It’s not often that I get to link to Horticulture Week, but I’m delighted to direct your attention to the news that Aston Villa’s Jonathon Calderwood recently picked up the Groundman’s Groundsman of the Year award.  I guess that’s the equivalent of the Players’ Player of the Year.  I’m awaiting confirmation of who won the Groundman’s Young Groundsman of the Year.

I’m sure you’ll all agree that Jonathan does a brilliant job, I know Jack Woodward is particularly fond of comparing the playing surface with a snooker table.

Congratulations to the whole team at Villa Park who work hard creating a beautiful pitch that is beamed all around the world, especially when one of the Sky 4, like Chelsea, come for a beating!!

I know, I know, I bring you the stories the other blogs ignore!  Actually, it might seem like a shameless plug, and it is, but I spotted this article on The Villa Wire.  True story.