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Leicester City have long been heralded for their quirky, elaborate pitch patterns at the King Power Stadium.

From stars, poppies and extravagant stripes to a detailed design of the club’s badge in the centre-circle.

Head groundsman John Ledwidge and his team have won awards for their intricate patterns and keeping the King Power turf in immaculate condition.

(Image: Plumb Images/Leicester City FC via Getty Images)

However, these patterns will now be a thing of the past as the Premier League have announced that they have banned pitch designs for the 2017/18 season.

A statement on the Premier League website: “Rules state that the playing surface must contain no marking other than the traditional horizontal and white lines.

“This amendment brings the Premier League rules into line with Uefa’s regulations for its competitions and follows consultation with the Premier League club groundsmen.”

A sad day indeed.