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Life at the cutting edge: The Innovation Centre one year in
"When I see a Stadium Pro Goal, when I see one working on TV, I think: 'I helped make that' - I love that feeling." So says Design Engineer Tom Galley when we speak to him one bright cold day in February.
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A History of the Football Goalpost
From the number of substitutions, to goal-line technology and ABBA penalty shootouts, football is always evolving. Even equipment that might be taken for granted, like goalposts, have changed dramatically over the last 150 years.
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Grassroots: a guide to grasses and the pitches they make
For most sports, a good game is just as dependant on a high-quality surface as it is the players. But with so many options available and the differing demands of various sports, which surface is the best choice for your requirements?
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When do you need to replace your goalpost?
It doesn't matter if you play Sunday league or in the Premier League, a well-kept set of goalposts is an important part of any match.
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Britain’s Disappearing Pitches
In a country with a national passion for football, why are these facilities dying out?
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Old Richians RFC Girls celebrating the installation of the new rugby posts
A successful #sadrugbypost campaign in association with the RFU has proven to be beneficial for gross roots Rugby.
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The NFL International series 2017: America’s Game, a new UK tradition
The NFL (National Football League) International Series has made London its home over the past ten years. As the event moves into its second decade of bringing American teams across the Atlantic to play in front of London crowds, interest in American Football in the UK has been g...
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A guide to goalpost safety
As the leading goalpost manufacturer in the UK, goalpost safety is an issue that Harrod takes very seriously.One of the best strategies to reduce accidents and injuries is anchorage of freestanding goals. This is reflected in European Safety Standards and FA guidelines, both of w...
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The Innovation Centre
At the start of 2017 we opened our stunning new Innovation Centre, with over 800 square metres of office and workshop space creating a unique environment for designing, developing and prototyping new products.Our new Innovation Centre is testament to how much importance we place...
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13 of The Best Shelters for Schools and Clubs
A guide to our 13 best shelters and where they are best used.
