If it really was the 4G plastic pitch that forced Steve McClaren to make the selection he did, then it must be considered a "villain". Plastic pitches can allegedly increase the risk of injury, and that's the reason McClaren gave for not fielding some of his players who are susceptible to soft-muscle injuries. Simply the biggest villain of them all. For all the latest NUFC News, Views and Transfers make sure to follow whatculture.com/NUFC on Twitter and Facebook.