GFC pitch battle

FOOTES LANE'S groundsman insists that unless this winter's very wet weather is repeated, the problematic surface at the venue will not be a problem in future years.

The football and rugby pitch in front of the Garenne Stand has come in for fierce criticism in recent weeks, particularly a large area that now resembles a sandpit.

Groundsman Shane Moon, pictured, is not concerned, although he admits discussions will be taking place over possible remedial work.

'Now that the drainage problems look to have been sorted, I think that the worst of the problems are over,' he said.