With pre-season underway, we take a look at the latest developments at Ryton on pitch one.
Following the new drainage which was installed, we are now in a position where the hybrid carpet surafce is beginning to be installed.
Almost half of the synthetic pitch has gone down as of this date and once the surface has been completely installed, then the next step will see sand put down across the carpet, ready for the seeds to be sown down and natural grass to grow over the coming weeks.
Meanwhile, the Sky Blues are currently training on pitch two which was complete upon their return to pre-season.