket club groundsmen and women out there that may need a bit of help and support in these crazy times! Please feel free to share and retweet. It’s good to talk! #community #cricket #grass

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@Karl_McDermott

3 years

A very bruised, battered and very dry pitch at the end of the @ECB_cricket vs @BLACKCAPS test match @HomeOfCricket . #cricket #ENGvNZ #lords #lovelords @grass

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@Karl_McDermott

4 years

The nursery ground reinstatement work has started at @HomeOfCricket #cricket #lords #countycricket

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@Karl_McDermott

5 years

Preparation has begun for the @Irelandcricket vs @ECB_cricket test match @HomeOfCricket #cricket #lords #ireland

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@Karl_McDermott

5 years

Day 14 of groundsman isolation, back on the roller again 😴 #lords #lovelords

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@Karl_McDermott

5 months

Keep off the grass!! 😜 Contrary to popular belief, think it’s great to see so many people enjoying walking on the hallowed turf. It’s an experience people will remember for a long time.

Adrian Harms

@AdrianHarms

5 months

Well done @HomeOfCricket allowing spectators onto the outfield at lunch, and particularly for the 400 school children who are throughly enjoying their day @BBCSussexSport #bbccricket @SussexCCC

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Karl McDermott

@Karl_McDermott

4 years

It’s begun to snow @HomeOfCricket ❄️ ⛄️ 🏏 #lords #cricket #snow

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@Karl_McDermott

5 years

Day 33 of groundsman isolation, a couple of geese have flown in to say hello! First time I’ve seen that @HomeOfCricket . Canadian goose?? #lords #goose

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@Karl_McDermott

7 months

.⁦Day 1 of the 2024 @CountyChamp ⁩ season. @Middlesex_CCC ⁩ vs ⁦ @GlamCricket ⁩ #cricket #countycricket #lords

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Karl McDermott

@Karl_McDermott

2 years

With the reasonably mild weather, and the help of the lights and a germination sheet, we’ve lightly overseeded a couple of the thinner pitches. Let’s see if we can grow grass in the winter! #cricket #lords #grass

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@Karl_McDermott

2 years

Square renovations continue by @Fineturf in-between the rain showers 🌧 Two passes with the @CampeyTurfCare Koro complete. Now 3 passes with the Graden scarifier to create a seed bed followed by the Trilo vacuum sweeper to clean up. #lords #cricket #countycricket

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@Karl_McDermott

3 years

It’s just me and the @auto_roller this morning @HomeOfCricket . So peaceful! #cricket #lords

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Karl McDermott

@Karl_McDermott

4 years

Good to be back on the roller....... #cricket #lords #keeponrolling

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@Karl_McDermott

27 days

With 100mm of rain in the last 7 days, and plenty of standing water on the outfield this morning after some heavy rain, we have cricket! @englandcricket vs @CricketAus #ENGvsAUS #cricket #lords

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@Karl_McDermott

1 year

Last international match of the summer @HomeOfCricket with @ECB_cricket vs @BLACKCAPS #cricket #ENGvsNZ #lords

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@Karl_McDermott

6 years

The @HomeOfCricket groundstaff have been busy today - outfield cut, square fertilised and net blocks rolled #lords #lovelords #cricket #countycricket

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Karl McDermott

@Karl_McDermott

2 months

. @thehundred is finished but there’s no rest as preparation starts immediately for the @ECB_cricket vs @OfficialSLC test match in just under 2 weeks time #cricket #TheHundred #lords

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@Karl_McDermott

1 year

End of season renovation works have commenced with @Fineturf . Second pass of the koro on the main square is leaving a lovely clean surface, especially on the hybrid pitches. #cricket #renovations #lords #countycricket

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Karl McDermott

@Karl_McDermott

2 years

. @indigrowuk 16.5.16 granular fertiliser doing a great job for us ahead of the test match #cricket #engvssa #lords

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@Karl_McDermott

6 years

‘Making Hay Whilst The Sun Shines’ today @HomeOfCricket . The lads are busy with early season preparations. #lords #lovelords #cricket #countycricket

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@Karl_McDermott

2 years

Day 1, ⁦ @Middlesex_CCC ⁩ vs ⁦ @EssexCricket ⁩ in the ⁦ @CountyChamp ⁩ #cricket #countycricket #lords

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@Karl_McDermott

5 years

Pitch preparation underway for the @RL_Cricket Final. Looking forward to welcoming my old club @hantscricket and @SomersetCCC to @HomeOfCricket in a couple of weeks #cricket #countycricket #final #lovelords #hampshire #somerset

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@Karl_McDermott

4 years

Hybrid pitch install @HomeOfCricket today. Excellent job done by @SISPitches #lords #cricket #countycricket

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@Karl_McDermott

2 years

. @MCCOfficial Men’s Day, North vs South. #cricket #lords

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@Karl_McDermott

2 years

What a test match pitch produced by @birks1968 and his team @TrentBridge 👏 Enjoy those beers tonight!

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@Karl_McDermott

3 years

Flash flood update, the lake is all gone and apart from some debris outfield is 100% fit for play. Amazing drainage! #cricket #lords

Karl McDermott

@Karl_McDermott

3 years

Flash flood @HomeOfCricket this evening. Plenty of thunder, lightning and a huge rain storm. #lords #flood #rain #cricket

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@Karl_McDermott

3 years

End of season square and outfield renovations @HomeOfCricket with @Fineturf #lords #cricket #countycricket #graden #renovations

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@Karl_McDermott

2 years

The @ECB_cricket vs @BLACKCAPS test match pitch gets a good drink🚿 16 days to go. #cricket #ENGvNZ #lords

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@Karl_McDermott

3 years

Women’s Day @HomeOfCricket ⁩ today, with 3 T20 matches taking place involving ⁦ @MCCOfficial ⁩ ⁦ @MiddxCCCWomen ⁩ and ⁦ @Sunriserscrick ⁩ #cricket #lords #t20

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@Karl_McDermott

4 years

A welcome break in the weather, nice day to cut the outfield and for a walk behind the @AllettMowers with @jfincha #lords #cricket #grass

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@Karl_McDermott

5 months

I tasked these two with preparing the pitch for the Interservices Day featuring @rafcricket @UK_Army_Cricket and @RNCricket , and the @MCCOfficial Women’s Day. I couldn’t be more proud of the work they did. Well done Emma Lynch and @meglaynz 👏 #cricket #lords

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@Karl_McDermott

1 year

The wear on a test match pitch after 3 days. Some small cracks but very solid and stable. Time to give it some water! #cricket #lords #engvsire

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@Karl_McDermott

4 years

Day 74, the sun rises and the clouds clear after some very welcome overnight rain, even though it was only a small drop. #cricket #rain #lords

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@Karl_McDermott

25 days

This weekend the team splits up as the seasonal staff depart. An amazing season of cricket which had many weather challenges, finished off by the toughest day. They never complained and always came to work with a smile on their face . Thank you all #bunchofchimps #lords #cricket

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@Karl_McDermott

6 years

. @HomeOfCricket showing off in the evening sunshine. Great job by @jfincha and @charlieccc_ on the @AllettMowers today #Lords #cricket #countycricket

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@Karl_McDermott

5 years

The morning after the day before, the groundstaff did a great job getting @HomeOfCricket ready for the @RL_Cricket Final. Congratulations to @SomersetCCC on their victory. No rest though as we welcome @Eton_College and @HarrowCollege tomorrow. #lords #lovelords #cricket

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@Karl_McDermott

4 months

This mornings view is from under the covers. Over 44mm of rain in the last 24 hours, and more on the way over the next few days ahead of the test match. Cheers summer! 🌧️ 🏏 #cricket

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Karl McDermott

@Karl_McDermott

4 months

Test pitch preparation for @englandcricket vs @windiescricket is underway. A brush, trim and last bit of water today before commencing rolling tomorrow. #cricket #windies #engvwi #engvswindies

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@Karl_McDermott

3 months

Days 1, 2 and 3 of @ECB_cricket vs @windiescricket #cricket #engvswi #engvswindies #lords

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Karl McDermott

@Karl_McDermott

6 years

My last day @TheAgeasBowl today, good to go out with a bang on our annual fireworks night!! A big thanks to all the staff @hantscricket for a memorable 10 seasons. It’s been a great place to work, next stop @HomeOfCricket !!! #cricket #ageasbowl #lords

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@Karl_McDermott

2 years

Last @CountyChamp pitch of the year, @Middlesex_CCC vs @GlamCricket #cricket #CountyChampionship #countycricket #lords

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@Karl_McDermott

2 years

. @Middlesex_CCC vs @surreycricket in @VitalityBlast . First use of a hybrid stitched pitch, cut to 5mm. Using it again in a couple of weeks. #cricket #countycricket #lords #t20

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Karl McDermott

@Karl_McDermott

3 years

The @VitalityBlast is back @HomeOfCricket . @Middlesex_CCC vs @surreycricket #lords #cricket #t20 #t20blast

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@Karl_McDermott

3 years

A frosty start ⁦ @HomeOfCricket ⁩ whilst the sun rises from over the Mound and Tavern stands. #cricket #lords #frost #ice

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Karl McDermott

@Karl_McDermott

5 years

Well done to Andy Fogarty and his groundstaff @YorkshireCCC on producing an excellent test match pitch that saw @benstokes38 play the greatest innings of all time! #ashes #cricket

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Karl McDermott

@Karl_McDermott

6 years

Day 1 and Day 4 pitch for @Middlesex_CCC vs @lancscricket @HomeOfCricket @CountyChamp #cricket #countycricket #lords

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Karl McDermott

@Karl_McDermott

2 years

A beautiful, peaceful Sunday morning ⁦ @HomeOfCricket ⁩ Preparations continue for the upcoming one day international ⁦ @ECB_cricket ⁩ vs ⁦ @BCCI ⁩ #cricket #lords #engvsind

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8 months

It’s nearly 5 months since @Fineturf started the nursery ground outfield reconstruction project, and about 11 weeks since seeding on the first week in December. The transformation has been remarkable considering the time of year we undertook this task. #lords #cricket

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