ROMSEY TOWN say getting to the root of their tricky tree issue will be a big worry for them next summer.
The Wessex League Division One club are having pitch problems after stems of a Great Oak behind one of their goals burst through the turf.
The root was spotted during last Thursday's development team game with Dorchester Town – and the first team's match with Amesbury was postponed because of player safety fears on Saturday.
Work was carried out to remove it last week but it is its future growth which caused the greater concern around the club.
Secretary Clare Crossland is worried that more roots will spring up and that could have huge costly financial implications.
She told The NLP: “It all came as a big surprise. I suppose it was seen as a bit of fun at first – a football club has a game called off because of a tree!
“But in the past week we have had to have a serious think about the issue. Yes the problem root is in the process of being removed but the concern for all of us now is for if it happens again.
“There are a lot of trees surrounding our pitch. If one has come through, why would you not think more will follow? If they do we are in trouble and it's a worry.
“In the summer there needs to be some analysis carried out. That is really costly, and even though we are working to help try and stabilise the situation, stage two is the big one.
“It's not just about digging the thing up and getting rid of it, roots are a big problem as you see with structures all the time.”
Mid-table Romsey may need some outside support if their investigation uncovers the issues run deep.
“We are a volunteer-run club like most others at this level,” she added. “We have got everything crossed that there isn't a big chance of more roots coming through.
“If it's not the news we want to hear we may need some support.”
