Galatasaray RAMS Park pitch condition, Digi Mart USA News (Istanbul, Turkey): Pitch problems at Galatasaray’s RAMS Park were on the agenda at the club’s November general assembly of the Divan Kurulu, the club’s governing council. According to the publisher’s report, the condition of the stadium’s grass was discussed, with members stressing that a fundamental solution is needed.
The report says the issues were noticeable during the recent match against Amed Sportif Faaliyetler, when players, the coaching staff and fans complained about the surface. After that game, fertilizing and turf-laying work was launched to repair the pitch quickly.
Divan Kurulu member İbrahim Göknar said the playing surface remains dangerous for players until it is improved. He also proposed that Galatasaray’s home matches be played at another stadium in Istanbul until the problem is resolved, adding that the outcome of playing on the current surface is unpredictable.
Göknar also referred to a recent natural disaster in Istanbul, saying it had damaged the field, though he said he did not know whether the pitch was covered at the time. The report indicates the matter will continue to be discussed within the club.
