Pitch Dimensions

[Made-in-Jericho]

Serious question... in a game dominated by such fine margins (offside for example) why aren't pitch dimensions standardised? How come managers are allowed to determine (to some extent) the width of pitches or how long the grass grows?

Surely there should simply be a fixed, set size (just like the dimensions of the boxes and centre circle). This has always baffled me. Why not have gigantic goals, or tiny ones instead if these things are up for interpretation?

Answers on a standard postcard please.

 

[Malc]

If pitch size was to be standardized by the EFL half the clubs in L1 and L2 would have to build a new stadium.

 

[38yearsofpain]

If pitch size was to be standardized by the EFL half the clubs in L1 and L2 would have to build a new stadium.

Not if the standard size was reduced, Ian Atkins would be back in demand then.

 

[Malc]

We like (and need) a big pitch to play our best style football.

But my post was meant to be a funny dig at the EFL (p§ss-up in a brewery style)

 

[Oslernorth]

It gets more problematic the further down the pyramid you go.
Even at a semi professional level, clubs often ground share with clubs of other sports, all vying for space and facilities on the same bit of land.

 

[Marked Ox]

Serious question... in a game dominated by such fine margins (offside for example) why aren't pitch dimensions standardised? How come managers are allowed to determine (to some extent) the width of pitches or how long the grass grows?

Surely there should simply be a fixed, set size (just like the dimensions of the boxes and centre circle). This has always baffled me. Why not have gigantic goals, or tiny ones instead if these things are up for interpretation?

Answers on a standard postcard please.

Haven't a clue.

 

[Essexyellows]

Variety is the spice of life.................

 

[Steve Gilbert]

A reason why Anfield can’t host Euro 2024 games is because their pitch is 101 metres long which is too short by 4 metres according to UEFA guidelines.

 

[Carpy]

A reason why Anfield can’t host Euro 2024 games is because their pitch is 101 metres long which is too short by 4 metres according to UEFA guidelines.

Makes sense for those tournaments but according to this it also excludes it from hosting European club finals which seems pointless when you consider teams have played on pitches of all sizes right up to the final

Why Liverpool won't host any Euro 2028 games at Anfield as UEFA rule explained

Liverpool has been chosen as a host city after the UK and Ireland were selected for Euro 2028, but Anfield won't be hosting any games during the tournament.

www.liverpool.com

 

[Grumpy Git]

A reason why Anfield can’t host Euro 2024 games is because their pitch is 101 metres long which is too short by 4 metres according to UEFA guidelines.

Scousers will nick anything.

 

[Northstandboy]

Makes sense for those tournaments but according to this it also excludes it from hosting European club finals which seems pointless when you consider teams have played on pitches of all sizes right up to the final

Why Liverpool won't host any Euro 2028 games at Anfield as UEFA rule explained

Liverpool has been chosen as a host city after the UK and Ireland were selected for Euro 2028, but Anfield won't be hosting any games during the tournament.

www.liverpool.com

Poor poor Liverpool....

Imagine your biggest rival getting a brand new staduim good enough to host UEFA tournaments, but yours cannot

 

[werthersoriginal]

Poor poor Liverpool....

Imagine your biggest rival getting a brand new staduim good enough to host UEFA tournaments, but yours cannot

Hmmmm but Liverpool will have a better team, maybe that matters more