Vandalised pitch 'devastating', Bristol Manor Farm FC says
The club's chairman Jon Line said Manor Farm is a club "that places great emphasis on building communities and helping people enjoy our national game". "This pointless act of vandalism was a deliberate attempt to damage the club," he added."I believe it has had the opposite effect of making everyone highly focused in building a friendly, successful and united club."
In a post on its crowdfunding campaign, Bristol Manor Farm said: "Our football club was the victim of a devastating act of vandalism."What should have been a joyful home fixture day quickly became one of shock and heartbreak for our entire community."Urging people to donate, it said: "Over the past few years, we've fought hard to improve our facilities, build a youth pathway, and create something the local area can be proud of."This setback won't stop us. But we need your help."
Money raised will be spent on repairs and enhanced security measures for the club's grounds, it added."Let's come together, show what Bristol football is all about and get The Farm fighting fit again," the club said.The incident meant Bristol City Farm's match against Avonmouth earlier had to be hastily switched to their opponent's pitch.The side beat Avonmouth 2-1. Avon and Somerset Police said officers have attended the scene and CCTV enquiries are underway. It urged any witnesses or anyone with information about the fire to get in contact.
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