You can't maintain grass that is the problem. Wear and tear is a huge problem for the average professional club.
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International Matches | U21 Euro Qualification | Czech Republic vs England
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No it isn’t. Watch any game on Sky in the top 5 divisions in England and the pitches are all immaculate these days.You can't maintain grass that is the problem. Wear and tear is a huge problem for the average professional club.
These pitches are used by owners wanting to cut as many costs as possible, at the detriment of the sport.
There are a few clubs that use the hybrid pitchesNo it isn’t. Watch any game on Sky in the top 5 divisions in England and the pitches are all immaculate these days.
These pitches are used by owners wanting to cut as many costs as possible, at the detriment of the sport.
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Hybrid is fine. The ball bounces naturally. 4G is shite. Should be 5 a side only.There are a few clubs that use the hybrid pitches
Think it‘s banned in the EFL.
The hybrid pitches are still costly if you aren't based in England or Scotland which it all boils down to.Hybrid is fine. The ball bounces naturally. 4G is shite. Should be 5 a side only.
Think it‘s banned in the EFL.
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Well, don’t use it then?The hybrid is still costly if you aren't based in England or Scotland.
They managed before it came out and can now.
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There are a few clubs that use the hybrid pitches
Thought hybrid pitches have been used for decades. The Etihad has been a hybrid from the start
More about clubs who use grass only pitches. There aren't many who play on 100% grass.Thought hybrid pitches have been used for decades. The Etihad has been a hybrid from the start
The pitch that the England u21s played on was 4G? That is cheaper than the hybrid pitches used in England and Scotland.Well, don’t use it then?
They managed before it came out and can now.
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More about clubs who use grass only pitches.
Yea the average match going fan would be shocked at the maintenance cost, let alone the price of the machinery needed !
Last time I bought a fairway mower it was 65k !