Maintaining a football pitch is no easy task - especially for volunteer groundsmen who juggle other commitments alongside their love for the sport. For Tom Banks, a dedicated volunteer at Kirkoswald Football Club, the SISIS Quadraplay has been nothing short of a game-changer.

There’s something special about the smell of fresh turf and the perfectly cut stripes of a football pitch especially when it signals the start of a new era. That’s exactly what’s happening at Pride Park this season, where Derby County has unveiled a completely reconstructed playing surface. After a decade of service, the previous pitch had reached the end of its life, prompting the club to invest in a full rebuild over the summer.

Ben Archer’s journey in greenkeeping is built on experience, progression and a clear understanding of what it takes to maintain high-quality playing surfaces.

Howardson Group Ltd recently welcomed dealers from across Europe, the Middle East and North America for a successful international dealer event held from 27th–30th April 2026 in Derbyshire, UK.

Maintaining a high-quality football pitch all season long is no small task, but at Bangor City Football Club, the grounds team has found a solution in the SISIS Quadraplay.