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MJSL bosses to cover cost of 3G pitches

February 15, 2016 16:40
League organisers want to ensure matches are played to avoid an escalating fixture back-log due to bad weather. Photo: Chris Tofalos

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Darren Witcoop,

Darren Witcoop

1 min read

MJSL chiefs are dipping into their own pockets to avoid the fixture congestion escalating.

The League’s bossses have taken emergency action in the wake of the backlog by rearranging games to be played on 3G pitches.

The whole of last Sunday’s programme was postponed due to waterlogged pitches at Hough End and Frederick Road.
It was the second time in three weeks that all games in Manchester were wiped out.

And secretary Paul Rose said the league had to act to act by paying the extra costs required to play games on artificial surfaces and under the lights.

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