Chard Town Football Club may have solved its long-running pitch headache by announcing a collaboration for a new base at Holyrood Academy.

The Robins have been threatened with expulsion from the league due to the infamous slope of their Zembard Lane home.

However, the club has this week revealed plans for a new 3G pitch.

A statement issued by chairman Richard Allen reads: "For a number of years Chard Town FC has been aware of its serious position regarding the pitch grading criteria required b the FA to enabl it to retain its present Level 6 status.

"In early December, the principal of HOlyrood Academy approached the club regarding the academy's desire to become involved in the development of community sport facilities including football and to this end a proposal has been put forward that  new site could be made available within the Holyrood campus, subject to the necessary approvals.

"To benefit the whole community, the aspiration would be to provide a 3G all-eather pitch on the HOlyrood campus site which would provid a new ground for Chard Town FC, new clubhouse/meeting room and car parking.

"These facilities could be used byh the academy during school hours and by the wider community in the evenings and at weekends in conjunction with the football club."

Full story in next week's Chard and Ilminster News