""The stadium is close to allotments and railway sidings and we know rats can be problematic," he said."
""The railway bankings can be infested with rats. We know they are in the area and we do have the odd sighting of them. "But we work closely with our pest control partners and do everything we can to keep them away.""
""They say you are never too far from a rat, especially in cities, and this one managed to get in. "People have seen a rat on the pitch as quite funny, but it does have serious undertones. "If I was the ball boy or Brennan Johnson I would have run a mile.""
The stadium sits on the outskirts of the Welsh capital near allotments and railway sidings, areas that can harbor rats. Railway bankings can be infested and occasional rat sightings occur in the area. Rat bait stations are in operation at the stadium and the club follows stringent cleaning policies. Litter and food such as half-eaten burgers are removed immediately after games and everything is put away. A rat managed to get onto the pitch despite pest controls, prompting recognition of city proximity to rodents and health and safety concerns. Observers noted that some people found the sight amusing while also noting that players or ball boys would likely have avoided the area.
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