Sheppey boss Ernie Batten shed a tear when they ripped up the grass at Holm Park but believes 3G pitches are a no-brainer in non-league football. The Ites have endured a frustrating few weeks as just one game in the last four has beaten the weather – with away trips to Burgess Hill, Horndean and Beckenham all postponed because of waterlogged pitches. There’s no such issue at Sheppey on their artificial surface, which makes life a lot easier, knowing fixtures are unlikely to be postponed. They return to Isthmian South East action at home to Sevenoaks Town on Saturday. Batten said: “It is pretty…
