Danny Silvestri

Groundsman for Southampton FC, St Mary's stadium.
Any views I express are from my very own brain, or generally someone smarter & are not related to the club.

[Danny Silvestri @dogpockets]

So today I had the privilege of the first cut of the new @SISPitches pitch at #saintsfc, I cut at 30mm and was nervous every time I got near the edge of the pitch. 😅
I dedicate this cutting pattern to the Wimbledon staff @AELTCGroundsman good luck in the upcoming tournament.

[steve new @stevenew12]

The morning after the night before. Who needs sleep? @GjMills2000 @dogpockets #SaintsFC

[steve new @stevenew12]

The last prep’ and it doesn’t get much bigger. Let’s make it a night to remember. @dogpockets #SaintsFC

[steve new @stevenew12]

@FrannyBenali #frannyontour #SaintsFC

[Graeme Mills @GJMills2000]

Come and be part of the team!

We’re looking for a Groundsperson to join us at Staplewood, helping deliver high-quality playing surfaces in a professional football environment.

Know someone who’d be a great fit?
Feel free to share.

[Danny Silvestri @dogpockets]

@iHarlandos @stevenew12 @SouthamptonFC_ @IpswichTown Cheers dude! 👊

[steve new @stevenew12]

We made it! Last home league game of the season. ⁦@SouthamptonFC_⁩ V ⁦@IpswichTown⁩ KO 7.45pm #SaintsFC

[Danny Silvestri @dogpockets]

@PeterAlvis61961 Looks great Pete! Congratulations on another season! ✅

[steve new @stevenew12]

Nice new corner flag! Looking good for ⁦@SouthamptonFC_⁩ V ⁦@BristolCity⁩ KO 7.45pm ⁦@GJMills2000⁩ @dogpockets #SaintsFC

[steve new @stevenew12]

How it started V how it finished. All ready. Saints V Blackburn 8pm KO. ⁦@GJMills2000⁩ @dogpockets #SaintsFC

[steve new @stevenew12]

Pitch is ready for another 3 points. ⁦⁦@SouthamptonFC_⁩ V ⁦@dcfcofficial⁩ KO 3pm. ⁦@dogpockets⁩ ⁦@GJMills2000⁩ #SaintsFC

[steve new @stevenew12]

FA Cup ready. 8pm KO!!!!!!! Could be a very late night. ⁦@SouthamptonFC⁩ V ⁦@Arsenal⁩ ⁦@dogpockets⁩ ⁦@GJMills2000⁩ #SaintsFC

[Danny Silvestri @dogpockets]

@iHarlandos @SouthamptonFC Thank you so much A.H.! ✌️ 🥁

[Danny Silvestri @dogpockets]

@tingers_123 @adgray13 @SouthamptonFC @KitmanForbesy Lol, cheers Scott 🙏

[Danny Silvestri @dogpockets]

@adgray13 @SouthamptonFC @KitmanForbesy Cheers Andy, really appreciate your words!

[Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC]

"You feel like you've contributed in some way." ❤️

Celebrating our magnificent ground staff this #GroundsWeek 👏

[Danny Silvestri @dogpockets]

@phil_gos Thank you very much Phil! It's very much a team effort!

[Danny Silvestri @dogpockets]

Thank you @GJMills2000 and @stevenew12 and countless other colleagues I've had the pleasure to work with along the way!
Although there have been many changes since I first started, the hair for starters, I still love the privilege of going out and prepping a pitch for #saintsfc

[Graeme Mills @GJMills2000]

Congratulations to @dogpockets on an incredible 20-year anniversary with Southampton FC! What a remarkable milestone and a reflection of your dedication and commitment to the club.
#SaintsFC

[Danny Silvestri @dogpockets]

@Zuksey Cheers Ozzie! I have such fond memories of the early years at the TG!
Hope you and the family are well!

[Danny Silvestri @dogpockets]

@Ebp3paul Thank you Paul, hope you're keeping well mate!

[Danny Silvestri @dogpockets]

@mishimp Thank you Phil, appreciate it!
Huge congratulations on your grounds team of the year award, very well deserved! 👊

[Danny Silvestri @dogpockets]

@Balmerrrrr @GJMills2000 Cheers Liam! ✌️