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Sam Knowles

@SJKnowles1

Apprentice Groundsman @NFFC . all views are my own.

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Joined June 2024
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We’re three weeks post seed and still three weeks until our first game of pre season, and things are starting to take shape. Bring on the 5th!🌳 #nffc #forest #nottinghamforest
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Jed Burbidge@jedburbsAug 22
Premier League football is back at the City Ground as we host @LUFC to open the 2026/27 season! Proud to have led the stadium renovation for the first time through what was a challenging period🌳
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Nottingham Forest
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The World Famous City Ground. 💫
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Premier league football is back at the City Ground for @NFFC where we face @LUFC. #nffc
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Welcome to Nottingham Forest, Ousmane Diomande! ✍️

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Lift off🚀 #nffc
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Jed Burbidge@jedburbsMay 24
Another season wrapped up at the City Ground, with today marking our 55th and final usage of the season. It’s been a challenging one at times, with many lessons learnt. Onto next season🫡
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Alas, the 2025/26 season has come to a close. With our final match preparation completed, my first full season as a groundsman is officially done. Today marks our 55th usage of the season ,a campaign full of hard work and long hours. Proud to have seen it through from the start🌳
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England
@EnglandMay 22
Come Together.
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Nottingham Forest
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Our house. ✊
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POV: Groundsperson getting set on matchday at the City Ground. 🏟️
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Prep done. The pitch is now ready to face @FCPorto in the second leg of the @UEFA Europa league QF. #nffc
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Jed Burbidge@jedburbsApr 16
The pitch is now ready for the UEFA Europa League quarter final vs @FCPorto. We have seen vast improvement in the past few weeks, with only the Bridgford End goalmouth still showing signs of wear🌳🌱
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Hosting LFC at the CG.
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Good couple of days at @LCFC_SportsTurf learning about irrigation systems with @GrnIrrigation . Very interesting and hands on . Top facilities. Really enjoyed it. #sportsturfacadamy #irrigation
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As 2025 comes to an end — what a year it’s been. From starting my apprenticeship with @NFFC, to England playing at the City Ground for the first time in 80 years, working European nights under the lights, and being honoured to be shortlisted for the @wearetheGMA Newcomer Award.
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🏆 #GMAINDUSTRYAWARDS 2026 SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED! Learn more about the finalists and secure early access to the GMA Conference and Industry Awards: buff.ly/5bp02LK
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@NFFC22 Nov 2025
Nottingham Forest are the first team to stop Liverpool from scoring in the Premier League at Anfield since Nottingham Forest in 2024.
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Ready for Porto⏳ #nffc
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Ethan Reed@Reed93E23 Oct 2025
Prepped and ready here at the world-famous City Ground 🔴⚪️ Fantastic effort from the team as we are set for the visit of Porto in the UEFA Europa League tonight. 🌱👏 #UEFAEuropaLeague #CityGround #Teamwork #NFFC @Groundsmancraig @SJKnowles1 @jedburbs
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The stage is now set for the first European game at the City Ground in 30 years🌳
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