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Sickened coaches are revolting over dog poo - after picking up TEN loads from just one pitch.

The record score for the brown stuff was logged despite a council caretaker being on duty at Hosiery Park in Troon.

The situation has gone on for YEARS, putting kids at risk of going blind.

Yet nobody has taken control of the situation and the South Ayrshire Council caretakers appear to be steering clear of picking up the mess.

Before a ball is kicked coaches of various Troon Thistle teams have to comb the grass looking for mounds.

There is also fury that nothing has changed, with some Neanderthal owners from surrounding streets still letting their canines empty their bowels on the pitches.

Four years ago we revealed a referee had to blow his whistle in the middle of a match because of revolting dog filth.

The then under 13 squad under Paul Storey campaigned to get the owners “named and shamed” before a child falls ill.

Thistle coach Allan Lee, of this year’s under 13 squad, said: “After a short winter break it was time for the kids to get back playing football this weekend and after a hard fought battle, four games and decent weather the games were played, mixed results for the teams but the outright winners were undoubtedly the selfish dog owners who just let their dogs poo anywhere.

“The final result was dog poo picked up...10, kids trying to enjoy themselves safely ...0.”

Allan added: “We have a duty of care to our players, but what is the Council doing?

“Some of the caretakers I see just stand about. We are paying for these lets for goodness sake.”

And concerned Julie Creegan added: “The dogs shouldn’t be using a football field full stop.

“Even after it’s removed the Toxocariasis parasite can live in the soil for years.

“Nothing removes it and can be ingested from touching the soil. If it’s classed as a football field there needs to be some action taken to stop dogs being walked on it at all.”

The Council has now admitted picking up poo is the caretaker’s job.

Neighbourhood boss Mike Newall said: ““The caretaker at Hosiery Park has a wide remit, duties include ensuring the ensuring the pitches are fit for purpose. “It’s unacceptable to litter sports pitches with dog waste and owners are well aware of the potential health hazards posed to young children by not cleaning up after their pets. Dog fouling’s been illegal since 2003, and despite the risk of landing an £80 fine, we know from experience that some owners are still letting people down. We work with communities to tackle dog fouling as part of the Respect South Ayrshire campaign and urge persistent offenders to start taking the issue as seriously as most people already do. “