For more than three decades, Stoke City’s Grounds Manager Andy Jackson has been at the heart of the club’s pitch care. Beginning his career as an apprentice at the old Victoria Ground, he has grown with the club, becoming Head Groundsman around 2002–2003 and later Grounds Manager, a role he has now held for approximately 15 years. With over 30 years of service, Andy’s deep connection to the club makes him the ideal figure to lead Stoke City into a new era of sustainable turf management.

Maintaining pristine turf is no easy task, whether you manage a golf green, a cricket pitch, or a local authority lawn. That’s where the Verticut TT comes in. Designed for groundskeepers, clubs and turf professionals, this petrol-powered verticutter combines reliability, precision and comfort to deliver exceptional results every time.

Howardson Group Ltd recently welcomed dealers from across Europe, the Middle East and North America for a successful international dealer event held from 27th–30th April 2026 in Derbyshire, UK.

The Howardson Group team was proud to attend this year’s GMA Connect 2026 at Cardiff City Stadium on 21st April, where we joined industry professionals from across the UK for a day focused on innovation, collaboration and the future of grounds management.

The Howardson Group team was proud to attend this year’s GMA Connect 2026 at Abingdon School, where we joined industry professionals from across the UK for a day dedicated to innovation, collaboration and the future of grounds management.