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Thursday, 16 October 2014

National Stadium pitch under fire


Once Wembley was the envy of the world, now the pitch is a national disgrace

Why is the Wembley pitch so poor?
What’s wrong with the pitch at Wembley stadium?
Wembley Stadium admits to permanent pitch problems

Wembley turf war hots up: No one wants to play on worst pitch in country, says Wenger
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp brands Wembley pitch a 'disgrace'

Wembley pitch to be relaid for 11th time - FA
Wembley turf to be relaid up to 65 times by 2023 in FA plan

Wembley stadium - from ‘rock on’ to ‘touchdown’
From field of farce to the perfect pitch at Wembley Stadium

National Stadium field fiasco: No use warring with Sport Singapore, says Sports Hub COO



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