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Rochdale AFC using cannabis lamps confiscated by police to help grow grass (the kind you run on)

(Photo by Chris Brunskill/Getty Images)
(Photo by Chris Brunskill/Getty Images)

League One club Rochdale AFC have begun using heat lamps seized by police in drug raids to improve the pitch at their Spotland ground. Inspired by Notts County, who did the same last year, Rochdale have mounted the lights on custom rigs to help grow grass that is regularly trampled by footballers and rugby players instead of that which is smoked by people who think tacos should be a pizza topping.

The lamps will be used primarily around the goal mouths and the tunnel area, according to groundsman Oli Makin. From the BBC:

Mr Makin said the lights, which would have cost the club between £20,000 and £30,000, were donated by Sgt Andy Fern of Greater Manchester Police.

The 24-year-old groundsman said it would make a "massive difference" to the pitch particularly as Spotland stadium is also home to Rochdale Hornets rugby league club.

Now Rochdale will just have to resist the temptation to use the lamps for their intended purpose in order to fund a bid for Lionel Messi.

(@BBCEngland)
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