Luton admit plastic pitch interest

A RETURN to plastic pitches could be on the cards if the Hatters were to ever leave Kenilworth Road, writes Mark Wood.

Town famously enjoyed plenty of success on their artificial pitch while playing in the top flight during the 80s.

Although the surfaces were banned in 1988 because of complaints they caused injuries and that the quality of football played on them was poor, a number of Football League clubs would like to see them return.

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Luton’s love affair with the plastic could be rekindled if they move to a new stadium according to managing director Gary Sweet.

He said: “There’s always a chance. I think we as a club are always looking for additional opportunities for revenue, but also additional opportunities to bring the community into the club. A plastic pitch would enable us to do that.”

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