Ballymena United assistant manager Bryan McLaughlin has lent his voice to calls for a 4G pitch to be installed at the Warden Street Showgrounds.
The current grass surface at the venue, which has badly deteriorated over the past couple of years, has come in for heavy criticism in recent weeks.
Supporters branded it a “bog” and a “paddy field” following a postponement of an Irish Cup tie with Portstewart after a brief rainfall two weeks ago.