Ahead of the start of pre-season, we take a look at the latest developments at Ryton on the two pitches.
On pitch 1 the new drainage has been installed and preparations are moving ahead for the installation of the reinforced Mixto hybrid surface - this is a natural hybrid surface, consisting of a synthetic and a natural grass component.
Meanwhile pitch 2 is all but ready for the return of the Sky Blues next week when they begin their pre-season.