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Benjamin Connell

@benconnell80

Husband |Father |Grounds Manager at Ipswich Town Football Club - turfjournal.blogspot.com |landscape photography 👇

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We’re proud to announce our second Groundsman of the week - Ben Connell from Ipswich Town Since 2011, Ben has served as the ITFC Grounds Manager. We would like to recognise Ben and his team's commitment to maintaining the ITFC grounds. #GroundsWeek2024

We’re proud to announce our second Groundsman of the week - Ben Connell from <a href="/IpswichTown/">Ipswich Town</a> 

Since 2011, Ben has served as the ITFC Grounds Manager. 
We would like to recognise Ben and his team's commitment to maintaining the ITFC grounds.
#GroundsWeek2024
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Day 2 #GroundsWeek More mowing today to keep on top of spring growth. Higher soil temperatures than normal for the time of year is encouraging growth and recovery . Great to see our #itfc U21’s v Bournemouth at the stadium today

Day 2 #GroundsWeek 
More mowing today to keep on top of spring growth. Higher soil temperatures than normal for the time of year is encouraging growth and recovery . 
Great to see our #itfc U21’s v Bournemouth at the stadium today
Benjamin Connell (@benconnell80) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Day 3 #GroundsWeek #itfc Verti cut and clean up on the stadium pitch giving it a good clean out. Mowing, spraying and some repair work at the training ground. Sun shone again ! 🌞

Day 3 #GroundsWeek #itfc 
Verti cut and clean up on the stadium pitch giving it a good clean out. 
Mowing, spraying and some repair work at the training ground.  Sun shone again ! 🌞
Benjamin Connell (@benconnell80) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Day 4 #GroundsWeek Repair work at the stadium continues in preparation for the #itfc Women v Chatham match on Saturday. Wetting agent and bio spray on U18 & U21 pitches at training ground. And more mowing !

Day 4 #GroundsWeek 
Repair work at the stadium continues in preparation for the #itfc Women v Chatham match on Saturday. 
Wetting agent and bio spray on U18 &amp; U21 pitches at training ground. And more mowing !
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Day 5 #GroundsWeek Pre-match prep day for the #itfc Women’s match tomorrow. Spray/cut/goals in and wiped/brushed surrounds. Training ground- match prep for U18 match & academy fixtures. A very productive week 🙌

Day 5 #GroundsWeek 
Pre-match prep day for the #itfc Women’s match tomorrow. Spray/cut/goals in and wiped/brushed surrounds. 
Training ground- match prep for U18 match &amp; academy fixtures. A very productive week 🙌
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Day 6 #GroundsWeek Match day #itfc Women v Chatham. Single widthways mow and mark. All the grow lights out post match. 10,000 attendance 🔵⚪️

Day 6 #GroundsWeek 
Match day #itfc Women v Chatham. Single widthways mow and mark. All the grow lights out post match. 
10,000 attendance 🔵⚪️
Essex Cricket (@essexcricket) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🌱 Join our Grounds team ahead of the 2024 season with seasonal positions available at The Cloud County Ground, Chelmsford and Billericay. Find out more ⤵️

Benjamin Connell (@benconnell80) 's Twitter Profile Photo

After an incredibly busy summer both at the training ground and the stadium, all of the grounds staff have done a fantastic job to get to where we are. Pitch ready for our opener v Liverpool #itfc #LFC

After an incredibly busy summer both at the training ground and the stadium, all of the grounds staff have done a fantastic job to get to where we are. Pitch ready for our opener v Liverpool #itfc #LFC
Andy Gray (@adgray13) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Grounds team as a Team leader at St George's Park. If you fancy assisting all England teams being successful take a look. The FA England Lionesses careers.thefa.com/jobs/vacancy/g…

Graeme Mills (@gjmills2000) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We are recruiting, if you are looking for a new challenge. Please follow the link to apply. saintsfc.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SFC001/job/Sta…

Colchester United FC (@colu_official) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🏟️ We're looking for new groundstaff apprentices to become a key part of the first team and academy backroom staff. If you're interested, see the full job description and application process below. #ColU | #WeAreUnited

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Day 2 #GroundsWeek Matchday 2 of 3 this week done. Training ground busy too with Weidenmann aeration on the academy side and morning mowing and prep for 1st team training Grounds Management Association #itfc

Day 2 #GroundsWeek Matchday 2 of 3 this week done. Training ground busy too with Weidenmann aeration on the academy side and morning mowing and prep for 1st team training <a href="/wearetheGMA/">Grounds Management Association</a> #itfc
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Day 3 #GroundsWeek post match clear up and some aeration through the centre of the pitch. Plenty of mowing at the training ground working on pitch presentation - it’s nice to have the sun out again 🌞Grounds Management Association #itfc

Day 3 #GroundsWeek post match clear up and some aeration through the centre of the pitch. Plenty of mowing at the training ground working on pitch presentation  - it’s nice to have the sun out again 🌞<a href="/wearetheGMA/">Grounds Management Association</a> #itfc
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Day 4 #GroundsWeek More mowing, marking and watering as surfaces are drying out quickly. Also a liquid nutritional application to the academy pitches. Grounds Management Association #itfc

Day 4 #GroundsWeek More mowing, marking and watering as surfaces are drying out quickly. Also a liquid nutritional application to the academy pitches. <a href="/wearetheGMA/">Grounds Management Association</a> #itfc
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Day 5 #GroundsWeek A great day hosting the Suffolk Football Association grounds event at our training ground. Pre match prep for the weekends academy matches and for our Women’s game at the stadium on Sunday Grounds Management Association #itfc

Day 5 #GroundsWeek A great day hosting the <a href="/SuffolkFA/">Suffolk Football Association</a> grounds event at our training ground.  
Pre match prep for the weekends academy matches and for our Women’s game at the stadium on Sunday <a href="/wearetheGMA/">Grounds Management Association</a> #itfc
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Day 6 #GroundsWeek Focus today has been in match day -1 for ITFC Women v Plymouth Argyle Women at Portman Rd. Andrew and Harry with a dew brush, cut with Dennis Prem, back stop netting set up and a check of pitch moisture with the POGO. Grounds Management Association #itfc

Day 6 #GroundsWeek Focus today has been in match day -1 for ITFC Women v Plymouth Argyle Women at Portman Rd. Andrew and Harry with a dew brush, cut with Dennis Prem,  back stop netting set up and a check of pitch moisture with the POGO. <a href="/wearetheGMA/">Grounds Management Association</a> #itfc
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Day 7 Last day of #GroundsWeek appreciation goes to all grounds persons for the hard work which goes in to getting the game on. A special mention to the team around me at #itfc both at the training ground and stadium. We had a special guest today for our team photo Grounds Management Association

Day 7 Last day of #GroundsWeek appreciation goes to all grounds persons for the hard work which goes in to getting the game on. A special mention to the team around me at #itfc both at the training ground and stadium. We had a special guest today for our team photo <a href="/wearetheGMA/">Grounds Management Association</a>