I recently made a nostalgic visit to Preston Park cricket ground on a Saturday afternoon when two matches were in progress.

Like anyone who experienced this venue in the 50s, 60s and 70s, one could not help but be dismayed by the total lack of atmosphere and the state of dereliction into which the ground has been allowed to fall.

Those who played in and watched sometimes four games on this ground in those (could one say vibrant) days would be greatly disappointed by today's lack of refreshments, toilets and general air of neglect. The condition is a disgrace to our council.

One could not help but think how the problems here might be resolved by creating a community football stadium with ready-made road, rail and even pedestrian access and, to follow, a purpose-built cycle track at Withdean or even Falmer.

I am sure the local residents would not approve and there may well be restrictive covenants to overcome but can anyone explain how 23,000 people can get to and from Falmer for a two-hour event and, if park and ride is to be used, where would the parking be?

-GE Holman, Westdene, Brighton