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There has always been a great deal of controversy surrounding the use of 3G sports pitches in English football and, with the recent announcements that the artificial grass surfacing is going to be allowed in FA Cup matches and potentially the Football League, further debates have started.
Many see the 3G synthetic pitches as a positive investment for clubs who are struggling financially, whereas others have concerns over the performance qualities and the safety of these artificial surfaces. But would allowing 3G pitches to be used in the Football League be the right decision?
There are a number of benefits which come with the installation of a 3G synthetic football pitch compared with a natural grass surface.
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