Wolverhampton Casuals use sprinklers to combat drought conditions

Wolverhampton Casuals is using sprinklers to maintain its pitch amid ongoing drought conditions in the West Midlands. The club's vice chairman, Paul Tudor, stated that the grass has turned brown and hard, which could be unsafe for play. As they prepare for their North West Counties League season starting with an away game, Tudor expressed concerns over player safety and potential match cancellations due to the pitch's condition. The club has resorted to moving domestic sprinklers around the pitch to keep it playable, incurring additional financial pressures as they strive to maintain a grass surface for future home games.

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