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Scarborough Athletic handed FA Cup lifeline
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SCARBOROUGH Athletic could still feature in the FA Cup despite the rule stating that the proposed 3G pitch for Weaponness Park would not be fit for the competition.
Should Boro wish to take part in the prestigious and potentially financially rewarding FA Cup, they could find an alternative venue with a suitable playing surface to host their home ties.
The FA’s County Development Manager, Steven Wade said: “Scarborough Athletic could indeed play FA Cup ties at an alternative venue that was suitable to host ties in this competition.”
At present, 3G pitches aren’t accepted for FA Cup ties, Wade added: “Pitches must conform to the FIFA 1 star standard or the equivalent International Artificial Turf Standard (IATS) in all competitions.
“For use in the relevant FA competitions the pitch must be certified and the certificate supplied to The FA before play is allowed.
“They (3G pitches) can’t be used in the FA Cup (all rounds) and the FA Youth Cup (proper rounds).”
There could be positive news on the use of 3G pitches in future years, as the trend of using the synthetic fibre pitches becomes more and more popular with clubs in volatile financial circumstances.
He added: I think the use of artificial pitches is one that is constantly under review by The FA.”
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Rusty
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 07:49 PMI think it's been parked in town for months,why don't the council remove these abandoned caravans and camper vans?
Hericus
Monday, February 13, 2012 at 06:50 PMI really admire Mr Wade for his ability to speak in parentheses.
Capt Birds Eyes Pants
Monday, February 13, 2012 at 06:28 PMif the camper van goes will council taxes have to be increased due to the loss in car parking revenue?
Crossgates View
Monday, February 13, 2012 at 03:40 PMHas that camper van been claimed yet?
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