King's Lynn Town under National League investigation after bizarre sprinkler incident

King's Lynn Town are being investigated by the National League after leaked CCTV footage appeared to show a sprinkler in action prior to their postponed National League South encounter with South Shields.

The Linnets' clash with the North East club was due to be played on Valentine's Day, but it did not go ahead due to a waterlogged pitch.

An anonymous source leaked the clip of the sprinkler in operation the day before the match, which was due to kick off at 3pm.

The two sides are at opposite ends of the National League South table, with the Mariners chasing the title, while King's Lynn sit just above the relegation zone.

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CCTV footage shows King's Lynn Town sprinkler in operation

The leaked CCTV footage appears to show a sprinkler soaking the pitch at The Walks Stadium, just hours before King's Lynn announced the postponement.

It has been reported that the Norfolk club had injury problems ahead of the match, and now they are being investigated by the National League.

The rearranged match is due to take place on Tuesday, March 17, meaning South Shields would have to make the trip to The Walks in midweek.

"We are aware the matter is being investigated by the National League," South Shields chairman Geoff Thompson told the BBC.

"We've also seen the evidence of the sprinkler system being on for a very considerable time in advance of the referee pitch inspection, which was conducted remotely via telephone with the match referee and hosted by the KLTFC groundsman."

 

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