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Drought bakes football pitch: Club fights for playable pitch
31 Jul
Summary
- Club uses sprinklers to revive brown pitch due to summer heatwaves.
- Drought declared in West Midlands, impacting local football fixtures.
- Club faces increased costs to maintain playable and safe pitch.
Wolverhampton Casuals faces a significant challenge this summer as persistent heatwaves have left their football pitch brown and potentially unplayable. The club has resorted to using domestic sprinklers to keep the turf alive, a necessity to ensure home games can proceed as scheduled.
Despite the absence of a current hosepipe ban, the Environment Agency has declared a drought in the West Midlands. This situation has forced the club to irrigate the pitch, particularly in high-traffic areas like goalmouths and the center circle, to preserve newly reseeded sections.
The ongoing efforts to maintain the Brinsford Stadium pitch come with a considerable financial burden. While a lack of games in winter meant lost revenue from spectators, the current situation demands expenditure to ensure the pitch remains safe and playable for players.
