less Football in Reading

[Great Knolly]

I've heard that, as of this coming season, Football will no longer be played in Palmer Park and Prospect Park. Anyone know any more about this ?

[Harry Carry]

I've heard they won't be playing football at the Mad Stad again this coming season either.

[readingbedding]

I've heard that, as of this coming season, Football will no longer be played in Palmer Park and Prospect Park. Anyone know any more about this ?

That's a bit of a shocker really.
Is that true?

[TBM]

I've heard they won't be playing football at the Mad Stad again this coming season either.

Yeah they stopped that in January!

[Row Z Royal]

I've heard that, as of this coming season, Football will no longer be played in Palmer Park and Prospect Park. Anyone know any more about this ?

That's a bit of a shocker really.
Is that true?

It was threatened due to the Sunday League complaining about the price rise for RBC pitches. I doubt they'll actually stop football being played on them, though, as they take a lot of money from the pitches.

[The 17 Bus]

I suppose the debate should be what is the worth of the pitches??

i would think £3/4 per player for a game would be about right, so about £80 a match, with changing facilities. however I have no idea what the cost is, am sure some here know??

[ayjaydee]

I suppose the debate should be what is the worth of the pitches??

i would think £3/4 per player for a game would be about right, so about £80 a match, with changing facilities. however I have no idea what the cost is, am sure some here know??

A long time since I was invloved in local football but not just the pitch to pay for - referee must be about £20 now, cost of buying kit, balls etc. Without sponsorship it must be getting on for a tenner a game per player.