I have just been told that at the Dragons Q & A session last night it was stated they intend to re lay the pitch turf at the end of the season.

That would make sense, since we were told the pitch would last three years.

Only been down 2 though

We played Leeds United away in August 2017 (because our pitch was not quite ready). That means we have used the pitch for seasons 2017/18, 18/19 and this season 19/20 is the third season.

daftasfxxx wrote:Only been down 2 though

It was laid July 2017 so will be 3 years this Summer.

I will sing Happy Birthday at the appropriate time

Aren’t we still paying for the existing pitch with 2 years left from a £250k WRU bill?

Taunton Iron Cider wrote:Aren’t we still paying for the existing pitch with 2 years left from a £250k WRU bill?

That's how I understand it, we spread the cost of a pitch with a 3 year life expectancy over 5 years.

Doing my maths then we will be paying for 4 years after this second pitch is once more deemed to be redone again.

Why are we paying for the pitch in the first place. After all we are only the Tennant's.

countymadbel wrote:Why are we paying for the pitch in the first place. After all we are only the Tennant's.

Because contrary to what some believe, the WRU hold all the cards and they're juicing us.

countymadbel wrote:Why are we paying for the pitch in the first place. After all we are only the Tennant's.

It was in the contract negotiated by the previous Board.

If Tennant’s is involved we should spray it on new pitch. At least the grass will come up half cut!

Stan A. Einstein wrote:

countymadbel wrote:Why are we paying for the pitch in the first place. After all we are only the Tennant's.

Because contrary to what some believe, the WRU hold all the cards and they're juicing us.

I think you’re right that they as landlords and we as short lease holders , renders us in a relatively powerless position. We mustn’t forget that they just don’t need the grass pitch, we do : that they intend to relay it , is a positive as far as I’m concerned. Whether or not they are “ juicing “ us I suppose is a matter of opinion and would be up to the club to seek an alternative solution to our homelessness - the very symbol of our “ tent city “ eh?

lowandhard wrote:

Stan A. Einstein wrote:

countymadbel wrote:Why are we paying for the pitch in the first place. After all we are only the Tennant's.

Because contrary to what some believe, the WRU hold all the cards and they're juicing us.

I think you’re right that they as landlords and we as short lease holders , renders us in a relatively powerless position. We mustn’t forget that they just don’t need the grass pitch, we do : that they intend to relay it , is a positive as far as I’m concerned. Whether or not they are “ juicing “ us I suppose is a matter of opinion and would be up to the club to seek an alternative solution to our homelessness - the very symbol of our “ tent city “ eh?

I can't see it as a positive to be truthful Mike. Our license lasts for three years after this one. As will the newly laid pitch. A positive will be if the WRU announce plans for a new grass pitch in February 2023. But until then we are seemingly powerless.

I genuinely hope that the WRU extend the license. I genuinely hope that the board have a contingency plan in place if they don't. I don't know but past performance leaves me, at the very least, worried.