Luton have shipped a 'pitch protection system' all the way from Glasgow in a bid to keep the pitch playable for Saturday's game with the Bulls.
The Hatters have loaned the covers from Glasgow Warriors rugby side, with a view to a permanent purchase, and it will be in place on Thursday ahead of a predicted Friday downpour in the area.
After a largely dry 48 hours beforehand, the heavens are expected to open early on Friday evening and continue through to early afternoon on Saturday. Luton MD Gary Sweet told their official site:
“All of a sudden the demand and price of protection covers has risen considerably which has meant availability has been scarce with lengthy lead times for suitable products and the commercial viability only makes sense if purchased.
“It has only been in the past couple of weeks that the fixture congestion issues have exacerbated to the extent that clubs need to take extraordinary action to ensure that the fixture schedule doesn’t become too much of a problem for the players' and our team’s league progress.
“This uncharacteristic weather has taken many clubs by surprise - this must be the first season for many a year we’ve deployed our snow and frost covers once and the first year we’ve needed to protect against such severe rainfall since we installed a drainage system just over three years ago.
“We were all desperately disappointed that the Tamworth game was postponed but it is hoped that this investment will have the desired effect to ensure the Hereford match this Saturday will go ahead.
“The pitch remains in good condition, which is incredible also taking into account the aftermath of the Barnet match on New Year’s Day."