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Wiltshire football match cancelled as opponents refuse to use poo-covered pitch

byDaniel Jae Webb
24 November 2022 | 2.07pm
Wiltshire football match cancelled as opponents refuse to use poo-covered pitch
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A Wiltshire football match was cancelled when an opposing team refused to use a poo-covered pitch.

Wroughton Youth FC was due to play Hungerford at Maunsell Way Recreation Ground on Sunday (20 November), but dangerously dirty grass put paid to that.

The opposing team did not want to play due to “too much dog mess” on the pitch, according to Wroughton Parish Council.

In a statement, it said: “There is no excuse not to pick up after your dog and this careless behaviour has impacted the enjoyment of the children and a wasted journey for many parents/carers.

“If dog mess is ingested then this can cause Toxocariasis which can lead to loss of vision so its unsurprising that caution was taken.

“It is the responsibility of the dog owners to pick up after their dog and the council have provided numerous dog bins in the area to enable dog owners. Please note that multipurpose bins can also be used for disposal.

“Please can you all play your part in keeping any public space safe for both children and adults alike by picking up after your dog and disposing of any litter in the council owned bins to as we do not wish to hear of any further incidents.”

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