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30-05-2014, 11:07 PM
Kilmarnock FC will make a decision next week over whether to install an artificial pitch in time for next season.
The Ayrshire side have already received permission from the SPFL to have the new surface in place for the 2014/15 campaign but they are examining a number of different options.:?
Rugby Park is the venue for Sunday's Scottish Junior Cup Final between Glenafton and Hurlford United and work on a new pitch would need to start in early June in order to be ready for the start of next term.
A SPFL spokesman said: "We can confirm that Kilmarnock FC made an application to install an artificial surface for use in season 2014/15.
"The SPFL Board has approved that application subject to the surface being tested following installation."
Manager Allan Johnston has previously given his backing to the move having seen his former club Queen of the South move from grass to an artificial pitch.
After winning promotion to the top flight courtesy over their play-off win over Hibernian,
The Ayrshire side have already received permission from the SPFL to have the new surface in place for the 2014/15 campaign but they are examining a number of different options.:?
Rugby Park is the venue for Sunday's Scottish Junior Cup Final between Glenafton and Hurlford United and work on a new pitch would need to start in early June in order to be ready for the start of next term.
A SPFL spokesman said: "We can confirm that Kilmarnock FC made an application to install an artificial surface for use in season 2014/15.
"The SPFL Board has approved that application subject to the surface being tested following installation."
Manager Allan Johnston has previously given his backing to the move having seen his former club Queen of the South move from grass to an artificial pitch.
After winning promotion to the top flight courtesy over their play-off win over Hibernian,