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    Sutton United aim to be pitch-perfect... even if relegated back to National League

    by Nick Purewal Apr 25, 2024 3 minutes
    Source: Getty Images

    Sutton United could not beam out a clearer 3G signal - there will be no return to a synthetic playing surface at their Gander Green Lane home next season, whatever division they are in.

    Chairman Bruce Elliott is surprised about questions over whether a drop back down to the National League would mean a reinstallation of a rubber crumb pitch.

    rules forced Sutton rip up their 3G pitch and lay down

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