Chuff me it’s just some grass. What’s so special about it, they only used grass because there didn’t used to be an alternative. Also who says it’s a better surface, I’ve played 5 a side on 3G and it was fine, barely tell the difference as I was crap on both!

If it’s sanctioned by the sport bodies and 3G certainly is then it’s ok. Better still it makes money or doesn’t that matter.

Only Trinity fans could get caught up on a total non issue. Jeez it not as if most of them will ever play on it.

Just rejoice in the fact that we appear to have finally got something, especially when it looked like we were getting nothing at one point. It’s not perfect but who ever promised you perfect.

The redevelopment makes BV fit for purpose again, only those with a massive sense of over entitlement would not be pleased with what we have been offered imho.

Lighten up, surely it’s what happens on the pitch that counts not what it’s made of!

Personally i'd go for a hybrid pitch which are harder wearing than a fully natural pitch without the harshness of an artificial surface. The initial cost may be slightly more and the general maintainence is more akin to normal pitch but just like synthetic the technology is improving and as it is relatively new much more rapidly. The belief is that the pitches will last longer than artificial before being replaced as obviously the grass regenerates naturally and the extra give in the surface would highly mean less injuries as documented above given we are playing a high contact game, saving money long term on medical costs and insurance. They are also asthetically better on the eye in my opinion making the stadium as a whole look better at the ground and on tv, important factors when trying to sell sponsorship space, conferences, corperate hospitaly, wedding receptions etc. Long term i feel it would be financially beneficial to go this way for a little more outlay upfront, hence the short term comment.

The hybrid would IMHO be an option if say we were just sharing with the two football teams. I reckon if used sparingly it could handle that. However this 4G pitch is clearly there to give a genuine 'community' element, probably vital for Council support.

Although I hope every Tom, Dick and Harry doesn't get to play on it, I suspect it will get far more use than a Hybrid pitch could truly stand.

I agree it would possibly be better though that is fairly subjective but I can't see it being practical.

You gave the answer in the first line of your second paragraph.

At the end of the day as a supporter I don' give a toss whether it's grass or 4G. My opinion is of no consequence, the only opinions that matter are those of the people that have to play on it,

It’s probably fair to say that it’s nothing to do with who’s playing on it and more to do with who’s paying for it and who’s designing it.
Players I do believe don’t have any input into the infrastructure of the club.
All we can do is discuss our preferences on here, but can’t for a minute imagine it’ll make any difference to clubs business. We all seem to start arguing amongst ourselves for some reason when all we have are own opinions.
We all love our club and that’s took some doing over the last 30 years, so when I see people snipping at each other’s views on here makes me sad really as we all want to see success. Shame we can’t accept not everyone else will think the same as each other without attacking that opinion!!!
Roll on the new season please and let’s get back to blaming the ref for everything happy days

That slightly contradicts itself then....

I'm elated that this time there seems to be genuine hope that things are progressing.
I congratulate all at the club for their huge efforts.
I will be extremely proud to watch Trinity in a ground fit for purpose and quite frankly the last thing on my mind is the surface they play on.
I personally prefer grass all day long, but bow to the knowledge of others who have chosen the pitch they think will do the job.
When you think of what we're getting why moan about the pitch - professional people have made the decision that this surface will be the best for us, so that will do for me.

I know BLM, it was a poor joke, apologies.