James smiles did tweet something about the pitch not been finished yet and that the game was the only one fc couldn't switch.

Was amusing to read Adam Pearson's programme notes

For the next game, get all players to wear long blade boots and ensure they churn it up in time for the Toothless Tiggers to rearrange some games.

That was a disgrace last night.

Sorry but I disagree, while the stadium is 12 years old, it costs very little to get someone to blast the seats with water say one a year, paint over the peeling paint over the girders and other minor maintenance issues.

as I have already said earlier in the thread, this stinks of Allam not wanting the SMC to spend money due to his on-going dispute with the Council. If it falls further in to disrepair it'll cost a whole lot more to fix.

I think it is more than a "big deal" that we now have a pitch that is under the recommended size of 100 x 68 metres.

Whilst the minimum size is only 92 x 55 (and we still easily exceed that) , I believe that international matches can only be played on a full size pitch.

So if the rules are enforced that means no more international RL matches at the KC.

Anybody know what was the size of the pitch before and what size it is now?

This is the info according to KC stadium website

"The grass surface measures 114m x 74m providing a FIFA standard-sized football pitch of 105m x 68m and a full-length rugby league pitch of 100m x 68m with in goal areas 6m deep."

Dont have a clue what size it is now

I woulden't panic about the pitch not meeting RL standards, noone at the RFL will be bright enough to measure it properly anyway!

Will these be the final dimensions after the pitch is completed or was it just a quick fix to get last night's game done? TBH I was wondering if the reduced in goal area was a ploy to minimise the effectiveness of a kick for Monaghan.

the new bit surrounding the pitch looked like permanent fully synthetic astroturf to me as it was a completely different green to the 'real' pitch. So looked permanent.

It is.

Correct, it wont be changed due to the fake grass, so dont con yourself with a "but when the work is dont they will put it back"

I see Kosh has kept his head down.

Who will ask the club if the club was consulted on playing on a sub standard size pitch

"Who will ask the club if the club was consulted on playing on a sub standard size pitch"


It appears not many takers so far there then

, perhaps you should ask the club that question yourself, they are certainly accessible and we are all concerned so when you hear from the Club let us know, because its a real worry and I'm sure we'll all await, debate and consider the reply you get!

As if the KC wasn't depressing enough already, they've now ruined the only good thing about it. A tiny in goal area is not suitable for Rugby League. If this is how it is from now on, it's a real blow.

Maybe we're just admitting we'll never sign a half decent kicker, and we're trying to reduce the effectiveness of other teams short kicking game?

I doubt Hull have had any say in the matter, the SMC will have just gone off and bought whatever pitch they felt like, maybe the astroturf areas at the end are more suitable for Squash and Polo competitions

Maybe Bruce thinks a small pitch will keep the Tiggers in the EPL

They stayed in the league last season and reached a major cup final so don't think that would be a factor in it

The ingoal areas the same as far as I can see, I sit east/south corner n didnt strike me or anyone we sit with as small. The artificial stuff at the end replaces what was a tarmac like bit with a small kerb in it. Always struck me as un safe.

some just like to call the SMC for everything, am sure FC were fully consulted with any changes.

That looks better.

At least the state of the pitch takes our minds off the state of the team

aye, but remember "it's not Radfords pitch"!

I wonder where allam got all of that sand from?

Are you saying the pitch hasn't been shortened? Or that we shouldn't be complaining about it?