Plymouth Argyle are assessing the damage to their Home Park pitch after trespassers broke in over the weekend before stealing a tractor and driving it across the playing surface.
The League One club have offered a reward for information on the culprits which has significantly set back their schedule for the renovation of the pitch ahead of pre-season. Bristol City are set to face Argyle on Saturday, July 16 at Home Park, in one of only two matches that have been confirmed so far, and the Robins are in communication with their opponents.
It’s unclear at this stage how lasting the damage is and the potential disruption it may cause. Plymouth Live report the ground staff and pitch contractors Inscapes will now carry out urgent repairs and are in a “race against time” to be ready for two pre-season fixtures in mid-July. Before hosting City, Plymouth are due to play Swansea on Tuesday, July 12.
