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Rochdale have said they will have a new pitch by the time they host Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup next weekend. The Crown Oil Arena pitch has been the subject of intense scrutiny this week, with a heavily rutted and sanded surface causing some concern ahead of Spurs' visit. Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino said it was "not a pitch in a condition to play football" and, in the wake of today's game with Fleetwood being postponed, the League One club have taken action. "We have been in communication with contractors throughout the week and preparatory work had taken place prior to the scheduled Fleetwood fixture in the eventuality that the game should fall foul of the weather," a club statement said. "Plans will now be put into action immediately. Work will commence on Saturday evening and will be finished in time for next weekend's Emirates FA Cup fifth round against Tottenham Hotspur."
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