Preparation work has begun on the area where the most important part of the new Mill Farm complex will be – the pitch!

The digging has begun with removing the top layers of soil from the areas where the pitch which will be grown to the highest standards.

Groundsman Daniel Bunce can’t wait to get started on the new pitch, but realises it is a delicate process to get the surface to the standards required by the club. It is clear to see that preparing the foundations on the pitch is a major development on the site this week.

Work has continued around the rest of Mill Farm on the road structure which continues to develop throughout the week.

Next week, we will be bringing you an interview with some of the hands on management team on site at Mill Farm, as progress continues on the new home of AFC Fylde.