It amuses me that some people are still defending the indefensible, in spite of all the available evidence. Makes me wonder what agenda they have. In adverse weather at City stadium, I have seen at least 8-10 ground staff on the pitch at half time forking the pitch and replacing divots. City's pitch is also raised above the level of the surrounding terraces, so any surface water easily drains off, although the people in the first few rows might get wet feet.