Cal

Sports Turf and Grounds manager at LCFC Training Ground! All views are my own and not that of my employer..

[Cal @PAPACALLSOP]

I nice little homage to the pitch we lifted the trophy on 10 years ago…. After 3 weeks of corporate our final offering for the 5000-1 Match today. Class from @Rob_Welsh85 and his team….
Nice to reminisce whilst helping with prep. One of the most surreal days of my life. #lcfc🦊

[Adam Bartle @adyb2013]

Headed in the right direction 🌱 📈

[Cal @PAPACALLSOP]

Prep V #hcfc for our penultimate men’s home fixture. Excellent work as always by our stadium team. #lcfc #team

[Cal @PAPACALLSOP]

📸☀️Another lovely offering from the stadium team for this double game week. Saturday v BCFC and today welcoming QPR to the KP. Well done lads 🤌🏻🤌🏻 #lcfc #team @Rob_Welsh85 @Pickin27

[Rob Welsh @Rob_Welsh85]

After a long, dark, wet winter it’s good to see the pitch in a positive place.

Raking out the yellowing leaf and cleaning up the surface to let some air and light in. Small jobs that help encourage that fresh growth as we head into the final push towards the end of the season.

[Rob Welsh @Rob_Welsh85]

Matchday 21 at King Power Stadium ☀️ After a tough week weather-wise, it’s great to see the sun back and the pitch responding well after a much-needed three-week break. Still areas to improve, but we’re in a strong place — hard work always shows. 💪🌱

[Cal @PAPACALLSOP]

@Rob_Welsh85 @s10_ent

[Cal @PAPACALLSOP]

Very very cold one at the KP today! Pitch has come through a busy festive/new year period in great condition and deserving of a good break! Credit to the stadium team! Top work! 🦊🤝#lcfc #team #cold

[Cal @PAPACALLSOP]

Boxing Day ready! #lcfc #team 🦊🎄

[Cal @PAPACALLSOP]

@PigsGroundsCrew @BioCircleUK @BarkbyColin @Minton15Chris have done a great job on ours, they may be able to offer you some options/advice 👍🏼

[Cal @PAPACALLSOP]

Good to see you @sthomas1987 … glad you enjoyed the tour! 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[Stevie Thomas @sthomas1987]

Fantastic day at Seagrave, Leicester City training ground with @BarenbrugUK & @Barenbrug_DG attending the Winter Sports Education event, the whole place is different level & their surfaces are unreal! Top tour from @PAPACALLSOP

[Chris Minton @Minton15Chris]

Today a new hydraulics course was delivered by @NigelHooson1 from John Deere at our World Class Training Ground Workshop Facility with thanks to @BarkbyColin for cleaning and preparing the machinery @LCFC_SportsTurf @FarolTurf @TETOrganisation

[Cal @PAPACALLSOP]

The cleanliness of those machines @BarkbyColin 🧽 🌟🫶🏼

[Chris Minton @Minton15Chris]

Yesterday we held a new Groundscare Machinery Training day at our World Class Training Ground Workshop Facility @LCFC_SportsTurf @BarkbyColin @FarolTurf @TETOrganisation

[Cal @PAPACALLSOP]

A nice feeling to be amongst the names on this list again this year…. 👇🏼���

[Turf Business @TurfBusiness]

Is Callum Allsop, Deputy Head of Grounds at Leicester City Football Club (@LCFC), your Turf's Top Influencer 2025👑
Place your vote here ➡️ https://t.co/P7lHBuUZyQ

[Cal @PAPACALLSOP]

Less than ideal 15mm of rain during prep for our game yesterday V Stoke. Top work by all involved 🫶🏼. Pitch in great condition heading into a busy end of November/December… #lcfc #rain #ofcourseitsrainingitsamatchday #team

[Sports Turf Academy @LCFC_SportsTurf]

After a successful first run of the course below this year, we are pleased to be able to offer
the opportunity again in January 2026📜🌱
Click the link to apply - https://t.co/eCTIuwqro9
If you require further information on this valuable course please contact us.
[email protected]

[Sports Turf Academy @LCFC_SportsTurf]

Another great course here at LCFC’s training ground which will help develop your knowledge in Groundcare Machinery Maintenance. 🚜🛠️
Groundcare Machinery Maintenance - Engines (4th December 2025)
Learning Outcomes
1. Have safety knowledge when working with engines
2. Be able to identify related risks
3. Understand and identify the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required
4. Be able to identify components within an engine
5. Understand engine terminology and how an engine function
6. Understand the 4-stroke cycle used in petrol and diesel engines
7. Be able to identify the functions of: Petrol Engines, Diesel Engines, Engine Turbos, Lubrication Systems, Cooling Systems, Electrical Charging System
8. Understand diagnostics signs and how to test engines
9. Correctly carry out engine maintenance and testing in accordance with the manufacturer's operator's manual (MOM)
10. Correctly carry out engine maintenance and testing in accordance with the manufacturer's operator's manual (MOM)
11. Identify potential defects on an engine which require attention
12. State the possible hazards/risks when carrying out maintenance or repair tasks
To book follow the link ➡️ https://t.co/vC10b81rjG
For more information please conat us here on [email protected]

[Sports Turf Academy @LCFC_SportsTurf]

Sports Turf Drainage Training 🌧️🧪
The aim of the course is to provide an overview of basic soil and water principles and their influence on land drainage design for sports fields and pitches.
The course will be led by Dr Richard Earl HND MSc PhD CEng FIAgrE RIPTA – Managing Director of PSD & TGMS.
Book here: https://t.co/eyckvipecT
For further information please contact [email protected]

[Sports Turf Academy @LCFC_SportsTurf]

Interested in extending your knowledge in Groundcare Machinery Maintenance !
Come along to rural Leicestershire and learn about: 🌳⚽
Groundcare Machinery Maintenance - Electrics (2 December 2025) ⚡
https://t.co/EpWuL4izEc
1. Produce a site-specific risk assessment (SSRA) for machinery maintenance operations (specific to electric fault finding)
2. Identify the required personal protective equipment (PPE)
3. Identify the health and safety features required to diagnose and fix groundcare machinery electrical systems
4. Identify components within an electrical system
5. Know how an electrical system functions
6. Identify potential faults on the electrical system
7. Correctly carry out electrical maintenance and testing in accordance with the machine manufacturer’s operating manual
8. State the possible hazards/risks when carrying out maintenance or repair task Organise the workshop and use a systematic method of working where possible.
Courses cost £278.00 +Vat , for more information please contact us here on [email protected]

[Cal @PAPACALLSOP]

A busy week at the king power with our stadium team prepping for 3 games in 4 days. Pitch has come through in great condition. A clean up and aeration today before entering a short break. Top effort from Rob, Nick and Ash as well as the match day teams. 🤜🏻🤛🏻. #recoverymode #team