And yet in that context we are still seeing golf course grassing plans that promote large areas of irrigated amenity grassland, dominated by water demanding grass species.
And the food bars were offering a seasonal mince pie and coffee combo, which (correct me if I'm wrong) has never before happened in the history of half-time snackery at Stamford Bridge.
Wembley Head Groundsman Steve Welch says that the pitch at the new stadium is shaping up just as he expected, with artificial lighting set to aid the development of the grass over the coming weeks.