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OLD-STYLE THINKING MUST BE PUT OUT TO GRASS

by
The LeaguePaper Team
15 April 2018

SUTTON United’s decision to scrap their 3G surface if they win promotion is a victory for the EFL – but must not signal the end of the ‘plastic pitch’ debate.
Artificial grass has been outlawed in England’s professional ranks since 1995 and a vote by EFL clubs in November upheld the ban.
Plans for a fresh ballot in June were then abandoned after a secret poll of PFA members revealed 94 per cent were against 3G pitches. All of which left Sutton in a miserable position should they win promotion: rip up their pitch at a cost of £300,000 or reject a place in ...

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