Artificial pitches to make a return the English football

English football is a step closer to reintroducing artificial pitches after the Football League announced plans to seek opinion on their possible return.

The public consultation will run until the end of April 2012 and canvas the views of clubs, fans and officials.

The Football League’s chief operating officer, Andy Williamson, said there was a “clear appetite” to reconsider the use of artificial surfaces.

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