Wet winter leads to 'extremely frustrating' grassroots football season

Many football teams have struggled over the last few months as wet weather has caused a significant number of postponements.
Ross-shire Journal

Drainage fix in sight for Black Isle football pitch after years of flooding

A drainage problem which has plagued the home pitch of a Black Isle amateur football team for more than five years now looks set to be resolved. Avoch AFC has been battling flooding issues at ...
The New York Times

Bayer Leverkusen call for ‘penalty’ over ‘unwatered’ pitch in Arminia Bielefeld cup shock

Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro urged the German Football Association (DFB) to “impose a penalty” on Arminia Bielefeld for not watering their pitch as the Bundesliga champions lost 2-1 to the ...
Blog Preston

Calls for more 3G football pitches in Preston as match cancellation crisis deepens

Football coaches have lamented the lack of suitable pitches after a washout winter in the city. Youngsters have been left ...