Are complaints about Newport's pitch fair?

Opposition managers blame Newport's long grass for hampering their teams after recent defeats at Rodney Parade, which hosts both League Two football and rugby.

Newport County's pitch has become a talking point this season after back-to-back home victories. Grimsby Town boss David Artell and Colchester United manager Danny Cowley both complained that the grass was left unusually long following a rugby match at Rodney Parade, which is owned by URC side Dragons. Artell suggested the long grass affected his striker's performance, while Cowley said it hindered his side's ability to play their usual style of football. The EFL has guidelines on pitch dimensions but not grass length, and Newport secured £250,000 in funding in September to improve facilities at the stadium.