I don't think there are any league teams in England now with platic pitches. IIRC they were banned about 10 or more years ago. It was to do with the bounce on these pitches and injuries, has guest Noddy ever tried a sliding tackle on astro turf and not left acres of skin behind, not to mention carpet burns etc. Major League Baseball, where astroturf was born (The Houston Astros indoor arena to be precise) have nearly all gone back to grass due to the injuries caused. Plastic is dead, long live grass!!