The JJB pitch - A Simple Solution
Much has been made of the state of the Wigan Athletic pitch on various websites, forums and media sources, and how it does not allow the full expression of The Beautiful Game.
The JJB playing surface does not enjoy respite from the rigours of sport, and as such, cannot recover, especially as it is being worn down in the summer, when the grass should be left to grow and the pitch recuperate.
A simple solution presents itself, that of allowing just one code to ply it's trade at the ground,leaving chairman Dave Whelan with a decision to make.
Should he allow football to be played on the surface? A sport that offers global recognition, with the kudos and distinction that results from playing a sport that transcends all barriers?
Or does he allow Rugby League? Which doesn't.
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I've supported latics for many years and not keen on rugby league but what you say is rubbish! you look at the pitch in the summer and it's green, lush and is allowed to grow as the rugby like to play with an inch or so in length. It's simple. where the ground is built is the problem next to a river with no protection. also the drainage system is shite. they cut the grass too short in winter and we all know grass doesn't grow much in winter due to weather conditions/lasck of sunshine. it's got nothing to do with the rugby as they haven't stepped foot on that pitch since October/November time.
DWF-Loyal tic
Of course it's the rugby that ruin it. There was never ever a problem at Springfield Park, the drainage excuse is pathetic. The ground was built in 1999 not 1899 and the engineering reflects that.
If the grass is not allowed to grow unaffected in the summer, how on earth is it supposed to recover in the winter (when it doesn't grow)?
Loyal 'tic my backside.
It's a little unfair to suggest the rugby do all the damage, but I think the basic point is true - the rugby doesn't let the grass recover properly in summer. Anyway, it's up to the away teams to adapt to our pitch.
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