Wenger's Arsenal Pitch Perfect At Boreham Wood

Vanarama National League Wood were thrilled the Gunners manager cut the ribbon on their new pitch, part funded by the Football Stadia Improvement Fund.

The Premier League side ran out 4-0 winners at Meadow Park and a big crowd were there to see it.

Wenger said: “It’s a pleasure to help Boreham Wood open their new pitch. Our women’s and academy teams play their home matches here at Meadow Park, so of course it’s important for us that the facilities are the best they can be.

“I must say that we are very pleased with the new facilities and I would like to thank everyone involved in making them possible.”

Danny Hunter is the chairman of Boreham Wood and he says his players can’t wait to kick off their National League campaign on a pitch fit for the very top of the game.

He said: “It’s fair to say that our new pitch construction really does look like money well spent. But the truth is, the cost of the whole reconstruction, coupled with Arsenal and FSIF’s continued support, simply underpins the community club that they have helped to build.

“As long-standing partners who have worked with our club, both Arsenal and the FSIF have been incredible throughout this whole project. That is demonstrated by Arsenal’s Mr Wenger and Mr Gazidis coming to Meadow Park to enjoy themselves during the official unveiling.”

Boreham Wood start their season next weekend with an away match at AFC Fylde.