Leeds United fans have been reacting to the news that the club have begun the process of relaying the Elland Road pitch.
Work has started on digging up the existing playing surface, which came in for some criticism during the recent 1-0 home defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion.
A new hybrid pitch is due to be laid in the coming days ahead of the next home fixture against Everton on February 3.
The shorter-than-usual close season between the 2019-20 and 2020-21 campaigns - due to the coronavirus pandemic - prevented Leeds from carrying out a planned overhaul of the drainage and playing surface at Elland Road.
With the condition of the pitch worsening due to heavy rain and snow this month, the club have opted to take action now in a bid to help Marcelo Bielsa's team.
Meanwhile, the drainage work is now due to take place in May.
It is believed that around £300,000 is being spent on the project overall.
Leeds said in a statement: "Following the effects of recent weather in the region, Leeds United are re-turfing Elland Road with a hybrid pitch which will be installed ahead of our Premier League game with Everton on 3rd February.
"Plans are already in place to work with Hewitt Sportsturf on a complete pitch reconstruction at Elland Road, which will include a brand-new state of the art drainage system and this work will commence in May.
"However, following consultation with the board and playing staff, the club have invested in a short-term solution, which will improve the pitch for the remaining games of the 2020/21 campaign."
Leeds United head of facilities Mark Broadley added: “We have been working closely with Hewitt Sportsturf on a proposal to fully reconstruct the Elland Road pitch this summer.
"However, after the recent heavy rainfall and snow in Leeds, it became evident that the current system was unable to cope and as a result was struggling to retain sufficient stability in the top surface.
"We reviewed all options available and agreed the best possible solution was to remove the top surface and install the hybrid turf system HT Pro as seen at Tottenham Hotspur and Swansea City.”
Supporters welcomed the move on social media, with one saying on Twitter: "This is well needed and over due."
Another tweeted: "Will gain Leeds a few extra points... Which might be crucial."
Meanwhile, a third fan said: "Brilliant work by the owners."
