Sutton United officially unveiled the new 3G surface at Gander Green Lane last night, with special guest Alan Pardew doing the ribbon cutting honours.

Crystal Palace's U21 side provided on the night, running out 2-0 winners, in front of 1,500 fans.

Pardew was joined at the ribbon cutting ceremony by Palace legend Mark Bright, Carshalton boxer Ricky Boylan and comedian and Sutton United fan Tim Vine.

Full reaction to follow.

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Sutton United chairman Bruce Elliott addresses the crowd

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Jenny the giraffe, Alan Pardew, Bruce Elliott, Mark Bright, Tim Vine and Ricky Boylan

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Micky Spillane

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Stuart Fleetwood and Reise Allassani 

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Kevin Amankwaah

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Dan Fitchett and Roderick Collins do battle

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Simon Downer is back in a Sutton United shirt

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