
Originally Posted by
WTF11
And how could the FA legislate for the impact of COVID on any clubs plans to revamp the playing surface (or not)? The FA isn't paid to manage, nor is it responsible for the state of any pitch, the club that owns it is. ER was a mess before the start of the season and the decision to relay the surface in a hurry has proved to be the wrong one (at least the old surface was predictably sh1te, whereas the new surface is completely unpredictable). The fact that it affects both teams isn't the point, it is dangerous (as Romeus injury (and others), indicates). Leeds should request that we play all matches at the away ground unless and until the ER surface is relaid properly (as was the plan for last summer). With no fans allowed until (possibly) the last game against West Brom any decision to play away from home is of minor significance when set against the possible consequences for all players playing on the current ice rink.
(And just how many other playing surfaces at any club, newly promoted, big 6 or middling also-rans is exhibiting the same issues that the surface at ER is?)