November 23, 2024
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Updates on the Valley Parade pitch are provided by Bradford City prior of the Forest Green Rovers match.
Before Forest Green Rovers come, Bradford City has announced that their pitch is declared suitable.

The Bantams are scheduled to play Forest Green today, March 12, at 7:45 p.m., but supporters had reasonably expressed fears that the match would not be able to proceed.

A pitch inspection has been conducted at the University of Bradford Stadium. The above image was not taken recently and is for illustrative purposes. Image: Pete Norton/Getty Images

This year, Graham Alexander’s team has experienced several postponements due to inclement weather that the University of Bradford Stadium surface has not been able to withstand.

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Nonetheless, the news that the afternoon pitch inspection went well has allayed supporter anxieties.

The following was said in a Bantams statement:

“At 4 p.m. today, referee Simon Mather arrived at the University of Bradford Stadium, evaluated the field, and determined that it was suitable for play.

“The ground crew is working hard and keeping an eye on the

“At 4 p.m. today, referee Simon Mather arrived at the University of Bradford Stadium, evaluated the field, and determined that it was suitable for play.

“The ground crew is working hard and keeping an eye on the forecast for the remainder of the day while the Valley Parade pitch continues to drain the rain that fell this morning.”

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