Specialist Castors Support Crossgoal™ Training Equipment on Premier League Hybrid Pitches
Crossgoal™, developed by Bill Elleray of Football Coaching Equipment Ltd, is a highly specialised training tool used by Premier League clubs to enhance set-piece performance. Designed to improve the precision and technique of low, fast corner deliveries, Crossgoal™ is now a vital part of professional football training sessions across the UK.
With such a premium application, only the highest quality components can be used, especially where the product interacts with the hybrid grass surfaces of top-flight stadiums. These hybrid pitches, made from real grass grown through a reinforced plastic membrane, cost over £1 million each and require meticulous daily care—even on Christmas Day. Damage to these surfaces is not an option.
“Only the best of the best castors can be put on my Crossgoal due to the hybrid surface they are going on. I am pleased I have found Sinclair & Rush who provide me with these specialty castors. Without them, my product is not finished!”
– Bill Elleray, Owner of Crossgoal™
Working closely with Bill, Sinclair & Rush supplied high-quality castors with puncture-proof wheels, designed specifically to meet the demands of hybrid playing surfaces. Featuring zinc-plated fabricated brackets, the castors deliver strength while keeping overall unit weight low. Their low-maintenance design, ease of mounting, and rugged durability have made them the preferred choice—approved by Premier League groundsmen and used on both training and stadium pitches.
These castors not only protect the delicate hybrid turf but also support equipment weighing up to 100kg. For the 2023/24 season, Bill has developed a new prototype using a combination of two fixed castors and two 360° swivel castors, allowing for precise positioning without causing stress to the turf surface.
“The best part of my job is working with innovative companies, producing important equipment within the UK and Europe. It has been a privilege working with Bill and the team.”
– Joey, Sales Executive, Sinclair & Rush
⚽ About Crossgoal™
Crossgoal™ is trusted by professional Set-Piece Coaches to perfect high-speed, low-trajectory corner kicks. By training players individually ahead of full-team sessions, it improves training efficiency and delivers performance data for each player. The equipment plays a vital role in match preparation—right down to the final score.
Sinclair & Rush continues to support elite sporting equipment manufacturers across Europe, supplying a wide range of puncture-proof and pneumatic castors tailored for demanding outdoor applications.
